This Lunar New Year, Our Tampines Hub (OTH) welcomes the community to Spring Melodies 2026, its annual community concert that brings music, tradition and togetherness to the heart of Tampines.
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Taking place on Saturday, 21 February 2026, at OTH’s Festive Plaza, Spring Melodies 2026 is expected to draw more than 1,000 residents from across Tampines. Families, seniors, and youths will come together to celebrate the Year of the Horse. Designed as a shared community experience during the festive season, the concert underscores OTH’s role as a central gathering point where traditions continue to be celebrated, and neighbourhood bonds are strengthened.
The programme promises a lively and festive atmosphere, featuring dragon and lion dance performances, walkabouts by the Horse and God of Fortune mascots, and live music performances that set the tone for a joyful Lunar New Year celebration. Designed to be accessible and family-friendly, the evening offers something for residents of all ages to enjoy together.
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Spring Melodies 2026 will be hosted by Mediacorp personality Hazelle Teo (张颖双) and Marcus Chin (陈建彬), with performances by familiar local artistes including Jasper Lai (赖宇涵), Gean Lim (林必媜) and Lim XiXi (林茜茜), among others.
The celebration will also be graced by Advisers to Tampines GRC, including Minister Masagos Zulkifli, Mr David Neo, Dr Koh Poh Koon and Dr Charlene Chen, as well as Adviser to Tampines Changkat, Mr Desmond Choo, who will join residents in celebrating the Lunar New Year together.
Spring Melodies 2026 reflects OTH’s broader role as an integrated lifestyle hub where families, seniors and youths come together beyond festive occasions – fostering culture, connection and everyday moments that matter at the heart of Tampines.
Beyond Spring Melodies 2026, OTH will also roll out a series of community, lifestyle and sports programmes throughout the festive period, extending the Lunar New Year celebrations across the hub. These include music and cultural dance performances, lion dance showcases and AI-powered photobooths at the Festive Plaza, as well as Chinese New Year-themed sports programmes at the Central Plaza. Together, these activities extend the festive spirit across different spaces, offering multiple ways for the community to connect through culture, creativity and movement.
Overview of Programmes
Spring Melodies 2026
The annual Lunar New Year concert that will bring the community together for an evening of music, cultural performances and festive cheer. The celebration features lively dragon and lion dances, festive walkabouts by the Horse and God of Fortune mascots, and live performances by local artistes. Designed as a heartland gathering, Spring Melodies 2026 invites families, seniors and youths to come together and enjoy shared traditions as the Year of the Horse is celebrated in the heart of Tampines.
📅 21 Feb 2026
🕙 7.30pm – 9.30pm
📍 Festive Plaza @ OTH
🏷 This is a free event
Cultural Performances
Enjoy the festive sounds of the season as musicians take the stage with traditional musical instruments, performing joyful Lunar New Year melodies. These lively performances create an immersive cultural experience, celebrating the rich traditions and vibrant spirit of the festivities for everyone to enjoy.
📅 22 & 28 Feb and 1 Mar 2026
🕙 2pm – 3pm
📍 Festive Plaza @ OTH
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Catch the excitement of lion dance performances at the main stage of OTH! Skilled performers bring vibrant lion costumes to life with dynamic choreography and rhythmic drumming, captivating audiences and filling the air with the energetic spirit of Lunar New Year.
📅 14, 15, 22, 28 Feb & 1 Mar 2026
🕙 3.30pm
📍 Festive Plaza @ OTH
“Face Swap AI Photo Booth”
Visitors can step into a world of festive fun with interactive digital experiences that transform their appearance with colourful Lunar New Year themes – perfect for creating entertaining, shareable photos that add a modern twist to traditional celebrations.
📅 20 to 22 Feb 2026
🕙 12pm – 9pm
📍 Festive Walk East @ OTH
CNY Mascot Meet & Greet
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Bring the family to Festive Walk East at OTH for Lunar New Year mascot meet-and-greet sessions! Children and adults alike can meet colourful festive mascots, snap fun photos, and create joyful memories that add to the lively spirit of Lunar New Year celebrations.
📅 20 to 22 Feb 2026
🕙 2pm & 6pm
📍 Festive Walk East @ OTH
Family-friendly Lunar New Year Craft Activity
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Bring the whole family to Festive Walk East at OTH for fun and festive Lunar New Year clay horse keychain and puppet-making workshops! Get hands-on as you craft your very own personalised keepsakes, spark your creativity, and celebrate the rich traditions of Lunar New Year in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.
📅 20 to 22 Feb 2026
🕙 12pm – 9pm
📍 Festive Walk East @ OTH
“Horseh-Bo” Mass Dance Fitness Workout
A non-stop four-hour mass dance fitness workout, featuring a different dance genre every hour. Set to specially choreographed music inspired by Lunar New Year, the dance marathon brings high-energy movement and festive vibes together for a fun, communal workout.
📅 28 Feb 2026
🕙 2pm – 6pm
📍 Central Plaza @ OTH
Prosperity 8 Strength Challenge
Designed to help participants get back into shape after the festive season, the Lucky 8 Strength Challenge features eight types of compound and strength-based workouts, including HIIT, HYROX-style training, circuit workouts and Pilates. Each workout represents the lucky number eight, symbolising prosperity, balance and strength for the year ahead.
📅 1 Mar 2026
🕙 2pm – 6pm
📍 Central Plaza @ OTH
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