Celebrate December with ballet, musicals, light shows and treasure hunts
What: The Nutcracker
When: Dec 16–20, 2:30 pm and 8 pm
Where: Esplanade Theatre
Ballet’s most iconic story, The Nutcracker, is returning this festive season. This beloved holiday classic transports audiences to a magical world of dancing snowflakes, mischievous mice and a heroic Nutcracker Prince. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, our production features exquisite choreography, stunning costumes, and breathtaking sets that bring Clara’s dream to life.
What: Children’s Entrepreneurship Fair
When: Dec 17–18, 10 am to 5 pm
Where: The Artground @ OHV
Join the Children’s Entrepreneurship Fair and The Artground’s Pre-Loved Marketplace at One Holland Village. Shop crafts and food from young entrepreneurs or browse curated pre-loved items. Proceeds support The Artground’s charitable work. After shopping, enjoy the indoor play space for a perfect family day of giving back. Remember to bring your socks.
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What: Santa’s Adventure Quest
When: Dec 1–25, 9 am to 5 pm
Where: Forest Treks, Rainforest Wild Asia park entrance
Tackle the Forest Treks’ boulder crossings, log bridges, and suspended walkways, while exploring tunnels, caves and bubbling springs, to find hidden Christmas Tokens! Exchange them for exciting prizes worth up to $50,000, including a 2D1N stay at Colugo Camp, a GoPro Hero action cam and many more. Start your adventure today.
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What: Harry Potter: Visions of Magic
When: From Dec 6, 11 am to 10 pm (last entry at 9 pm)
Where: Weave at Resorts World Sentosa
Enjoy a magical mystery tour with the Asia premiere of Harry Potter: Visions of Magic at Resorts World Sentosa. Embark on a self-guided journey through 10 immersive, interactive art environments to explore the most mysterious corners of the wizarding world. Discover places like Newt’s Menagerie, the Ministry of Magic and the Hall of Prophecy. Use an interactive wand to illuminate scenes within stunning multimedia installations and original soundscapes. Plus, experience the debut of two new environments: the Chamber of Secrets and The Trap Door.
What: Past, Present & Tomorrow
When: Dec 18, 6:45 pm and 7:45 pm
Where: Esplanade Concourse
Singer‑songwriter and former frontman of the acclaimed rock band Audionauts, Ryzall Noh, takes the audience on a musical journey through his roots, present‑day artistry and a glimpse into his future sound. Blending rock energy, heartfelt ballads and intimate storytelling, Noh, who now pursues a versatile solo career, delivers a performance that is both nostalgic and forward‑looking. An award-winning homegrown artist, his singles — including Darwish, Gempita, Kalimah Cinta and Mirame — showcase his lyrical honesty and sonic diversity. Free of charge.
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What: Trees of the World 2025
When: Dec 6 to Jan 4, 7 pm to 12 midnight
Where: Singapore Botanic Gardens
Experience the gentle festive glow of Trees of the World at the Singapore Botanic Gardens this month. Native trees, decorated by the community with upcycled ornaments, create a warm trail from Tanglin Gate to Bukit Timah Gate. This community programme raises funds for conservation and research, ensuring a lasting legacy as the decorated trees are later planted across Singapore’s green spaces. This year is extra special because it commemorates several milestones: the Singapore Botanic Gardens’ 10 years as a Unesco World Heritage Site, 150 years of the Singapore Herbarium and Singapore Botanic Gardens Library of Botany and Horticulture, and 30 years of the National Orchid Garden.
What: Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
When: Dec 11 to Jan 25
Where: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
This December, Disney’s spectacular new production of Beauty and the Beast makes its only stop in Asia at the Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands. From the producers of The Lion King, Aladdin and Frozen. Reimagined with breathtaking new sets, costume designs and cutting-edge technology, this timeless tale is brought to life on stage by a stellar cast and features iconic, spellbinding songs by Alan Menken, Howard Ashman and Tim Rice including Belle, Gaston, Be Our Guest and the title song, Beauty and the Beast.
What: Digital Light Canvas by teamLab
When: Dec 1–31, 11 am to 9 pm (Last ticket sales at 8pm)
Where: The Shoppes, #B2-50 (next to Rasapura Masters)
Journey into a fantastical paradise of pure light and colour, where exotic flowers magically bloom under each footstep, giant koi fish glide alongside, and all manner of animal life come out to play. Let your imagination soar as you immerse yourself in this endlessly interactive dreamscape, easily create your own masterpiece and even take it home with you. Founded in 2001 in Japan, teamLab is an international art collective which navigates the confluence of art, science, technology and the natural world.
