Things to do in Singapore this week: 21 to 27 September 

September is here, and with it comes that lovely in-between energy: the tail end of summer excitement winding down, while the year-end festivities are still just far enough away to feel like a fresh start. Whether you’re looking to fill your weekends with something new or just want an excuse to get out of the house after work, there’s plenty happening across the island to keep you entertained.

From food and coffee festivals to wellness pop-ups and art exhibitions, here’s our roundup of what’s happening in Singapore this September.

Halloween Horror Nights (25 September to 1 November)

Spooky season is officially here because Universal Studios Singapore’s Halloween Horror Nights makes its return to the theme park from 25 September to 1 November. For its 14th iteration, this year’s event draws on Asian folklore, urban legends and a few twisted takes on familiar Singapore icons that’ll make you look at the Karung Guni man very differently from now on. 

Expect four haunted houses, two immersive zones, three live shows, and an all-new roving scare experience where the scares come to you. Fan favourites like the pontianak return alongside new additions, including Chatterbox Charlie, a graveyard rave scare zone called The Raveyard, and the debut of a new live show based on the seven deadly sins that is equal parts terrifying and very entertaining. At the park, you’ll also get to meet Universal Studios Japan’s beloved zombie teddy bear HamiKuma, who will be making his first-ever appearance in Singapore. 

Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269

Padel at the Gardens (19 September to 11 October) 

Padel has been quietly taking over the world, and now it’s landed at one of Singapore’s most iconic backdrops – and yes, we’re talking about Gardens by the Bay. Located at the West Lawn at Gardens by the Bay, the pop-up is the latest stop in UBS’s regional Padel Series that will be open to the public for court bookings from 19 September to 11 October. Whether you’re a seasoned player or have never picked up a padel racket in your life, open play sessions are open to all ages and skill levels — and best of all, court bookings are complimentary. Bookings are open on the Playtomic app and are based on a first-come, first-served basis, with equipment available for rental if you’re not quite at the gear-buying stage yet. A sporting afternoon with the Supertrees as your backdrop? Honestly, not a bad way to spend a weekend.

West Lawn at Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953

Audemars Piguet Padel Pop-Up Club (25 to 27 September) 

Speaking of padel, there’s another court worth checking out this month. Audemars Piguet is bringing its first local padel activation to New Bahru’s School Hall from 25 to 27 September. This three-day pop-up brings together AP fans, padel enthusiasts and the wider sports community in a relaxed, social setting. Step onto the court for a game, browse Audemars Piguet watches on display at the courtside lounge, and grab a bite while you’re at it. 

New Bahru, School Hall, 46 & 58 Kim Yam Road, Singapore 239351

Chivas Regal Grand Prix Viewing Party (26 September) 

Looking to catch the Azerbaijan Grand Prix this weekend? Chivas Regal is hosting a Grand Prix viewing party at KPO on 26 September from 6pm, inspired by its partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP and global ambassador Charles Leclerc. At the event, you’ll get to catch the Azerbaijan Grand Prix with fellow motorsport fans over Chivas Regal 18 bottle packages, and race-day serves including the Chivas 18 Highball and, not to mention, the Leclerc Spritz. Every order also gives you a chance to win Chivas Regal x Scuderia Ferrari HP clothing and accessories. While entry to the event is complimentary, we highly recommend that you secure your slot before you head down. 

KPO Cafe Bar, 1 Killiney Road, Singapore 239518

Singapore Tennis Invitational Cup (23 to 26 September) 

Held alongside the Singapore Tennis Open (STO) 2026, the Singapore Tennis Invitational Cup returns, bringing together national players from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Cambodia to compete across five events, namely, the Ladies’ Singles and Doubles, Men’s Singles and Doubles, and Mixed Doubles. The best part? Entry is completely free and walk-in, so there’s nothing stopping you from pulling up a seat and catching some of the region’s most promising players in action. 

Kallang Tennis Hub, 15 Stadium Walk, Singapore 397694

BYD Pure Games (26 to 27 September) 

PURE Singapore is set to take over Ngee Ann City’s Civic Plaza for the weekend on 26 and 27 September for the BYD PURE GAMES 2026. At the two-day fitness and wellness festival, you’ll get to experience different fitness competitions, as well as other wellness activities like yoga, recovery and holistic wellbeing. You can also drop into specially curated classes at PURE Ngee Ann City, where you’ll get to explore an array of lifestyle and wellness brands at the explorer zone, and be among the first to try Re:set by PURE, the studio’s new science-backed personalised recovery concept. There’s also a lucky draw to win a BYD ATTO 3, which is reason enough to show up. 

Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza 

Birkenstock’s ‘Walk Naturally’ (18 September to 26 October) 

Birkenstock is taking over New Bahru for four weeks, and we’re here for it. The campaign, titled ‘Walk Naturally’, will see a neighbourhood-wide takeover where you’ll see the whole of New Bahru brought to life with curated installations, workshops, and collaborations, all inspired by natural movement, foot health, and craftsmanship. Some of these highlights include an immersive installation at The Lawn, plus collabs with Soilboy, Dearborn, Off Duty Pilates, Hideaway, and Woods in the Books scattered across the Main and Factory Blocks, each putting their own spin on the Walk Naturally philosophy.

New Bahru, 46 Kim Yam Road New Bahru, School Block, Singapore 239351

Dyson CameraJet Pop-Up (12 to 27 September)

Leave it to Dyson to make you rethink something as routine as brushing your teeth. The brand’s latest launch, the Dyson CameraJet, is a toothbrush with a built-in camera that scans your mouth 28 times a second, spots the gaps between your teeth in real time, and automatically sprays mouthrinse exactly where it’s needed (so you won’t have to worry about flossing after). It also connects to the MyDyson app so you can see what your toothbrush sees. If you want to have a closer look at the new launch before committing to the $699 price tag, Dyson is hosting a pop-up at ION Orchard’s B4 Atrium from 12 to 27 September for hands-on demos.

ION Orchard, B4 Atrium, Singapore 238801

Mid-Autumn Festival at Gardens by the Bay (12 to 27 September)

There’s no better place to usher in the Mid-Autumn Festival than under the Supertrees. From 12 to 27 September, Gardens by the Bay will be transformed into a lantern-lit wonderland centred around Fenbao, a character who guides visitors through a series of glowing installations. Expect luminous waterfalls with floating fish, a celestial whale sailing across Dragonfly Lake, and a mystical dream forest where the trees softly light up the night. Over at the Colonnade, 1,000 hand-painted lanterns created by people from all walks of life make for one of the most heartfelt photo spots of the season. There will also be a marketplace in Supertree Grove, where you’ll find a wide array of street food, carnival games and family-friendly rides.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is located at Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953

Pool Party Panic at Adventure Cove Waterpark (1 September to 1 November) 

Fancy a pool party with a twist? Adventure Cove Waterpark is turning things up this September with Pool Party Panic, which blends a high-energy pool party with interactive escape game-style gameplay. Think glowing neon vibes, live DJ beats, and food and drinks, all set against the backdrop of the park after hours.

The real hook, though, is the mystery itself. As you soak up the party atmosphere, you’ll also be hunting for clues scattered around the waterpark to crack the case and unmask the “killer” among the crowd.

Pool Party Panic is located at Adventure Cove Waterpark, 14 Sentosa Gateway, Sentosa Island, Singapore 098132

Dream Academy’s Choo’s Masquerade Party (14 August to 4 October)

Craving something more immersive? Dream Academy’s brand-new Choo’s Masquerade Party delivers just that. The riotously funny comedy dinner theatre experience starring Sebastian Tan (”Broadway Beng®”) and Vernetta Lopez (”Under One Roof”), written and directed by Selena Tan of Dim Sum Dolly. Here, you can expect to be pulled straight into the drama, with wild family secrets, dramatic twists, and comedic chaos playing out all around your table. 

Choo’s Masquerade Party is located at The Capitol Kempinski Hotel Singapore — The Atelier, 15 Stamford Road, Singapore 178906

Formula 1 Exhibition (23 July to 18 October)

With the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix roaring into town from 9 to 11 October, fans can get their fix early at the F1 Exhibition. Spread across seven immersive rooms, the exhibition will take you through more than 75 years of innovation, drama, and unforgettable racing moments.

Here, get up close with iconic F1 cars, rare artefacts, over 25 race suits, more than 50 helmets, and 100+ exclusive interviews, then hop into a cutting-edge racing simulator and see what it feels like from behind the wheel. Interactive installations bring the sport’s technology and innovation to life, offering an insider’s view of what makes F1 tick.

From legendary champions to the sport’s most defining moments, this globally acclaimed exhibition puts you right at the heart of the action, including legendary cars like the 2011 Championship-winning Red Bull RB7 and the 2003 BAR Honda 005.

The F1 Exhibition is located at Gardens by the Bay MRT Plaza

New Balance Shoe Trial 

Ever felt the itch to go for a run around Marina Bay after work but didn’t bring your shoes? Or maybe you’ve been eyeing New Balance’s running lineup and just haven’t taken the plunge. Either way, New Balance has you covered with complimentary shoe trials at its Suntec City store. Here, the brand is letting runners take a pair out for a spin around the area to test how it really fits, feels and performs.

Open to runners of all levels, trial options range from everyday trainers like the Ellipse and 1080v15 to performance models such as the new SuperComp Rebel and SuperComp Elite v6, depending on your running goals and preferences (subject to availability). And the best part? It’s completely free.

New Balance Shoe Trial is located at Suntec City, 3 Temasek Blvd, #01-325/326, Singapore 038983

Le Labo City Exclusive (1 to 30 September)

Usually available only in the cities they represent, Le Labo’s City Exclusive collection gives fragrance lovers a rare chance to discover these coveted scents beyond their home cities. For September only, the full collection is available worldwide, including in Singapore.This year also sees the launch of SHIU 25, a woody, peppery fragrance inspired by Beijing’s traditional spaces of quiet contemplation and craftsmanship.

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Watsons Get Active 2026 (14 to 20 September)

Put your shopping stamina to the test at Watsons Get Active 2026. Now in its third iteration, the event turns your beauty and wellness run into a mini workout, with three circuit stations, Power Toss, Power Sled and Power Grip, challenging your speed, strength and endurance.

Spend $50 and you’ll get one attempt, with the chance to win back your purchase in Watsons vouchers if you conquer the targets.

Happening until 20 September at Suntec City Atrium, the event also features more than 40 beauty and wellness brands including Holistic Way, GreenLife, Swisse, Anessa and La Roche-Posay. Shoppers can also pick up a Power Strike Card and complete a line on its tic-tac-toe-style challenge to redeem a gift, no purchase required. Plus, look out for the Brand Gift Set Auction from Thursday to Sunday, with more than 50 sets starting from $10, as well as daily first-come, first-served Flash Deals.

Suntec City Atrium, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038983

Summit for Action on Gender Equality 2026 (SAGE2026) (18 September)

Work is changing, and so are the conversations around it. Now in its third edition, SAGE 2026 brings together leaders, policymakers, corporates, and changemakers to dig into how women are redefining leadership, careers, and success today.

This year’s theme, Redefining Work: Creating New Pathways for Women, zooms in on what it’ll take to build more inclusive, flexible, future-ready workplaces where women can thrive at every stage of life. Happening on 18 September, the event will see conversations across three tracks including building workplace systems and policies that actually work for women, breaking the stigma around non-linear career paths, and tackling career longevity, from retirement gaps to reskilling for the AI era.

Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel, 392 Havelock Road, Singapore 169663

Chloé Parfums Le Nectar Pop-Up (17 to 20 September)

Chloé Parfums is adding a new scent to its Signature fragrance line and it’s none other than Le Nectar. To celebrate the new launch, Chloe will be taking over Appetite Record Lounge, located along Amoy Street, for four days, where you can immerse yourself in a mix of fragrance, music and self-expression. Think – photo opportunities at the vintage-inspired photobooth, discover what makes up Le Nectar itself at the discovery station or personalise your own Chloe charm at the Charms Bar. While you’re there on the 18th or 19th, you’ll also get to sit back and enjoy the live DJ sets from 6pm to 8pm as you explore the pop-up. 

Best part? It’s open to the public and free with registration, and every registered guest walks away with a complimentary two-piece fragrance kit plus some exclusive insider gifts.

Appetite Record Lounge, 72A Amoy Street, Singapore 069891

Common Rare Market (18 to 20 September)

Creative lifestyle markets are having a real moment in Singapore, with Public Garden pulling in big crowds just last weekend. And if you missed that one, well, fret not. Next up: Common Rare Market, hailing all the way from Shanghai, is bringing its own creative lifestyle market to Suntec City Convention Centre, Halls 401 and 402, from 18 to 20 September.

It’s a big one too, marking both Common Rare’s 10th anniversary and their first time hosting the event outside China. To celebrate, expect over 200 independent brands from around the world and the region, spanning fashion, homeware, art, and food. Bonus: it’s pet-friendly, so bring your furkids along, and there’ll be live music to keep the good vibes going all weekend.

Suntec City Convention Centre, Halls 401 and 402, 1 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039593

Cointreau Spicy Launch Party at Yardbird (18 September)

Things are heating up this week as Cointreau is set to launch its new Cointreau Spicy – a new take on its iconic orange liqueur with a natural chilli kick. The perfect pairing to add to your spicy margaritas, fiery highballs, and more, the brand will be celebrating the launch with a takeover at Yardbird Southern Table & Bar on Friday, 18 September, with live DJs, $10 spicy cocktails, and $8 Pork Belly or Spicy Shrimp tacos to go with them. And if you’re feeling brave, there’s also a hot wings competition if you want to really test your spice tolerance.

But it doesn’t end there. From September to October, you can find Cointreau Spicy cocktails at 15 outlets islandwide, including Mars Bar, The Bar at 15 Stamford, Mnemonic Brew & Craft, and Flying Squirrel. Over at Canning Bar & Lounge, catch a Cointreau guest shift with Bangkok’s The Consul on Thursday, 17 September, from 7 to 10pm or grab a Cointreau Spicy cocktail at any Papi’s Tacos outlet (Tanjong Pagar, Jalan Besar, Seah Street, or Katong) and you’ll get a scratch card for limited-edition Cointreau merch.

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar, and various outlets islandwide

Beerfest Asia (11 to 13 September)

Beerfest Asia is back, and this year it’s trading the convention hall for the beach. BFA @ The Beach takes over Palawan Green, Sentosa from 11 to 13 September for a day-to-night party featuring hundreds of craft beers, food pairings, and live music spanning 80s, 90s and 00s throwbacks, and an exciting pop-punk beach takeover on Saturday night led by EMONIGHTSG. 

Her World readers can also enjoy exclusive discounts with the code HWZX50, valid until Sunday, 13 September, so there’s still time to grab your tickets and make the most of the weekend.

Beerfest Asia is located at Palawan Green, Sentosa

Samsung Galaxy Walkathon (13 September)

Consider this your sign to hit that daily step count. One 13 September, Samsung Electronics Singapore is hosting its inaugural Galaxy Walkathon in celebration of Singapore’s 61st birthday. It’s a free community event that invites everyone to lace up and take a scenic 5km route around The Kallang precinct, which adds up to roughly 6,100 steps for most people. 

Beyond the walk itself, participants can look forward to receiving an exclusive event T-shirt, a goodie bag, and a chance to win the latest Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9. The event also supports the Singapore Heart Foundation, with Samsung making a donation to fund its heart health programmes.

Samsung Galaxy Walkathon is located at The Kallang, Singapore

Hood Loops Festival (5 to 6 September) 

With the BYD Singapore International Marathon presented by adidas (SGIM) just 13 weeks away, Clarke Quay will be hosting the Hood Loops Festival – a free, open-to-all community event kicking off the countdown to race weekend. As part of the programme, you can expect to find a packed programme over the weekend, including community runs led by personalities including Benjamin Kheng and Joakim Gomez, plus inclusive runs with visually impaired and PWD athletes.

Of course, it isn’t just about the running. Here, you’ll get to experience other activities including art jamming and HIIT and yoga sessions to talks on inclusivity and distance running, along with live entertainment and festival activities to keep the whole family entertained.

Hood Loops Festival is located at Clarke Quay

Penumbra: A solo exhibition by Kelly Jin Mei (28 August to 6 September)

If you’re after something more contemplative this week, head down to Gillman Barracks for Penumbra, Singaporean artist Kelly Jin Mei’s second solo exhibition in Singapore. Named after the Latin term for “almost shadow,” the exhibition sits in that grey area between total eclipse and full light, exploring how truth itself is really just a perception in constant flux.

On show is a triptych of works, Anekanta (2024), Vedurnan (2025), and the brand-new Qiwulun (2026), marking the first time all three pieces are exhibited together. Drawing on the format of Wayang Kulit and the history of rice, sago and cassava as Indonesian food staples, Jin Mei weaves together mythology, colonial history and material culture through textiles, movement, sound, smell and even taste.

If you’re keen to go deeper, don’t miss Waroeng Ndeso on 5 September, a one-day food collaboration with Gravy Baby exploring the politics of rice, sago and cassava through taste, served up in a casual “waroeng” (small eatery) setting with bite-sized appetisers and ethnic tea from Yogyakarta.

Penumbra is located at Art Outreach, 5 Lock Road, #01-06 Gillman Barracks

Kirin Ichiban First Press Studio (27 August to 6 September)

Need an excuse to grab a cold one after work? Kirin Ichiban is hosting a pop-up at Swee Lee, Clarke Quay, running from today till 6 September. At the First Press Studio, you’ll get to explore three distinctive artworks by local artists like Charmaine Chen of Old World Charm, Matthias Yong of Baremetal, and Gong Hua of Who Eats Art, each inspired by Kirin Ichiban’s signature First Press Method.

At the event, wander through different stations to learn more about what inspired each artwork, plus what goes into the perfect pour. After that, swing by the bar and try your hand at The Ichiban Pour, a guided experience where you pour your own pint.

The pop-up also features paid workshops over the weekend, like a Kumiko Coaster Making Workshop and a Shibori Bandana Experience, where you can make your own keepsake to bring home.

Kirin Ichiban First Press Studio is located at Swee Lee Clarke Quay, #01-06, Blk 3B River Valley Road

Elsewhere at Armenian Street (21 August to 5 September)

While you’re exploring the Singapore Night Festival this weekend, swing by Armenian Street and the Peranakan Museum to explore immersive art installations, live performances, creative workshops, markets and community-led programmes. Inspired by Southeast Asian folklore, Peranakan worlds and fictional realms, the event brings new experiences like The Other Night — a “marketplace” of sorts where you’ll meet fortune tellers, makers and wandering storytellers, and browse a curious selection of wares from local vendors across four evenings — and The Somewhere Else Stage, where you’ll witness a slew of live performances spanning Dikir Barat, live improvisation, dream-pop Arabic music, Chinese opera, noise rock, bellydance and puppetry, by artists including Kelana Purba, Shye, The Samrah Club, Tok Tok Chiang, Krunkle, NADA, and Papermoon Puppet Theatre from Yogyakarta.

Elsewhere at Armenian Street is located at Peranakan Museum and Armenian Street.

Singapore Night Festival (21 August to 5 September)

Back for its 17th edition, Singapore Night Festival returns to take over the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) precinct with an extensive lineup of artworks, performances and experiences for all to immerse themselves in. Themed Myths and Legends, this year’s festival celebrates the rich heritage and storytelling of Singapore and the region, inviting you to explore hidden stories and old myths reimagined in exciting new forms. 

Highlights include Tales of Earth and Sea, a striking façade projection at the National Museum of Singapore by Indonesian collective The Fox, The Folks, and the inaugural MALAM Projection Mapping Competition, which invites Southeast Asian artists, students and collectives to showcase their work. You’ll also get up close and personal with fantastical, pterodactyl-like creatures in Birdmen by Dutch group Close-Act Theatre, who will be making their Southeast Asian debut for the festival’s opening weekend.

Singapore Night Festival is located at the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) precinct

Another Coffee Festival (3 to 6 September) 

Calling all coffee lovers, this one’s for you. Another Coffee Festival is happening from 3 to 6 September, and it’s shaping up to be the city’s biggest speciality coffee gathering yet. Over the next four days, the festival will bring together over 34 acclaimed roasters from nine countries across Asia and Europe, including 19 local favourites like PPP Coffee, Morning Coffee, Tiong Hoe Specialty Coffee and Homeground Coffee Roasters, alongside international names such as Fuglen (Norway), Center Coffee (South Korea) and Yardstick Coffee (Philippines), several of which are making their Singapore debut.

Beyond the brews, guests can also expect a full sensory experience. That includes curated tastings, conversations with founders and roasters, live art installations, exclusive festival merch and limited-edition roasts. To make things easy (and fun), visitors can grab a reusable festival cup and tasting tokens to exchange for coffee as they breeze through the lineup.

Another Coffee Festival is located at Guoco Tower Urban Park

Light Together Bras Basah.Bugis (LTB) 2026 (1 August to 5 September)

Held in conjunction with Singapore Night Festival, Light Together Bras Basah.Bugis (LTB) 2026 is a brand-new night-time experience celebrating all things local in the Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) district. Organised by HeritageSG, the event follows SNF theme, Myths and Legends, of which they’ve reimagined local tales and traditions through captivating lights and digital experiences. This includes transforming historic buildings and hidden corners of BBB into glowing, immersive zones designed to spark imagination and bring the community together in celebration of the nation’s birthday.

This year’s theme brings local folklore to life across five BBB locations: Artsplace @ Waterloo Centre, Reflection Pool @ Bras Basah MRT Station, Stamford Place, Stamford Walkway, and the National Museum of Singapore (1 to 12 August), a great excuse to rediscover our local stories in a whole new light.

Light Together Bras Basah.Bugis (LTB) 2026 is located at various locations in Bras Basah.Bugis precinct