Singapore Independent Media Fair 2025
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WHEN: 26 July 2025, 1-7pm
WHERE: The Projector @ Golden Mile Tower
WHAT: Discover over 20 independent media outlets, publishers, podcasters and advocacy groups and attend exciting speaker events featuring leaders in news, activism, and the arts.
Tickets here.
After Dark Room Pop-up
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WHEN: 26 July 2025, 10am-6pm
WHERE: 480 Geylang Road
WHAT: One-day-only analogue portraiture pop-up. Free portrait with minimum $20 spent on a single receipt. Limited to first 25 redemptions.
A Housewarming at Chin Swee Neighbourhood Club
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WHEN: 2-3 August 2025, 10am-6pm
WHERE: CMCR Barista Academy, 52 Chin Swee Rd, #03-71
WHAT: Think styled spaces filled with curated items, delicious food, and casual, home-style activities — this third edition of Common Man Coffee Roasters’ community initiative invites all to a warm, welcoming space to sip, snack, shop, and connect with the community.
Grafunkt’s Weekend Market
WHEN: 1-3 August 2025, 10am-8pm
WHERE: 292 Joo Chiat Road
WHAT: Design fiends — this is the weekend you will want to lock in. Curated by Grafunkt, this weekend market features the best of local design, including names like In Good Company, Romi Beauty, Studio Yono, NORMAT, Allegro Print and more.
Eau So British Exhibition — Penhaligons Celebrates 155th Anniversary
WHEN: 2-3 August 2025, 10am-9pm
WHERE: Artblue Studio, 23 Yong Siak Street
WHAT: First unveiled in London, Penhaligon’s immersive exhibition lands in Singapore for one weekend, showcasing whimsical scent experiences to design-led installations and archival displays, giving a rare glimpse into the brand’s rich perfumery heritage of 155 years. A curated selection of archival pieces from the brand’s private collection will also be showcased in Singapore for the first time.
RASA Sayang Sunday Market: SG60 Edition
WHEN: 3 August 2025, 2-8pm
WHERE:9 Raffles Place, Republic Plaza Tower 1, #02-01/02
WHAT: In celebration of Singapore’s 60th birthday, this upcoming market shines a spotlight on 19 vendors of locally made, small-batch goods – ranging from crafts and lifestyle products to baked treats and art – curated to showcase the diversity and creativity of Singapore’s independent maker scene. Your experience will come paired with a nostalgic menu of gelato and sorbet inspired by classic Singaporean flavours, courtesy of Secondfloor Lab.
Boujee Botanicals: Jamu Launch Party
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WHEN: 3 August 2025, 1-6pm
WHERE: Casper Bar, 59 Duxton Road
WHAT: Strictly non-alcohol, health-first herbal drinks and good tunes? Your weekend release awaits.
35a Market
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WHEN: 27 July 2025,
WHERE: 35a Kampung Bahru
WHAT: Curated line-up of lifestyle goodies from fashion, art, vinyls, to tattoo, music, wine, bites and more. Expect a matcha surprise.
Coast to Toast: Seoul Edition ft. KOMPAKT RECORD BAR
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WHEN: 25 July
WHERE: 1 Raffles Place, 048616, Level 61 & 62, HighHouse
WHAT: The upcoming edition of HighHouse’s signature monthly guestshift series, Coast to Toast, continues its exploration of global sips by guest bartenders across various countries, this time spotlighting the iconic Kompakt Record Bar from South Korea — a cult-favourite vinyl cocktail bar nestled in Apgujeong’s Gangnam district. While the decks spin, bartenders Tae Yang, Jinwoo, and Yurim will be shaking up cocktails infused with the bold Apgujeong spirit.
Arts & Antiques Collectors Weekend Market: July 2025
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WHEN: 26-27 July, 12-7pm
WHERE: 10C Jalan Ampas, #07-01, Ho Seng Lee Flatted Warehouse
WHAT: Going to be a home-owner soon? In need of some stylish collectibles to update your personal space? Head over to Arts & Antique’s July weekend market to pick up goods from vendors like Curios Obscura, Glug Glug, Nordic Wares Store and more.
Worlds Within Weekend Market
WHEN: All weekends throughout July 2025
WHERE: The Plaza @ National Library Building
WHAT: An outdoor weekend market right below NLB, featuring a rotation of curious and creative vendors that include Variegated, Kopistan, Raw Market Shop and many more.
Big Wine Freaks Turns One Celebration
WHEN: 25-27 July 2025
WHERE: 44 Bukit Pasoh Rd
WHAT: Big Wine Freaks marks its first anniversary with a full weekend of collaborative dinners, wine-fuelled gatherings, and party vibes. Over three days, the space brings together guest chefs Marat Kalaidzhian (Big Wine Freaks Moscow) and Yoji Tokuyoshi (Bentoteca, Milan), alongside resident chef Wei Kiat (Big Wine Freaks Singapore), for a series of back-to-back culinary creations and celebrations – all in true Big Wine Freaks style!
City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s-1940s
WHEN: Until 17 Aug 2025
WHERE: Level 3, Singtel Special Exhibition Galleries 1, 2 & 3, City Hall Wing, National Gallery
WHAT: City of Others: Asian Artists in Paris, 1920s-1940s is a groundbreaking exhibition that examines the art history of Paris from Asian perspectives. The exhibition compares the experiences of Asian artists in Paris during a dynamic period of time, featuring works by artists such asFoujita Tsuguharu, Georgette Chen, Lê Phổ, Liu Kang, Pai Un-soung, Itakulla Kanae, Hamanaka Katsu, and more!
Singapore Design Week
WHEN: 11-21 September 2025
WHERE: Singapore Science Park, Bras Basah.Bugis, Marina, and Orchard Design Precincts
WHAT: Organised by the DesignSingapore Council (Dsg), this edition marks a major milestone as Singapore commemorates 60 years of independence. With the festival theme “Nation by Design”, SDW 2025 explores how design has been instrumental in shaping the Singapore story, from its post-independence years to its emergence as a UNESCO Creative City of Design, and into the future.
Learn more here.
Nespresso’s Summer Retro Playground at ION Orchard
WHEN: Till 26 August 2025
WHERE: Nespresso’s ION Orchard boutique
WHAT: In celebration of its newly launched Summer 2025 Collection, the immersive, retro-inspired space invites coffee lovers and curious city-goers alike to press play on a nostalgic experience packed with bold flavours, throwback fun, and interactive moments. Play arcade games, make your own coffee, and even get complimentary summer pins if you make any coffee purchases between 26 June and 2 July 2025.
POP AIR — Art Is Inflatable!
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WHEN: 7 June – 31 August 2025
WHERE: Marina Bay Sands (Expo & Convention, B2, HALL F) – 10 Bayfront Avenue
WHAT: The Balloon Museum lands in Asia for the very first time with POP AIR – Art is Inflatable! Monumental installations and interactive artworks created by some of today’s leading contemporary artists will come alive with air, promising an adventure through art and wonder, designed to amaze both young and old alike.
Get tickets here.
Waterbomb Singapore 2025
WHEN: 30-31 August 2025
WHERE: Siloso Beach, Sentosa
WHAT: The Waterbomb Festival returns to Singapore, this year’s line-up bringing eight hours of exhilarating performances by K-pop artists like 2NE1, Taemin, Minho, EXID, JayB and many more. Get ready for giant water guns, water fights, foam cannons, and interactive water games that turn the island into the wettest playground. But more importantly, Team Pink or Team Blue?
Find out more information here.
Wiggle Wiggle x Singapore Flyer
WHEN: 23 May-28 September 2025
WHERE: Singapore Flyer
WHAT: Explore five uniquely designed Singapore Flyer capsules by Wiggle Wiggle, each coming with their own one-of-a-kind experiences to accompany your view of the city skyline. Whether you are there for Instagram-worthy images or there just to soak up the breathtaking sights, Wiggle Wiggle promises you an unforgettable experience in the skies that is extra fun and colourful. Don’t forget to check out the Wiggle Wiggle pop-up store for their cute merch too!
Find out more information here.
Once you are done with this story, click here to catch up with our June/July 2025 issue.