Singapore’s Food Festivals not to be missed

Beyond its theme parks, night safaris, and an AI-powered airport, Singapore has mastered the recipe for a wholesome holiday with meals that tug at travellers’ hearts. In this story, discover Singapore’s world-famous food festivals that reel in holidaygoers and locals with exotic chocolate-spiked seafood, Italian barbecues, Peranakan tastings, Hawker-inspired cocktails, and so much more.

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Singapore Food Festival

Organised by the Singapore Tourism Board, this annual celebration brings together Singapore’s traditional and contemporary culinary cuisine. Beyond exclusive pop-up activations, cooking workshops, and epicurean demonstrations by leading local chefs, Singapore Food Festival 2025 will also feature signature events like Food is Art (September 5-6, 2025), The Long Table (September 12-13, 2025), and Future Food (September 19-20, 2025).

Themed “Have you eaten yet?,” the event will boast multi-genre events, live music, and a line-up of culinary talents such as time-honoured local hawkers, globally acclaimed chefs, and heritage custodians.

While most of the unique events are yet to be disclosed, the website announced a ‘Riverside Feast’, slated for September 5-14, 2025. It will celebrate the Singapore River with flavour-laden recipes with maritime roots such as Singapore Chilli Crab, Crispy Charcoal Fish and Wok-fried Australian Scallops.

• Date: September 4-24, 2025
• Venue: Across multiple venues in Singapore, including hawker centres and restaurants.
• The Future of Food event will take place at SKAI Loft, Swissôtel The Stamford Singapore.
• The Long Table will take place at the Grand Ballroom, InterContinental Singapore.
• The address for Food is Art has not been disclosed yet.

Head to the Singapore Food Festival 2025’s official website for the full schedule.

World Oyster Festival

Seafood lovers, assemble! Singapore is currently celebrating its 13th World Oyster Festival, rustling up 28 oyster varieties flown in from eight countries, including Canada, France, Portugal, Ireland, Japan, the USA, the Netherlands, and New Zealand.

We recommend calling for the Oyster Tasting Platter with the chef’s special delicacies, or create your meal by selecting your favourite oysters in eight pairs. Visitors can also sample singular oysters for SGD 2.95 (INR 200.05) per piece at this unique food festival in Singapore.

• Date: July 1 to August 31, 2025
• Venue: The event is organised by Greenwood Fish Market and takes place at their Bukit Timah and Quayside Isle restaurants.

Sentosa GrillFest 2025

Uniting 39 international food and beverage brands, the Sentosa Grillfest 2025, a happening food festival in Singapore, has plenty in store for the gourmand in you. Begin with the Beach Grills Zone, where you can savour Hawaiian food, char kway teow, smoked chicken wings, and Cantonese roasted meats against the gorgeous backdrop of the infinite sea.

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At The Grillhouse, diners can enjoy a variety of delicacies, ranging from Boston Lobsters to flame torched Japanese sashimi. At the Marketplace, visitors can handpick fresh products like seafood, mushrooms, and vegetables and have them cooked in their preferred style. This Sentosa event is worth giving a try, and enjoy the spirit of food festivals in Singapore.

• Date: July 17 to August 10, 2025
• Venue: Siloso Beach in Sentosa, Singapore

TLM Food Expo

TLM Expo, a culinary event held at Singapore Expo, is a famous consumer food exhibition featuring hundreds of booths serving up street fare and gourmet delights. The event also offers free samples, expo-only deals, healthy dining products for your home, and much more!

While the first two editions of the TLM Expo, organised in April and July 2025 respectively, were a hit among Lion City’s culinary enthusiasts, the October edition promises to be on par.

• Date: October 10-12, 2025
• Venue: Sands Expo Convention Centre

Flavours of Tomorrow 2025

This 100 percent plant-forward food festival in Singapore spotlights alternative food brands and bite-sized learning sessions with industry stalwarts who discuss sustainable food technology and nutrition. Visitors can also expect live cooking stations, sustainable retail booths, live music, tasting menus, and a marketplace.

• Date: The date for 2026 has not been announced yet. (In 2025, the festival took place from April 25-27)

Green for Growth Vegan Festival

Previously known as the GFG Vegan Festival, this annual celebration of sustainability and clean eating is organised by Earthlink NTU. A culinary celebration for the NTU community and beyond, this Singapore food festival features plant-based meals, healthy desserts, and zero waste!

• Date: The date for 2026 has not been announced yet. (In 2025, the festival took place on February 6)

Tips for attending food festivals in Singapore

• Select an event that suits your preferences from the options available at Singapore food festivals. Reach ahead of time to learn about the must-try dishes and exclusive stalls.
• Avoid peak hour crowds by attending the festival on weekdays or early evenings.
• Interact with vendors to gain unique insights and anecdotes about the food you’re sampling.
• Stay hydrated throughout the festival. Carry a refillable water bottle (if permitted).

(Feature image credit: Singapore Food Festival)

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The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.

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