The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most festive times in Singapore, one where families and friends look forward to getting together and reunion. The Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 falls on 25 September 2026 and it is a chance for kids to play with lantern and for family and friends to gather and enjoy the full moon together.
There are many ways to enjoy the Mid-Autumn Festival 2026, including special events and other things to do in the month leading up to the day itself.
Here are some activities along with things to see and do for the Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 in Singapore.
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Here are some of the highlights of this year’s Mid-Autumn Festival activities in Singapore.
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| Mid-Autumn Festival Event | Where |
| Mid-Autumn Festival at Gardens by the Bay | Gardens by the Bay |
| Lights by the Lake | Jurong Lake Gardens |
| SANRIO Moonlit Garden | VivoCity |
| Mid-Autumn Family Fun | Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre |
| Celestial Nights: Mid-Autumn Edition | Science Centre Singapore |
Get more details and more inspirational ideas of things to do for the Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 below.
What’s On for the Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 in Singapore
Mid-Autumn Festival at Gardens by the Bay
The lanterns light up Gardens by the Bay will light up once again in the evening for the Mid-Autumn Festival. This year, the lanterns at Gardens by the Bay will reflect on SG60 and Singapore through the years.
The lantern displays at Gardens by the Bay come on from 6 pm to 10 pm. In addition to the lantern displays, there will be other activities such as Lantern Walk, performances, a marketplace and of course the dancing lights of the Supertrees.
Read more about what to expect at the Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 celebrations at Gardens by the Bay.
Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 at Gardens by the Bay
When: 12 to 27 September 2026, 6 pm to 10 pm every day.
Admission is free.
Lights by the Lake 2026
Lights by the Lake 2026 takes visitors on a journey through The Legend of the White Snake, one of China’s most beloved folk tales. Across five scenes set along Lakeside Field, the lantern displays trace the story of Bai Suzhen — a white snake spirit who takes human form — and her fateful romance with the scholar Xu Xian, from their chance meeting on Broken Bridge to their eventual separation at the hands of the monk Fa Hai.
The journey culminates at Cloud Pagoda, where a reimagined ending sees all four characters — Bai Suzhen, Xu Xian, Xiao Qing, and Fa Hai — reunited in forgiveness and harmony, with a light show that brings this timeless tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption to a hopeful close.
Lights by the Lake 2026
When: 19 to 27 September, 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm, Lantern Displays till 4 October
Where: Jurong Lake Gardens
Metta Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival 2026
Metta is holding its inaugural Mid-Autumn celebrations on 24 September from 5.30 pm to 9 pm. Families can look forward to Clay Mooncake Keychain workshop, Create Your Own Lantern activity, mooncake and tea appreciation, lantern blessing ceremony and a community lantern walk.
The festival will be featuring lanterns created and hand-painted by youths with special needs. The event is also an opportunity for families to learn more about Metta and the work Metta does with beneficiaries. The Metta Cafe will be open to the public during the event as well.
Admission is free.
Metta Mid-Autumn Lantern Festival
When: 24 September 2026
Where: Metta Welfare Association, Simei
Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival
There will not be large-format lanterns in Chinatown this year. Instead, the Mid-Autumn celebrations will be focused on the community. Residents and visitors will be invited to pen their well-wishes on lanterns at designated booths in Kreta Ayer Community Club and grassroots events. There will also be a community lantern procession.
A Lantern Design Competition will also be held at Kreta Ayer Community Club on 19 September.
The festivities will also extend beyond the main celebration at Kreta Ayer Square, with three neighbourhood celebrations held at River Place, Havelock View and Chin Swee-Hong Lim.
Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival
When: 11 September to 4 October 2026
Where: Chinatown
Get more details about the Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival event in Singapore.
SANRIO’s Moonlit Garden at VivoCity
Who else loves SANRIO characters? Experience Sanrio characters Moonlit Garden at VivoCity and step into a whimsical world where beloved Sanrio characters, glowing lanterns and immersive themed experiences come together in a spectacular celebration of reunion, friendship and festive joy.
From breathtaking photo opportunities and whimsical carnival experiences to exclusive merchandise and delightful surprises, discover why Sanrio characters Moonlit Garden is the perfect setting for Mid-Autumn Festival.
Journey through six immersive, themed worlds, each inspired by one of Sanrio’s beloved characters. Discover breathtaking installations, immersive landscapes and larger-than-life inflatables specially created to celebrate the magic of Mid-Autumn. There will be towering Sanrio characters installations across six immersive themed zones like Kuromi Carnival Kingdom, Cinnamoroll Secret Garden Grove, Hello Kitty Starlit Lantern Walk, Hangyodon Moonlit Water Garden, Pompompurin Mooncake Tea Party with a 7-metre-tall Pompompurin centrepiece, Sanrio retail pop-up and more.
When: 25 August to 27 September
Where: VivoCity Sky Park
Mid-Autumn Family Fun at SCCC
Mid-Autumn Family FUN (MAFF) is an annual festive event jointly organised by Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) and Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO). Taking place from 19–20 September 2026 at SCCC and the Singapore Conference Hall, the weekend festival will feature 25 family-friendly activities, including a Mid-Autumn rooftop installation, mooncake tasting, interactive lantern walks, moon and stargazing, hands-on workshops, free craft activities, cultural performances and more.
Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SG Culture Pass credits to offset ticket costs for eligible MAFF 2026 programmes.
When: 19 to 20 September
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
Mid-Autumn Lumiere at Paragon
The Mid-Autumn Festival celebration will take place from 2 to 27 September 2026, bringing together art, culture and giving through a series of experiences at the shopping destination.
At the heart of this year’s celebration are 50 one-of-a-kind rabbit sculptures, created in collaboration with Raffles Design Institute (RDI) and ART (Arts & Disability) Singapore, spotlighting the creativity of emerging design talent and artists with disabilities. Through Paragon’s Adopt-a-rabbit initiative, all 50 sculptures will be available for adoption at S$800 each, with proceeds donated to ART. Contributions will also be matched dollar-for-dollar by CapitaLand Hope Foundation, up to S$40,000, further amplifying the impact of the initiative.
Beyond the art showcase, Mid-Autumn Lumière will feature festive gifting, live instrumental performances, candle-customisation workshops and family-friendly activities such as face-painting, balloon-sculpting throughout September.
When: 2 to 27 September
Where: Paragon
Moonlit Wonder at Pasir Ris Mall
Head to Pasir Ris Mall for Moonlit Wonder, where the mall comes alive with festive decorations and illuminated experiences from 28 August to 4 October. From 28 to 30 August, families can enjoy Chang’e’s Moonlight Spectacular at the Level 2 Central Greenway, where dreamy mist and enchanting lights create a magical evening under the moonlight.
The festivities continue with Bubble Bliss Under the Moon, a bubble party taking place from 7pm, while this weekend’s entertainment line-up includes Celestial Luminous Dance at 7.30 pm and Juggle Under the Stars by Jay Che at 8pm.
When: 28 August to 4 October
Where: Pasir Ris Mall
Celestial Nights: Mid-Autumn Edition at Science Centre Singapore
This September, Science Centre Singapore invites guests to experience the wonders of the night sky, after-dark adventures, and enjoy immersive experiences for curious minds of all ages.
Taking centre stage is Celestial Nights: Mid-Autumn Edition in conjunction with Lights by the Lake, an after-dark celebration. As part of Science Centre Singapore’s Sundown Science initiative, visitors can follow the Celestial Trail from 19 to 27 September, while 25 to 26 September bring the night sky even closer with Moon Viewing and Stargazing, and a special Mid-Autumn edition of the Live Digital Planetarium Show. On 26 September, MOONBEATS: From Gardens to Galaxies turns up the energy with an outdoor silent disco parade before the galleries transform into a glowing dance floor for one night only.
The young explorers can set sail at TOTally Science: Shapes Ahoy! hunting for shapes, crafting a spectacular suncatcher and whipping up a tropical fruit bowl with early maths and problem-solving skills along the way.
When: 19 to 27 September
Where: Science Centre Singapore
Bukit Gombak Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 @ CMPB
Held in conjunction with the PAssionArts Festival, the Bukit Gombak Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 will feature stage performances, interactive art booths, game booths and a mass lantern parade. At $6 per ticket, it also comes with a goodie bag, on set of dinner and a lucky draw entry with an iPhone 17 and other attractive prizes to be won. Plus it is a chance to check out the new CMPB building at Bukit Gombak.
Bukit Gombak Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 @ CMPB
When: 19 September, Saturday, 6 pm to 9 pm
Where: CMPB, 91 Hillview Link, Singapore 669723
Get more details, including how to purchase a ticket for this community event.
Other Community Mid-Autumn Celebrations in Singapore
There are other Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations being held around Singapore, many alsoa part of the PAssionArts Festival. Here are some of the locations where you can enjoy Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations around Singapore:
- Mid-Autumn Festival at Canberra on 13 September
- Mid-Autumn Celebration Under the Stars at Lakeside Grove on 12 September
- Marymount Mid-Autumn Celebrations 2026 on 19 September
- Mountbatten Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 on 19 September
- Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration @ Bidadari on 19 September
- Bukit Batok Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 on 26 September
- Mid-Autumn Celebration at Punggol CC on 19 September
- Mid-Autumn Festival at Zhongshan Park on 19 September
- Mid-Autumn Celebrations at Thomson CC on 19 September
Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival in Singapore
The Mid-Autumn Festival is a great opportunity for family and friends to come together and spend time in each other’s company. Amidst tucking into delicious mooncakes and the flickering of lanterns, the festival is one that fosters a deep sense of connection and unity.
The act of sharing these delectable treats and marveling at the moon’s brilliance cultivates a space for meaningful conversations and shared laughter.
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You may also enjoy doing this Make-Your-Own Lantern Mid-Autumn Festival craft.
