May 31, Fireworks in Singapore - When and Where to See Them.

I've received many emails asking me when and where to see fireworks in Singapore.
So I decided to put everything I know into one page for everybody's benefit.
If you discover a great spot to see these fireworks, do use the form below and tell us about it.
Fireworks will be launched during Chinese New Year 2011:
In Chinatown:
When: 2 Feb 2011, 11.59pm.
Where: Eu Tong Sen Street near Chinatown MRT Station.
Event: Chinese New Year Countdown Concert
At Marina Bay:
Where: Marina Bay, near the Floating Platform.
When: 1 Feb 2011, during the River Hongbao Opening Ceremony2 Feb 2011, during River Hongbao Chinese New Year Countdown Concert SINGAPORE NATIONAL DAY PARADE & REHEARSALS
Singapore National Day Rehearsals (NE Shows, Saturdays):

NE Show 1 - 9 July 2011 NE Show 2 - 16 July 2011 NE Show 3 - 23 July 2011
(NE Shows are 'full dress rehearsals' of the National Day Parade. They are watched by primary school students.)

30 July 2011 - Preview Parade for Singapore National Day 2011
9 Aug 2011 - Singapore National Day 2011
Where:
NDP Fireworks will be launched from around the National Day Parade venue (The Float @ Marina Bay). Watch this space for updates nearer National Day 2011.
What Time: At the end of the Show Segment of NDP (likely from 7.30pm).

More about Singapore National Day 2011; Past Years' Fireworks

IMPORTANT NOTE:
In the event of bad weather (or for health safety and other pertinent reasons), the NE Shows and Parades may be delayed, cut short or postponed. If this happens, the fireworks will be similarly affected.

SINGAPORE FIREWORKS CELEBRATIONS
Aug/Sep 2011: Singapore Fireworks Celebrations
(Not held in 2010! To be confirmed!)
Ticketed event at Marina Bay Floating Platform.
(As of May 2011, there is still no confirmation of the Fireworks Celebrations.)
31 December 2011: Marina Bay Countdown to 2012
At midnight, but you need to be there by 10pm to stand a chance. Draws the thickest crowd in the fireworks calendar.
Apart from the free-to-view spots listed on this page, you may also pay to watch the fireworks from the Marina Bay Floating Platform.

Best Picnic and Photography Spots to Watch Fireworks in Singapore:

Map showing the spots to watch fireworks in Singapore.
The Esplanade Theatre Waterfront Promenade

A very convenient spot overall. You need to find a good spot if you don't want to see the construction sites in your fireworks photos.

The Esplanade Bridge

A good place if you want the Merlion included in your fireworks photos. However, you still need to a wide-angle lens because the fireworks are pretty near. This spot is incredibly crowded during the New Year's Eve Countdown fireworks.

 Merlion Park
Go to the Merlion Park if you want to hear the loud booms and to feel the fireworks 'falling on you'. A difficult place to get everything into your camera unless you use a fish eye lens or a wide-angle lens. Suitable to take children to, but crowded. You'll need to get there early and occupy the kids meaningfully.


 Clifford Pier

A small area available to the public. Better if you book a seat at One on the Bund restaurant (see below).

The Promontory @ Marina Boulevard

This spot was a fireworks photographer's favourite before the re-construction took place. You get sweeping views across the water towards the Marina Bay hotels. Now refurbished, it's a lovely green space. Likely the venue of some carnival or fair during fireworks night and therefore a good spot to take kids to. Some photos of fireworks as seen from Marina Boulevard.

Marina Bay Sands Waterfront Boardwalk
This newly completed timber boardwalk is situated just in front of Marina Bay Sands. It takes you all the way to the water's edge.

Helix Bridge

The spiralling steelwork may hinder your view of the fireworks. But it also creates an interesting perspective. There are also uninterrupted platform areas that protrude over the waters, which offers an interesting vantage view over the skyline.

Marina Barrage

Farther away than all the other viewing spots, but offer a 'sense' of seclusion. Take the MRT to Marina South Station. Then SBS Bus No. 400 or the Marina Barrage Shuttle Bus to the Barrage.

Swissotel the Stamford Ritz Carlton Millenia Singapore Highly recommended. Want to see the fireworks while soaking in a bath tub? This is it. Compare and find the best rates for Ritz Carlton Millenia. The Fullerton Hotel May not have the height of all the other hotels. But this heritage gem is closest to the action and has rooms that face the fireworks area. Compare and find the best rates for Fullerton Hotel Singapore. Mandarin Oriental Singapore Marina Mandarin Hotel Singapore Pan Pacific Singapore Marina Bay
Remember to book a room facing Marina Bay!

The restaurants listed here are for their views of fireworks in Singapore Marina Bay. There is no judgement on the quality of their food.
Equinox Restaurant (Level 70, Swissotel the Stamford) See the fireworks from 226m up. You literally are above the fireworks!Book way in advance. Hai Tien Lo (Level 37, Pan Pacific Singapore Hotel, Tel: +65 6826 8240) Cantonese food, including Peking Duck.Request for table near the window. Dolce Vita (Mandarin Oriental, Tel: +65 6885 3551) Posh Italian restaurant - dine indoors or on the pool terrace. The Axis Bar & Lounge (Mandarin Oriental, Tel: +65 6885 3098) The Lighthouse (Fullerton Hotel, Tel: +65 6877 8933) In a spot where a lighthouse used to be.Italian cuisine.You need to book early and ask for a table by the window. One Fullerton Restaurants Sano Bar - fine Lebanese food, Tel: +65 64239182Pierside Kitchen & Bar - Tel: +65 6438 0400Palm Beach Seafood Restaurant - Chinese seafood restaurant, Tel: +65 6423 0040Starbucks - we all know this one. Orgo (Roof Terrace @ Esplanade Theatres, Tel: +65 63369366) Chill out at the open-air area or in one of the air-conditioned glass capsules. Al Dente Trattoria @ Esplanade (Colours by the Bay, Tel: +65 6341 9188) Italian fare served on a roof-top terrace overlooking Marina Bay. One on the Bund (Clifford Pier, Tel: +65 6221 0004) You need to book a table at the al fresco area.
Please note that if the fireworks are launched from the Esplanade Bridge, views from these restaurants may be obscured.
Singapore Fireworks Celebrations 2008 Photos
Chinese New Year Fireworks in Singapore
Singapore National Day Fireworks Photos
Singapore National Day Videos: Fireworks & Other Shows
NDP Fireworks Photos Taken from Marina East Gardens (before the works).

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Page author: Gabriel Tan. All rights reserved.
Page updated: 20 Jan 2011.
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