Lights by the Lake 2026
📅 19 to 27 Sep 2026 (Lantern displays till 4 Oct 2026)
🕙 6.30pm – 10.30pm daily
📍 Jurong Lake Gardens
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A signature annual event at Jurong Lake Gardens, Lights by the Lake presents a captivating gala of lights, music, and cultural delights in celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Be awed by the larger-than-life lantern displays (19 Sep to 4 Oct), cultural showcases, music performances, tours, exhibitions, family-friendly activities and more in this extraordinary celebration of culture, art, and community under the autumn moon!
Lights by the Lake is organised by National Parks Board.
Lantern Displays
Walk amongst glowing scenes of the treasured Chinese tale, Legend of the White Snake, and other Mid-Autumn legends.
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Light Shows
Descend into a world of vibrant wonder as the Sunken Garden and Cloud Pagoda come alive with a stunning multicoloured light display!
📅 19 to 27 Sep 2026
📍 Sunken Garden, Japanese Garden | Cloud Pagoda, Chinese Garden Sunken Garden
More information will be made available soon.
Cloud Pagoda
More information will be made available soon.
Food Market
📅 19 to 27 Sep 2026
📍 Lakeside Field, Lakeside Garden
🕙 6:30pm – 11pm daily
Come hungry! Our festive food market is packed with a spread of local favourites and international bites to keep you fuelled all night long. From smoky BBQ and Thai delights to pasta, kebabs, and Ramly burgers, there’s something to satisfy every craving. Save room for dessert — think taiyaki, sweet potato balls, Thai desserts, and more.
While you’re here, try your luck at the carnival games or pick up a lantern to light up your evening stroll. Whether you’re in the mood for a full meal, a quick snack, or a bit of festive shopping, the food market has it all.
Other F&B options in Jurong Lake Gardens
📍 Lakeside Garden
- Starbucks (near Lakeside Plaza)
- Fusion Spoon (near Eco Pond)
📍 Chinese Garden
- Canopy (Grand Arch)
- Eden (Pagoda Plaza)
- BingXue (Bonsai Garden)
📍 Japanese Garden
- Ice Cream Man and Friends (Sunken Garden)
Click here for more information on dining options within the Gardens.
Bouncy Castles and Games by Families for Life
📅 19, 20, 26, 27 Sep 2026 (Weekends)
📍 Lakeside Field, Lakeside Garden
🕙 6:30pm – 10:30pm daily
Let the whole family loose! Bounce off some energy in our large and medium bouncy castles, then head to our game stations for some friendly competition — and walk away with a free temporary tattoo or sticker sheet!
At the Ring Toss, each pole represents a family value — toss your rings and complete a fun action for every one you land. At the Maze Game, two players must work together, pulling strings to guide a ball through the maze without letting it fall. And if you’ve got hoop dreams, test your aim at the Basketball Game.
Programmes
So many things to do at Lights by the Lake! Be spoilt for choice at the wide range of programmes available for everyone.
From spectacular lantern displays, electrifying cultural showcases & music performances (including crowd-favourite Rockestra®!), captivating lantern riddles, a food street featuring delectable F&B to exciting partner programmes, be enchanted this Mid-Autumn Festival at Lights by the Lake 2026!
LED Lion Dances
📅 20 and 27 Sep 2026 (Sundays)
📍 Grand Arch, Chinese Garden
🕙 7:45pm and 8:45pm (Two Sessions)
Feel the beat, feel the energy! Our dazzling LED lion dance lights up the night in a spectacular burst of colour and rhythm, bringing good fortune and great vibes to the whole family.
Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival by Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
📅 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 Sep 2026
📍 Bonsai Garden, Chinese Garden
🕙 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Come together for a host of fun and exciting activities celebrating Chinese arts, culture and heritage at Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 @ Chinese Garden!
Visitors can enjoy a vibrant variety of hands-on activities at the Bonsai Garden, including lantern making, hanfu dress-up and photography, heritage discovery games, multi-layered stamp printing and more! With experiences for all ages, the festival invites everyone to immerse themselves in the rich traditions of Mid-Autumn through interactive, family-friendly experiences.
Lantern Making
🕙 6.30pm – 9.30pm, admission every 30 minutes, last admission at 9pm
With over 2,000 years of history and rich significance in Chinese festivities, lanterns were used to illuminate celebrations and signify new beginnings. Make your glowing lanterns at our craft station and enjoy a magical night-time stroll around Chinese Garden this Mid-Autumn Festival.
Hanfu Dress-up & Photo Experience (Supported by Murong Hanfu)
Step into the elegance of traditional hanfu at the Bonsai Garden, pose for a complimentary photo, and take home a printed keepsake to commemorate your visit to the Chinese Garden.
Heritage Discovery Game Stations
Embark on a fun-filled journey through the Bonsai Garden with our Heritage Discovery Game Stations. With three hands-on games, you’ll discover the beauty of Chinese garden design, the history of our Chinese Garden, and the cultural stories behind mooncakes from different Chinese dialect groups. Perfect for visitors of all ages!
Multi-layered Stamp Printing Fun
Drop by our activity station and have fun with multi-layered stamp printing! Create and take home a multi-layered stamp print postcard featuring a scene from the timeless Legend of Madame White Snake or the iconic building of Wan Qing Yuan.
Let’s Celebrate with Uncle Ting: Mid-Autumn Festival
Kids, pick up a free activity booklet to discover more about the Mid-Autumn Festival! Join Uncle Ting to learn more about the legend of Chang’e and popular customs associated with this festival through a series of fun activities, including lantern making! Activity booklets are given out one per child on a first-come, first-served basis, while stocks last.
Storytelling Sessions
📅 20 and 27 Sep 2026 (Sundays)
📍 Tea Pavilion, Chinese Garden
🕙 6:45pm and 7:30pm (Two Sessions)
Be swept away by enthralling tales in our popular storytelling sessions! Discover the legends and myths behind well-loved Chinese festivals as local authors and veteran storytellers bring you on a literary adventure.
(Supported by Speak Good English Movement and Speak Mandarin Campaign)
NParks Concert Series in the Park: Rockestra®
NParks Concert Series in the Park: Rockestra® is back – and this year, we’re bringing the music to the glow of Jurong Lake Gardens on 19 September.
An unforgettable night of Mandopop and English hits through the decades, set against the magic of Mid-Autumn. Artist reveals coming soon — watch this space!
📅 19 Sep 2026
⏰ 6.30pm – 10pm
📍 Ficus Lawn, Chinese Garden
🎫 Free admission
For more information, visit Rockestra.
Music Oasis by Singapore Chinese Orchestra
绿荫乐鸣系列音乐会@裕廊湖花园
📅 26 Sep 2026
📍 Ficus Lawn, Chinese Garden
🕙 6:30pm – 7:30pm
This September, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra returns to Jurong Lake Gardens for Music Oasis, celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival in a picturesque lakeside setting.
Under the baton of associate conductor Lien Boon Hua and in collaboration with Mediacorp, SCO presents a special evening featuring beloved local artistes Bonnie Loo, Gao Mei Gui and Desmond Ng. Together with the orchestra, they will perform familiar favourites including Restart, Brewing Tea Under the Moon, Grandma’s Words, alongside a selection of Chinese orchestral classics and festive repertoire that captures the warmth, nostalgia and joy of the season. Audiences can also look forward to the world premiere of a new work by Singaporean composer Germaine Goh, inspired by the timeless charm of the Chinese Garden.
Bring along your picnic mat or foldable chair, gather your family and friends, and settle in on the lush green lawns for a memorable evening under the moonlight. Surrounded by nature and beautiful lakeside views, experience an enchanting celebration where music, culture and community come together.
Film Screening
📅 26 and 27 Sep 2026
📍 Ficus Lawn, Chinese Garden
🕙 8pm (26 Sep) and 7pm (27 Sep)
More information will be made available soon.
For more information, visit here.
September School Holiday 2026
It is the one-week September school break. Do check out our compilation of exciting September School Holidays Activities 2026 in Singapore.
Mid-Autumn Festival falls on 25 September this year. Remember to check out our list of Best Mooncakes and Best Bak Kwa in Singapore 2026.
Looking for what to do during the Mid-Autumn Festival? Read Mid Autumn Festival 2026 Events in Singapore.
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