9 Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 Events In Singapore: Lantern Displays, Performances & Kids’ Workshops

These 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 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! More info here.

Read more about Lights by the Lake.

When: Estimated late-September 2026
Where: Jurong Lake Gardens
How much: Free!

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

Every year, Gardens by the Bay’s Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations transform the gardens into a mythical wonderland with picturesque paths that are lined with Mid-Autumn lanterns. Last year, the light-ups and festivities were a nod to Singapore’s rich heritage. Beloved local characters Ang Ku Kueh Girl, Curry Puff Boy, Sugee Cake Girl and Roti Prata Boy made appearances through nostalgic Singaporean sights from fishing villages to HDB blocks. The larger-than-life lantern displays returned (there are two special Singapore-Korea lanterns), as well as the annual lantern walk, carnival rides, performances, street food, games, workshops and more. More info here!

When: Estimated end-September 2026
Where: Golden Garden, Supertree Grove and Bayfront Plaza at Gardens by the Bay
How much: Free!

3. 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.

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

4. Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival light-up

Chinatown is the place to be when it comes to Mid-Autumn Festival events! The streets are 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 streets were also adorned with vibrant overhanging lanterns taking the form of lotus flowers, fans with rabbits, jade pendants and a full moon. We always look forward to the annual Chinatown Festive Fair at People’s Park Square, where you can find handcrafted lanterns, artisanal goodies, mooncakes and more. More details here!

Chinatown Festive Fair
When: TBA
Where: People’s Park Square
How much: Free entry!

Chinatown Mid-Autumn Light-Up
When: Estimated Mid-September to October 2026
Where: New Bridge Road, Eu Tong Sen Street, South Bridge Road, Upper Cross Street, Chinatown Point
How much: Free!

5. Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Mid-Autumn Festival event 2026

The Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre’s Mid-Autumn Festival saw 27 exciting programmes last year! Highlights included Moongazing with Monday Bruce, an art installation featuring five giant illuminated inflatables of the popular blind box character Monday Bruce and “Ancient Moon, Present Light”, a live Chinese orchestra concert designed especially for children. There were also Mid-Autumn-themed activities such as parent-child workshops, mooncake sampling, tea tasting, lantern making and more! More deets here.

When: TBA
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
How much: Free!

6. Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival 2026

The Wan Qing Mid-Autumn Festival took place at the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry last year! There were lots of interactive exhibitions and hands-on cultural experiences, including lantern riddles, crafts, games, storytelling sessions and more, plus dance performances that pay homage to the story of Emperor Tang visiting the Moon Palace.

When: TBA
Where: TBA
How much: Free!

7. PAssionArts Festivals 2026: Mid-Autumn Festival events

PAssionArts Festivals usually brings Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations to the heartlands each year. Look forward to cultural performances, craft activities, festive villages and more! Stay tuned for more info.

When: Estimated end-September 2026.
Where: TBA
How much: TBA

8. 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 to 6 October 2025
Where: Multiple locations across Singapore
How much: Varies. Click here to find out more

9. 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)!

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