Bask in The Festive Chinese New Year Vibe: 2026’s Core and Featured CNY Events You Need to Check Out

As the Year of the Horse gallops in, Singapore and the region are brimming with festive cheer, dazzling spectacles, and cultural showcases that bring families together. From lantern-lit nights at River Hongbao to immersive art at the Asian Civilisations Museum, and even brick-built adventures across the border at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort, this Lunar New Year promises joy, tradition, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re seeking heritage trails, floral displays, or playful mall celebrations, our guide rounds up the best events to help you celebrate prosperity, unity, and renewal this February 2026.

Feature Event 1: LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort Lunar New Year

22 Jan – 22 Feb | LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort, Johor | Special festive ticket offers

This Lunar New Year, LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort invites families to step into a world where tradition meets imagination. Inspired by the theme Garden of Prosperity, the resort is transformed into a vibrant festive playground filled with glowing red lanterns, blooming cherry blossoms, and immersive LEGO® creations.

Highlights include:

  • 2.4-metre LEGO® Horse Centrepiece – A majestic photo moment inspired by the LEGO 40779 Year of the Horse set.
  • Build Your Luck, Brick by Brick – Creative challenges like Build-A-Horse, LEGO Orange Tree Making, and a LEGO Chinese Calligraphy Mural.
  • Spring Festival Spectacular (17–22 Feb) – Lion and dragon dances, acrobatic stilt walkers, oriental live music, and ancient drum shows.
  • Daily Live Shows – Brick of Prosperity, Lunar Beats Spectacular, and Finale of Fortune.
  • Fortune Fest Rewards – Spend RM188 or more to win LEGO sets worth up to RM800, with total prizes valued at RM10,000.
  • Exclusive Offers for Singapore Guests – Festive Day Ticket deals and a limited-time 6-Month Play Pass for Triple Park access.

From immersive décor and hands-on LEGO activities to cultural performances and exciting giveaways, Lunar New Year 2026 at LEGOLAND Malaysia promises a joyful way for families to reconnect, celebrate traditions, and build happy memories together.

Feature Event 2: Garden of Senses: A Tea Reverie by ACM, Singapore Tourism Board and CHAGEE

From 28 Jan | Asian Civilisations Museum | All Access Ticket: S$12 (Singaporeans/PRs), S$25 (tourists)

Feature Event 2: Garden of Senses, A Tea Reverie is a milestone collaboration between the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM), CHAGEE, and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). The showcase explores tea as a deeply human ritual — connecting art, culture, and everyday moments through a thoughtfully curated sensory journey. Visitors can experience tea through sight, scent, sound, touch, taste, and thought, reflecting how a simple cup of tea can become a moment of mindfulness across generations and cultures.

Admission includes entry to all ACM exhibitions such as Let’s Play! The Art and Design of Asian Games. In addition, CHAGEE’s ACM store opens in early February, featuring selected beverages and exclusive merchandise. The highlight? The CHAGEE Pony Plushie Charm Bundle, available at $17.90 with selected drinks, in two colourways: light-brown for walk-in customers, and blue exclusive to ACM All Access ticket holders (limited to two bundles per ticket).

Core Spectacles: Chingay Parade 2026

21–22 Feb | F1 Pit Building | Tickets from $20

Singapore’s largest street performance returns with dazzling floats, multicultural dances, and pyrotechnics. Expect vibrant costumes, high-energy choreography, and a carnival atmosphere that captures the spirit of unity and celebration.

River Hongbao 2026

16–24 Feb | Gardens by the Bay, The Meadow | Free admission

A perennial favourite, River Hongbao lights up the bay with giant lanterns, nightly fireworks, and carnival rides. Families can enjoy cultural performances, festive food stalls, and interactive zones for kids.

Chinatown Festive Street Light-Up

1–17 Feb | Chinatown | Free admission

The historic streets of Chinatown glow with themed lanterns and horse-inspired decorations for the Year of the Horse. Evening strolls here are magical, with photo-worthy arches and bustling festive bazaars.

Cultural & Artistic Highlights

  • Spring Blossoms: Gallop into Prosperity (10 Feb – 10 Mar | Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome | $12 adult, $8 child)
  • Esplanade Huayi Festival 2026 (13–22 Feb | Esplanade Theatres | Free & ticketed shows)
  • Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Festivities (10–18 Feb | Free admission)
  • National Museum CNY Open House (17–18 Feb | Free admission)

Family-Friendly Fun

  • CNY Family Fun 2026 (14–18 Feb | Sports Hub | Free admission)
  • Sentosa Prosperity Carnival (13–18 Feb | Sentosa Beach Station | Free admission)
  • Artbox Singapore 2026 (CNY Edition) (15–23 Feb | Bayfront Event Space | $6 entry)

Mall Celebrations: Sesame Street Lunar New Year at UOL Malls

23 Jan – 1 Mar | United Square & Velocity@Novena Square | Free admission

UOL Malls are turning up the festive vibes with a Sesame Street–themed celebration. Expect red lanterns, festive photo spots, and lively dragon, lion, and drum performances that bring the season to life.

  • TANGS x Velocity Lunar New Year Fair (2–15 Feb | Velocity@Novena Square) – Browse festive treats and seasonal goodies.
  • Lady M Lunar New Year Pop-up (3–28 Feb | United Square) – Indulge in elegant cookie gift sets perfect for gifting.
  • U-POPP Member Exclusives – Qualifying spends unlock limited-edition Sesame Street rewards, from red packets to plushie tote bags and foldable grocery trolleys.
  • Packet of Good Fortune Initiative – A $30 donation at the Customer Service Counter goes towards Festive Care Packs for seniors under AWWA’s care.

Vibes: CNY-themed Exhibitions & Trails

  • Heritage Trails – Journey to the East (Feb weekends | $20 per person)
  • CNY-themed Art Exhibitions (Feb | SAM & Gillman Barracks | Free admission)

As the Year of the Horse gallops in, Singapore and the region are brimming with festive cheer, dazzling spectacles, and cultural showcases that bring families together. From lantern-lit nights at River Hongbao to immersive art at the Asian Civilisations Museum, and even brick-built adventures across the border at LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort, this Lunar New Year promises joy, tradition, and unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re seeking heritage trails, floral displays, or playful mall celebrations, our guide rounds up the best events to help you celebrate prosperity, unity, and renewal this February 2026!