Mariah Carey has defrosted, and the island is lit aglow with thousands of twinkling lights and towering trees. Yes, the Christmas season is here once again to close off another year. While we can only dream of a white Christmas in these tropics, the festivities in Singapore are no less magical with stretches of magnificent street decorations, scheduled ‘snowfall’ sessions, and even themed set-ups featuring your favourite characters from Disney and Sanrio. Go on and chase those lights at these best places to see Christmas decorations in Singapore in 2025.

Where to see Christmas lights and decorations

1. Orchard Road

Photograph: Christmas on great street 2025

Christmas in Singapore isn’t complete without Orchard Road’s annual street light-up, with 2025’s edition stretching a total of 3.1km, all the way from Tanglin to Dhoby Ghaut. Apart from wreaths and whimsical ribbon-style arches creating a sparkling canopy across the shopping belt’s lamp posts, this year’s Christmas on a Great Street features not one but two Christmas villages: a kid-centric funfair at Shaw Plaza, and another event square at Ngee Ann City with carnival games, rides, market stalls, and live music performances on weekend evenings. As you’re strolling along, you’ll also be treated to a hard-to-miss light show projected on the facade of Hilton Singapore Orchard.

For a dose of irresistibly kawaii festive cheer, make a beeline to various Far East Malls around the island for Sanrio-themed decorations. Most notable are the set-ups at Orchard Central and One Holland Village. The former is bakery-themed, with a walkway full of Christmas treats and gingerbread houses leading to a pink tree adorned with Hello Kitty, My Melody, Kuromi, and more. The latter is styled like a Christmas village, also sporting the same level of Sanrio cuteness and life-sized character installations. As the cherry on top, both locations, along with Clarke Quay Central, are home to Sanrio Christmas pop-up stores featuring limited-edition merch.

The best Christmas markets in Singapore

It’s that time of the year again where our Little Red Dot starts getting into a festive buzz. That’s right folks, Christmas is around the corner and our island is packed with lots of merry fun. From dazzling Christmas light displays and frosty winter-themed attractions to lively holiday markets, there’s no shortage of seasonal cheer. Here’s your guide to the best Christmas events in Singapore in 2024 for a jolly ol’ time.