What's on in Singapore

Singapore events in May 2027

32 events in May 2027: 9 activities and classes, 6 exhibitions, 6 performances, 5 concerts, 3 illuminations, 2 sports events and 1 garden, from headline festivals to neighbourhood fairs.

May in Singapore. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed. More on the season in Neighbourhood guides.

Map

Calendar

114+14 more+2 on for weeks210+10 more+2 on for weeks310+10 more+2 on for weeks49+9 more+2 on for weeks58+8 more+2 on for weeks68+8 more+2 on for weeks1 gig78+8 more+2 on for weeks1 gig88+8 more+2 on for weeks98+8 more+2 on for weeks1010+10 more+2 on for weeks119+9 more+2 on for weeks128+8 more+2 on for weeks138+8 more+2 on for weeks148+8 more+2 on for weeks1510+10 more+2 on for weeks168+8 more+2 on for weeks1710+10 more+2 on for weeks189+9 more+2 on for weeks198+8 more+2 on for weeks208+8 more+2 on for weeks218+8 more+3 on for weeks228+8 more+3 on for weeks238+8 more+3 on for weeks2410+10 more+3 on for weeks259+9 more+3 on for weeks268+8 more+3 on for weeks278+8 more+3 on for weeks288+8 more+3 on for weeks298+8 more+3 on for weeks308+8 more+3 on for weeks3110+10 more+3 on for weeks

Day by day

Each event on its first day still ahead. Tap a day in the calendar for everything on that day and its gigs.

On for weeks

3 long runs, such as exhibitions and illuminations: on for more than a week, so shown once instead of every day.

SAMCollection: The Present is UnstableTanjong Pagar · SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark · 2 Oct 2026 to 18 Jul 2027Free
Let's Imagine the World TogetherCivic District · National Gallery Singapore · 5 Nov 2026 to 26 Sept 2027
Singapore International Festival of Arts 2027Civic District · Venues across Singapore · 21 May to 5 Jun 2027

Planning a trip in May

The calendar above lists 32 events in May 2027, and it's updated every week. Where to stay in Singapore compares the main areas.

More things to do in Singapore in May

Beyond the dated events, here's what the season brings and which guides cover May.

Also worth a look

Good to know

What is on in Singapore in May 2027?

There are 32 events listed for May 2027 (9 activities and classes, 6 exhibitions, 6 performances, 5 concerts, 3 illuminations, 2 sports events and 1 garden). 32 have confirmed dates. Every listing links to the interactive map.

Are there free events in Singapore in May 2027?

Yes. 11 of the 32 events listed for May 2027 are free to attend, including SAMCollection: The Present is Unstable (2 Oct 2026 to 18 Jul 2027).

Is May a good time to visit Singapore?

May in Singapore. The listings come from the organisers' own pages, and more go in as their dates are confirmed.

How current is this list?

Dated events are checked against the organiser's own page, and finished events drop off the page on their own. Annual events further out carry their usual dates until the official ones are published.

Running an event? Add your event and it's checked within a day.