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Everything About the Iconic Marina Bay S’pore Countdown 2023

2022-12-24 , 11:48 am

Still looking for a fun way to usher in 2023?

For the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Countdown celebrations are back in full swing.

Marina Bay Singapore Countdown 2023, presented by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), will be holding various programmes and activities to bring in the new year.

Whether you are a foodie, a music lover or just trying to have a good time with your family and friends, Marina Bay has something for everyone.

Image: Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA)

If you miss the boisterous merriment of Marina Bay’s iconic Countdown parties, read on to find out more about the exciting activities in store!

Share the Moment

If you love light projection shows, here is an activity for you.

National Volunteer & Philanthropy Centre (NVPC) and Giving.sg have partnered to bring you Share the Moment, a series of light projection shows.

Share the Moment will be shown on the facades of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore and the Merlion. Themed “City of Good”, these shows feature 14 original creations from six local educational institutions that have never been seen before.

These talented students found inspiration from the stories of the President’s Volunteerism & Philanthropy Awards (PVPA) 2022 nominees and spun them into stunning artworks.

The nominees come from diverse backgrounds, all recognised for their acts of giving to the community.

The nominees’ stories reflect the theme “City of Good”, reminding us to take on the new year with renewed hope and celebrate acts of giving in all sizes. The light projections inspire and encourage others to continue doing their best to give and help communities in need.

If your interest has been piqued, here is a snippet of the artworks!

One artwork, which will be projected on the facade of the Merlion, depicts the abundance of resources that the library has to offer and how they give us easy access to grow in knowledge and develop as people.

It pays tribute to public libraries and was inspired by how the National Library Board promotes reading and learning.

Another artwork, inspired by DBS’s Adopt-A-Hawker Centre initiative, will be shown on the facade of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore. The initiative supported the livelihoods of hawkers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Using vibrant colours, the artwork depicts the spread of love through food, an inherent aspect of Singapore’s diverse hawker culture.

That’s just a peek into the beautiful artworks that will be shown. If you want to see all of them, catch the light projection shows from 8 pm to 10.30 pm on 26 to 30 December, and from 8 pm to 11.45 pm on New Year’s Eve on 31 December. The shows run every 15 minutes and will wow you with their creativity.

Click here for more details.

Brightening Lives 2023

Presented in collaboration with local philanthropic organisation The Majurity Trust, Brightening Lives 2023 features a series of light installations that will be on display nightly from 19 to 31 December.

Located along the waterfront promenade adjacent to Marina Boulevard, these light installations are bound to make your Instagram feed pop. From fairy light tunnels and trees adorned with meteor drip lights, these light installations add a splash of festive cheer to Marina Bay.

Besides being an Insta-worthy spot for the perfect end-of-year post, these installations also represent our collective commitment to offering time and resources to improve the lives of those in need.

The light installations will be available for viewing from 8 pm to 10.30 pm from 19 to 30 December and 8 pm to 11.45 pm on 31 December.

The Great Bay Fiesta

You don’t even need to wait till New Year’s Eve to indulge in the festivities.

The Great Bay Fiesta, organised by The Show Master, a new entertainment arm of Uncle Ringo, is open daily until 1 January 2023.

Since 1 December, they’ve been offering a mirage of exciting activities such as The Great Cirque des Cascades, an internationally-acclaimed circus and The Great World Carnival, an old-school carnival reminiscent of the 1970s.

If playing carnival games is your thing, click here for more details!

After Hours @ The Lawn

If you are a fan of carnivals but want something more chill, After Hours @ The Lawn features games, playsets and live performances.

On top of participating in friendly matches with your family and friends, bring some picnic mats and chill with them at the chill-out zone, which has a good view of the stage entertainment and the fireworks across the Bay on New Year’s Eve.

If you get hungry, there’s even an F&B bazaar that will satisfy your cravings!

Sounds enticing? Click here to find out more.

Let’s Celebrate 2023

Mediacorp’s annual live countdown show is back after a two-year hiatus to celebrate the new year with you.

Over at The Promontory, countdown to the new year with artists such as Shila Amzah, Richie Koh, Yung Raja, ALYPH, Glenn Yong and more. In addition, get ready to party with activities such as live DJ spinning sets, games, food and drinks.

There are even prizes to be won, and who doesn’t like getting free things?

Furthermore, admission is free! The party will begin at 7 pm, but you can also watch it live on meWATCH and Mediacorp Entertainment on YouTube from 10 pm, and Channel 5 from 11 pm to 12.15 pm if you want to celebrate in the comfort of your own home.

For more details, click here.

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay Presents Come Together

Are you a music-lover who wants to discover new artists that you should have on repeat in 2023?

Come Together: The Next Wave will be held at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre and Esplanade Concourse to bring to you the freshest sounds specially handpicked by experts in the industry, including Dean Augustine (Cross Ratio Entertainment), Leonard Soosay (Snakeweed Studios) and singer-songwriter Linying.

Come Together will be held from 5 to 31 December 2022 and provides a stage for up-and-coming artistes within our shores, so show some support!

If you want some fresh tunes for your playlist, click here to find out more!

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STAR ISLAND

STAR ISLAND is back with a multi-sensory fireworks experience that reflects the cheer of the new year.

You can look forward to an 80-minute firework show featuring artisanal fireworks, dazzling performances, pyrotechnics and other cool technologies.

The show, which will be held at The Float at Marina Bay on New Year’s Eve, will be choreographed to an immersive soundtrack titled “LIFE – Beyond the Time”.

For the first time, STAR ISLAND will also be holding a special prequel activation from 25 to 30 December at Marina Bay Sands Events Plaza, where you can enjoy free, family-friendly activities.

The countdown to 2023 will be celebrated with a 7-minute-long fireworks display.

In addition, you can catch the spectacular display from around the bay. You can also catch the Livestream of the midnight fireworks on URA”s Facebook page.

Click here for more details on the STAR ISLAND experience.

Road Closure and Blocked MRT Exits

To ensure that everyone stays safe and in good cheer, the number of people entering and leaving key areas around the Bay and surrounding districts will be monitored. This is to prevent overcrowding on New Year’s Eve.

Certain exits of MRT stations and roads in the Marina Bay area may be closed to facilitate crowd control.

Please follow the instructions of the security personnel and police officers on duty so that everyone may enjoy the festivities.

If you wish to be updated on the crowd situation on New Year’s Eve, you can refer to Marina Bay Singapore’s Facebook page so that you can have a better idea of how to plan your routes and activities.

Most importantly, stay safe and have fun!