Kick off the Year of the Horse with a stable of festive offerings at Changi Airport and Jewel Changi Airport! The celebrations are headlined by mythical animatronic horses at Jewel and intricate horticultural displays across Changi’s terminals, creating the picture-perfect backdrop for families and friends.
This year, visitors can also soak in the festive atmosphere at the first-ever Lunar New Year bazaar at Jewel Changi Airprot and enjoy an array of dining and shopping specials.
Jewel Changi Airport Chinese New Year Celebrations 2026
Mythical Motion Horses and Cherry Blossoms at Jewel (Till 3 March 2026)
A pair of mythical horses take centre stage with a floral arch at Jewel’s Forest Valley. Brought to life through advanced animatronics, the horses feature lifelike movements, creating a dynamic display that moves in harmony with larger-than-life kinetic floral elements.
From now till 3 March, visit the Petal Garden in Jewel’s Canopy Park (Level 5) to see its transformation into a colourful landscape of blooming cherry blossoms and other flowers, perfect for guests to stroll through and take in the beauty of spring.
Visitors at Jewel can also unlock special travel perks, including S$88 off or 8% savings on STARLUX Airlines flights to Taiwan.
To redeem, visitors simply need to scan the QR codes on greeting cards nestled among lush Kumquat plants lining Jewel’s Level 2 main entrance, as well as the Level 3 link bridge entrances connecting to Terminals 2 and 3.
Auspicious Fire Horses and Festive Florals at Changi’s Terminals (Till 2 March 2026)
Look out for eye-catching Fire Horse sculptures and horticultural displays at 10 locations across Changi’s Terminals 1, 2 and 3, transforming the airport into a vibrant celebration of prosperity and fiery festive energy.
These displays celebrate the auspicious themes of strength, vitality and good fortune, complemented by motifs of prosperity such as gold ingots and Chinese coins.
Extended Operating Hours for Changi Lounge and Jewel Rain Vortex
To accommodate additional flights at Changi and the surge in Lunar New Year travel, Changi Lounge at Jewel (Level 1) will operate 24 hours daily from 17 February (6am) to 4 March (10pm). During this period, the lounge will elevate its dining offerings with a bountiful buffet of festive Asian delicacies for all lounge guests.
The Jewel Rain Vortex will also extend its operating hours by two hours until 12 am from 1 February to 3 March, allowing more visitors to experience the breathtaking beauty of the iconic indoor waterfall.
The Light & Music Showcase will continue nightly at 8 pm and 9 pm, with an extra show at 10 pm from Friday to Sunday, on the eve of and during Public Holidays.
Lunar New Year-themed Bazaar at Jewel Cloud9 Piazza (5 to 12 February 2026)
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Check out the Lunar New Year-themed bazaar at Cloud9 Piazza in Jewel (Level 5), where local businesses gallop into the festivities with booths offering Lunar New Year-themed crafts, decorative items and plants.
Over the weekend, visitors can also look forward to workshops such as batik printing, floral arrangement and pressed flower art, with prices starting from S$10 per participant. Interested individuals are required to register online, with walk-ins subject to availability. All workshop slots will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
On 7 and 8 February from 1 pm to 3 pm, visitors who make a purchase at Changi Airport Group’s ‘HUATticulture’ plant booth will have the opportunity to participate in a guided session to interact with miniature therapy horses and learn about their calming effects. Please note that this interaction is subject to limited availability and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.
Lion Dance and LED Dragon Dance Performances at Jewel (16 to 18 February)
Visitors can enjoy the Lion Dance performances at 5:38 pm on Lunar New Year’s Eve (16 February) and at 12:38 pm on the first two days of the New Year (17 and 18 February).
The celebration continues with dazzling LED Dragon Dance performances at 7:38 pm on all three days (16 to 18 February).
Festive Dining
From now till 3 March, have your Festive Feasting at any participating F&B outlet within the public areas of Changi Airport Terminals 1 to 4 and get S$10 worth of Changi Shop & Dine e-Vouchers when you spend a minimum of S$100 in a single receipt and pay by Mastercard (including via Changi Pay).
You can also indulge in exquisite feasts at Jewel’s perennial favourites, Imperial Treasure Super Peking Duck and JUMBO Seafood, which offer reunion set menus and takeaway Pen Cai and Yu Sheng. Diners looking to try something different can gather at Gwangjang GAON to enjoy a curated Lunar New Year Korean set.
Disney Cruise Line Red Packets (Till 3 March)
Redeem one complimentary set of Disney Cruise Line Red Packets when you spend a minimum of S$80 (S$100 for supermarkets) in the public areas of Changi Airport’s terminals. Discover six enchanting designs in every set, featuring Captain Mickey, Captain Minnie, Sailor Donald and a delightful crew of familiar friends. Collect yours from now till 3 March while stocks last.
Get more details about the Chinese New Year festivities at Jewel Changi Airport and the Changi Airport terminals.
