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Bay Celebrations
Join the NDP 2025 festivities around the Bay area with live performances, a real-time parade telecast, and stunning fireworks.
Last updated 3 July 2025
What to Expect at the Bay: Events, Fireworks & More
As Singapore commemorates its 60th year of independence (“SG60”), the Marina Bay and its surrounding areas will be transformed into an expanded celebration zone. The NDP 2025 Bay Celebrations will feature a wide range of activities – including interactive experiences, carnival festivities, and live NDP screenings – as well as five partner-led celebration sites.
Live Screenings and Key Highlights from the NDP 2025 at the Bay
Catch live screenings of NDP 2025 from 5:30 pm on 2 and 9 Aug 2025, via large LED screens at three locations around Marina Bay: Merlion Park, Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza and the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre. See NDP key highlights live, from traditional crowd favourites like the State Flag Flypast and fireworks to the Republic of Singapore Navy’s naval divers’ descent during the inaugural Jump of Unity,and the maritime display, which is a part of the new integrated Mobile Column.
For the first time, the NDP 2025 Show segment will extend from the Padang to the Bay. Audiences can look forward to unique water floats, as well as performances on a new mobile floating stage as part of the Show. Building light projections at the UOB Building Plaza 1 and Fullerton Hotel and fireworks across the city skyline will further elevate the Bay experience and synchronise with the live show at the Padang.
Activities at the Bay
The Bay Discovery Trail will feature interactive booths and activities across three celebration zones along the Marina Bay waterfront. Each zone celebrates and highlights a key theme – multiculturalism, inclusivity, and heritage. Participants will be given a Discovery Trail stamp card to collect stamps at each zone. The first 5,000 participants who complete their Discovery Trail stamp cards each day on 2 and 9 August 2025 can also redeem an NDP Pack.
Pre-show entertainment will feature street performances by homegrown talents, including 11-year-old violinist Anastasha Suchin and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) Vocalist Insight. Additional attractions include the Uncle Ringo carnival at Bayfront Event Space and a food market next to MBS, showcasing Singapore's vibrant food culture.
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Category | Details | Dates | Operating Hours | Location |
Activity Stations | Handicraft Stations Henna tattooing, traditional fan painting, ketupat keychain making, and Singapore-themed marble design. | 2 and 9 Aug | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Around Clifford Pier |
Traditional Game Stations Play chapteh, five stones, gasing (spinning stones), and more. | 2 and 9 Aug | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Around ArtScience Museum | |
Interactive Booths | Featuring agencies raising awareness for social causes through engagement. | 2 and 9 Aug | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM | The Lawn @ Marina Bay |
Street Performances | A diverse mix of vocalists, instrumentalists, dancers, and other performers will entertain visitors. | 2 and 9 Aug | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Various locations |
Uncle Ringo Carnival | Enjoy games and rides for all ages at this nostalgic carnival experience. | 25 Jul – 10 Aug | Weekdays: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Weekends: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Bayfront Event Space |
Food Market | A vibrant showcase of Singapore’s dynamic culinary culture, featuring beloved local flavours and fusion cuisines. | 1 – 3 Aug and 8 – 9 Aug | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Below Bayfront Avenue (near MBS) |
Our Partner Bay Celebration Sites
Through partnerships with the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC), SAFRA, Gardens by the Bay, national water agency PUB, and Kallang Alive Sport Management (KASM), the Bay Celebrations will extend to five locations around the Bay. Each partner site will offer unique programmes complementing the NDP live screening. Registered attendees can receive an NDP Pack at each location.
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Partner | Location | Event Dates | Ticketing Information |
NTUC | The Promontory | 26 Jul (Preview 1) 2 Aug (Preview 2) 9 Aug (Actual) | Ticketed (by ballot) - Application: 20 Jun, 5:00 PM – 4 Jul, 5:00 PM - Notification: 7 – 8 Jul - Collection: 12 – 13 Jul or 18 – 20 Jul at Great World |
SAFRA | Bayfront Event Space | 2 Aug (Preview 2) 9 Aug (Actual) | Ticketed (by ballot) - Application: 26 Jun, 12:00 PM – 4 Jul, 12:00 PM - Notification: By 10 Jul - Collection: 12 – 13 Jul at SAFRA Mount Faber |
Gardens by the Bay | The Meadow | 9 Aug (Actual) | Non-ticketed Walk-in for all public Registered attendees receive an NDP Pack |
PUB | Marina Barrage | 9 Aug (Actual) | Non-ticketed Walk-in for all public Registered attendees receive an NDP Pack |
KASM | Singapore Sports Hub | 9 Aug (Actual) (Part of Majulah Fiesta: 26 Jul – 10 Aug) | Non-ticketed Free public access to activities during Majulah Fiesta Registered attendees receive an NDP Pack |
Public Safety and Access
In view of the high volume expected for the event, the NDP 2025 Executive Committee, in partnership with the Singapore Police Force, will implement crowd management measures to ensure public safety and security.
Members of the public should anticipate increased travel time and high passenger volume at MRT stations and follow instructions from the police and security officers. Visitors are advised to travel light with essential items only, stay hydrated, and arrive early to avoid peak periods. If taking public transport, visitors are recommended to arrive via Raffles Place, Esplanade, Promenade, Bayfront, Marina Bay, or Downtown MRT stations.