Singapore is turning 50 years old this year. And because of this, our president has declared 7 Aug as an additional public holiday. Good news for all in Singapore. During 7 – 10 Aug, the long weekend is the Singapore Jubilee Weekend. Many companies are offering discount and even free activities for this grand celebration. Below are some of the consolidated activities.
Before you leave the house on the Jubilee Weekend, check out the weather here.
Singapore Jubilee Weekend
Museums Hopping
When: 7 – 9 Aug
Where:
- National Museum of Singapore
- Asian Civilisations Museum
- Indian Heritage Centre
- Peranakan Museum
- Singapore Philatelic Museum
- Reflections at Bukit Chandu
- Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
- Malay Heritage Centre
- Sports Museum
- Civil Defence Heritage Gallery
- Singapore City Gallery
- Marina Barrage Sustainable Singapore Gallery
- Newater Visitor Centre
What: Free Entrance to museums. There is a list of many other activities lined up at various museums, for more information, click here. Read more.
Science Lessons
When: 7 – 10 Aug
Where: Singapore Science Centre
What: Free entry for Singapore citizens to Singapore Science Centre. The free admission also includes entry into six other attractions at the centre: The “Human Body Experience” exhibition, the “Interplay: Where Science Meets Art” exhibition, KidsSTOP™, Snow City, The Cliff @ Snow City and the Omni-Theatre.
UNESCO Site
When: 7 – 10 Aug
Where: Singapore Botanic Gardens
What: Singapore Botnaic Gardens has lined up a series of events with heritage tours.
7-9 Aug, 10am to 5pm: Carnival
7 Aug, 10am to 7pm: Variety Concert
8 Aug, 6pm to 7pm: Symphony Concert
7 & 8 Aug, 7.30pm to 8.15pm: Bandstand Performance
7 & 8 Aug, 8.30pm to 10pm: Outdoor Movie
9 Aug, 5.30pm to 9pm: NDP Live Telecast
7 – 10 Aug: Singapore residents enjoy free entry to the National Orchid Garden
For more information, click here.
More Flora and Fauna
When: 6 – 10 Aug
Where: Garden The Bay
What:
- 7 – 10 Aug: 50% off entry for local residents
- 6 – 10 Aug, 7.45pm, 8.30pm, 9.15pm, 10pm: Garden Rhapsody show
Aerial Display By Black Knights
When: 7 – 9 Aug, 1200 – 1225
Where: Above the waters off the Marina South area
What: Before the finale, the Black Knights will perform in a 25-minute aerial with 22 manoeuvres led by Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Leong. This is free.
Marina Bay Sands
When: 7 – 9 Aug
Where: Marina Bay Sands Art Science Museum and Rise Restaurant
What:
- 7 – 9 Aug: Singaporeans and Permanent residents can enjoy free admission to the ArtScience Museum, Skating Rink. Sampan rides at 50%.
- From now till 31 August: Diners turning 50 years old this year are given 50% off for them and one guest during the lunch or dinner buffet at Rise Restaurant. For more information, please visit their website.
Understanding Smart Nation
When: 7 – 10 Aug, 10.30am, 1.30pm, 3.00pm and 4.30pm
Where: Infocomm Experience Centre (iExperience)
90 Bras Basah Road B1-10/18 Esplanade Xchange
Singapore 189562
What: To experience the possibilities of Smart Nation services with the use of technology and information. Each session is an hour tour where participants has opportunity for hands-on experience with various infocomm tools.
Each session is limited to a maximum of 40 participants and availability is subjected to first-come-serve basis.
More Events On Celebration By The Bay
When: 7 – 10 Aug
Where: Esplanade, Marina Barrage and Marina Bay Area Surround
What: SG50 celebration has been extended to several sites beyond the Padang.
- 7 Aug, 5pm to 11pm: NUSSU Rag & Flag 2015, The Float @ Marina Bay, Entrance by ticket
- 7 Aug, 7.30am to 11am: Community Chest Heartstrings Walk 2015, MBS Event Plaza, Open to public – $10 donation for the charity fun walk
- 8 Aug, 7.30pm to 9pm: Singapore Chinese Orchestra Concert, MBS Event Plaza, Open to public
- till 10 Aug, 6pm to 11pm: Uncle Ringo 50 Years of Fun, Waterfront Promenade Open Space, Open to public
- 7 – 10 Aug, 11am to 10pm: #SgEatWithUs Celebrates by the Bay, Waterfront Promenade Open Space, Open to Public
- 7 – 9 Aug, 4pm to 9pm: Majulah Singapura-Celebrating 50 Years with you, Ticketed
- till 10 Aug, 7.30pm to 11pm: Fullerton Hotel, Open to public
- 6 – 10 Aug, 11am to 9pm: National Day Celebrations presented by Esplanade Theatre on the Bay, Esplanade, Open to Public
- 7 – 9 Aug, 7.30pm to 11.30pm: Light Up the Bay, Marina Bay, Open to public
- till 10 Aug, 11am to 9pm: Heritage at the Bay, Clifford Square, Open to public
Click here to read on.
Healthy Living With Sports
When: 7 – 10 Aug
Where: Active SG Swimming Pools & Gyms
What: Free access to ActiveSG Swimming Complexes and gyms with 50 sports activities at its sport centres.
For more information, please visit the ActiveSG website.
Enjoy Old School-Style Carnival
When: 9 Aug, 0900 to 2100
Where: Former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station
What: Open to public with bumper cars and a carousel and catch the National Day Parade “live” broadcast.
The Sea and the Sun
When: 7 – 10 Aug
Where: Sentosa
What: A series of free of entry to attractions, guides and shows.
- 7 Aug, 8.40pm: Wings of Time night show [FULLY REDEEMED]
- 8 Aug, 10am – 8pm: Sentosa Merlion (last entry 7:30pm)
- 9 Aug, 10am – 6pm: Free guided tours of Fort Siloso (last entry 5:30pm) [FULLY REDEEMED]
- 10 Aug, 8:45am – 10pm: Free Cable Car rides* (last boarding 9:30pm)
- 7 – 10 Aug: Catch Sands of Time – a 100-metre long sand sculpture exhibition chronicling Singapore’s transformation into the thriving metropolis that it is today.
*From HarbourFront Station or any of the cable car stations on Sentosa Island.
In addition
- Island admission fee waiver at the Sentosa Boardwalk daily as well as for cars and taxis on weekdays after 5pm (excluding PH)
- Limited edition SG50 Sentosa Islander Card
- Discounts off various attractions, such as $5 off Megazip Adventure Park, $5 off Combat Skirmish LIVE, etc.
- Special package deals to selected attractions such as Madame Tussauds/ Images of Singapore + Gogreen Segway Fun Ride (2 rides) for $30
Click here for more information.
Shopping Spree
When: 6 – 10 Aug
Where: Vivocity Shopping Mall
What: 50% discounts at selected outlets, plus other attractive offers at more than 200 retailers. For more details, read on.
Learning about Civil Defence
When: 7 – 10 Aug
Where: Civil Defence (CD) Heritage Gallery at the Central Fire Station
What:
Visitors can learn about the fire fighting and many more facts about SCDF. Visitors or groups with more than 10 pax are required to fill in an online request at least 2 weeks in advance for a 1 hour guided tour at the Civil Defence Heritage Gallery. To do so, simply visit their website.
Animals and The Birds
When: From now till 31 Aug
Where: Jurong Bird Park, River Safari and Singapore Zoo
What: 50% discount on admission to Jurong Bird Park and bundled admission to River Safari and Singapore Zoo for same-day visits.
7 – 9 Aug: Visitors visiting these park on these 3 days will receive a free SG50 animal-themed woven tote bag (worth $3) at the parks’ retail stores. Limited to one bag per visitor, while stocks last.
Specially For SingTel TV Subscribers
When: 7 Aug from 6am – 10 Aug, 2359
Where: 150 channels via SingTel set-top box
What: All existing Singtel TV residential subscribers with a Singtel TV set-top box can enjoy the SG50 Jubilee Weekend Specials Free Preview. Subscribers on Singtel TV Select service are able to enjoy the SG50 Jubilee Weekend Specials Free Preview as well. Read on to find out more.
Yellow Cup Coffee Cafe
When: till aug
Where: Yellow Cup Coffee – Central Square (20 Havelock Road #01-09 S 059765) and AXA Tower (8 Shenton Way #B1-02 S 068811)
What: Giving away Yellow Cup Coffee signature yellow cup and saucers when you post a photo on your Instagram account. For more information about the terms and condition, refer to its Instagram post, click here.