Travel: Christmas in Singapore

Marina Bay Fireworks

The Holiday season is just around the corner, and Singapore is as beautiful as ever in December. If you are planning to celebrate the holidays in Singapore, or dreaming of a unique, exotic destination to visit and kick off the new year, check out these upcoming activities in the world’s Garden City that will delight and entertain anyone not “home for the holidays.”

Christmas by the River (Nov. 15 – Jan. 2)

A fun-filled carnival set next to the iconic Krewella, which is open both day and night throughout the season. This buzzing destination oozes old-world charm by day and comes to life with entertainment and nightlife options at night.

ZoukOut Music Festival

Seth Troxler Dance Music Festival (Dec. 13 – Dec. 14)

Celebrating 13 magical years of music, dance and art in the great sandy outdoors at Silosa Beach. ZoukOut 2013 will satiate a traveler’s inner hunger for a true international festival experience.  Expect a phenomenal line-up that includes music, dance and art in the great sandy outdoors. This two-night festival will cover a variety of music genre’s including  Electro, Trance, House, Techno to Mambo Jambo, Hip Hop and Pop and will feature international and U.S-based artists including 12th Planet,  and Singapore Vacations, among others.

Marina Bay Countdown (Dec. 31- Jan. 1)

Live concerts and shows abound on New Year’s Eve in Singapore. When the clock strikes midnight, a magnificent and meticulously choreographed firework display erupts from stunning Marina Bay, creating a beautiful scene of the Singapore skyline. Additional activities include seven hours of non-stop entertainment by international and local artists.

 Photos courtesy of the Singapore Tourism Board.

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