August is almost here and that means a whole plethora of new activities — including National Day 2023, Sentosa Food Fest and the Singapore Night Festival — are coming right up! Wondering what to do on your next date night, or that long-awaited outing with your friends? Look no further, because we've got 13 fun new activities and events happening in Singapore this August. 

#1: Discover over 50 experiences as part of the Singapore Night Festival

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This one is perfect for the night owls and art lovers out there! The 14th edition of the Singapore Night Festival is back this year with more than 50 performances, artworks, and tours under the theme of 'Singapore, the Great Port City'. From light-up art installations and sculptures around the vicinity of the Singapore National Museum, to live jazz music and dancing at Capitol Singapore's Outdoor Stage, there will be much to see and explore during the festival.

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For those who prefer to skip right to the party, head on over to the Festival Village @ Armenian Street, Festival Village @ CHIJMES, or the Main Festival Village @ SMU Campus Green. There will be plenty of refreshments available, along with live performances and projection mapping spectacles.

Singapore Night Festival 2023
Date: 18 - 26 August 2023
Time: 7.30pm - 12am
Location: Bras Basah.Bugis Precinct
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#2: Claim free pints of Tiger beer and browse a flea market at Holland Village

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In celebration of this year's National Day, Tiger Beer is throwing a street party in the vibrant neighbourhood of Holland Village. Select bars and restaurants like Harry’s, Wala Wala, The Pit, and more will be offering 58 free pints of Tiger to customers at 5pm. You'll definitely want to head down early because the giveaway is only valid for 8 minutes, while stocks last!

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For those keen on indulging in a little retail therapy, this street party will also have a flea market with an array of local artisanal products up for sale. Shoppers can check out over 25 local vendors offering handmade clay accessories, candles, and uniquely crafted scents, while enjoying the live music from various DJs and live music acts who will be on the scene.

Roar with Tiger: Uncage the Streets
Date: 4 - 5 August 2023
Time: 4pm - 10pm (free pints of beer from 5pm, while stocks last)
Location: Holland Village
Price: FREE
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#3: Catch Taeyeon live at The ODD Of LOVE Tour in Singapore

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As fans of Taeyeon and Girls’ Generation will already know, the legendary K-pop vocalist is bringing her fifth solo tour to Singapore in August. The concert setlist is expected to be full of popular hits and all-time favourite tracks, like INVU, Siren, Can't Control Myself, and Weekend. The ODD Of LOVE Tour has already sold out shows in Hong Kong, Seoul, Tokyo and Taipei, so we will be expecting nothing less than a full house!

Taeyeon The ODD Of LOVE Concert in Singapore
Date: 20 August 2023
Location: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Price: From $178

#4: Drop by the Sunday Folks & Other Stories collaboration pop-up for freshly churned rose ice cream

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To celebrate the return of their highly-requested fragrance Rose Revival, fashion label & Other Stories has partnered with local artisanal dessert brand Sunday Folks to bring customers a limited-edition ice cream flavour. Customers who purchase any 2 beauty products will get a free cup of freshly churned Bloomin’ Rose ice cream, while stocks last.

Sunday Folks & Other Stories
Date: 4 to 6 August 2023
Time: 1pm - 5pm
Location: ION Orchard
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#5: Take art jamming to the next level with a neon-lit "Paint In The Dark" experience

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If you're already a fan of art jamming sessions, this "Paint In The Dark" workshop would be a real blast. Participants sit in a retro-futuristic studio flooded with black light and music and paint with the guidance of an artist using fluorescent, glow-in-the-dark pigments.

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Sounds exciting? It gets even better: every ticket comes with a free drink (wine or soft drinks), and there is even a bar onsite so visitors won't go thirsty!

Read our article on Paint In The Dark.

#6: Indulge in a dreamy Nikkei-style afternoon tea session at Ginger.Lily

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Channel your inner taitai at Hilton Singapore Orchard's cafe and lounge Ginger.Lily, which has just rolled out its newest seasonal menu centred around Nikkei cuisine. Blending Peruvian and Japanese flavours to create an assortment of delicate sweet and savoury bites — all served on a stunning book-shaped dessert stand — this high tea experience is a great way to treat yourself at the end of a hard week.

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Ginger.Lily has also introduced a Nikkei-inspired all-day menu for those who would prefer a more substantial meal. These include the Ceviche Nikkei ($26) and Ceviche Yatai ($28), which incorporate Peruvian flavours with hamachi fish and sea bream respectively; Udon Uchucuta ($29), a Japanese noodle dish served with succulent tiger prawns; and Okonomichaufa ($32), a twist on fried rice starring charsiew and omelette.

Nikkei-Inspired Afternoon Tea @ Ginger.Lily 
Time: 9 am - 1 am daily (Afternoon Tea available from 1pm - 3pm, 3.30 pm - 5.30pm)
Location: Level 5 of Hilton Singapore Orchard, 333 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238867.
Price: Afternoon Tea from $58++ per person (minimum two persons per set)
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#7: Delve into the mystical world of Studio Ghibli at the UNIQLO x Studio Ghibli installations

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Whether you've got just a bit of time to spare or have a full day freed up, the Studio Ghibli-themed activities at Bugis+ will provide you and your company tons of entertainment. To start with, free film screenings of fan-favourite Studio Ghibli films like Howl’s Moving Castle, Spirited Away, and Whisper of the Heart will be held at Golden Village Bugis+ from 17 August to 22 August.

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There will also be mall activities like limited-edition stamp collections, photo ops and movie-inspired immersive installations at Bugis+ between 18 August and 14 September. Want to find out more details and score tickets to the movie screenings? Check out our article on the UNIQLO x Studio Ghibli collaboration below!

Read our article on the UNIQLO x Studio Ghibli collection and installations.

#8: Marvel at the National Day fireworks display over tipples and bites from a rooftop bar

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Just imagine: you and your loved ones, enjoying delicious bar bites with a cool drink in hand as you kick back to a view of the fireworks display over Marina Bay. If you haven't yet made plans for the public holiday, you might want to consider having a get-together with friends or family at Kinki Restaurant + Bar, which has a Rooftop Bar with an unhindered view of the National Day fireworks display.

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What's more, there will be live music from 5pm to 12am, courtesy of a guest DJ. The National Day Rooftop Package includes a 700ml bottle of Roku Gin, along with a choice between Haku Vodka or Chita Whiskey, as well as a selection of bar bites like Chicken Karaage, Ebi Fries, and Cassava Nachos.

National Day Rooftop Package @ Kinki Restaurant + Bar
Date: 9 August 2023
Time: 5pm - 12am
Location: 70 Collyer Quay, #02-02 Customs House, Singapore 049323
Price: $588++ per table of up to 6 persons
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#9: Have a taste of the famous Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

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The popular ice cream brand from New York, Van Leeuwen, is officially hitting our shores in early August! The new store, located at Orchard Central, will have a seating area where diners can enjoy their popular French-style ice cream (which uses twice the amount of egg yolks as regular ice cream does, so it has a super creamy taste).

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Diners can expect classic flavours like Sicilian Pistachio, Earl Grey Tea, and Mint Chip, as well as all-American favourites like Honeycomb, Marionberry Cheesecake, and Praline Butter Cake. Besides their natural French-style ice cream, there will also be vegan options available at the store.

Van Leeuwen Singapore
Location: 181 Orchard Road #01-19/20, Singapore 238896 (inside Orchard Central)
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#10: Try over 100 craft beers at the Brewnanza Fest by Brewlander

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Beer enthusiasts are not going to want to miss this. Brewnanza Fest, hosted by Singapore's Leading Craft brewery Brewlander, will be bringing over 100 unique craft beers together from both local and internationally-renowned breweries. Not only are some of these featured beers usually unavailable in Singapore, some are completely new to the region altogether!

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Naturally, there will also be a wide variety of beer snacks and other foods at the event to pair your drinks with. From popular comfort foods like Shake Shack, to lesser-known gems like JAGUARITA and The Kongsee, there will be plenty of yummy options to choose from on the festival site.

Brewnanza Fest by Brewlander
Date: 3 - 6 August 2023
Time: 3 August: 6pm - 10:30pm | 4 - 5 August: 3pm - 10:30pm | 6 August: 2pm - 10:30pm
Location: Bayfront Event Space, Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018971
Price: General Tickets available from $30
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#11: Party till the sun goes down (or you do) at Sundown Festival

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If letting loose for a couple of hours on the dance floor just isn't enough for you, try hitting up Sundown Festival, a 2-day music festival with a heavy focus on EDM that runs from sundown till late! Back for its 12th edition this year, the lineup boasts international acts like Taiwanese sensation Jam Hsiao, DJ Kim Lee (of Bling Empire), Namewee (黄明志) and R3HAB, along with well-loved local artists like Glenn Yong and Iman Fandi.

Sundown Festival 2023
Date: 12 -13 August 2023
Time: 5pm – 1am
Location: Pasir Panjang Power Station, 27 Pasir Panjang Rd, Singapore 117537
Price: Tickets Available from $150
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#12: Feast to your heart's desire at Sentosa Food Fest

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The blazing hot weather has got us all craving the comforts of being indoors — especially when the AC is put on full blast! But if there was one reason for a fun night out, the Sentosa Food Fest has got to be it. Stretching across 3km of the Siloso Beach waterfront, the festival will feature cuisine made by local and international chefs from over 100 leading food establishments!

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Do take note, however, that not all the eateries will be available at the same time. The festival will rotate between 3 different themes: GrillFest (7 - 30 Jul 2023), Restaurant Trail (14 - 25 Aug 2023) and Food Truck Fiesta (1 to 17 Sep 2023). GrillFest brings smokey and barbeque dishes to the forefront, while Restaurant Trail emulates curated, restaurant-tasting-style experiences, and the aptly named Food Truck Fiesta will see many young and aspiring chefs lead a Grand Prix-themed food fiesta — with their dishes served right out of the vehicles!

Sentosa Food Fest
Date: 7 July - 17 September 2023
Time: 5pm - 10pm
Location: GrillFest: Siloso Beach | Restaurant Trail: Islandwide | Food Truck Fiesta: Palawan Green
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#13: Check out the world of tiny wonders at Kult Gallery's exhibition of miniature creations

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It's time to enjoy the little things in life, literally! Kult Gallery is hosting the works of over 25 artists who have contributed their littlest artworks to this exhibition. Playfully named Itsy Bitsy Teenie Winnie Super Mini Thingy, the gallery will be focused on showcasing small creations, like miniature art, dioramas, and mini collectibles.

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Visitors can expect an interactive session here, complete with hands-on activities such as customising their own miniature figurine (which you can bring home). There will also be opportunities available to indulge in some retail therapy at the end of the experience — you can buy DIY dollhouse kits from Blue Stone Craft on site!

Kult Studio & Gallery
Date: 21 July - 6 August 2023
Time: 12pm - 8pm daily
Location: Kult Studio & Gallery, 409 Race Course Rd, #03-01A, Singapore 218657
Price: FREE
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