15 Mid-Autumn Festival Events In Singapore 2026 With Lantern Light-Ups, Displays & More

These 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival events in Singapore are filled with family fun! From amazing giant lantern displays and lantern walks to kid-friendly cultural workshops, activities and performances, read on to find out what’s on.

You’ve already gone through the history of the Mid-Autumn Festival with your kids, bought your mooncakes and tried out some fun crafts. What else is there left to do but have some festive fun with your little ones? We always look forward to all the fab Mid-Autumn Festival events, especially the larger-than-life lantern light-ups and displays, lantern walks, and other exciting activities from lantern-making and mooncake-making workshops to community events. Read on to find out what’s happening this year:

        Read more: Kid-Friendly Guide To The Mid-Autumn Festival In Singapore

Stay tuned as we compile all the best Mid-Autumn Festival events in Singapore 2026:

1. Jurong Lake Gardens: Mid Autumn Festival Lights by the Lake (FREE!)

Lights by the Lake at Jurong Lake Gardens is back with its signature lantern displays throughout the gardens! Look forward to brilliantly themed lantern displays that take after the mythical tale ‘Legend of the White Snake’ and expect lots of lights, F&B vendors, music and cultural experiences at this Mid-Autumn Festival event. Each year, there are also light shows that take place daily from 7.30pm onwards at the Cloud Pagoda at the Chinese Garden, as well as at the Sunken Garden at the Japanese Garden. The light shows take place every 30 minutes, so take your time to catch them!

Read more about Lights by the Lake.

Lights by the Lake lantern light-up
When: 19 – 27 September 2026, 6.30pm – 10.30pm daily
Where: Jurong Lake Gardens
How much: Free! More info here.

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2. Gardens by the Bay: Mid-Autumn Festival Lanterns (FREE!)

Gardens by the Bay lights up for the Mid-Autumn Festival this year, featuring Fenbao, a local Singaporean cartoon character, and her friends as they take you around stunning lantern displays across the gardens. Expect colourful displays such as the above-pictured Dream Forest, which portrays a mystical forest where trees glow softly in the night. When you get hungry, refuel at the many food vendors at the Marketplace at Supertree Grove, where you can also take part in carnival games and rides! There are also craft activities at the Colonnade, lion and dragon dance performances at Supertree Grove and more. Click here for more information on showtimes.

Read more about Gardens by the Bay Mid-Autumn Light-Up.

Gardens by the Bay Mid-Autumn lantern light-up
When: 12 – 27 September 2026
Where: Golden Garden, Supertree Grove, Bayfront Plaza & Flower Dome
How much: Free!

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3. Moonlit Garden @ VivoCity

VivoCity is partnering with your favourite Sanrio characters this Mid-Autumn Festival! In conjunction with the mall’s 20th anniversary, the event will take place at VivoCity Sky Park and feature six immersive, themed worlds, each inspired by one of Sanrio’s characters. Think towering installations, Kuromi Carnival Kingdom, Cinnamoroll Secret Garden Grove and Hello Kitty Starlit Lantern Walk. There will also be a 7-metre-tall Pompompurin centrepiece, meet-and-greets, a Sanrio Retail pop-up store and more.

VivoCity Sanrio Mid-Autumn Festival
When: 25 August – 27 September 2026
Where: VivoCity Amphitheatre, Level 3
How much: Free!

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4. Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival 2026

This year’s Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival by Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall takes place at Jurong Lake Gardens, as part of Lights by the Lake. You can expect festival favourites to return, and this time you’ll be surrounded by the beautiful bonsais of the Chinese Garden. bring the kids for lantern-making, a hanfu dress-up and photo experience, game stations inspired by cultural heritage, stamp printing and an activity booklet.

Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival by Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall
When: 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 September 2026, 6.30pm – 9.30pm
Where: Bonsai Garden, Chinese Garden at Jurong Lake Gardens
How much: Free!

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5. Pasir Ris Mall Mid-Autumn light-up with bubbles

Bubbles? Say no more! Pasir Ris Mall’s Mid-Autumn light-up comes with lots of bubble fun and entertainment for the family. Head to the Central Greenway on Level 2 and you’ll be greeted by elegant lanterns, featuring lotus flowers, cranes, rabbits and more for some fab photo ops. On the weekends, head over during sundown, or after, for bubbles galore! There’s also a Celestial Luminous Dance and a juggling act to catch, plus lantern-making workshops, storytelling sessions, face tattoos and a lantern parade. We love that the lanterns are draped around the free outdoor playground area, so kids can really run free.

Bubble Party: 5 – 7 & 12 – 13 September 2026, 6.30pm – 7pm & 9pm – 9.30pm; dance & juggling at 7.30pm – 8pm & 8pm – 8.30pm respectively @ L2 Central Gateway
Lanterns & storytelling: 20 & 25 September 2026, 4pm – 8pm (storytelling from 8pm – 8.30pm) @ L2 Event Space

Pasir Ris Mall Mid-Autumn light-up
When: Now till 4 October 2026
Where: Pasir Ris Mall, L2 Central Greenway
How much: Free! Stay updated here.

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6. Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) Mid-Autumn Festival event 2026

The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s Mid-Autumn Festival sees 25 exciting programmes this year! Look forward to a three-month-long lighted installation of Bit Bit Forest inflatable bunnies on the rooftop garden, plus an array of free Mid-Autumn themed activities over a celebratory weekend. There are storytelling sessions and family-friendly cultural showcases, The Activities Village with drop-in activities, a lantern walk, lantern-making, moongazing, a hanfu dress-up photo booth, mooncake sampling, and lots more! More deets here.

SCCC Mid-Autumn Festival
When: 19 – 20 September 2026 (rooftop installations from 11 September – 13 December 2026)
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC)
How much: Free!

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7. Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery Mid-Autumn Festival lanterns

Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery in Toa Payoh is a hidden gem when it comes to Mid-Autumn Festival lantern light-ups. Last year’s celebrations included vibrant light installations and plenty of festive activities! Stroll through stunning lantern displays, catch lion and dragon dances, enjoy dance performances and join in craft activities. The festival also featured a line-up of Mid-Autumn-themed activities, including workshops, a concert, a harvest market and even workout sessions you can take part in.

Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery Mid-Autumn Lantern
When: Estimated end-September 2026
Where: Lian Shan Shuang Lin Monastery
How much: Free!

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8. Tampines Boulevard Mid-Autumn Festival 2026

East-siders can head to Tampines North to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, where you can look forward to lantern processions, family-friendly activities, ice cream and popcorn, and even a lucky draw. This ticketed event also comes with a goodie bag for each participant. More details here.

Tampines North Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations
When: 19 September 2026
Where: 633 Tampines North Drive 2
How much: $3 per person

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9. WVRN Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration

Residents in Whampoa look forward to the neighbourhood’s Mid-Autumn celebration each year, which always comes with exciting activities. This year, look forward to your Mid-Autumn Festival classics such as lantern procession, cultural performances, karaoke and more. There will also be a pomelo peeling content, Guess the Lantern riddles, dinner refreshments and a lucky draw! More details here.

Whampoa Mid-Autumn Festival celebration
When: 19 September 2026
Where: 94A Whampoa Drive Precinct Hall
How much: Free!

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10. Singapore Chinese Orchestra Mid-Autumn Festival performances

The Singapore Chinese Orchestra returns to VivoCity to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 with two outdoor concerts! Look forward to mesmerising performances led by Principal Conductor Quek Ling Kiong and Associate Conductor Moses Gay, as they serenade audiences with favourites such as The Moon Represents My Heart, Full Moon Blossoms, Axi Moon Dance and more. Guests will also receive complimentary lanterns! More deets here.

Singapore Chinese Orchestra Mid-Autumn performances
When: 11 and 12 September 2026
Where: VivoCity Amphitheatre, Level 3
How much: From $5 per adult; $4 per child

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11. Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations

The streets of Chinatown are usually adorned with lanterns and lights, plus the signature giant lanterns, to set the mood. Last year’s centrepiece stood 8 metres tall and paid tribute to SG60 celebrations with rabbits, mooncakes, orchids and more. The annual Chinatown Festive Fair at People’s Park Square is where you can find handcrafted lanterns, artisanal goodies, mooncakes and more. Unfortunately, they won’t be having large-scale lantern displays this year, but you can still take part in activities such as the lantern procession, a mooncake and tea appreciation session and lantern riddles.

Chinatown Festive Fair
When: 11 September – 4 October 2026, 6pm
Where: Kreta Ayer Community Club
How much: Free!

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12. Mid-Autumn Lumiere at Paragon

Mid-Autumn celebrations at Paragon will feature 50 bespoke rabbit sculptures designed in collaboration with Raffles Design Institute and ART:DIS (Art & Disability Singapore). Each rabbit is uniquely designed and crafted to capture the individuality of its artist. The sculptures will also be available for adoption, with all proceeds going towards ART:DIS! You can also purchase mooncakes on-site, featuring mooncakes from Janice Wong and Old Seng Choong.

Mid-Autumn Lumiere at Paragon
When: 2 – 27 September 2026
Where: Paragon Level 1 Atrium
How much: Free!

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13. An Enchanted Mid-Autumn at Lentor Modern

The festivities continue on the actual day of the Mid-Autumn Festival. Celebrate alongside the community with family-friendly games, including Mooncake Stack Attack, where you can take on the challenge of stacking giant ‘mooncakes’ with an oversized spoon. Participants can also test their knowledge with lantern riddles for a chance to win prizes. There will also be lantern riddles, where you can win exciting prizes, a lantern walk and even a best-dressed kid and pet competition, where you get a chance to win $100 worth of GuocoLand e-Vouchers.

An Enchanted Mid-Autumn at Lentor Modern
When: 5 – 25 September 2026
Where: Lentor Modern
How much: Free!

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14. PAssionArts Festivals 2026: Mid-Autumn Festival events

PAssionArts Festivals usually brings Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations to the heartlands each year. This year, the PAssionArts Festival 2026 takes place at various heartland locations across Singapore, where you can look forward to cultural performances, lantern processions, game and F&B booths, light displays and more. More deets here.

PAssionArts Mid-Autumn Festival
When: Various dates in September 2026
Where: Multiple locations in Singapore, including Toa Payoh, Woodlands and Eunos.
How much: Free!

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15. Stock up on mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations

While it’s fun to head out with the kids for Mid-Autumn Festival, you can also bring the celebration home! Be sure to order your mooncakes early, so you don’t miss out on the early bird promos. Whether you are a fan of the traditional or snowskin mooncakes, there’s something for everyone. The kids (and grown-ups) are sure to enjoy indulging in this traditional treat.

When: Order now!
Where: Multiple locations across Singapore
How much: Varies. Click here to find out more

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16. Make Mid-Autumn Festival crafts at home

If you prefer to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival at home, grab some playdough and a mooncake mould to make playdough mooncakes with the kids. Just keep an eye on younger ones in case they try to eat them! You can also create gorgeous mooncake art prints with paint and a mooncake mould or make your very own paper lantern with coloured paper, scissors and tape. Read more here.

When: Anytime
Where: In the comfort of your home
How much: Free (if you have all of the materials)!

Stay tuned for more Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 Events!

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