October Buzz: Top Events Lighting Up Singapore 🎃
October in Singapore is a month of contrasted tropical warmth by day, neon nights, festive lights, and crowd-pleasing spectacles. Whether you’re into hair-raising thrills, indie music, cultural sparkle, or golden floral surprises, there’s something on the calendar to make your stay unforgettable.
Here’s your curated itinerary of must-see events happening across the city in October 2025.
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In October, Little India transforms into a luminous wonderland. In the lead-up to Deepavali, the area brims with colour, bazaars, bright lights along Serangoon Road and more.
What to expect:
- Festival Village
- Big Bus Tour
Date: Now till 20 October 2025
Time: 7PM – 12AM
Venue: Varies
Admission: Free
(Photo credit to Music & Drama Company)
This local music and arts celebration is all about showcasing Singapore’s talent. It’s where community pride meets stagecraft, offering a more laid-back, heartwarming counterpoint to big concerts.
What to expect:
- Up-and-coming local acts + established names
- Arcade games and Workshops
- Day and evening schedule so you can soak in sunshine and twilight vibes
Date: 17 & 18 October 2025
Time: 3 – 10PM
Venue: OCBC Square
Admission: Free
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Imagine watching a movie by the beach, with the sea and ambient waves in the background. “Movies by the Beach” delivers just that, it is a cosy, cinematic tropical nights under the stars.
Date: Every weekend from now until 26 October 2025
Time: 7pm
Venue: Palawan Kidz City Roof Garden
(Photo credit to rwsentosa.com)
Singapore’s spookiest season returns, bringing a full lineup of haunted thrills and cinematic scares. Step into Halloween Horror Nights 13 at Universal Studios Singapore, where chilling haunted houses, eerie scare zones, and live performances blur the line between fantasy and fright. Every corner holds a new surprise, every scream echoes a little louder, and every brave soul leaves with a rush that lasts long after midnight.
👻 Why go: Perfect for thrill seekers and adventure lovers who enjoy testing their courage in the most immersive horror experience in town. Gather your crew, hold on tight, and get ready for a night of spine tingles and laughter.
Date: 26 September – 1 November 2025 (selected nights)
Time: 7PM to 12AM
Venue: Universal Studios Singapore
Admission: From $68 onwards
(Photo credit to gardensbythebay.com.sg)
Nature lovers, rejoice: Sunflower Surprise 2025 invites you to walk among fields of sunflowers set against the stunning gardenscape. Expect golden blooms, photography nooks, and family-friendly installations.
Date: 22 October – 16 November 2025
Time: 9AM – 9PM
Venue: Gardens By The Bay, Flower Dome
Insider Tips & Practicalities
- Weather shuffle: October sits near the end of the monsoon season, so expect occasional showers.
- Transport hacks: Use MRT, buses, or Sentosa Express (When entering Sentosa Island). For night events, anticipate a heavy crowd.
- Comfy gear: Light layers, good pair of walking shoes, insect repellent, and a compact umbrella will serve you well all month.
- Combine themes: Pair a daytime sunflower stroll with a “Movies by the Beach” night. Or catch a local set at Homegrown then wander into the Deepavali lights.
October in Singapore is all about dualities: light and shadow, quiet moments and heart-thumping performances, tradition and surprise. Make this your month of eclectic delight, from spooky chills to floral chills, let the city’s events paint a richer experience for your stay.
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