Top 20 Things to Do in Singapore This April 2026: Events, Food & Nightlife
Looking for the best things to do in Singapore this month? From music festivals and art exhibitions to hawker food trails and rooftop bar crawls, we have rounded up the must-attend events and experiences for April 2026.
Music and Festivals
Singapore International Jazz Festival (SJazzFest) – April 12-14 at Gardens by the Bay. Headliners include Kamasi Washington, Hiromi, and local favourites The Sam Willows. Tickets from SGD 89. Early bird packages include VIP lounge access and complimentary cocktails.
ZoukOut Returns – April 26-27 at Siloso Beach, Sentosa. One of Asia longest-running beach music festivals, this year lineup features Alesso, Peggy Gou, and Amelie Lens. Two-day passes start at SGD 199.
Art and Culture
Singapore Art Week 2026 – Running through April at multiple venues including the National Gallery and Gillman Barracks. Do not miss the immersive teamLab exhibition at ArtScience Museum – it is the number 1 rated attraction on TripAdvisor this month.
Night Festival – April 18-26. Bras Basah.Bugis precinct transforms after dark with light installations, street performances, and free gallery openings. Completely free admission.
Food and Hawker Guides
Best New Restaurants April 2026:
- Meta (Chinatown) – Chef Haikal Johari new tasting menu featuring Southeast Asian ingredients with Nordic techniques. SGD 188 per person.
- LaVita (Tanjong Pagar) – Italian-Japanese fusion by Chef Jun Lee. Omakase-style pasta counter, SGD 120.
- Cloudstreet (River Valley) – 2-Michelin-starred Indian contemporary. The lamb biryani with truffle is the standout dish.
Hawker Gems: Maxwell Food Centre newly renovated stalls include Tian Tian Chicken Rice (still worth the queue) and the hidden gem – Liao Fan Hawker Chan updated menu at SGD 3.50 per plate.
Nightlife and Rooftop Bars
Singapore rooftop bar scene keeps evolving. Our top picks for April:
- LEVE33 (Marina Bay Financial Centre) – Infinity pool views at 160m, happy hour 5-7PM
- 1-Altitude (Raffles Place) – Highest alfresco bar in Southeast Asia at 282m
- Smoke and Mirrors (National Gallery rooftop) – Best cocktails with a view of Padang
- CE LA VI (Marina Bay Sands SkyPark) – Iconic, touristy but undeniably spectacular
Day Trips and Weekend Getaways
Bintan Island, Indonesia – 55-minute ferry from Tanah Merah. Resorts World Bintan just opened a new water park. Day trips from SGD 99 including ferry.
Johor Bahru Food Trail – The causeway crossing is worth it for the food. Ban Lee Siang satay, Hiap Joo banana cake, and the new Sunday Market at Jalan Tan Hiok Nee.
Free Events This Month
- Outdoor cinema at Fort Canning Park – Every Friday and Saturday night, free
- Botanic Gardens guided nature walk – Sundays 8AM, free registration
- Marina Bay light show – Every night 8PM and 9PM, free
- Esplanade lunchtime concerts – Weekdays 1PM, free
Planning a trip to Singapore? Check out our complete guides to travelling Singapore on a budget and the best hotels in every neighbourhood.