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Celebrate the year-end holidays at Changi Festive Village 2025, a magical festive experience taking place across Changi Airport and Jewel. This year’s edition partners with Disney Cruise Line, bringing an enchanting line-up of family-friendly attractions inspired by the upcoming Disney Adventure. Visitors can admire a stunning ship installation modelled after the vessel’s bow at Terminal 3, enjoy hands-on craft activities, and redeem exclusive Disney Cruise Line-themed collectibles while shopping.

Across the airport, guests can look forward to character meet-and-greets, a lively holiday carnival featuring games and claw machines, and a festive stamp rally that sends families exploring terminals to complete a themed stamp card. At Disney Discovery Reef in Terminal 3 Basement 2, a multi-sensory underwater world invites visitors to snap photos with Ariel, Nemo, and other beloved characters. Over at Jewel, immersive displays and seasonal décor transform the space into a celebration of Disney magic and adventure.

Shoppers can also enjoy festive pop-up stores, curated gifts, travel exclusives on iShopChangi, and limited-edition collectibles starting from S$15.90. With activities, rewards, and holiday cheer at every corner, Changi Festive Village 2025 offers an unforgettable celebration for visitors of all ages.

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Step into a world of festive wonder at Christmas on A Great Street, happening from Nov. 8, 2025, to Jan. 1, 2026, along Orchard Road. Presented by Hitachi and organized by the Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA), this year’s edition marks SG60 with a radiant display of lights, music, and community spirit that captures the essence of the holiday season.

The celebrations begin on Nov. 8, 2025, with the Community Chest Light-Up Ceremony at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza from 7 PM onwards, illuminating Orchard Road in a breathtaking glow of joy and generosity. Visitors can explore two Great Christmas Villages — one at Shaw House Urban Plaza from Nov. 8, 2025, to Jan. 4, 2026, and another at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza from Nov. 9, 2025, to Jan. 1, 2026 — featuring carnival rides, festive treats, live performances, and the iconic Mastercard Christmas Tree with nightly snowfall shows.

Don’t miss the spectacular 3D Projection Show at Hilton Singapore Orchard or the much-anticipated Great Christmas Eve Street Party on Dec. 24, 2025, from 8 PM to 12:15 AM, where music and lights fill the night sky. Celebrate the season together on Orchard Road and make it a Christmas to remember!

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Step into a world of wit, wonder, and wardrobe malfunctions with Wild Rice’s The Emperor’s New Clothes, showing from Nov. 13 to Dec. 21, 2025, at The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre. Directed by Pam Oei with a sharp script by Joel Tan and an original score by Julian Wong, this delightful musical offers a fresh Singaporean twist on Hans Christian Andersen’s timeless fable.

In a kingdom ruled by a self-absorbed emperor obsessed with fashion and fame, two mischievous tailors uncover a royal secret and decide to teach him a lesson. They present him with an outfit “woven out of thin air,” convincing everyone that only the smartest citizens can see it. What follows is a hilarious, heartwarming tale about truth, courage, and vanity — all brought to life with infectious energy, dazzling costumes, and Wild Rice’s signature humor.

Perfect for families and theatre lovers alike, this holiday spectacular promises laughter, music, and a message that never goes out of style. Tickets start from S$45 — don’t miss the most fashionable production of the festive season!

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Step into a world of festive wonder at the Gardens by the Bay Christmas Train Show 2025, happening from Nov. 23, 2025, to Jan. 4, 2026, at the Flower Dome. After its sensational debut last year, the beloved exhibition returns bigger and brighter, featuring a captivating display of trains from Denmark, the USA, and Singapore, set against a charming, snow-dusted landscape.

The Flower Dome will be transformed into a winter wonderland, adorned with its signature Christmas trees and vibrant poinsettias, creating the perfect atmosphere to celebrate the joy and warmth of the season. Families, train enthusiasts, and holiday lovers alike will be enchanted by the intricate details and international charm of this festive showcase.

The Christmas Train Show runs daily from 9 AM to 9 PM, and admission is included with the Flower Dome ticket.

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