Happy October! If you’re looking for things to do in Singapore this month, there’s plenty to keep you occupied. In the lead-up to Halloween, Singapore is chock full of spooky events to fuel even the most ardent adrenaline junkie. If fighting for your life in a haunted house is not your jam, then you’ll be pleased to know that October 2024 is also packed with calmer exhibitions, music festivals and the like.
Without further ado, here is our curated list of the things to do in Singapore for October 2024. Time to add to cal.
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1. Halloween Horror Nights
Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) is the crowning jewel on Singapore’s Halloween events calendar each year. If you fancy yourself a night scared out of your wits, then book yourself tickets to Southeast Asia’s largest Halloween event at Universal Studios. Held from now till 28 November 2024, this 12th iteration of HHN has 4 haunted houses—including 1 by GOT7’s Jackson Wang—3 scare zones, live shows, and even a hidden spooky speakeasy to check out for some tipples.
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
Event dates: Now to 2 November 2024
Event hours: TBD
Ticket prices: $80 to $90
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2. Haw Ror Villa 3
If Haw Par Villa’s Hell Museum isn’t scary enough, they’re throwing Haw Ror Villa 3 in honour of Halloween. Haw Par Villa will be split into 3 zones, each with its own array of scares and/or activities. Zone 1 is an escape room set in Hell’s Museun. Zone 2 is a murder mystery game where you have to solve a crime while fending off restless spirits. Finally, Zone 3 is the Shaman’s Bazaar, an artisan’s market where brands sell their themed wares. No spooks here, but you get to lie down in a real coffin and snap photos if you dare.
Address: 262 Pasir Panjang Road, Singapore 118628
Event dates: 18 October to 19 October, 25 October to 26 October
Event hours: 7pm to 12am
Ticket prices: From $45
3. Scuro Horror Art Jamming
If the demons are all in your mind, unleash them at Scuro, Singapore’s only horror-themed art jamming studio. From now till 31 October, the studio has set up shop in Outram Park and is available for booking. Prices start at $20 per person if you’re a student, or $28 per person if you’re an adult, for the unguided option. Guided options are available too, from $38 per person.
The studio’s vibes are immaculately spooky, and you even get to sip on “blood bags” as you paint. Bookings must be made at least a day in advance.
Address: 79 Kampong Bahru Road, #02-01, Singapore 169377
Event dates: Till 31 October
Event hours: By booking
Ticket prices: From $28
4. The World of Studio Ghibli
Relive the sets from your favourite films at the The World of Studio Ghibli exhibition, held at the Marina Bay Sands Art Science Museum. The immersive exhibition takes you through some of the studio’s most iconic film sets, from My Neighbour Totoro to Spirited Away, with photo opportunities aplenty.
Address: 6 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018974
Event dates: Till 2 February 2025
Event hours: 10am to 7pm (Sundays to Thursdays), 10am to 9pm (Fridays to Saturdays)
Ticket prices: From $29
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5. Cartoons Underground
Southeast Asia’s largest animation festival is coming to town on 19 October. Held at The Projector, patrons will get to watch 9 international films and 5 films by NTU students put on the big screen. Spanning 93 minutes, cinephiles are in for a treat. Some highlights include a short by Olivia Griselda and Sarah Cheok chronicling a middle-aged woman who gets addicted to her vibrator, and another by Dahee Jong that examines a society where everyone is made of clothes.
Address: 8 Grange Road, Cineleisure, #05-01, Singapore 239695
Event date: 19 October
Event hours: From 7pm
Ticket prices: From $29
6. Monet Inside
Monet Inside takes an immersive art exhibition to a whole new level. Here, you get to walk through life-sized projections of Monet’s paintings, accompanied by a special score. There are over 200 masterpieces to feast your eyes upon, set across 5 different arenas. From “Water Lillies” to his more obscure paintings, this exhibition has something for art buffs and Monet newbies alike.
FYI: Ticket prices are 50% off till 18 October.
Address: 600 North Bridge Road, 3rd Floor, Parkview Square, Singapore 188778
Event dates: Now till TBD
Event hours: 10am to 9pm, daily
Ticket prices: From $12
7. illumi
From now till 8 December, you can marvel at the world’s largest light, sound, and multimedia event at Marina Bay. Family-friendly, with photo spots plenty, illumi is set to wow with its impressive exhibits, including a 47m tall Tree of Lights.
Address: 12A Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018970
Event dates: Now till 2 February
Event hours: 7:15pm to 9:30pm, daily
Ticket prices: $33
9. Baybeats 2024
Baybeats is back for its next edition and will run from 11 October to 13 October around the Esplanade. Anticipate a roster of live shows from 39 bands across a variety of genres, spanning shoegaze to hardcore. Aside from homegrown acts, bands from Asia will also be performing at the festival.
Address: 1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981
Event dates: 11 October to 13 October
Event hours: From 7:30pm
Ticket prices: Free
9. Jorja Smith
English singer-songwriter Jorja Smith will be performing live in Singapore on 29 October at the Capitol Theatre. The R&B singer, known for hits like “Little Things” and “On My Mind” will be performing an intimate 1-night only show in town.
Address: 17 Stamford Road, Singapore 178907
Event dates: 29 October
Event hours: From 8pm
Ticket prices: From $148
10. Lee Young Ji
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South Korean rapper and winner of High School Rapper 3 Lee Young Ji is performing a 1-night show at the Capitol Theatre. As part of her All Or Nothing tour, fans can expect Young Ji to drop beats from her debut album, including the chart-topping “Small Girl”.
Address: 17 Stamford Road, Singapore 178907
Event dates: 19 October
Event hours: From 8pm
Ticket prices: From $138
11. Big Time Rush
Relive that nostalgia as the popular boy band, Big Time Rush, performs at The Theatre at Mediacorp on 29 October. Following sold-out Europe and UK tours, the quartet are set to grace the stage in Singapore with hits such as “Worldwide”, “Till I Forget About You”, and “All Over Again”.
Address: 1 Stars Ave, Singapore 138507
Event dates: 29 October
Event hours: From 8pm
Ticket prices: From $118
12. Jay Chou
King of Mandopop Jay Chou is making a 3-night pitstop in Singapore for his highly-anticipated Carnival World Tour. Held from 11 October to 13 October, fans can expect the concert to live up to its name with carnivalesque visuals, jaw-dropping set pieces and more.
Address: 1 Stadium Drive, Singapore 397629
Event dates: 11 October to 13 October
Event hours: 8pm (Friday), 7:30pm (Saturday and Sunday)
Ticket prices: From $238
13. Woodford Reserve’s The Wonderful Race
Fans of the Old Fashioned cocktail, this is your month. American bourbon distillers Woodford Reserve are holding a nationwide competition titled “The Wonderful Race”, tasking Singapore’s leading cocktail bars and bartenders to create their own unique version of the Old Fashioned.
10 finalists have been selected, and you can try out their creations only till 3 November, so run, don’t walk. Find the full list of bars and bartenders here.
From Halloween events to concerts, here’s everyone you can do in Singapore from October 2024.
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