Lion Dance is an essential Chinese New Year experience. And if you are seeking out where to watch lion dance performances over the Chinese New Year 2023 in Singapore, we’ve put together a list for your convenience.
The lion dance is believed to bring good luck, prosperity and happiness. Performed by a troupe of dancers wearing a lion costume, it has an origin story in the tale about the legendary creature Nian. With rousing drumming, cymbals, and gongs to create a lively and festive atmosphere, it is no wonder that lion dance is such a popular activity during Chinese New Year.
Where to Watch Lion Dance Performances in Singapore for Chinese New Year 2023
Here’s where you can watch lion dance performances in Singapore over the Chinese New Year 2023. While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information, you may wish to double-check with the venue on the timing and details in case of any changes.
Aperia
Festive Lion Dance Performance
25 Jan, 12.30 pm
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Bedok Mall
Festive Lion Dance Performance
30 Jan, 12 pm
Bugis Junction
Festive Lion Dance Performance
Lion Dance Performance on High Pole
Dragon Dance
Chinese Drum Performance
26 Jan, 11 am
Lion Dance Performance on High Pole
Special Drum Performances
by 4 international troupes (From Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore)
Dragon Dance
5 Feb, 5 pm
Bugis+
Festive Lion Dance Performance
26 Jan, 12.30 pm
Bugis Street
Festive Lion Dance Performance
26 Jan, 1.30pm
Bukit Panjang Plaza
Festive Lion Dance Performance
Lion Dance Performance on High Pole
27 Jan, 1 pm
Causeway Point
Roving God of Fortune & Fu Lu Shou Mascot
7, 8, 14, 15, 19 & 20 Jan 2023
3 pm & 6 pm
L1 Main Atrium
Roving
LED War Drums & Lion Dance on High Poles
19 Jan 2023
1 pm & 7 pm
L1 Rectangular Atrium
LED War Drums & LED Dragon Dance
20 Jan 2023
1 pm & 7 pm
L1 Rectangular Atrium
Changi City Point
Roving God of Fortune
14 Jan 2023, 1 pm
27 Jan 2023, 12 pm
Roving
Cai Qing
26 Jan 2023, 9.30 am
L1 Main Entrance
Children’s Museum Singapore
Lion Dance Performance
24 Jan 2023, 10.30 am
Level 1, Museum Entrance
Century Square
Lion Leaping On High Poles, Cai Qing and Dragon Dance Performance
8 Roving God of Fortunes
30 Jan 2023
12.30 pm
L1 Main Atrium
Eastpoint Mall
Twin Lion Dance Cai Qing Performance
26 Jan 2023
1.30 pm
L1 Main Atrium
Lion Leaping On High Poles
27 Jan 2023
1.30 pm
L1 Main Atrium
Roving God Of Fortune
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7, 8, 14, 15, 26, 27 Jan 2023
12 pm to 1 pm
2 pm to 3 pm
Roving
Funan
Festive Lion Dance Performance
Lion Dance Performance on High Pole
27 Jan, 12pm
Hougang Mall
Roving God Of Fortune
14 Jan 2023
2 pm & 2.35 pm
Roving
20 Jan 2023
5 pm & 5.35 pm
Roving
Lion Leaping on High Poles and Twin Lions Cai Qing with God of Fortune
26 Jan 2023
11 am
L1, Main Atrium
IMM
Festive Lion Dance Performance
Lion Dance Performance on High Pole
26 Jan, 12 pm
JCube
Lion Dance Performance on High Pole
Jem
Lion Dance Performance
31 Jan, 12.30 pm
L1 (behind Flash Coffee)
Junction 8
Festive Lion Dance Performance
Lion Dance Performance on High Pole
26 Jan, 10am
Jurong Point
Lion & Dragon Dance
27 Jan, 2.30 pm
JP1 L1 Centre Stage
Lot One
Festive Lion Dance Performance
Lion Dance Performance on High Pole
27 Jan, 11am
National Museum of Singapore
Lion Dance Performance
4 Feb 2023
12 to 12.30 pm
Main Entrance
Northpoint City
Lion leaping on high poles, LED Dragon Dance and War Drumming performance + Cai Qing Performance
26 Jan 2023
10:38 am
L1 South Atrium
War Drumming & Twin Lion Dance Performance + Mascot Appearance
26 Jan 2023
5pm
L1 North Atrium
God of Fortune & Fu Lu Shou Walkabout
14 & 21 Jan 2023
1 pm & 5 pm
Roving
Plaza Singapura
Festive Lion Dance Performance
Lion Dance Performance on High Pole
26 Jan, 11am
Raffles City
Festive Lion Dance Performance
Southern Lion “High Pole Cai Qing” Performance
27 Jan, 12pm
Resorts World Sentosa
Lion Dance Performance
23 Jan 2023
9.30 am
The Forum
Robertson Walk
War Drumming & Twin Lion Dance Performance + Cai Qing and Mascot Appearance
30 Jan 2023
3.28 pm
L1 Main Lobby
Sentosa
Lion Dance and other performances
22 to 24 Jan, 5.30 pm to 5.55 pm, 6.30 pm to 6.55 pm
Central Beach Bazaar
Singapore Sports Hub
LED Lion & Dragon Dance & Cultural Performances
28 Jan, 4 pm to 4.15 pm
29 Jan, 7 pm
4 Feb, 7 pm
5 Feb, 9 pm
Stadium Waterfront
Singapore Zoo
Majestic Lion Dance and Meet Auspicious Mascot
22, 23 & 24 Jan, 10 am & 2 pm
Singapore Zoo entrance
SingPost Centre
Festive Lion Dance Performance
Lion Dance Performance on High Pole
30 Jan, 1pm
Tampines 1
Lion Leaping On High Poles, Cai Qing and Dragon Dance Performance
8 Roving God of Fortunes
26 Jan 2023
12.30 pm
L1 Main Atrium
Tampines Mall
27 Jan, 11 am
The Centrepoint
Lion Leaping on High Poles
20 and 29 Jan 2023
1 pm
L1 Main Atrium
Twin Lion Cai Qing
26 Jan 2023
11.08 am
L1 Main Entrance
Tiong Bahru Plaza
Southern Lions Freestyle Leaping on High Poles Performance
25 Jan 2023
12 pm
L1 Main Atrium
Roving God of Fortune
14, 15, 21, 28, 29 Jan, 4 & 5 Feb 2023
6 pm – 6.45 pm
Roving
Waterway Point
Roving God of Fortune
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6, 13 and 20 Jan 2023
6.25 pm & 7 pm
Roving
LED War Drums & Dragon Dance Performance
13 Jan 2023
7.20 pm
The Plaza, Basement 1
High Pole and Twin Lion Dance Cai Qing Performance
30 Jan 2023
11.58 am
Village Square, Level 1
Westgate
Festive Lion Dance Performance
Lion Dance Performance on High Pole
25 Jan, 12.30 pm
White Sands
Lion Leaping on High Poles
27 Jan 2023
4pm
L1 Main Atrium
Twin Lion Cai Qing
27 Jan 2023
3.38 pm
L1 Main Entrance
Valley Point
Twin Lion Cai Qing at Entrance with Mascot
30 Jan 2023
1.30 pm
L1 Main Atrium
VivoCity
Lion Dance Performance
28 Jan 2023
4 pm
Central Court, Level 1
313 @ Somerset
Lion Dance Performance
26 Jan 2023
3 pm
L1 Main Entrance
Information is correct as of the time of publication.
