Fun Things To Do This National Day In Singapore 2023

Singapore turns 58 this year! There are lots of fun things to do and events to check out for the whole family over the National Day Weekend and National Day itself in Singapore. 🇸🇬🇸🇬🇸🇬 Time to plan your family’s white and red ensemble and head down to these activities around the island!

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Things to Do On Singapore’s National Day Weekend 5 & 6 and National Day 9 August 2023

1. RSAF Island Flypast Routes on 9 August 2023!

National Day RSAF island flypast routes 2023 Image credit

Fly Our Flag:

Spot our State Flag being carried by our Chinook Helicopter and escorted by a pair of Apache helicopters, making their way through the heartlands via two routes (Eastern & Western) from 5.30pm to 6.30pm.

RSAF55 Island Flypast

Commemorating RSAF55, an RSAF55 Island Flypast featuring the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport with six F-16D+ & three F-15SG fighter aircraft will make their way through the heartlands from 5.40pm – 6.10pm.

2. National Day at Heartlands

Take part in community activities at five heartland locations across Singapore: Bedok Stadium, Jurong West Stadium, Toa Payoh Stadium, Woodlands Stadium (5 and 6 Aug) and Our Tampines Hub (6 Aug). You can also catch the NDP fireworks display at all five sites on 9 Aug, and catch the island flypast across Singapore.

📅 5 & 6 and 9 August 2023

For more information, visit National Day Celebrations @ Heartlands 2023.

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3. 17th National Day Sing-along

Come join us as we celebrate Singapore’s 58th year of independence at the 17th National Day Sing-Along. This year’s programme will be carried out under three thematic segments namely the history of Singapore (accompanied by sand painting), xinyao tunes unique to Singapore and lastly, uplifting songs to end on a high note.

📅 5 Aug 2023
⏰ 7pm – 9pm
📍 Toa Payoh HDB Hub Mall Square
💰 Free

For more information, visit National Day Sing-along 2023.

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4. Singapore Sports Hub Majulah Fiesta

Activities not to be missed include the Lion City Dance Convention and YouthCreates Ramp It Up Competition. Several thousands are expected to join us at the various sport activities taking place across various venues at the Singapore Sports Hub.

📅 29 Jul to 9 Aug 2023

For more information, visit Singapore Sports Hub Majulah Fiesta.

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5. Orchid Extravaganza: Orchids of the East Tropics

This year’s Orchid Extravaganza, presented in partnership with the embassies of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, uncovers the allure of orchids in the east tropics that have captivated early botanical explorers and plant hunters. Each country is represented by orchids cultivated from species native to their land, as well as a recreation of their traditional house, cultural handicrafts and artefacts.

📅 28 Jul to 17 Sep 2023
⏰ 9am to 9pm
📍 Flower Dome

For more information, visit Orchid Extravaganza: Orchids of the East Tropics.

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6. NDP Celebrations at Marina Barrage 2023

The Sustainable Singapore Gallery and Marina Barrage invite you to celebrate National Day @ Marina Barrage. Join us for a variety of exciting activities such as the living screening of the National Day Parade, a Green Bazaar, and the Eco Jalan adventure trail.

📅 9 Aug 2023
⏰ 12pm – 6pm
📍 Marina Barrage

For more information, visit NDP Celebrations at Marina Barrage 2023.

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7. Celebrate Fashion and Culture at the ACM’s National Day Open House!

Catch the NDP fireworks and redeem your own barbie as you transform it with extraordinary AGN-inspired paper outfits. For National Day only, receive signature Barbie dolls and special Barbie accessories from Mattel* and complete your experience with an ice cream giveaway, lucky draw for AGN merchandise, and much more.

📅 Wednesday, 9 Aug 2023
⏰ 1pm to 6.30pm
📍 Asian Civilisations Museum
🏷 Free entry to Andrew Gn: Fashioning Singapore and the World special exhibition for Singaporeans and PRs, discounted $10 entry for tourists and foreign residents

For more information, visit Celebrate National Day at ACM.

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8. National Day Celebrations at the National Museum Singapore

National Day Celebrations at NMS (Image courtesy of NMS)

Celebrate our nation’s 58th birthday with family and friends and participate in the myriad of activities featuring Singapore’s icons, local talents and special exhibitions at the museum. Look out for an exciting performance, drop-in activities, storytelling sessions and scavenger hunt. End the day with a “picnic-under-the-stars” and catch the live outdoor screening of the National Day Parade at the museum’s front lawn.

📅 9 Aug 2023
⏰ 10am – 8.30pm
📍 National Museum of Singapore

For more information, visit National Day Celebrations 2023 at the National Museum Singapore.

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9. National Day Light-Up 2023

NMS National Day Light-up (Image courtesy of NMS)

Happy National Day, Singapore 🇸🇬! Join us as we celebrate our nation’s 58th birthday with the illumination of six historical and culturally significant landmarks around the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct, and watch them light up in the National Flag colours of red and white.

📅 1 to 26 Aug 2023
*National Museum of Singapore light-up: Until 9 August 2023
⏰ 7.30pm – 12am daily
📍 Various arts and cultural landmarks in the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct

For more information, visit National Day Light-Up 2023.

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10. Celebrate National Day at Marina Square

Marina Square, the iconic shopping destination in Singapore, is excited to celebrate this year’s National Day by transporting its mall visitors back in time to experience the nostalgia of old-school Singapore. Expect a celebration filled with engaging activities, delightful treats, and chances to win prizes.

📅 21 Jul to 13 Aug 2023
📍 Marina Foyer Atrium, Marina Square

For more information, visit National Day at Marina Square.

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11. Sing Along with Singapore’s Largest National Day Outdoor Choir

SingNation! is set to make its highly anticipated return this year as Singapore’s grandest outdoor choir for National Day at Capitol Singapore’s Outdoor Plaza, welcoming up to 1,000 members of Voices of Singapore from all walks of life and backgrounds and inviting members of the public to join as well. The choir will take place this coming Saturday, 5 August 2023, 6 – 7pm. Adding to the excitement, local band The Passerby will captivate the audience with live renditions of national songs as well as beloved local hits.

📅 5 Aug 2023
⏰ 6pm – 7pm
📍 Capitol Singapore, Outdoor Plaza

For more information, visit Singnation! National Day Outdoor Choir.

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12. National Day at Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES

Highlights happening at Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES:

Live screening of the National Day Parade on 9 August, at Capitol Singapore
A series of exclusive dining deals from restaurants including Hopscotch and Nalan Restaurant at Capitol Singapore, as well as The Winery Tapas Bar, Harry’s and Prive at CHIJMES
○ Hopscotch @ Capitol Singapore will be serving its specialty Lion City Tiki cocktail at only $18 (U.P. $24)
Indulge in childhood nostalgia with a life-sized game of Snakes & Ladders at CHIJMES

📅 9 Aug 2023
📍 Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES

For more information, visit National Day at Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES.

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13. Celebrate SG58 at Malls of Frasers Property

Include the malls in your celebration plans! Receive an SG58 freebie from the Mama Shop at the main atriums of Causeway Point and Tampines 1 when you dress up in the colours of our national flag! Over at Century Square and Changi City Point, catch the characters of old Singapore in action to receive an SG58 freebie too!

Join the Tanjong Pagar-Tiong Bahru National Day Observance Ceremony and Carnival happening at Tiong Bahru Plaza’s outdoor space starting from 8.30 am. Let’s show our Singapore spirit and come together to recite our National Pledge, sing our National Anthem, and take part in exciting carnival games!

📅 9 Aug 2023

For more information, visit Celebrate SG58 at Malls of Frasers Property.

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14. Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert Returns

The full-scale edition of the Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert returns to celebrate Singapore’s 58th birthday with an electrifying line-up of local stars and an inaugural fireworks display!

📅 5 Aug 2023
⏰ 7.30pm – 9pm
📍 The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay

For more information, visit Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert.

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15. 58th National Day 2023 Celebrations at Our Tampines Hub (OTH)

Come dressed in your RED and WHITE outfit, head down to Town Square to catch our star-studded ONWARD TAMPINES LIVE CONCERT by Dick Lee, Aisyah Aziz, Shabir and Mei Gui that promises you well-loved Singaporean songs which are close to your hearts. Affectionately known as ‘Singapore Boy’, the Funnyman Hossan Leong will be hosting the show.

📅 9 Aug 2023
⏰ 4.30pm to 8.30pm
📍 Our Tampines Hub

For more information, visit 58th National Day 2023 Celebrations at Our Tampines Hub (OTH).

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16. Singapore Sports Hub Majulah Fiesta Finale

It will be a full day of activities and entertainment as we celebrate the nation’s 58th birthday together. There will be a live screening of the National Day Parade (NDP), display of the National Flag on the National Stadium roof and awesome fireworks. There is no better way to spend this jubilant occasion than with your loved ones here at the Singapore Sports Hub!

📅 9 Aug 2023
📍 Singapore Sports Hub

For more information, visit Majulah Fiesta Finale.

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17. Singapore Really Really Free Market (SRRFM)

Everything is free! Come share your stuff (books, CDs, toys, food, etc) or skills (tarot card reading, hair cutting, poetry writing, singing, etc) by giving them to others who need them! Come join us for the upcoming Singapore Really Really Free Market at the Sustainability Gallery at Marina Barrage which is on the ground floor. Looking forward to seeing you!

📅 9 Aug 2023
⏱ 2pm – 6pm
📍 Marina Barrage
🏷 Free. Everyone is welcome!

For more information, visit Singapore Really Really Free Market (SRRFM).

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18. DBS/POSB 5 Million Hawker Meals subsidy on National Day

DBS/POSB will be availing its crowd-favourite 5 Million Hawker Meals subsidy this National Day, in celebration of Singapore’s 58th birthday. On 9 August, Singaporeans and residents can enjoy a cashback of up to SGD 3 when they are among the first 100,000 diners to use DBS PayLah! to pay for a meal at any SGQR-enabled hawker stalls. This National Day special is in addition to the hawker meal cashback that diners currently enjoy every Friday.

📅 9 Aug 2023

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19. Uncover Hidden Heritage with My Community Festival 2023

This year’s festival reprises popular immersive tours showcasing Singapore’s living community heritage, such as old-school market vendors and the stories beyond the wares they trade in. There will be a bumper crop of over 100 events spread across eight programme series, with activities ranging from a duration of 1.5 to 11.5 hours, making it the biggest My Community Festival yet. Every activity is interactive and intimate, and festival-goers can get up close and personal with hawkers, shopkeepers, fishmongers and ordinary residents.

📅 4 to 20 Aug 2023

For more information, visit My Community Festival 2023.

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Note: All details are correct as at the time of publishing. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information, no guarantee is given nor responsibility is taken for errors or omissions in the compilation. Readers are advised to check with the respective event organisers for the most updated schedules, venues and details.

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