Things To Do In Singapore: Art, Eats, and Beats for a Buzzing Sunday

Welcome listeners to Things To Do In Singapore with your globe-trotting sports nut Oly Bennet, coming to you on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Singapore right now is warm, humid, and classic tropics-in-a-tank-top territory, with passing clouds and temps in the mid‑20s Celsius according to Time and Date’s latest weather report—perfect for darting between air-con malls and outdoor adventures without totally melting.

The city’s vibe today? Calm but buzzing under the surface. We’re in the thick of January’s arts-and-lights season, Chinese New Year snacks are already sneaking onto tables, and downtown is glowing up for night-time festival strolls.

Let’s hit some standout events happening today. Gearheads, the Singapore Motorshow 2026 is wrapping up its final day at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, running till 8pm, with brands like BMW inviting everyone to “step into the joy of progress” and drool over shiny new rides. Over at Marina Bay Sands, Taiwanese band Accusefive brings the last night of their Run, Run, Run! 2026 Live Tour to Hall F at the Sands Expo, showtime 7.30pm, according to Live Nation Singapore—expect big feels, big choruses, and a big crowd. For artsy souls, January’s build-up to Singapore Art Week and the Light to Night Festival is well underway; AsiaOne’s events guide notes that installations and pop-ups are gradually spilling into the Civic District and museum belt as the city gears up for the full festival run starting later this week. And if you’re in the mood for something more intimate and musical, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s calendar lists workshops and smaller programmes this month at Victoria Concert Hall to ease you back into culture mode after the holidays.

On the lifestyle and food front, Chinese New Year prep has already kicked off. AsiaOne’s dining round-up highlights festive takeaway menus from spots like Wan Hao at Marriott Tang Plaza, Min Jiang Dempsey, and Lime at ParkRoyal Collection Pickering—so today’s a great day to pre-order your yu sheng, pen cai, and those dangerously snackable nian gao tarts before the rush hits. Transit-wise, no major new disruptions have been reported, and The Straits Times recently noted that, while high tides and showers are expected during this monsoon season, there’s no strong monsoon surge forecast right now, so you’re looking at showers rather than biblical downpours.

If you’re planning your day, here are some must-dos Singapore-style. Start with an early stroll or jog around Marina Bay, then reward yourself hawker-style at Maxwell Food Centre or Lau Pa Sat—think kaya toast, kopi, and maybe satay for the overachievers. Spend the afternoon museum-hopping at National Gallery Singapore and the Asian Civilisations Museum, keeping an eye out for Light to Night test installations glowing to life as the sun dips. Sports fans, there’s even a casual Sunday squash meetup at Kallang later this afternoon listed on Meetup—perfect for burning off those pineapple tarts before you’ve even eaten them. Then wrap up the night at Marina Bay Sands for the Accusefive concert, or head to Clarke Quay for a chilled drink and waterfront people-watching.

Local tip from your sports-obsessed tour buddy: Singapore may look tiny, but don’t underestimate walking distances in this humidity. Use MRT stations like City Hall, Esplanade, and Bayfront as your teleport hubs between museums, Marina Bay, and nightlife. And if you’re doing the full-day marathon, always carry a small umbrella—it’s Singapore’s unofficial national equipment, right after the tissue packet used to “chope” seats at hawker centres.

Before we sign off, keep tomorrow on your radar. The Motorshow wraps tonight, but the city is shifting into full festival gear with the Light to Night Festival and Singapore Art Week ramping up over the next few days, plus more concerts and club nights sliding into the calendar. Tune in tomorrow as we chase down more offbeat fun, from artsy alleys to sweaty sports courts and neon-lit dance floors.

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