Pay a visit to Little India to enjoy the Deepavali Light Up 2025 in Singapore and to enjoy various activities and things to do to mark the Festival of Lights.
Little India Deepavali Light Up 2025 Singapore
In celebration of Deepavali 2025, Serangoon Road in Little India has been lit up, providing a festive atmosphere to the historic precinct ahead of the Deepavali holiday on 20 October 2025.
The annual Deepavali Street Light Up at Little India starts in front of Tekka Centre with a brightly coloured archway and runs down Serangoon Road.
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The official light up started on 6 September 2025. The streets are lighted and decorated with intricate decorations, creating a mesmerising sight as you look down Serangoon Road. The decorations also highlight the rich traditions of the Indian community.
The Deepavali Street Light Up 2025 will take place from 6 September, 7 pm to 12 am, daily, along Serangoon Road.
Other Deepavali Events in Little India, Singapore
In addition to the annual Deepavali light up, there are multiple events being held in celebration of Deepavali.
Deepavali Carnival Open House Celebrations 2025
Each year, the Indian Heritage Centre holds a Deepavali Open House where you can experience traditional food, fashion, and activities that showcase Indian culture.
This year, the Deepavali Open House at the Indian Heritage Centre returns from 27 September to 19 October 2025.
Inspired by the colours and beauty of flowers, this year’s Deepavali Open House celebrations feature hands-on crafts, vibrant installations, immersive workshops, performances and a bustling festive bazaar.
Visitors to the Open House can enjoy four weekends of festivities with free museum entry and extended opening hours till 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
There will also be drop in craft activities. On the weekends, look forward to crafts such as Clay Lotus Hanging Ornament, Floral Tealight Holder, Deepavali Postcards and Colouring Sheets.
On weekdays, Tuesday to Fridays only, there will be hands-on Lotus tea light craft to celebrate the Festival of Deepavali and the beauty of flowers.
Other things to look out this Deepavali at the Indian Heritage Centre’s open house include refreshed Deepavali activity booklets, a Cultural Flower Stall and Festive Dress Up Booth.
Get more details about the Indian Heritage Centre’s Deepavali Open House.
Deepavali Festival Village
Deepavali would not be the same without a visit to the Festival Village. This shopping area comes to life with street merchants along Campbell Lane selling traditional clothing, handicrafts, snacks and festive decorations.
This year, the Deepavali Festival Village will be held from 20 September till 19 October 2025, 7 pm to 12 am daily.
Deepavali Treasure Hunt
On Saturday, 4 October 2025, join in a treasure hunt to discover more about Little India’s hidden cultural gems.
Learn about Indian traditions as well as Deepavali during a competitive style treasure hunt. There will be eight stations spread across the vicinity of Little India.
The event will flag-off from Campbell Lane. Participants will be given a map with the first clue and instructions. They must solve the clues to get to the next station. Participants will be required to perform a certain task before the clue is handed over to them.
The fastest three pairs would win shopping vouchers worth $150, $100 and $50
respectively.
This programme is open to all. Booking is required. Get more details about the Treasure Hunt.
Deepavali Big Bus Tour
Soak in the festive atmosphere in Little India during a special Big Bus tours for Deepavali. It will take you through the sights of Little India.
This year, the Deepavali Big Bus Tour will take place on 13 dates and there will be two trips per day, one at 7 pm and the other at 8 pm. Each tour lasts for 45 minutes.
Starting from Orchard Hotel, the guided tour will take participants through Little India and end at Race Course Road, outside Gayathri Restaurant. Each participant will receive a $5 voucher to the restaurant.
There is a $10 fee for the tour.
The dates for the Deepavali Big Bus Tour for 2025 are:
- 12 Sep 2025
- 19 Sep 2025
- 26 Sep 2025
- 3 Oct 2025
- 10 Oct 2025
- 17 Oct 2025
- 18 Oct 2025
- 19 Oct 2025
- 24 Oct 2025
- 31 Oct 2025
- 7 Nov 2025
- 14 Nov 2025
- 18 Nov 2025
Register for the Big Bus Tour here.
Deepavali Workshops
On 20 September 2025, join a workshop at Tekka Place and step into the vibrant world of Indian tradition with at a Rangoli / Kolam Workshop. There are two timings for this Deepavali workshop: 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm.
Get more details and register for the Rangoli / Kolam Workshop.
There will also be two flower tying workshops on 11 October, 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm where participants will get to learn how to tie flowers step-by-step. Registration is also required for this workshop and the registration can be done here.
Deepavali Decorations at Little India MRT Station and on Selected MRT Trains and Buses
From 1 October to 7 November, the Deepavali light up designs will be featured on selected public trains and buses. In addition, the walls and stairs of the Little India MRT Station will also be decorated. Keep a look out for these Deepavali designs on the public transportation spots.
Deepavali Celebrations in Singapore
Get more details about what is happening at Little India for Deepavali 2025.
