Singapore’s Orchard Road Lights Up: Christmas on a Great Street
- MASX
- Nov 7, 2025
- 2 min read
In Singapore, the festive season sparkles in full glory along the city’s most iconic shopping boulevard. Imagine three kilometres of twinkling lights, Christmas villages, family activities and an atmosphere that fuses East-meets-West holiday cheer: welcome to Orchard Road during its annual “Christmas on A Great Street”.
Unique traditions & local flavour
The event: The 42nd edition of “Christmas on A Great Street” runs from 8 November 2025 to 1 January 2026, signalling the start of holiday season.
The display: A 3.1 km stretch (Tanglin to Dhoby Ghaut) is mapped out with light-canopy, festive décor, pop-up Christmas villages, rides and street-party vibes.
Local twist: Singapore celebrates not only the holiday but also national milestones (SG60 this year) blended into the lights and theme.
Travel-spotlight: where to go
Walk the length of Orchard Road after dinner — from Tanglin Mall to Plaza Singapura — and enjoy the street-party atmosphere.
Visit the Christmas villages (pop-up stalls, carnival rides) and try festive treats unique to Singapore’s blend of cultures.
Evening photo-ops: make reservations at elevated cafés or rooftop bars overlooking the light display for panoramic shots.
Travel-tips
Arrive after dusk (lights turn on ~7 pm) and plan a dinner nearby so you time it with the first illumination.
Visit on a weekday evening if possible — weekends get very busy with tourists and locals.
Combine your light-walk with experiences in nearby cultural neighbourhoods (e.g., Little India, Chinatown) for a full city-holiday vibe.
Pack a light jacket or layers — though Singapore is warm, indoor areas (malls/transport) are heavily air-conditioned.
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