Fireworks in Singapore:
When and Where to See Them
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 (Fireworks as seen from the waterfront promenade near Esplanade Theatre) |
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When to See Fireworks in Singapore in 2009 / 2010
JANUARY - FEBRUARY 2010
23 Jan 2010 & 13 Feb 2010: Chinese New Year Street Light Up 2010
Where: The Garden Bridge near Chinatown MRT Station
When:
23 Jan 2010: As part of opening night programme from around 7.30pm
13 Feb 2010 (Chinese New Year's Eve): At 11.59pm
Saturdays, 30 Jan, 6 Feb, 13 Feb 2010: Chinese New Year @ Clarke Quay
Where: Riverside location at Clarke Quay
When: For 2 minutes around 9.30pm.
12-13 Feb 2010: River Hong Bao 2010
Where: Near the Floating Platform @ Marina Bay
When:
12 Feb 2010 : For 3 minutes during the opening ceremony beginning at 8pm.
13 Feb 2010 (Chinese New Year's Eve): For 5 minutes at 11.59pm.
19 & 20 Feb 2010: Finale of Chingay Parade 2010
Where: At the Singapore F1 Grand Prix Pit Building
When: About 9pm-9.30pm
JULY - AUGUST 2010
9 Aug 2010 - Singapore National Day 2010
- NE Shows, Preview & Actual National Day
Dates for NE Shows and Preview Parade - as well as the availability of fireworks - to be confirmed nearer National Day 2010.
Where: Likely Marina Bay Floating Platform
IMPORTANT NOTE:
In the event of bad weather (or for health safety and other pertinent reasons), the NE Shows and Parades may be delayed, cut short or postponed. If this happens, the fireworks will be similarly affected.
Aug/Sep 2010: Singapore Fireworks Celebrations (Event to be confirmed!)
Ticketed event at Marina Bay Floating Platform. In 2008, fireworks went off about 9pm on 22 & 23 Aug. The section below tells you where to see them for free.
DECEMBER 2010
31 December 2010: Marina Bay Countdown to 2011 (Event to be confirmed!)
At midnight, but you need to be there by 10pm to stand a chance. Draws the thickest crowd in the fireworks calendar.
Apart from the free-to-view spots listed on this page, you may also pay to watch the fireworks from the Marina Bay Floating Platform.
Where to See Fireworks in Singapore
(For Launches at Marina Bay)
Map showing the spots to watch fireworks in Singapore.
Where to watch fireworks in Singapore:
 Fireworks launch point |
 Merlion Park |
 Esplanade Waterfront Promenade |
 Clifford Pier |
 Esplanade Bridge |
 Marina Barrage |
Best Hotels to See Fireworks in Singapore
(For Launches at Marina Bay)
- Swissotel the Stamford
- Highly recommended!
- Rooms from Level 68 downwards, with balconies.
- Highest possible view of fireworks.
- Compare rates from multiple sites for Swissotel The Stamford Hotel:
Swissotel The Stamford Singapore
- Highly recommended!
- Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore
- Highly recommended.
- Want to see the fireworks while soaking in a bath tub? This is it.
- Compare and find the best rates for Ritz Carlton Millenia.
- Highly recommended.
- The Fullerton Hotel
- May not have the height of all the other hotels. But this heritage gem is closest to the action and has rooms that face the fireworks area.
- Compare and find the best rates for Fullerton Hotel Singapore.
- May not have the height of all the other hotels. But this heritage gem is closest to the action and has rooms that face the fireworks area.
- Mandarin Oriental Singapore
- Marina Mandarin Hotel Singapore
- Pan Pacific Singapore Marina Bay
Remember to book a room facing Marina Bay!
Best Picnic and Photography Spots
- For fireworks launched from Esplanade Bridge
(e.g. Chinese New Year 2008)
See it at the waterfront promenade outside Esplanade Theatre.
- Nearer to Esplanade Bridge if you want to feel the impact of the fireworks.
- Farther from Esplanade Bridge if you want all the fireworks sparks in your photo. Otherwise, use a wide angle if you want to go near the Bridge.
- Probably the most crowded spot during all fireworks launch, except the Chinese New Year one.
- Suitable to take children to.
- Nearer to Esplanade Bridge if you want to feel the impact of the fireworks.
- For fireworks launched from Marina Bay Floating Platform and surrounding area
(National Day, Singapore Fireworks Celebrations, New Year's Eve)
See it at...
- Marina Boulevard Open Field
- A fireworks photographer's favourite. You get sweeping views across the water towards the Marina Bay hotels.
- However, you need a wide angle lens to get all the fireworks in (e.g. 10-22mm). I could not get everything in with a 28-135mm lens set to 28mm.
- Possible for a family picnic if you arrive early enough. I saw families with mats and portable chairs during the NDP Preview on 2 Aug 08.
- Dec 2009 Update:
Lots of construction work is ongoing at Marina Boulevard. A large area has been sealed off. The viewing area has been greatly reduced, and you are likely to catch a glimpse of the fireworks from the pedestrian walkway only.
- A fireworks photographer's favourite. You get sweeping views across the water towards the Marina Bay hotels.
- the Merlion Park
- Go to the Merlion Park if you want to hear the loud booms and to feel the fireworks 'falling on you'.
- A difficult place to get everything into your camera unless you use a fish eye lens or a wide-angle lens.
- Suitable to take children to, but crowded. You'll need to get there early and occupy the kids meaningfully.
- Go to the Merlion Park if you want to hear the loud booms and to feel the fireworks 'falling on you'.
- the Esplanade Bridge
- A good place if you want the Merlion included in your fireworks photos.
- However, you still need to a wide-angle lens because the fireworks are pretty near.
- This spot is incredibly crowded during the New Year's Eve Countdown fireworks.
- A good place if you want the Merlion included in your fireworks photos.
- the Esplanade Theatre Waterfront Promenade
- As described above. A very convenient spot overall.
- You need to find a good spot if you don't want to see the construction sites in your fireworks photos.
- As described above. A very convenient spot overall.
- Marina East
- January 2010 Update:
There used to be a secluded area at the water's edge. However, the route to this area has now been blocked by the contractor building the Gardens @ Marina East. We now await the opening of Gardens @ Marina East. Watch this space!
- Some shots of the NDP fireworks I took from here in the past.
- January 2010 Update:
- Marina Barrage
- Take the MRT to Marina South Station.
- Then SBS Bus No. 400 or the Marina Barrage Shuttle Bus to the Barrage.
- Take the MRT to Marina South Station.
- Clifford Pier
- A small area available to the public. Better if you book a seat at One on the Bund restaurant (see below).
Best Restaurants to See Fireworks in Singapore
The restaurants listed here are for their views of fireworks in Singapore Marina Bay. There is no judgement on the quality of their food.
- Equinox Restaurant (Level 70, Swissotel the Stamford)
- See the fireworks from 226m up. You literally are above the fireworks!
- Book way in advance.
- Hai Tien Lo (Level 37, Pan Pacific Singapore Hotel, Tel: +65 6826 8240)
- Cantonese food, including Peking Duck.
- Request for table near the window.
- Dolce Vita (Mandarin Oriental, Tel: +65 6885 3551)
- Posh Italian restaurant - dine indoors or on the pool terrace.
- Posh Italian restaurant - dine indoors or on the pool terrace.
- The Axis Bar & Lounge (Mandarin Oriental, Tel: +65 6885 3098)
- Coffee, cocktail and more.
- Coffee, cocktail and more.
- The Lighthouse (Fullerton Hotel, Tel: +65 6877 8933)
- In a spot where a lighthouse used to be.
- Italian cuisine.
- You need to book early and ask for a table by the window.
- One Fullerton Restaurants
- Sano Bar - fine Lebanese food, Tel: +65 64239182
- Pierside Kitchen & Bar - Tel: +65 6438 0400
- Palm Beach Seafood Restaurant - Chinese seafood restaurant, Tel: +65 6423 0040
- Starbucks - we all know this one.
- Orgo (Roof Terrace @ Esplanade Theatres, Tel: +65 63369366)
- Chill out at the open-air area or in one of the air-conditioned glass capsules.
- Chill out at the open-air area or in one of the air-conditioned glass capsules.
- Al Dente Trattoria @ Esplanade (Colours by the Bay, Tel: +65 6341 9188)
- Italian fare served on a roof-top terrace overlooking Marina Bay.
- Italian fare served on a roof-top terrace overlooking Marina Bay.
- One on the Bund (Clifford Pier, Tel: +65 6221 0004)
- You need to book a table at the al fresco area.
Please note that if the fireworks are launched from the Esplanade Bridge, views from these restaurants may be obscured.
Related to Fireworks in Singapore
Singapore Fireworks Celebrations 2008 Photos
Chinese New Year Fireworks in Singapore
Singapore National Day Fireworks Photos
Singapore National Day Videos: Fireworks & Other Shows
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Page updated: 23 Jan 2010.
