Where To Catch 2024 New Year's Fireworks In Singapore

Hi Huneybees,

It's time to bid adieu to 2023 and if you intend to send the year off in a blast, here's a list of New Year's Eve Countdown Parties with fireworks, performances, and more!

Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2024

Venue: Marina Bay Singapore
Date: 31 Dec 2023, 11.10pm and 11.35pm culminating in the finale at 12am
Admission: Free

Get ready to be amazed this December with dazzling fireworks lighting up Marina Bay as part of the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2024 – the largest New Year's celebration in Singapore! Packed with a variety of fun and thrilling activities, this year's Countdown promises an unforgettable experience for everyone.

Presented by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), the highly anticipated event will showcase a spectacular fireworks display crafted by the team behind last year's mesmerizing STAR ISLAND fireworks musical.

Choreographed to convey a tale of reflection and hope, the Bay will be illuminated in three captivating chapters leading up to midnight. Starting with a tribute to the challenges and triumphs of the past year, the display will then signify new beginnings and culminate in a breathtaking 12-minute grand finale celebrating the unyielding spirit of Singaporeans as we embrace the future. Enhanced by specially curated music played through speakers around the Bay, the public can anticipate a sensory delight for both the eyes and ears.

Marina Bay itself will also be transformed into a lively hub of activities, featuring inspiring light projections, a pop-up winter playground, a go-kart arena in the heart of the city with a rooftop deck, and thrilling live performances. This year's Countdown invites everyone to come together, create, and celebrate timeless moments.

Brightening Lives - A Series Of Light Projection Shows

Temasek Polytechnic student Shepherdson Cheryl Anne’s artwork pays homage to the orchid by drawing parallels with the tenacity of youths dealing with mental health issues

Venue: The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, the Merlion, and the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands
Dates: 26 - 31 Dec 2022
Admission: Free

Leading up to the last day of 2023 is Brightening Lives - a captivating series of light projection shows presented in partnership with The Majurity Trust, a local philanthropic organization. From 26 to 31 December 2023, you can enjoy inspiring light projection artworks on the façades of three iconic Marina Bay landmarks – The Fullerton Hotel Singapore, the Merlion, and the ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands.

Based on original drawings by talented students from local educational institutions, these light projections depict stories of hope and empowerment in our community and celebrate the spirit of resilience and care for others.

Mediacorp Let’s Celebrate 2024 Countdown Concert

Venue: The Promontory
Date: 31 Dec 2023

Be part of the celebration and indulge in continuous entertainment that will keep you and your friends engaged until the midnight countdown! Come soak in the festive atmosphere at The Promontory with Mediacorp’s annual countdown concert, Let’s Celebrate 2024 on New Year’s Eve. Experience live performances by renowned artists such as Crash Adams, Kumar, Jasmine Sokko, Iman Fandi, Tasha Low, Shazza, Shawn Thia, and many more!

The gates swing open at 7:00 PM, kicking off with a lineup of enjoyable activities starting at 7:30 PM. Delight in live DJ performances, savor delicious food and drinks, engage in games, and stand a chance to win exciting prizes! Secure your spot for an up-close view of the spectacular fireworks, ensuring a memorable countdown experience.

ADMISSION IS FREE!
Butif you can't make it in person, catch the excitement LIVE on these platforms:
Part 1: 10:00 PM on mewatch and Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube Channel
Part 2: 11:00 PM on mewatch, Mediacorp Entertainment on YouTube, and Channel 5

CQ New Year's Eve Countdown: Spectrum 2024

Venue: Clarke Quay Fountain Square
Date: 31 Dec 2023
Time: 5pm till late

Celebrate New Year’s Eve like no other, as Clarke Quay transforms into a spectrum hub of exciting activities for its spectacular Countdown Party - Spectrum, featuring a kaleidoscope of music, art, and interactive experiences that is sure to capture imaginations as you ring in 2024.

CQ Fountain Square will be decorated with an array of iridescent lights, colors, and installations, turning the space into a multi-sensory work of art, with an evening program hosted by MediaCorp 987FM DJ Natasha Faisal, where you can dance to the vibrant beats of local music. Start the party with YANG Club Resident DJ Kaylova, rock on with 4-piece band Peep Show, and R&B talent, Feez. Countdown to 2024 in an extraordinary sonic experience with captivating tunes of singer-songwriter, Benjamin Kheng!

Time Travel to Y2K24 with Capitol Singapore

Venue: Capitol Singapore, Outdoor Plaza
Dates: 31 Dec 2023, from 8 pm
Admission: $20 | Get your tickets here.

On 31 December 2023 from 8pm till late, Capitol Singapore’s Outdoor Plaza will be transformed into a party-themed Time Travel to Y2K24. Step into a time machine and transport yourself to the grooviest era of all time. Y2K24 is here to kick off the New Year in style, and you won’t want to miss out on this blast from the past.

As the year draws to a close, Capitol Singapore gears up to count down to a brand new one with a full-fledged countdown party where everyone is invited, offering an unforgettable experience of live music, DJ, dance, and arcade games.

Enjoy delectable dishes with a plethora of cocktails, beers, house pours, and prosecco from Hopscotch, the renowned cocktail bar. DJ Val (@valeriefooo) will be spinning those Y2K tracks and in between, there are also arcade games such as Bishi Bashi, Foos Ball, Air Hockey, and Mario Racing Karts to keep you entertained.

Sentosa Countdown Party

Venue: Palawan Green, Sentosa
Dates: 31 Dec 2023
Admission: from $10 (child), $30 (adult) | Get your tickets here.

Get ready to ring in the New Year with a bang, as Sentosa Island presents its highly anticipated New Year's Eve Countdown Party, taking place on December 31, 2023, at Palawan Green. This year's event promises to be an unforgettable family party picnic, brimming with excitement and a sense of wonder, and now, it comes with even more attractions for the whole family. 

Mark your calendars for December 31, 2023, as Sentosa Island transforms into the ultimate family picnic paradise at the iconic Palawan Green. This enchanting outdoor venue is the perfect backdrop for a night of festivities, featuring a remarkable drone show, a dazzling display of fireworks, and an all-star lineup of local headliner artists. But that's not all; A mystery guest headliner will be unveiled when ticket sales start, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event.

Free Fireworks & Drone Show on Sentosa

Venue: Central Beach Bazaar, Wings of Time seating gallery, Sentosa Sensoryscape (beside iFLY Singapore/Beach Station) - suggested viewing spots
Dates: 31 Dec 2023
Admission: Free

Get ready to welcome the New Year in style with a spectacular drone show and a fireworks display that will make your year-end unforgettable. Don't miss a single moment of the action - be sure to secure your spot at the best viewing locations in advance while you await the countdown to 2024. The drone show will be happening at 11.50 am for 10 mins before fireworks light up the sky at the stroke of midnight!

Heartland Celebrations with Fireworks

The People's Association will be organising a series of celebrations to welcome 2024! As part of these celebrations, families can beat the crowd and join in the celebrations right at 7 heartland locations where there will be fireworks happening too! 

The fireworks locations are:

• Our Tampines Hub (Town Square)
• Boon Lay (Block 215 Boon Lay Place hardcourt)
• Keat Hong (Keat Hong Square, hardcourt at Choa Chu Kang Loop)
• MacPherson (hardcourt outside MacPherson Community Club)
• Marine Parade (Block 46 Marine Crescent hardcourt)
• Marsiling (Woodlands Stadium)
• Nee Soon (Futsal Arena @ Yishun)

These are 28 community celebrations around the island, organised by PA's grassroots organisations, including Silent Disco, a sports carnival, a fashion show, multi-cultural performances, and a party for pets and their owners.

Heartbeat@Bedok will be organising a Year-end Family Carnival and Disco where there will be tasty snacks, exciting carnival games, a bouncy pirate ship and silent disco for everyone's enjoyment! Come on down to have fun, dance and groove to your preferred music using the colourful LED headsets, as an attempt to enter the Singapore Book of Records for “largest silent disco”. There will be 2 silent disco sessions to choose from, a children's edition from 3 pm to 5 pm and an adult's edition from 9.30 pm to 1 am. Admission is free!

“Many Stories, One Tampines”  at Our Tampines Hub seeks to digitally storyteller the experiences and pleasant memories of residents who bond together in the Tampines heartland and celebrate community spirit and inclusiveness! Get ready to enjoy entertaining performances, witness the building walls turn into a visual masterpiece with projection mapping, and last but not least, look out for the mesmerizing fireworks display at the stroke of midnight during the iconic countdown celebration at Town Square! 

One Punggol’s New Year’s Eve 2023 offers a mesmerising display of cold pyrotechnics and a light show with electrifying dance music, which will appeal to youths. Over at Marine Parade Year-end Countdown Party, families can bond over carnival games such as Giant Snakes & Ladder or explore a 24-metre inflatable playground at NorthBound Fest @ Marsiling. There will also be a year-end sports carnival at Sengkang Community Club (CC), where residents will get to experience KpopX dance, trampolines, and obstacles games, as well as old school games such as flipping the giant eraser. 

With a growing number of pet owners in the estate, Farrer Leedon Residents’ Network (RN) will organise a ‘Year-end Paw-Ty’ for pet owners to celebrate with their furry friends. Through the session, pet enthusiasts can connect, share experiences, and access valuable resources for their beloved pets. There will also be a best-dressed competition for pet owners to showcase their pets’ unique personalities and styles.

In addition, Nee Soon GRC GROs will organise its first-ever year-end party which will feature concert performances by homegrown artistes including Stephen Zechariah, Annette Lee, and local band 53A. Keat Hong will hold its signature year-end countdown party – Keat Hong Fiesta Countdown to 2024 – with highlights including a fashion show featuring traditional fusion outfits made from recycled materials and a variety of engaging games and activities for residents to soak in the festivities.

More information can be found here. You can also approach your nearby community centres, Residents’ Committees, Neighbourhood Committees, and Resident Networks for more information on the events. 

WOW! That's a lot of amazing places to countdown to 2024 with your friends and family!
Cheers to another amazing year, I can't wait to share more with you my Huneybees!
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DEVIALET - Unbox the Extraordinary Gift of Pure Sound

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This festive season, Devialet invites you to step into a realm where sound becomes the most enchanting form of art. Each gift unwraps mesmerizing soundscapes, showcasing Devialet's boundless acoustic creativity. Experience the extraordinary as you embark on a journey into the realm of pure sound.

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THE JAW-DROPPING GIFT
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The full range of Devialet speakers, earbuds and soundbars are available online and at all Devialet stores. Unbox the world of acoustic magic with a special gift from Devialet and spread the joy with your loved ones this Christmas.

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Aliwal Urban Art Festival (AUAF) Ignites the Urban Spirit with an Electric Array of Unique Urban ART-tivities

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Coming 27 January 2024, the Aliwal Urban Art Festival (AUAF) organised by Arts House Limited (AHL) will feature an electric array of urban art activities led by tenants from Aliwal Arts Centre (AAC) and various renowned local urban art groups and communities of different artistic practices. 

Held at AAC and organised by Arts House Limited during the last weekend of Singapore Art Week 2024, get ready to be immersed in Singapore’s vibrant urban arts and culture scene through a series of exciting activities led by various renowned local urban arts groups and communities of different artistic practices. From activities like engaging visual art and dance workshops to exciting graffiti showcases, on top of open studio sessions, performances, and more, AUAF invites all to enjoy an eclectic array of free and ticketed unique art-ivities at the heart of the vibrant cultural enclave of Kampong Gelam.

Nine Years Theatre 
(Photo Credit: Yeo Siak Ling)

Spotlighting the growth of the urban art scene  

Staying true to the essence of AUAF which is dedicated to celebrating the distinctive local urban art scene, this year's Festival spotlights the development of urban artworks, emphasizing the growth of the graffiti and street art movement in Singapore in its visual art showcases. 

Urban art collective and AAC tenant, RSCLS which has been actively engaged in and committed to AUAF since its inception in 2014, will present a special exhibition titled "The 10-Year Series - Retrospective of 10 Years of AUAF Art, Solidarity Movement, Rebel Daughters”. 

The exhibition showcases a decade's worth of archival works and images, providing a retrospective look at RSCLS' past programs and partnerships. You will get to witness live graffiti creations unfold right on the grounds of AAC, as graffiti competition GraffFIGHT X’s finalists battle it out for supremacy. Live painting sessions around AAC, including new feature wall murals, will also be happening at the same time. In addition, the alternative walking tour, D’Tour returns, where you get to immerse in the larger-than-life murals and street art decked out all around the Kampong Gelam precinct.

The Improv Company
(Photo Credit: Yeo Wei Lun)

Captivating performances and urban art encounters across different artistic practices

The three-storey arts centre will be invigorated by energetic performances from percussion ensemble NADI Singapura and improvised theatre group The Improv Company, in addition to captivating dance performances by Kalpavriksha Fine Arts and Chowk Productions, where you will be treated to post-performance artist talks. If you are looking to learn the ways of self-expression through theatre, movement and art, look forward to participate in workshops facilitated by Nine Years Theatre, The Improv Company, Chowk Productions and DASSAD.  

The Chinese Opera Studio

Additionally, AAC tenants will also open their studios for visitors curious about their practice and works. Learn more about the interdisciplinary setup Hothouse and artists Chris Chai and Wolfsloth; drop by the studio of New Opera to hear them share vocal and acting tips, and swing by the Chinese Opera Studio to watch how opera performers transform themselves through makeup and costumes.
Those who relish the joy of finding unexpected treasures can also check out the Pop-Up Market which will feature a selection of one-of-a-kind wares by local creatives brought together by The Social Exchange.

Urban Sounds curated by The Linch Agency

(Acts by Akeem Jahat, Khally & YAØ)

Come nightfall, you can indulge in the hip-hop music acts curated by The Linch Agency, and groove to the beats of dynamic street dance duo ScRach MarcS, who will close the night with their Re:Union Party against the backdrop of graffiti and street art of Kampong Gelam. All are invited to join in the fun and dance the night away! 

These Brief Encounters by Chowk Productions
(Photo Credit: Crispian Chan)

Held in conjunction with Singapore Art Week (SAW) 2024, AUAF is a celebration of the precinct’s rich and diverse urban art scene, with free admission for the public. 

For more information on AUAF 2024, kindly visit https://artshouselimited.sg/aac-auaf-2024.

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