This year's Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) falls on 24 September 2018, which is a Monday. This means that the bulk of the Mid-Autumn activities will be taking place this 22 & 23 September weekend.
And since the Mid-Autumn Festival is all about spending time with the family, parading lanterns and of course, gorging on mooncakes, what better way to spend this weekend than take your pick from the list of activities below and bring the kiddos out to soak in the festivities!
Depending on your preference, there are SIX to choose from:
#1 If you wish to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with humongous colourful lantern displays, including a spectacular light and sound show:
Mid-Autumn @ Gardens by the Bay
Now until 24 Sep 2018
Mon - Thur: 6pm - 10pm | Fri - Sun: 6pm - 11pm
Various locations, Gardens by the Bay
FREE
Lantern sets depicting the fantastical will adorn Gardens by the Bay this Mid-Autumn Festival. Based on the theme “Autumn of Fantasies” (奇幻之秋), these marvellous lantern sets depict a diversity of worlds unfettered by reality, from mythical creatures to larger-than-life flora and fauna. Adding to the atmosphere is a bustling marketplace at the Supertree Grove, where visitors can enjoy cultural performances, a food street, and a showcase of traditional Chinese crafts.
LANTERN DISPLAYS
Time: 7.00pm - 11.00pm
Venue: Various locations
Celebrate an Autumn of Fantasies with dazzling lantern sets that bring together imaginary worlds and natural wonders. In “Leaping over the Dragon’s Gate”, our widest lantern set to date spanning 70m across water, carps brave the strong currents as they swim upstream towards the Dragon’s Gate in the hope of turning into a dragon. Another highlight is “The Phoenix and the Peony”, which symbolises nobility, harmony and affluence.
GARDEN RHAPSODY: TALES OF THE MOON
Date: Now until Sun, 30 Sep 2018
Time: 7.45pm & 8.45pm (Daily)
Venue: Supertree Grove
Adding to the Mid-Autumn festivities is a special edition of the Garden Rhapsody! Immerse yourself in a breathtaking choreography of lights and music inspired by legends and songs of the moon.
CULTURAL PERFORMANCES
Time: 8.00pm – 8.45pm (Mon – Thu) | 7.00pm – 7.45pm & 8.00pm – 8.45pm (6 Sep & Fri – Sun)
Venue: Supertree Grove
Curated by co-organiser, the National Arts Council, the free nightly cultural programme will present opportunities for visitors to enjoy and be inspired by Singapore’s rich heritage. Appreciate vibrant and diverse traditional arts performances by home-grown arts groups of different genres, cultures and ages, and bond over the creative interpretations of the theme Fantastic Traditions.
COLONNADE OF LIGHTS
Time: 7.00pm – 11.00pm
Venue: Colonnade (Supertree Grove)
The Colonnade transforms into a resplendent gallery of lanterns, each hand-painted with love by the community.
FUN ZONE
Time: 6.00pm - 10.00pm (Mon – Thu) | 6.00pm - 11.00pm (Fri – Sun)
Venue: Supertree Grove | *Charges apply to selected games
Try your hand at traditional local games like Kuti Kuti and Goli, as well as other exciting games!
FOOD STREET
Time: 6.00pm - 10.00pm (Mon – Thu) | 6.00pm - 11.00pm (Fri – Sun)
Venue: Supertree Grove | *Charges apply
Indulge in a spread of local and Asian delights at the Supertree Grove!
#2 If you wish to soak in the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere:
LANTERN DISPLAYS
Time: 7.00pm - 11.00pm
Venue: Various locations
Celebrate an Autumn of Fantasies with dazzling lantern sets that bring together imaginary worlds and natural wonders. In “Leaping over the Dragon’s Gate”, our widest lantern set to date spanning 70m across water, carps brave the strong currents as they swim upstream towards the Dragon’s Gate in the hope of turning into a dragon. Another highlight is “The Phoenix and the Peony”, which symbolises nobility, harmony and affluence.
GARDEN RHAPSODY: TALES OF THE MOON
Date: Now until Sun, 30 Sep 2018
Time: 7.45pm & 8.45pm (Daily)
Venue: Supertree Grove
Adding to the Mid-Autumn festivities is a special edition of the Garden Rhapsody! Immerse yourself in a breathtaking choreography of lights and music inspired by legends and songs of the moon.
CULTURAL PERFORMANCES
Time: 8.00pm – 8.45pm (Mon – Thu) | 7.00pm – 7.45pm & 8.00pm – 8.45pm (6 Sep & Fri – Sun)
Venue: Supertree Grove
Curated by co-organiser, the National Arts Council, the free nightly cultural programme will present opportunities for visitors to enjoy and be inspired by Singapore’s rich heritage. Appreciate vibrant and diverse traditional arts performances by home-grown arts groups of different genres, cultures and ages, and bond over the creative interpretations of the theme Fantastic Traditions.
COLONNADE OF LIGHTS
Time: 7.00pm – 11.00pm
Venue: Colonnade (Supertree Grove)
The Colonnade transforms into a resplendent gallery of lanterns, each hand-painted with love by the community.
FUN ZONE
Time: 6.00pm - 10.00pm (Mon – Thu) | 6.00pm - 11.00pm (Fri – Sun)
Venue: Supertree Grove | *Charges apply to selected games
Try your hand at traditional local games like Kuti Kuti and Goli, as well as other exciting games!
FOOD STREET
Time: 6.00pm - 10.00pm (Mon – Thu) | 6.00pm - 11.00pm (Fri – Sun)
Venue: Supertree Grove | *Charges apply
Indulge in a spread of local and Asian delights at the Supertree Grove!
#2 If you wish to soak in the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival atmosphere:
Mid-Autumn @ Chinatown
Now until 8 Oct 2018
FREE
Street Light-Up
Date: Now until 8 October 2018
Time: 7pm – 12mn (Sunday – Thursday) | 7pm – 2am (Friday & Saturday)
Venue: Along New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street and South Bridge Road
Soak in the festivities and celebration of the Mid-Autumn Festival in Chinatown, where traditional Chinese culture comes alive. This year street light-up will depict the stories of Chinatown where our forefathers came to Singapore in search for better life and opportunities. In addition, be enchanted by the decorations of Chinatown as New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street, South Bridge Road and the inner streets of Chinatown are adorned with colourful traditional lanterns.
Festive Trade Fair and Festive Bazaar
Date for Carnival: Now until 30 September 2018
Time: 11:00am – 10:30pm
Venue: open space in front of People’s Park Complex
Date for Street Stall: Now until 24 September 2018
Time: 6:30pm – 10:30pm
Venue: Pagoda Street, Trengganu Street, Sago Street and Smith Street
During the Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival, visitors can bask in the festivities, walk along the bustling festive street stalls and shop for festive goodies. Be spoilt for choice as over 300 festival stalls will offer a dazzling variety of festive treats like moon cake, pomelos, lanterns, handicrafts, tea and more.
Nightly Stage Shows
Date: Now until 24 September 2018
Time: 8pm – 10:30pm
Venue: Kreta Ayer Square
Gather around for the nightly performances at Kreta Ayer Square during the Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations. Even today, the Square remains a popular gathering point for local Chinese communities. Catch and be entertained by the animated and dynamic Chinese cultural acts, folk songs, and music and dance numbers by local entertainers and overseas performing troupes.
Mass Lantern Walk
Date: 23 September 2018
Time: 7pm – 10 pm
Venue: Starting point – Kreta Ayer Square| Ending point – Along New Bridge Road (Main Stage in front of Lucky Chinatown)
Enjoy a fun night out with your family and friends with your creative lanterns as you join in the Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival 2018 Mass Lantern Walk that is open to the general public. Immerse yourself in the festive spirit as you soak in the leisurely-paced lantern parade procession under the full moon and the dazzling displays around Chinatown. Don’t forget the impressive acts of the dragon dance troupes, energetic cheerleaders and the percussion band along the way! The lantern walk will conclude with stage performances, pyrotechnics and fireworks display in the heart of Chinatown.
#3 If you wish to celebrate Mid-Autumn in the cutest and most instagrammable way possible:
Disney Tsum Tsum Mid-Autumn Celebration of Love
Now until 30 Sep 2018
VivoCity, Sky Park (Level 3)
This Mid-Autumn, join Disney Tsum Tsum and VivoCity as they celebrate love between family and friends. Witness more that 2,000 Disney Tsum Tsum lanterns light up the night sky at VivoCity’s Sky Park in a spectacular Mid-Autumn Celebration of Love!
Release a Wish of Love
30 Aug – 30 Sep 2018
Celebrate Mid-Autumn and release a wish in ther Disney’s Frozen-themed wonderland. Purchase a wishing card at $2 from TANGS Customer Service Counter at Level 1. 100% gross proceeds will be donated to Children’s Cancer Foundation.
#4 If you wish to expose the little ones to Chinese traditional art forms:
Moonfest 2018
21 - 23 Sep 2018; Various Timings
Esplanade
FREE and Ticketed events
Moonfest – A Mid-Autumn Celebration is an annual Chinese traditional arts festival held in celebration of the Mid-Autumn festival. Now in its 14th edition, Moonfest showcases the intrinsic beauty of traditional arts so that all may cherish our shared heritage in this increasingly tech-savvy world. The festival is also a great opportunity for parents and their children to get in touch with our roots and keep traditions alive. FREE activities include:
Origins of Drum
21 Sep 2018 | 7pm, 8.30pm & 10pm | Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Witness the highly coordinated and intense exchanges between drummers of Drum Feng as they bring you a mix of traditional and contemporary percussion music including Ox Vs Tiger, The Bathing Mynahs as well as the group’s signature act Electrifying Drums. These performances will enthrall you with its sudden twists and turns, high-octane beats and choreography.
Spot the Mascots and Chinese Legendary Figures!
21 Sep 2018, Fri: 7.45pm: Starting from Outdoor Theatre | 9.15pm: Starting from Outdoor Theatre
22 Sep 2018, Sat: 4.30pm: Starting from Concourse | 5.30pm: Starting from Concourse | 6.30pm: Starting from Toastbox, Mall Level 1 | 7.25pm: Starting from Forecourt Garden | 8.45pm: Starting from Concourse
23 Sep 2018, Sun: 4.30pm: Starting from Concourse | 5.30pm: Starting from Concourse | 6.30pm: Starting from Old School Delights, Mall Level 2 | 7.45pm: Starting from Outdoor Theatre
PIP’s Special Appearance: 22 & 23 Sep 2018, Sat & Sun - 4.30pm & 5.30pm: Concourse
Chang’e, Sun Wu Kong, Mr Mooncake, Han Xiang Zi and a mysterious ancient scholar are here at Esplanade to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with everybody! Our ever-lovable PIP will also make a special appearance on 22 & 23 September too. Come spot them!
Crosstalk Fun at Mid-Autumn
22 Sep 2018 | 3pm, 4pm & 5pm | Esplanade Concourse
Enjoy witty and lyrical crosstalk performances by young performers from EduPlanet, trained by renowned crosstalk actor, Soo Wee Seng. The line-up features dual dialogues, traditional clapper rhythms, as well as a fast-paced recitation of legendary figures.
Spin It!
22 Sep 2018 | 5.30pm & 6.30pm | Forecourt Garden
Pick up the basics of plate-spinning and diabolo-tossing in this hands-on workshop. No prior experience needed.
Lantern Walkabout
22 Sep 2018 | 7.30pm | Esplanade Waterfront
Take a stroll along the Esplanade Waterfront while carrying your favourite lantern with your loved ones under the moonlit night. This lantern walkabout will also feature a spectacular dragon dance by Hong Jie Association! Gather at Esplanade Forecourt Garden by 7.15pm.
Storytelling: Heroines!
22 & 23 Sep 2018 | 12.45pm, 3.15pm & 4.45pm | PIP's PLAYbox
Houyi, Guanyu, Yuefei... we hear a lot about male warriors of the past. But what about the women who made a difference? This Moonfest, join Tan Weiying as she regales you with tales of heroines from ancient China!
Craft Activity: DIY Shrink Art
22 & 23 Sep 2018 | 3.30pm | Esplanade Festival Corner
Make your own shrink art trinket and, at the same time, find out more about legendary figures from Chinese stories.
We Love Storytelling!
23 Sep 2018 | 3pm, 4pm & 5pm | Esplanade Concourse
Chinese folk stories have been around for a long time. These colourful, entertaining and richly illustrated tales contain meaningful moral lessons that are passed down from one generation to the next. Don’t miss this storytelling session by Lin Fu Lai happening as part of Moonfest 2018!
FOR TICKETED PROGRAMMES, VISIT HERE.
#5 If you wish for the kids to learn more about the history and cultural significance of Mid-Autumn Festival all under one roof:
Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival 2018
22 & 23 Sep 2018; 10am - 9.30pm
Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
FREE
This year’s festival presents an exciting weekend of offerings suitable for the young and the young at heart, including heritage trails, mooncake tasting, lantern-making workshops, storytelling of Mid-Autumn tales, performances ranging from the traditional to the contemporary, and more. Join in the fun at Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival on 22 and 23 September 2018 to learn more about the history and cultural significance of this widely celebrated festival!
The Memorial Hall’s thematic lantern installation also promises to make for great photo-moments under the stars. Featuring lanterns from across Southeast Asia, the festive installation celebrates Singapore’s chairmanship of ASEAN this year. The lantern installation will be on display from 1 September to 8 October 2018.
Unveiling Singapore’s Largest Mooncake
Date: 22 Sep 2018
Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Admission: No registration required. Available on a first come, first served basis.
Be a part of history in the making, as the Memorial Hall attempts to set a new record for the Largest Mooncake in Singapore! Join our partners and visitors in commemorating this historical moment as the Memorial Hall unveils Singapore’s first giant mooncake measuring a whopping 1.8 metres in diameter. Be sure to snap a photo with the record-breaking mooncake, and savour a piece of it!
The giant mooncake is Halal-certified.
Snowskin Mooncake Workshop
Date: 22 & 23 Sep 2018
Time: 11.00am – 12.00pm
Admission: $10.00/pair. Register at peatix.com/user/1035460
Mid-Autumn Festival won’t be complete without mooncakes, which are Chinese pastries traditionally filled with a sweet lotus paste. Learn how to make this delicious festive delicacy and bring home some tasty treats for your family.
Jade Rabbit Lantern Workshop
Date: 22 Sep 2018
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Admission: $10.00/pair. Register at peatix.com/user/1035460
Complete your Mid-Autumn experience and have fun creating your very own Jade Rabbit Lantern! Express your creativity in this traditional craft session and bring your lantern to life.
Moon-gazing Binoculars Workshop
Date: 23 Sep 2018
Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Admission: $10.00/pair. Register at peatix.com/user/1035460
Get crafty and try your hand at making a pair of unique moon-gazing binoculars to admire the beauty of the full moon this Mid-Autumn Festival. If you look hard enough, you might see the moon goddess Chang’E and her loyal companion, the Jade Rabbit!
Fun with Lantern Riddles
Date: 22 & 23 Sep 2018
Time: 10.00am – 8.00pm
Admission: No registration required
Have fun guessing the riddles in this traditional game. Collect your activity passport at our Reception Desk and get a stamp when you get five answers correct, and stand a chance to win a mystery prize!
Mooncake & Tea Tasting
Date: 22 & 23 Sep 2018
Time: 11.00am – 8.00pm
Admission: No registration required. Available on a first come, first served basis.
Savour a taste of tradition and sample our range of yummy mooncakes and aromatic Nanyang tea. Enjoy these festive delicacies as you learn more about Mid-Autumn Festival!
Miniature Lantern-making
Date: 22 & 23 Sep 2018
Time: 11.00am – 8.00pm
Admission: No registration required
Try your hand at this simple paper lantern craft activity, and bring home a Mid-Autumn souvenir. Collect your activity passport at our Reception Desk and get a stamp when you visit our booth, and stand a chance to win a free mystery prize!
Bookmark Calligraphy
Date: 22 & 23 Sep 2018
Time: 11.00am – 8.00pm
Admission: No registration required
Fancy a personalised bookmark with Mid-Autumn themed sayings, or even your name on it? Collect your activity passport at our Reception Desk and get a stamp when you visit our booth, and stand a chance to win a mystery prize!
Make Your Own Shrink Art
Date: 22 Sep 2018
Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Admission: No registration required
Have some fun at our drop-in sand shrink art workshop, and create colourful masterpieces using our adorable templates! Collect your activity passport at our Reception Desk and get a stamp when you visit our booth, and stand a chance to win a mystery prize!
Make Your Own Sun-catcher
Date: 23 Sep 2018
Time: 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Admission: No registration required
Design your very own sun-catcher, adorned with stencils of mooncakes, lanterns, and the Jade Rabbit. Hold your final masterpiece up against the sun, and be amazed by the kaleidoscope of colours that shine through! Collect your activity passport at our Reception Desk and get a stamp when you visit our booth, and stand a chance to win a mystery prize!
Face Painting
Date: 22 & 23 Sep 2018
Time: 11.00am – 8.00pm
Admission: No registration required
Transform yourself into a delicate flower, fearsome tiger, or adorable bunny at the stroke of a brush. Collect your activity passport at our Reception Desk and get a stamp when you visit our booth, and stand a chance to win a mystery prize!
Mid-Autumn Tales
Date: 22 Sep 2018
Time: 12.00pm – 1.00pm (Chi); 5.00pm – 6.00pm (Eng)
Date: 23 Sep 2018
Time: 12.00pm – 1.00pm (Eng); 5.00pm – 6.00pm (Chi)
Admission: No registration required
Do you know why we eat mooncakes during Mid-Autumn Festival, or how the legend of Chang’E came to be? Explore the origins of Mid-Autumn Festival at this special interactive storytelling session and learn more about the connection between the Moon Goddess, Jade Rabbit, and our much-loved mooncakes! Each session will feature a different story and craft activity.
Evening Concert
Date: 22 & 23 Sep 2018
Time: 7.30pm – 9.30pm
Admission: No registration required
Experience wonder and delight in this dynamic showcase of cultural and contemporary arts! Grab a hammock or picnic mat, and enjoy a range of performances under the stars. Performances include dragon dance, kungfu tea, traditional lantern dance, quick-change, live music, drama production on the legend of Chang’E, and more!
#6 If you wish to just chill under the evening sky, enjoy a picnic & spend some family time together:
Garden Sounds
22 Sep 2018; 5.30pm - 6.30pm
Singapore Botanic Gardens, Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
FREE
Head down to the Singapore Botanic Gardens' Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage for an evening of music! Pack your picnic mat and basket and enjoy the tunes from Mayday, Adele, Spice Girls and more!
Da Capo XIII- The Magic of Music
23 Sep 2018; 6pm - 7pm
Singapore Botanic Gardens, Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
FREE
Join the NUS Wind Symphony on a wondrous evening as they enchant you with fond melodies from movies such as The Incredibles, Kung Fu Panda and Harry Potter, at the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, Singapore Botanic Gardens. Conducted by Francis Tan, this is an evening specially dedicated to the NUS Centre For The Arts supporters and friends who have journeyed with them through the years. Relax and enjoy the evening as the 25th Anniversary celebrations continue.
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