Category: Events in Singapore – May 2025

 

Looking for the best things to do in Singapore in May 2025? We’ve compiled an exciting list of what’s happening in the city just for you.

NAO 2025: Night At Orchard

30 May – 1 June 2025: The only night market in Singapore’s prime shopping district returns to showcase creative and experiential brands.

Korea Travel Fair 2025: Your Gateway to K-Culture

16 – 18 May 2025: The three-day event event by the Korea Tourism Organization marks the 50th anniversary of Korea–Singapore diplomatic ties.

Vesak Day 2025

12 May 2025: Learn more about this public holiday that sees devotees commemorate the birth, enlightenment and nirvana of Gautama Buddha. 

Mother’s Day 2025

11 May 2025: It’s the time of the year to celebrate the matriarch of your family on Mother’s Day in Singapore.

Who Wants to Read About Me? The Art and Business of Writing a Memoir

4 May 2025: This is part of NAC-NLB Writer’s Lab manuscript incubation programme – writer Don Shiau is one of the four 2025 recipients.

Celebrate Peranakan Culture at Capitol Singapore and CHIJMES

1 – 25 May 2025: Honour Singapore’s rich and intangible cultural heritage with programmes that shine light on our Peranakan culture. 

Singapore HeritageFest 2025

1 – 25 May 2025: Explore our nation’s living heritage at Singapore’s longest-running celebration of our shared cultural identity.

Pesta Raya 2025 at Esplanade

1 – 4 May 2025: The festival celebrates the icons and treasures of the Malay community through theatre, dance, and music from the Nusantara.

Labour Day 2025

1 May 2025: This public holiday commemorates the significant contributions made by workers to Singapore’s development and progress.

Objectifs Documentary Award Exhibitions

4 April – 18 May 2025: Check out amazing photographic works and hear from the recipients of the Objectifs Documentary Awards on 5 April.