The gluttonous festive February 2026 schedule in Singapore has the Chingay Parade on February 27-28 at F1 Pit Building with 3,000 performers, five huge 7m floats, and a 360-degree immersive WISH theme encompassing festivals such as CNY and Deepavali. Gardens by the Bay celebrates its 40th year of the River Hongbao Festival, February 15-24, with giant lanterns, fireworks, rides, and Getai nights by Boon Hui Lu. The Peranakan shophouses can be explored during heritage tours; bazaars with crafts, street food, till March at pop-up bazaars at the Bugis Street. The festivals embrace multiculturalism in the Year of the Horse-tickets cost as low as 20 and are free at most places.
Event Dates Guide
Chingay Parade: Feb 27-28, 8 pm F1 Pit—book SISTIC. River Hongbao: Feb 15-24 Gardens by the Bay, free fireworks nightly. Heritage tours weekends via NHB; pop-up bazaars extend to CNY eve.
Key Attractions Breakdown
Chingay’s eight acts ignite wishes with electric floats; River Hongbao boasts horse lanterns and cultural shows. Tours visit Katong’s heritage homes; bazaars hawk unique merch, hawker delights.
Ticketing Logistics
Chingay $20-60, PAssion 20% off; River Hongbao free entry, VIP fireworks zones. Tours $15+, bazaars cashless-friendly.
FAQs
Chingay Parade 2026 dates and tickets?
Feb 27-28, 8pm F1 Pit Building. Tickets $20-60 on SISTIC; kids under 2 lap free, PAssion discounts.
River Hongbao Festival highlights?
Feb 15-24 Gardens by the Bay: lanterns, fireworks, rides, Getai. Free entry, 40th anniversary edition.
What heritage tours available?
NHB-guided Peranakan walks in Katong/Joo Chiat weekends. Book ahead, $15-25 including snacks.
Pop-up bazaars locations?
Bugis Street, Arab Quarter till March—crafts, food. Free, peak weekends post-Chingay.
Family tips for events?
Chingay 360° seating immersive; River Hongbao kid rides. Arrive early, MRT access all venues.
