October Singapore Escape
With National Day falling on Thursday, 1 October 2026, Hongkongers can turn one day of annual leave into a four-day mini-break — the ideal opportunity for an autumn escape to Singapore. From September to November, the Lion City will be alive with the high-energy atmosphere of Grand Prix Season Singapore, alongside imaginative ocean adventures, headline concerts, elevated dining and Halloween activations.
Getting there is now easier than ever: entry into Singapore is completely seamless thanks to the latest updates to the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) system. Travellers can now enjoy an enhanced, user-friendly interface featuring up to 19 language options, intuitive navigation and rapid submission via a new passport scan auto-fill function.
Whether travelling with family, friends or solo, Singapore offers a smooth, friction-free and dynamic city break where passion, creativity and innovation come together in experiences “Made in Singapore”. At the heart of the season is Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS), returning from 2 to 11 October 2026 with 10 days of high-octane activities across the city. Beyond the track, visitors can look forward to an electrifying mix of immersive attractions, major live entertainment and nightlife excitement, showcasing the many unexpected ways Singapore turns an ordinary getaway into something extraordinary.
Double the Delight
Disney Adventure Continues Magical Sailings in Singapore
The Disney Adventure will continue sailing from Singapore with brand-new three- and four-night itineraries from September to December 2027, offering families magical Disney experiences at sea, complete with Broadway-style entertainment and Disney Cruise Line’s renowned guest service.
To add to the excitement, select sailings departing from 31 December 2026 will feature a new port of call: Langkawi, Malaysia. Offering a fresh excursion stop, this is an exciting option for guests who love island travel and nature-based experiences. Guests will have the opportunity to explore Langkawi’s lush rainforests and scenic coastline ashore during their time onboard.
Date: September to December 2027
Location: Marina Bay Cruise Centre, 61 Marina Coastal Drive
Location: Marina Bay Cruise Centre, 61 Marina Coastal Drive
Grand Prix Season Singapore: A City in High Gear
Singapore shifts into top gear as Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS) returns for ten days of race-inspired excitement in the lead-up to the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2026, held from 9 to 11 October.
This year, visitors can anticipate more than the spectacle of the iconic night race. The city-wide celebration brings together captivating pop-ups, after-dark entertainment, destination dining and retail, making race week an invitation to discover Singapore from a fresh perspective.
On track, the programme will include the debut of the F1 Sprint race, the final Porsche Carrera Cup Asia race of the season, and performances from international stars including Lana Del Rey, Janet Jackson, The Killers, JJ Lin, Zara Larsson and Cortis.
Off-track, GPSS transforms neighbourhoods and lifestyle destinations into playful pitstops. Highlights include race-inspired cocktail creations at Dempsey and the Singapore River, rooftop celebrations with skyline views, special menus at leading restaurants and hotels, and the LEGO Experience the Thrill Event 2026 at Suntec City. The event will feature a life-sized LEGO race car and Singapore’s largest race-themed LEGO mosaic.
From the pulse of Marina Bay to the city’s dining rooms, rooftops and creative spaces, GPSS offers a compelling reason to make Singapore the destination of choice this October.
Date: 2–11 October 2026
Location: F1 Pit Building, Marina Bay Street Circuit, 1 Republic Blvd, and multiple locations across the city
Location: F1 Pit Building, Marina Bay Street Circuit, 1 Republic Blvd, and multiple locations across the city
Formula 1 Exhibition Singapore at Gardens by the Bay
For the first time in Asia, the award-winning Formula 1 Exhibition arrives in Singapore. The seven-room experience traces more than 75 years of motorsport innovation, drama and defining moments, bringing visitors close to legendary cars, rare artefacts, race suits, helmets and exclusive archived footage.
Fans can take the adventure further with interactive installations exploring the technology behind the sport, as well as cutting-edge racing simulators where visitors can race around the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Featuring icons including the 2011 Championship-winning Red Bull RB7 and the 2003 BAR Honda 005, the exhibition is an essential pit stop for motorsport enthusiasts before the Singapore Grand Prix weekend.
Date: Now until 18 October 2026
Location: Gardens by the Bay MRT Plaza
Location: Gardens by the Bay MRT Plaza
RWS Festival of Thrills 2026
Resorts World Sentosa turns up the excitement this autumn with its resort-wide Festival of Thrills, combining motorsport energy, Halloween scares, live entertainment, engaging experiences and dining from 1 September to 1 November 2026.
From a full-scale race-car display and free racing games at Weave to special retail rewards and family-friendly weekend giveaways, the line-up offers something for thrill seekers, horror fans, food lovers and families alike.
Universal Studios Singapore Halloween Horror Nights 14
Fear hits much closer to home as Universal Studios Singapore Halloween Horror Nights returns for its 14th edition. Taking place across 18 select nights, the park will be transformed by four haunted houses, two scare zones and three live shows inspired by Asian folklore, urban legends and darkly reimagined Singaporean settings.
This year, Singapore’s Most Haunted: On Air returns with guests entering an abandoned broadcast studio where sinister re-enactments of Singapore’s darkest legends play on an endless loop. New character Ponti-Ana, inspired by the legendary Southeast Asian Pontianak, joins the frightful line-up alongside HamiKuma, the cult zombie teddy bear making his Singapore debut.
Date: 25 September–1 November 2026
Location: Universal Studios Singapore
Location: Universal Studios Singapore
Trick or Thrills Brings Daytime Halloween Fun to Universal Studios Singapore
Families can enjoy a lighter side of Halloween with the return of Trick or Thrills at Universal Studios Singapore. The daytime celebration features a new show, character meet-and-greets, themed treats and seasonal merchandise, while Illumination’s Minion Land receives a playful Halloween makeover with Minion-themed jack-o’-lanterns and photo-ready installations.
Guests can also catch The Belloween Ball, featuring the debut of Bride of Monster Bob, and meet beloved Despicable Me characters including Gru, Lucy, Margo, Agnes, Edith and a mischievous Evil Minion. Every Friday and Saturday in October, visitors can collect complimentary Trick-or-Treat Buckets, Halloween tattoos and stickers at Weave’s Level 1, with no purchase required.
Date: 1 September–1 November 2026
Location: Universal Studios Singapore
Location: Universal Studios Singapore
Into the Glowcean: A Luminous Underwater Journey at Singapore Oceanarium
At Singapore Oceanarium, the Festival of Thrills takes on a glowing new dimension with Into the Glowcean, a neon-inspired adventure. Blending discovery, imagination and the mesmerising beauty of marine life, it offers families and curious explorers a new way to encounter the wonders beneath the waves.
Date: 5 September–1 November 2026
Location: Singapore Oceanarium
Location: Singapore Oceanarium
Lilytopia at Gardens by the Bay
The Flower Dome of Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay has transformed into a blooming ancient-Egypt adventure with Lilytopia, where colour, nature and mythology come together in one unforgettable floral journey.
Visitors can step into a recreated landscape brought to life with more than 7,000 lilies across 46 species and varieties, from fragrant garden lilies in a spectrum of hues to the sacred Egyptian blue waterlily. Giant Victoria waterlilies add further drama to the display.
At the heart of the exhibition is a 4.5-metre-tall façade inspired by the Great Temple of Abu Simbel, featuring four seated statues of King Ramesses II. Colourful hieroglyphs and plant motifs draw inspiration from the Temple of Hathor at Dendera, bringing the vivid palette of ancient Egypt into the modern day.
Throughout the display, statues introduce visitors to Egypt’s many deities, including Hathor, Ra and Thoth, turning every stroll into a journey through story, symbol and bloom.
Date: Now–27 September 2026
Location: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay
Location: Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay
Royal Caribbean to Sail from Singapore Year-Round Through 2027
Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas will homeport in Singapore year-round from October 2026 through October 2027, offering an effortless way to combine a city break with an adventure at sea.
With short sailings across Southeast Asia, travellers can extend their Singapore escape with memorable discoveries both onboard and beyond. Onboard, activities range from adrenaline-inducing adventures to an array of amenities, dining and nightlife, including The Blaster aqua coaster, the longest waterslide at sea measuring over 245 metres, an escape room and glow-in-the-dark laser tag.
Date: October 2026–October 2027
Location: Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore
Location: Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore
Singapore Tennis Open 2026
Tennis takes centre stage at the Singapore Tennis Open 2026, where leading international players will compete in a week of thrilling on-court action. Whether following every rally from the stands or soaking up the atmosphere around the event, this is an ideal September highlight for sports fans planning a Singapore escape.
Date: 21–26 September 2026
Location: OCBC Arena
Location: OCBC Arena
“LOCAL” Food Discoveries
The MICHELIN Guide Singapore 2026
Singapore’s dining landscape continues to set a global benchmark. The 2026 edition of the MICHELIN Guide Restaurant Selection Singapore recognises a total of 307 establishments, spanning three Three-MICHELIN-Star, nine Two-MICHELIN-Star and 33 One-MICHELIN-Star establishments.
From culinary landmarks such as Les Amis, Odette and Zén to newly awarded Two-MICHELIN-Star restaurants 1887 by André and Seroja, the selection reflects the city’s remarkable range of culinary voices.
Beyond fine dining, the Guide also spotlights 97 Bib Gourmand establishments and 165 MICHELIN-Selected restaurants, inviting visitors to explore Singapore from polished tasting menus to beloved local favourites.
Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026
Singapore remains one of Asia’s most exciting cities for a night out, featuring 11 bars on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars Extended List 2026.
Local bars earning places on the list this year include:
- Jigger & Pony (#9)
- Nutmeg & Clove (#12)
- Offtrack (#16)
- Origin Bar (#43)
- BOP (#52)
- Side Door (#57)
- The Elephant Room (#58)
- Native (#80)
- Cat Bite Club (#86)
- Bar Bon Funk (#90)
- Stay Gold Flamingo (#97)
From thoughtful cocktail craft to distinctly Singaporean flavours and hospitality, these acclaimed addresses offer visitors a sophisticated way to explore the city after dark.
POP BAKERY Opens at Resorts World Sentosa
Food lovers can also look forward to the Southeast Asian debut of POP BAKERY at Resorts World Sentosa. Known for its celebrated viennoiseries and signature croissants, the bakery brings another coveted international dining name to Singapore.
It is the perfect stop for a leisurely break between attractions, after time at the beach or before an evening of entertainment.
