Christmas in Singapore 2009:
Where the Action Is!


Here's your guide to celebrating Christmas in Singapore 2009:
Free concerts. Free tours. And the Orchard Road Christmas Light Up!




On this page:
[Christmas 2009 Photos] [Light Up Locations] [Hotels for Christmas]

Events:
[Orchard Road] [Marina Bay] [Singapore River] [Promotions for Tourists]

Christmas in Singapore 2009:
A Photo Tour of the Orchard Road Light Up






Christmas Light Up: Where & When


  • Where:
    • Orchard Road

    • Marina Bay
      (including parts of Bras Basah Road)

    • Singapore River
      (events only, but events galore!)

  • When: Evenings, 7 Nov 2009 to 3 Jan 2010

    The Light Up was declared open by President S R Nathan on 7 Nov 09.

  • What: 5+ km of enchanting Christmas lights. Buskers. Free performaces at various locations.


Events on Orchard Road


  1. Free Stage Performances by Local and Foreign Church Groups.

    • Songs, Dances, Mimes, Drama along Orchard Road

      • 7-11pm, 18-24 Dec 09 at:

        • Orchard Walkway
          (outside Wisma Atria & Ngee Ann City)

        • Tong Building

        • Tangs Plaza

        • The Paragon Shopping Centre

    • Interactive Christmas Village @ Plaza Singapore

    • Christmas Day Grand Concert

      • Performances and spontaneous carolling on Orchard Road.

      • The section of Orchard Road between Scotts Road and Bideford Road will be closed to vehicles for this concert.

      • Photo opportunity at the 7 Christmas floats on Orchard Road.

      • Gifts and acts of kindness to invited charities.

      • Concert duration: 3pm - 11pm.


Map of Orchard Road:
Locations of Free Performances during Christmas in Singapore 2009

Orchard Walkway (Wisma Atria) Christmas Day Performances
  1. Parade of Christmas Floats from Orchard Road to Heartland Towns.

    • Nightly from 18-25 December 2009.

    • The floats will be parked along Orchard Road near the Christmas Grand Concert for photo-taking from 3pm on Christmas Day.

  2. Best Dressed Building Competition among Orchard Road Malls.


Events at Marina Bay

  1. Singapore Magic Festival 2009

    • Venue: Fountain Foyer @ The Singapore Flyer.

    • Daily shows at 5pm and 8pm, 5-30 Dec 09.
      Miscellaneous performances at other times.

    • By famous magicians, as well as apprentices.

    • Free admission!


  2. Marina Bay Countdown 2009/2010
    • 31 Dec 2009.

    • Concerts and Fireworks to usher in 2010.

Events at Singapore River

  1. Magic-type Performances at Read Bridge

    • Enjoy unique performances on this bridge connecting Clarke Quay to Swissotel Merchant Court Hotel:

      • Santarina bellydancers
      • The Funky Carollers
      • fireflys: dance + fire!

    • Every Saturday, from 20 Nov 09 to 2 Jan 10.

    • Showtimes: 7.30pm, 8.30pm, 9.30pm, 10.30pm.


  2. Ice Skating Performances @ The Central
    (shopping mall opposite Clarke Quay)

    • Ice-skating musicals: Bling Bling Christmas & Sizzle on Ice.

    • Ice-skating stunts by Australian National Figure Skaters.

    • 27 Nov 09 - 24 Dec 09.

    • Tue-Sun at 1pm & 7pm; Sat & Sun at 1pm, 4pm & 7pm.


  3. Events & Free Performances at Clarke Quay

    • Christmas Handbells Performances

      • Local handbells group Ministry of Bellz will perform at Clarke Quay.

      • Performances at 8.30pm and 10pm on 11, 12, 18, 19, 24 & 25 of December 2009.

    • Christmas Bazaar @ Clarke Quay Central Square

      • 11, 12, 18 & 19 of December 2009. 6pm onwards.

    • Street Performances @ Clarke Quay

      • 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26 of December 2009. 6pm onwards.
        (Fridays & Saturdays)

      • Fairy stilt-walkers, sexy santarinas & a dancing Christmas tree.


Tourists Alert!
Promotions for Christmas in Singapore 2009


2 + 2 Ticket Offers @ Tourist Attractions

    • Valid from 7 Nov 09 to 3 Jan 10.

    • Get 2 free tickets for your travel companions (adults or children) when you buy 2 full-priced adult tickets at the following attractions:

      • Duck & Hippo Tours (selected tours)
      • National Orchid Garden
      • Selected attractions at Sentosa
      • Singapore Flyer
      • Singapore River Cruises
      • Mint Museum of Toys

    • Conditions apply - remember to show your travel documents.


Recommended Hotel for Christmas in Singapore 2009:
Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel


Would you like to stay in the heart of the Orchard Road Christmas Light Up? Consider the excellent Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel:

Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel - Lobby.
Photo:
Lobby, Hotel Royal Plaza on Scotts

Royal Plaza on Scotts Hotel - Double Room.
Photo:
Double Room @ Royal Plaza on Scotts

  • 3 minutes walk to:

    • Orchard MRT Station

    • Orchard Road-Scotts Road Junction, the 'heart' of the Christmas Light Up.

  • Great buffets (halal) at its Carousel Restaurant.

  • Read reviews and compare rates for Royal Plaza on Scotts:

    Royal Plaza On Scotts Hotel Singapore





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etour-singapore.com pointer Orchard Road Christmas Light Up 2008: A Photo Tour

Merry Christmas in Singapore 2009!





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Page author: Gabriel Tan. All rights reserved.
Page created 30 Oct 2009; Updated 24 Dec 2009.



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