Christmas at Gardens by the Bay is a must-see spectacle! The Christmas Wonderland transforms the park into a festive playground, with dazzling luminarie sculptures and light displays that'll make your eyes pop. Since 2014, this month-long extravaganza has been wowing visitors with its dreamlike atmosphere. The Supertrees, decked out in their holiday best, dance to the Garden Rhapsody, adding an extra sprinkle of magic to the air. There will be special Christmas installations throughout the gardens, creating a winter wonderland in tropical Singapore. With six themed zones like Mistletoe Alley and Gingerbread Grove, there's a jolly good time waiting for everyone.
Gardens by the Bay at Christmas - Know before you go
Opening Hours
The Gardens by the Bay Christmas is open every day from 5am to 2am.
Highlights at the Gardens by the Bay Christmas
- Mistletoe Alley
- Blizzard Time
- Double Storey Carousel
What makes Gardens by the Bay special during Christmas?
Dazzling Light Sculptures and Blizzard Time: Be dazzled by the twinkling Christmas lights that can be seen everywhere during the Gardens by the Bay Christmas celebrations in Singapore!
Say ‘hello’ to Santa Claus: The Santa’s Grotto at the Gardens by the Bay Christmas celebration has always been a massive hit with visitors, and this year will be no different.
Ice Skating: Slide and glide under the night stars and twinkling Christmas lights at the Garden by the Bay Christmas celebrations in Singapore. At the Meadow, you will find a synthetic ice skating rink where you can skate on ice, even in the tropical climate of Singapore!
Gardens by the Bay Christmas Train Show: This holiday season, Gardens by the Bay celebrates the magic of trains. The exhibition showcases how locomotives connect people and cultures worldwide, bringing loved ones home for Christmas. You can marvel at intricate installations featuring trains of all sizes, highlighting the universal appeal of rail journeys during the festive period.
Gardens by the Bay at Christmas - Tickets
The best way to experience the Gardens by the Bay at Christmas is by booking your tickets online and in advance. This will help you skip the rush of visitors buying on-the-spot tickets and you will be able to choose a time slot that works best for you. Booking tickets in advance will also help you plan your visit to the Gardens by the Bay Christmas celebrations.
What’s happening at Gardens by the Bay during Christmas?
Experience the Northern Lights in Singapore with Borealis, a captivating light and sound installation at Gardens by the Bay's Supertree Grove. Created by Swiss artist Dan Acher, this outdoor artwork recreates the aurora borealis using light and cloud particles. Set to music by Guillaume Desbois, the display changes with environmental conditions, ensuring each viewing is unique. After touring globally, Borealis makes its Singapore debut, offering a mesmerizing escape under the night sky.
Show Timings
Every Mon: 8pm to 8.30pm
Every Sat & Sun: 9pm - 9.30pm
At the Christmas Wonderland in the Gardens by the Bay, you can see twinkling Christmas lights, and beautiful sculptures and even have some fun during the ‘blizzard time’. You can click pictures with Santa at Santa’s Grotto in St. Nick’s Square, play traditional carnival games and enjoy some wonderful rides. Spend some time ice skating in the rink, shopping at the Christmas markets, and indulging in some delicious food at the food stalls. The Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay is the biggest yuletide event in Singapore, and it starts on November 29, 2024 and ends on January 1, 2025.
The light and sound show known as the Garden Rhapsody is a must-see when visiting the Gardens by the Bay Christmas. During this event, all the supertrees get illuminated and light up to a fun playlist of Christmas songs. The Garden Rhapsody happens twice a day - the first one is at 7:45pm and the second one is at 8:45pm. The Garden Rhapsody takes place at Supertree Grove in the Gardens by the Bay.
Gardens by the Bay Christmas Special - Highlights
1Spalliera
Made by Italian artisans, the Spalliera is intricately handcrafted and stands 21 meters tall. With 103,000 light bulbs, it takes seven people thirty days to set this structure up at the Christmas Wonderland at the Gardens by the Bay. You can see this eye-catching structure at St. Nick’s Square in Christmas Wonderland.
2Navidas Station
The Gardens by the Bay Christmas celebrations have some beautiful light displays that are worth checking out. One of these is the Navidas Station where you can see a beautiful bus lit up by lights. Feel free to hop aboard and click some wonderful pictures of the bus at the Navidas Station!
3Double Storey Carousel
If you're visiting the Gardens by the Bay Christmas celebrations with family, make sure that you make your kids ride on the gorgeous double-storey carousel at the fair. It is hand-painted by artists and crafted by skilled craftsmen in Europe, and ride will cost you around $10 and an extra $5 for each adult that accompanies the child. Find this carousel in St.Nick’s square and make Christmas extra special for your kids by giving them a ride on the double-storey carousel.
4Blizzard Time
Christmas will be incomplete without snow, be it natural or manmade! To make sure your experience at the Gardens by the Bay Christmas celebrations is as authentic as possible, you can enjoy a ‘blizzard time’ when you visit the fair. The ‘blizzard time’ creates a snow effect in the Christmas Wonderland at the Gardens by the Bay. Blizzard time happens five times every day from 6:30pm to 10:35pm. Each session of the ‘snow’ lasts for approximately six minutes and this happens at the Supertree Grove in the Gardens by the Bay.
5Gingerbread Grove
The Gingerbread Grove is another must-visit highlight at the Gardens by the Bay Christmas celebration. Over here you can see two main attractions-the Whimsical Windmill and the Walk of Lights. The Whimsical Windmill is a 10 meters tall brand new kinetic light display that features around 35,000 bulbs and is set in a field of 250 candy canes. The Walk of Lights tunnel features 50,000 programmable LED lights that illuminate a myriad of colors throughout the 50 meters-long tunnel.
6Mistletoe Alley
At the Mistletoe Alley, you can find festive huts, the games village, various food stalls, and some fun rides. Decorated with pretty lights and enchanting decorations, the Mistletoe Alley is one of the most amazing highlights of the Gardens by the Bay Christmas celebrations. The Mistletoe Alley features an eclectic selection of huts by brands such as Candescent Box, Dollop Photo Booth, and Happy Rei. You can also purchase official Christmas Wonderland merchandise from the Happy Hut in the Mistletoe Alley.
Tips to visit the Gardens by the Bay during Christmas
- Since you will be walking a lot, make sure that you wear comfortable footwear when you visit the Gardens by Bay Singapore.
- Book your tickets for the Gardens by the Bay Christmas celebrations online and in advance.
- To enjoy the famous Garden Rhapsody, plan to visit the Gardens by the Bay after 7pm.
- If you want to enjoy the ‘blizzard time’ at the Gardens by the Bay Christmas celebrations, plan your visit according to the schedule of the blizzard time.
- If you are traveling to the Gardens by the Bay by car, there are five car parks available near the area.
- Arrive early to avoid the crowds and get a good parking slot at the car park.
- If you want to go ice skating, you will have to purchase a separate ticket from the booth near the ice skating rink. Admission to the ice skating rink is not included in your Christmas Wonderland ticket.
- Tickets that are sold on the spot at the Christmas Wonderland are more expensive than the tickets purchased online.
- Do click a family picture with Santa in front of Santa’s Grotto at St. Nick’s Square.
- The best place to view the Garden Rhapsody is from the OCBC skyway.
Getting there
By MRT: To get to the Christmas Wonderland at the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, you must get down at Bayfront station which is the closest MRT station to the place. Both the Circle Line and the Downtown Line will take you to the Bayfront MRT station. The code of the Bayfront Line on the Circle and Downtown Line is CE 1 and DT16 respectively. After getting off at Bayfront, exit the station from Exit B, and after walking for five minutes, you will reach the Gardens by the Bay Christmas Wonderland.
By Bus: Take Bus number 400 and get down at Bus Stop 03771 along Marina Gardens Drive and walk the short distance to the Gardens by the Bay.
By Car: You can easily type in the address on Google Maps and follow the directions to reach Gardens by the Bay. There are five car parks near Gardens by the Bay and you will be charged $0.03 per minute at these car parks.
FAQS
The Gardens by the Bay Christmas is open from 4pm to 11pm every day.
Some of the main highlights of the Gardens by the Bay Christmas celebrations include Mistletoe Alley, Spalliera, and Gingerbread Grove.
Yes! You can create unique Christmas cards, wreath ornaments, and your very own snow globe by participating in the workshops at the Gardens by the Bay during Christmas time.
The Garden Rhapsody takes place at 7:45pm and 8:45 pm every day. From 22nd December 2022 to 25th December 2022, an additional Garden Rhapsody happens at 9:30pm every day.
For visiting the Christmas Wonderland, you can choose from four slots between 6:30 pm and 10:30 pm every day.
Blizzard time happens five times every day, and each session lasts for around six minutes.
You can park your car in any of the five car parks near the Gardens by the Bay.
The closest MRT station to Gardens by the Bay is Bayfront.
