Things to do in Singapore this week: 1 to 7 June

June has that lull. Most of us are slipping away for short trips or stealing a long weekend, yet the city quietly hums with life. If you’re staying put, fret not. The city is still buzzing with lots of activities for you to check out over the next few weeks. For instance, new events centred around the World Cup season, playful pop‑ups, bartenders pouring bright summer cocktails, art that lights up the Marina Bay promenade, and a sprawling food‑and-music village to stroll through after dusk. 

For a full list of things to do in Singapore in June, keep scrolling through. 

i Light Singapore (5 to 28 June) 

i Light Singapore returns this June, lighting up Marina Bay and spilling into Raffles Place for a quiet, walkable festival that feels part gallery, part neighbourhood evening out. Organised by the URA and presented by UOB, this year’s edition brings 14 light installations by 17 artists — more than ten of them from Singapore and across Asia — so the work leans local and regional rather than spectacle.

Built around the theme of Movement, the festival invites you to slow down and notice how small gestures—steps, touches, breaths—can ripple into something larger. Expect pieces that gently animate the waterfront: meditative water ripples, a reimagined “fishing” play with the sun, and other works that pull you into the frame and make you a participant rather than a bystander. It’s an easy evening out: wander between sites, stop to reflect, and let the light prompt conversations you wouldn’t usually have.

I Light Singapore is located around the Marina Bay area 

GastroBeats (5 to 28 June)

In line with i Light Singapore at Marina Bay, GastroBeats returns for its fifth edition from 5 to 28 June, laying out three weeks of food, music and easygoing community moments at the Bayfront Event Space.

Expect familiar favourites and fresh faces across more than 40 vendors, live acts that soundtrack the evening, and new ways to linger: family play zones, pickleball courts, and an elevated dining strand called GastroBeats Spotlights. As i Light Singapore’s official Festival Village, the site hums with light-led activity, while brand activations from Coca‑Cola, Carlsberg, EPIC, Tiger Brokers and Zouk add little pockets of theatre and comfort throughout. It’s the perfect activity to check with your family or even bring your little furkids out to. 

GastroBeats is located at Bayfront Event Space

SCWO New2U’s Mid-Year Bazaar (5 to 7 June)

The SCWO New2U Mid-Year Bazaar is a relaxed, three-day affair for anyone who enjoys the quiet thrill of secondhand shopping. Happening from 5th to 7th June, the event is less about frantic bargain-hunting and more about rummaging through thoughtfully curated pieces. Think: everyday shirts from $1–$5, half-price staples, jewellery deals like 4 for $10, generous markdowns on designer labels and 20% off the Black Label selection.  

What makes it nicer than a typical sale is the pace: people linger, chat, and swap styling tips, so it’s a good chance to stumble on something unexpected that actually fits your life. Everything supports a meaningful cause, too, so your find feels good in more ways than one. 

New2U Mid-Year Bazaar is located at 96 Waterloo Street 

UNIQLO’s Sunny Garden UV Pop-Up (5 to 7 June)

UNIQLO is having its own Sunny Garden pop-up at Bugis Junction, and it’s a light, hands-on way to think about sun care. Think of it as part demo, part relaxed summer hangout. Here, at the UV Tech Experience Zone, UV-reactive flowers change colour under ultraviolet light so you can actually see how everyday sun exposure works and how UNIQLO’s UV pieces help block harmful rays. There’s also a sunglasses try-on area to help you find a pair that actually suits your face and your plans for the season.

On top of that, if you’re a UNIQLO App member, there are a couple of small perks that you can look forward to at the pop-up. For instance, you can snap and share your pop-up experience on social to get a free sunglasses voucher with a min. spend of S$100 at UNIQLO Bugis+ — limited to the first 200 redemptions daily across five designs while stocks last — and you can also redeem a complimentary 10g Bioré UV Airy Hold Cream sample (first 1,000 qualifying visitors daily).

UNIQLO’s Sunny Garden pop-up is located at Bugis Junction Hylam Street, Level 1

Weston Corp World Cup’26 (end of May to 31 July) 

Gearing up for the World Cup? Weston Corp World Cup’26 at Jewel Changi is the place to be. Running from May to the end of July, the Weston store at Jewel Changi will be home to Asia’s largest World Cup jersey showcase with over 40 federations’ home and away kits, from Argentina and Brazil to Japan, Spain and the United States, plus exclusive picks you won’t find elsewhere in the region.

Walk in and you’re greeted by a striking floor-to-ceiling display of 99 mini Trionda match balls — their red, green and blue motif nodding to the tournament hosts and the unifying spirit of football. The space is styled like the areas beneath a stadium: bench-like displays, scattered World Cup balls, and plenty of photo-ready corners that capture the tournament buzz without feeling forced.

Highlights to look out for include the federation kits available for purchase (with on-site name customisation) and a full range of World Cup accessories and match balls.

Weston Corp World Cup’26 is located at Weston Corp at Jewel Changi 

Crystalgold Summer White Spirits Takeover (1 June to 31 July) 

You might have remembered Chivas Regal Crystalgold that was first introduced during last year’s Singapore Formula 1 season. This year, the spirit returns this summer with a more focused, local rollout. Running through June and July, the Crystalgold Summer White Spirits Takeover will see a series of bar pop-ups and small, music-led gatherings across the city. Some of these bars include Last Word, Side Door, Bae’s Cocktail Club, LAVO and Jungle Ballroom, all of which will run limited-time menus that rework classics and try lighter, more social serves: think bright highballs and spritzes alongside spirit-forward formats. 

On 20 June Groovetop stages a party that’ll lean into funk and groove, while Blackout Agency’s Secret Loft Party on 27 June turns a tucked-away industrial space into an intimate, underground night. 

Crystalgold Summer White Spirits Takeover is located at various locations, including bars like Last Word, Side Door, Bae’s Cocktail Club, LAVO and Jungle Ballroom.

Monkey Old Fashioned Month (now till 30 June)

As we mark the halfway point of the year, we’re raising a toast with Monkey Old Fashioned Month, which is running from now till 30th of June. Around the city, partner bars like Night Hawk, Origin Bar and KOSSA are serving bold, flavour‑forward spins on the classic, each with its own personality and tasting profile. The fun continues at the Singapore Cocktail Crossover Festival (13 to 14 June) with a Neon Pigeon collaboration, and selected retailers offer Monkey Lazy Old Fashioned QR codes so you can mix the twists at home. It’s perfect, especially if you’re looking for after‑work drinks or a night out in the city with friends.

Monkey Old Fashioned Month is located at various locations around Singapore including Night Hawk, Origin Bar and KOSSA. 

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory The Musical (19 May to 14 June) 

If you grew up reading Roald Dahl, chances are Charlie and the Chocolate Factory holds a special place in your heart. Now, the beloved tale is getting the full musical treatment with the debut of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in Singapore. 

For those who need a quick refresher: the story follows young Charlie Bucket, who stumbles upon a golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s legendary chocolate factory. Along with a handful of other lucky winners, he steps through those famous gates expecting nothing more than candy and wonder. What he gets instead? An extraordinary adventure packed with unexpected twists, fantastical creations, and buckets of pure imagination.

This musical adaptation features music by Marc Shaiman, lyrics by Shaiman and Scott Wittman, and a book by David Greig. You’ll get to relive iconic songs from the original film, plus brand-new numbers crafted by the award-winning songwriting duo behind Hairspray.

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory The Musical is located at the Sands Theatre

Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue (24 April to 13 September)

If you or your kids are obsessed with Minecraft, this one’s for you. Making its Asia debut at Mandai Wildlife Reserve, Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue runs from 24 April to 13 September 2026 at the Green Canvas, turning the blocky world into a real-life adventure. The one-hour, story-driven quest takes you through eight interactive rooms, where you can explore, craft and collaborate on a quest to save a village under siege from zombies. Designed for the young (and young at heart), this new activity at Mandai blends action and creativity, and is perfect if you’re a longtime fan or even a total newbie.

Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue is located at Green Canvas at the Mandai Wildlife Reserve

DIMOO The Secret Theatre Club POP-Up Store (10 April to 7 June) 

If you’ve ever fallen down the rabbit hole of POP MART collectibles, this one’s for you. The brand is bringing the whimsical world of DIMOO to Plaza Singapura with its new DIMOO The Secret Theatre Club pop-up, running from 10 April to 7 June 2026.

Located at the mall’s Level 1 Outdoor Plaza, the space feels less like a store and more like stepping into DIMOO’s imagination. Inspired by a theatrical, storybook world, the pop-up invites fans into an immersive setting where DIMOO and his troupe take centre stage, complete with playful visuals and plenty of photo-worthy moments.

On the shelves, you’ll find the latest pieces like the DIMOO The Secret Theatre Club Series Vinyl Plush Pendant Blind Box and Earphone Case Blind Box, alongside a curated mix of collectibles that lean into the fantasy-meets-performance theme.

To mark the opening, shoppers who spend at least $68 in a single receipt from 10 to 26 April will receive a DIMOO The Secret Theatre Club postcard set and sticker sheet, while stocks last.

The DIMOO The Secret Theatre Club Pop-Up Store is located at Plaza Singapura Level 1 Outdoor Plaza