Christmas Wonderland at Gardens by the Bay: Meet Santa, See ‘Snow’ & Watch Kid-friendly Performances

Christmas Wonderland 2019 returns to Gardens by the Bay with a chance to meet Santa Claus, watch circus performers, catch snowfall, visit a Christmas market, hear carol singing and even enjoy a parade!

This year’s enchanting Christmas Wonderland 2019 will cast a spell on Singapore from 29 November to 26 December 2019. The 40 majestic luminarie light sculptures are always a wonderful sight and this year, for the first time, there will be an inaugural Christmas Parade, where festive characters will be roving on floats to spread festive cheer throughout the fairground. A highlight for kiddos will be the new Santa’s Workshop in a ‘snow’-filled giant snow globe, where there’s a chance to meet Santa Claus himself as  animatronic elves wrap presents before the big day.

Look out for carnival rides, be dazzled by massive luminarie Christmas trees, and roam the festive Christmas market. Fab new inclusions we are excited about include circus performers from Australia –Trash Test Dummies; a smash-hit London production Snow Play; as well as acclaimed illusionists. Dreaming of a white Christmas? Gardens by the Bay will have snow blizzards (foam) nightly!

       Click through the Gallery for our favourite attractions at Christmas Wonderland!

When: 29 November to 26 December 2019, Monday to Thursday: 5pm to 11pm, Friday to Sunday, Christmas Day (25 Dec), Boxing Day (26 Dec): 4pm to 11pm, Christmas Eve (24 Dec): 4pm to 12:30am
Where: Christmas Wonderland, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
Tickets: Standard Admission (Online): $6 (29 Nov – 12 Dec), $8 (13 Dec – 26 Dec), Standard Admission (Onsite): $10, Concession – for senior citizens (Onsite): $6 (29 Nov – 12 Dec), $8 (13 Dec – 26 Dec) *Entry is complimentary for up to 2 children under 0.9m for each paying adult. Tickets online at www.christmaswonderland.sg or via www.klook.com

For the first time at Christmas Wonderland, there’s going to be a festive Christmas Parade. Look out for Santa on his reindeer sleigh, dancing elves and Santarinas, cheeky penguins sneaking out of igloos and snowmen hiding in the Gardens – all on three roving floats!

When: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. On weekdays, Santa will be making his rounds on his reindeer sleigh float looking for those who are naughty or nice.

Flying all the way from the North Pole, Santa is here as early as mid November this year, meeting his little fans. Walk through the forest and ‘snow’-filled giant snow globe before meeting Santa  and posing for a picture or two while his animatronic elves are hard at work wrapping presents!

When: Monday-Thursday: 5pm to 11pm, Friday-Sunday: 4pm to 11pm
Please note that Santa will arrive 30 minutes after opening time and the last admission into Santa’s Workshop will be at 10.30pm.
How much: Entry is free with the admission ticket.

What fun is a Christmas Wonderland without carnival rides and old school games? This year families can enjoy carnival rides along with Bumper Cars and a brand new Swing Chair Carousel.

A Christmas celebration is not complete without exciting performances for the whole family! Head over to Meadow Theatre for four theatrical productions to appeal to visitors of all ages – critically acclaimed circus performers from Australia Trash Test Dummies, smash-hit London production Snow Play, a charming adaptation of The Old Shoemaker by local collective Five Stones Theatre and direct from New York, acclaimed illusionist Vitaly Beckman with Pure Wonder.

Tickets: from only $6

Undoubtedly one of the most popular attractions at the Christmas Wonderland, the luminaries (meaning “light” in Italian) are sculptures handmade by Italian craftsmen using white wood from  Italy, making these one-of-a-kind pieces for Christmas Wonderland 2019. Look out for the 21m tall luminarie Christmas tree – modelled after San Gimignano, an Italian hill town in Tuscany. There will be new light sculpture designs displayed across the 57,000sqm fairground, including the new Walk of Peace, as well as the festive décor at the enhanced Mistletoe Alley.

Where: Installed in different locations around Gardens by the Bay
Cost: Free access with your Christmas Wonderland ticket

“Blizzard Time,” the magical snowfall at the majestic Spalliera, is a huge attraction with crowds. Enjoy a blizzard right here in the little red dot, with fluffy ‘flakes’ settling on your nose and eyelashes. It’s a great opportunity for some fun family moments and memorable photographs as well.

Where: Spalleria, inside Gardens by the Bay
When:
6:30-6:35pm
7:55-8pm
8:55-9pm
9:55-10pm
10:30-:10:35pm (schedule is subject to change, pending weather conditions)
Cost: Free entry with Christmas Wonderland admission ticket

While you’re there, be sure to catch the Garden Rhapsody Christmas Special, in which the Supertree lights come alive to in a choreographed illumination show set to favourite Christmas tunes!

Where: Supertree Grove
When: Nightly, 7:45pm and 8:45pm

Looking for a little gift or something to munch on? Stop by the European style Festive Market at the Supertree Grove, where there will be a total of 24 festive huts. Enjoy specialty food including limited edition food and drink by Brewerkz and Häagen-Dazs, and shop for Christmas gifts. More F&B options at Christmas Tree Cafe @ The Meadow will be announced later.

Where: Supertree Grove
Cost: Free access with your Christmas Wonderland ticket

It’s a time to be jolly so stretch those vocal chords and belt out your favourite festive numbers while you enjoy a delightful light show at the Supertrees. Enjoy Yuletide Sessions and Christmas Carols with performances by Inch Chua, Jana Ann & Joy Alexis, Sam Driscoll, Two Cheers and a Toast, The Hwa Chong Institution (HCI) Choir, EVOKX, The NTU Alumni Choir, and more.

Where: Cassa Armonica, Gardens by the Bay
When: Performance dates here; times to be released soon
Cost: Free entry with Christmas Wonderland admission ticket.