Things To Do In Singapore: 3 to 10 July
This week, we shine a light on classic movies, classy singers, and a class "A" dim sum street party (yes, you read that right). Bring your families, bring your friends, or just go solo (because why not, right?), there's something for everyone to do in the week ahead.
$3 Brekkie Burrito @ GYG
Why this: Guzman y Gomez is kicking off a new monthly tradition: enjoy a GYG Brekkie Burrito for only $3 on the 3rd of every month. What’s more, you can get up to 3 of these if you order via the GYG App. It’s only available during breakfast hours, for dine-in or takeaway, and you can get it at 18 of their outlets.
3 July, until 10.30am. Get more info here
Singapore Garden Festival
Why this: It doesn't take a budding genius to appreciate one of the world's natural beauties: the flower. And now, you can see them in bloom at the 10th edition of the biennial Singapore Garden Festival. Expect to see exquisite garden and floral displays by some of the world's best landscape and garden designers, all of which will give new meaning to the phrase "flower power".
4-12 July, 10am to 10pm, Gardens By The Bay. Get your tickets here
SYF60 Festival
Why this: Did you know the Singapore Youth Festival turns 60 this year? Admittedly, we didn’t, but this annual event has always been a good platform for our young performers to showcase their talents, and this one will highlight performances ranging from music to dance to physical theatre and even the circus arts.
4 July, 1pm and 5pm, Esplanade Theatre. Admission is free. More details here
Classic Movies: The Apartment
Why this: Movie fans, this is for you. The classic 1960 Hollywood rom-com The Apartment, about an accountant who has a crush on a lift attendant, returns to Capitol Theatre for the first time since 1961! Starring Oscar winners Jack Lemmon and Shirley MacLaine, did you know that when this movie premiered here 65 years ago, it was sponsored by a calculator company?
5 July, 5pm, Capitol Theatre. Get more info and tickets here
Meet & Greet The Lionesses + World Cup Screening
Why this: Okay, this is a two-fer for us. Not only can we watch a screening of the FIFA World Cup 2026, but we can also get to meet players from our own national women’s team. (Yes, we’re also fans of women’s football.) Meeting Lionesses coach Mihoko Ishida, along with players Farhanah Ruhaizat, Ain Salleh, Irsalina Irwan, and team captain Rosnani Azman, before the screening makes for a great Saturday morning in our book.
4 July, 8.15am, Cheng San CC. Event is free.
Illustration Arts Festival
Why this: The Illustration Arts Festival aims to champion the value of "authentic artistic expression, where every line, texture, and story is crafted by artists themselves". To that end, they've gathered more than 260 artists from 16 countries to showcase the rich artistic exchange and collaboration across regions and cultures.
3-5 July, 11am to 7pm, New Art Museum Singapore & Whitestone Gallery,39 Keppel Rd, #05-03/06 Tanjong Pagar Distripark, Singapore 089065.Tickets from $9 are available here
Vacations Holy Grail Tour
Why this: This is your last chance to snag tickets for Vacations’ SG stop on their Holy Grail tour. The Australian band was inspired by lo-fi and alternative music, and they’ve since built a fair following worldwide.
6 July, 8pm, Esplanade Annexe Studio. Tickets from $88 available here
Brian McKnight: A Symphony of Love
Why this: Grammy winner Brian McKnight, the legendary R&B singer-songwriter behind timeless hits like “Back At One”, “One Last Cry”, and “Anytime”, will perform his favourite songs, backed by Metropolitan Festival Orchestra, featuring singer Raisa. Get ready for some emotion in this special anniversary show marking his 25 years in music.
8 July, 8pm, The Star Theatre, Star Performing Arts Centre. Tickets from $88 available here
The Table by Rebecca: No.1 Islands
Why this: Honestly, it’s been a while since we’ve had a home-dining experience that didn’t involve me sweating over the stove. For this menu “No. 1 Islands”, host Rebecca Lim's four-course menu will focus on dishes with Pacific, Sicilian, Caribbean, and tropical island influences. Seating is limited to only 6-8 guests, so you have to book early.
9 July, 7.30pm. Get more details here
Jalan Besar Street Party: Swee Choon Edition
Why this: We all know and love Swee Choon’s dim sum, but now, they’re playing host to a street party? Count us in! It’s a blend of baos and beats, with good music, good vibes and good food, the only way we in the Lion City know how to do.
10 July, 8pm, Swee Choon Jalan Besar, 191 Jalan Besar, Singapore 208882. Get your tickets here
The Ram & Jag Show: Larger Than Life
Why this: Think of this as a 2-for-1 deal! The Cosford area has always been an interesting venue for events. If laughter is the best medicine, then you’ll want to see Ram and Jag Singh as they pour on the funny so that you get to cure your work-week blues with their remedial blend of comedy.
11 July, 8pm, 30 Cosford Road, Singapore 499550. Tickets available here
Jazz in July: Gabrielle Cavassa
Why this: Singer Gabrielle Cavassa is possibly one of the most interesting jazz singers we’ve heard in a long while. If you like smooth vocals from a lady with an attitude, then you’ll like this. She has said that she always respects the songs she sings, so you can be sure there’ll be lots of r-e-s-p-e-c-t at her concerts for the popular Jazz in July series at the Esplanade.
10 and 11 July, 8pm, Esplanade Recital Studio. Tickets at $50 are available here
Open Stables Day
Why this: If you’ve always liked horses, this is your chance to get close to one. Open Stables Day 2026 is part of “Stable Futures – Supporting Mental Wellness Through Horses”, EQUAL’s equine-assisted mental wellness programmes for children, youths, families, and seniors in our community. No prior horse experience is needed, and it’s suitable for families.
11 July, 9am, EQUAL, 100 Jln Mashhor, Singapore 299177. Get more details here
Moving Encounters: Curator’s Tour
Why this: If you think Singapore’s CBD isn’t a great space for a public display of art, you may want to think again. This curator’s tour will showcase artworks smack in the middle of our concrete jungle and why they not only highlight the façades but could also be a good way to make us more aware of the spaces we’re in. It's also part of the Momentary Pulses showcase going on now.
10 July, 6pm Raffles Place MRT Exit E. It’s free, but you need to register first
[Extra ICYMI Event!] Sacrilegious Games
Why this: OK, when we say “take part”, we really mean "sit back and enjoy" as TwoSet Violin’s collab with the SSO brings their Sacrilegious Games world tour to our shores. Like most TwoSet shows, you can expect the unexpected with Brett and Eddy, as they perform their favourite pieces. And yes, this is also Culture Pass eligible.
2 and 3 July, 7.30pm. Esplanade Concert Hall. Tickets start from $98, get them here
