What’s On This (Long) Weekend: 28 to 31 December

PUBLISHED ON 19/12/2018 11:00 am

By Celine Chong

Count down to the long weekend and New Year with art, music, performances and fireworks. Read on and make plans for a memorable way to finish the year and start a new one.

Visual Arts – Island Lights

Photo: Sentosa

Savour the last moments of 2018 with a laidback evening at Sentosa’s Palawan Beach, dotted with mesmerising light installations by artists such as Sam Lo and Tina Fung. A live band will also be playing tunes through the evening.

Details here.

Music – Come Together

Photo: Esplanade

End the year on a high note with free live performances at the Esplanade Concourse and Outdoor Theatre, which will feature homegrown music talents such as Amni Musfirah, Jana Ann and Umar Sirhan.

Details here.

Visual Arts – Build A Dream

Photo: Urban Redevelopment Authority

The Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2019, in partnership with the National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre and Giving.sg, will feature light projections on the façade of iconic landmarks in the Marina Bay. The projections, which light up the city skyline, are based on artworks created by students with needs and disabilities. Don’t miss the artworks as they light up the city skyline.

Details here.

Music – Music@Empress

Photo: National Arts Council

Stretch out and relax under the stars at the Empress Lawn with pop songs and dance performances from the Land of Smiles.

Details here.

Music – New Year’s Eve Countdown Concert

Photo: The Philharmonic Orchestra, Andrew Bi Photography

Ring in the New Year with The Philharmonic Orchestra, performing at the Victoria Concert Hall, under the baton of conductors Lim Yau and Lin Juan. Concert-goers will also get to enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbly and watch the fireworks in the Marina Bay from the Empress Lawn.

Details here.

Multi-disciplinary – Star Island

Photo: Avex Asia

This countdown event, featuring heart-thumping music and performances, including traditional Japanese drumming and dance, as well as a dazzling fireworks showcase, promises a spectacular start to the New Year.

Details here.