Revel in the festivities at Singapore’s most popular year-end event, Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay.
Back for its fifth edition, Singapore’s very own European-style Christmas extravaganza takes place from 30 November to 26 December, showcasing traditional Yuletide favourites and festive fun for everyone.
Be dazzled by magical luminarie lights that transform the fairground into a stunning wonderland, meet Father Christmas at Asia’s largest Santa’s Grotto, be mesmerised by the mind-blowing illusions of ‘2018 America’s Got Talent’ Rob Lake, experience ‘snow’ in the tropics, skate under the stars, have a go at the carnival games and rides, shop at the charming Festive Market and enjoy accessible gourmet cuisine at Slice of SAVOUR.
The Magic of Rob Lake
Adding a whimsical touch of magic to the festivities is one of the world’s top illusionists, Rob Lake, who will headline the performance tent at Christmas Wonderland with his critically-acclaimed production, ‘The Magic of Rob Lake’. The America’s Got Talent 2018 quarterfinalist and youngest recipient of The Merlin Award internationally renowned for performing spectacular illusions guaranteed to delight audiences.
DAILY 45-MIN SHOWS (Tuesdays to Sundays)
7:00pm and 9:00pm
ADDITIONAL 45-MIN SHOWS (select days)
5:00pm
On 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 Dec
NO SHOWS on 3, 10, 17 Dec
Skating Under The Stars
Lace up and go Skating Under The Stars at the outdoor skating rink, specially flown in from Switzerland. This year’s rink is larger than ever and features a spectacular 8-metre tall illuminated Christmas tree nestled in the middle.
Skating Under The Stars is open from 30 November to 26 December 2018, 4.00PM to 11.00PM daily.
Santa’s Grotto
For a truly enchanting Christmas, go on a journey to meet Santa at his Alpine House within the Santa’s Grotto. Upsized for 2018, this attraction is the largest of its kind in Asia and will feature Instaworthy festive installations and a mesmerising kinetic light installation from Germany.
Free access with your Christmas Wonderland ticket.
Opening Hours: 4.00pm to 11pm
* Last adminssion: 10.30pm
* Santa leaves at 10.30pm
Carnival Games and Kiddy Rides
have tons of great fun with your family and friends with traditional carnival games, kiddy rides and gingerbread inflatable houses throughout Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay.
Tokens required to play. Games start from $4 and rides from $6.
Festive Market @Supertree Grove
Get ahead with your Christmas shopping or enjoy the festive atmosphere around a European-style Christmas Market!
Weave your way around the Supertree Grove, where the charming Festive Market will feature a collection of 24 specially designed wooden huts adapted from renowned Christmas markets throughout Europe, such as those in Hyde Park in London and the Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris.
Shop for one-of-a-kind Christmas gifts such as handmade crafts, boutique goods and vintage finds, or indulge in tasty treats and specialty food and beverages.
Free access with your Christmas Wonderland ticket.
Luminarie
The magnificent luminarie light sculptures, handmade by Italian craftsmen using white wood from the south of Italy, lends a festive air to the Gardens with an all-new architectural design.
For the first time, the sculptures will include a Asia’s tallest golden luminarie Christmas tree. The event’s signature attraction is a 7-storey high luminarie mirror maze, adding to the wonder and charm of Christmas Wonderland.
160,000 bulbs to light up the luminaries
12,000 metres of iron cables
6000 metres of electrical lines
515 wooden poles hold up all the installations
56 mirrors
20 tonnes of cargo
2 men for installation over 30 days
Over 50 luminaries light sculptures
The luminarie light sculptures are lit from 30 November to 26 December 2018, 7pm to 12am (daily)*.
*The luminarie at the Gardens by the Bay visitor arrival area at the Main Entrance will remain lit till 1 January 2019.
Free access with your Christmas Wonderland ticket.
Slice of SAVOUR
This new bite-sized format of the SAVOUR Gourmet Festival concept focuses on accessible gourmet comfort food (from $6 onwards) curated by some of Singapore’s trendiest restaurants. Look forward to favourites from Saint Pierre by Emmanuel Stroobant, Italian cuisines ranging from the contemporary by Sinfonia to all-day cafe-bistro favourites by Bee’s Knees, innovative modern Chinese bites from Blue Lotus, juicy burgers from Three Buns, and artisanal Christmas cocktails exclusive to Christmas Wonderland by Three Wisemen.
Free access with your Christmas Wonderland ticket.
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Festive Entertainment
Get into the Christmas spirit and ring in the festive cheer with a curated line-up of shows and entertainment,
including choral performances, and Supertree light shows.
Blizzard Time
Experience the wonders of ‘snow’ against a stunning backdrop of luminarie sculptures and Supertrees.
6.30PM – 6.35PM
7.55PM – 8.00PM
8.55PM – 9.00PM
10.00PM – 10.05PM
Garden Rhapsody – The Christmas Special
Sing along to a new repertoire of favourite Christmas songs as the Supertrees come alive with multi-coloured illuminations
7.45PM
8.45PM
Yuletide Sessions
An intimate semi-acoustic performance series staged under the romantic lights of the Cassa Armonica – nestled at the heart of Christmas Wonderland’s Festive Markets. Be delighted by the festive sounds of some of Singapore’s finest talents.
Christmas Carols
Beautiful melodies and vocals will add to the magical atmosphere of Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay. Set amidst the SuperTrees, the Cassa Armonica, an eight-metre tall beautifully illuminated gazebo, will play host to caroling by Singapore’s acclaimed choir and a cappella groups during the festival period.
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