1. National Day Parade 2025

Website: https://www.sg60.gov.sg/celebrate-together/

Locations: Padang, Marina Bay Area

Date: 9 August 2025

In celebration of Singapore’s 60th birthday, this year’s NDP at the Padang is going to be bigger and bolder than ever! For the first time, the NDP show will extend all the way to Marina Bay, allowing up to 200,000 more people to experience the celebration live.

Get ready for a lineup of impressive military displays, multicultural singing and dance performances and magnificent fireworks across Marina Bay skyline. This year’s NDP will feature the largest number of marching contingents in NDP history, alongside the long-awaited return of the mobile column to the Padang for the first time since 2019. This is a celebration you won’t want to miss!

2. SG60 Swim Challenge

Website: https://www.activesgcircle.gov.sg/read/join-the-sg60-swim-challenge-and-make-a-splash

Locations: Bishan Swimming Complex, Bukit Canberra Swimming Complex, Choa Chu Kang Swimming Complex, Delta Swimming Complex, Jurong West Swimming Complex, Katong Swimming Complex, Sengkang Swimming Complex, Serangoon Swimming Complex, Tampines Swimming Complex, Yio Chu Kang Swimming Complex

Date: 5 April to 30 June 2025

Get ready to dive into the SG60 Swim Challenge—a nationwide community initiative launched in celebration of Singapore’s 60th year of independence, in partnership with the World Aquatics Championships 2025. 

This event gives you an opportunity to stay active, have fun and be part of something meaningful. Simply register for a free account on GameOnSG60, log your swim sessions and earn rewards along the way. By swimming 6 laps a day as an individual or 60 laps a week as a team, you can help Singapore reach a national goal of 300,000 laps. Whether you’re swimming laps at your local pool or swimming for fun, every stroke counts! 

And while you’re building healthy habits, you can also give back by pledging a donation to support underprivileged children in learning how to swim. Together, you’ll be helping to make swimming more accessible for all and supporting the next generation of confident swimmers.

3. 60 Prominent Cultural Figures from the Chinese Community

Website: https://singaporeccc.org.sg/events/60-prominent-cultural-figures-from-the-chinese-community/

Locations: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre and Singapore Conference Hall

Date: 6 March to 30 November 2025

As part of SG60, the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC), in collaboration with the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCCI) and the Singapore Federation of Chinese Clan Associations (SFCCA), has launched a special exhibition honouring 60 influential Chinese Singaporeans who have shaped our cultural landscape.

The free exhibition features life-sized standees of pioneers in academia, commerce, media, literary, performing, and visual arts. It’s a chance for all of us to learn about those who helped build the foundations of Singapore’s vibrant arts scene. Whether you’re an artist, student, or curious visitor, this exhibition invites you to reflect on the past, celebrate cultural contributions, and be inspired to shape the future of the arts in Singapore!

4. 60 Connections – At Home and Afar

Website: https://www.esplanade.com/whats-on/festivals-and-series/festivals/2025/60-connections/about

Locations: Esplanade

Date: January to October 2025

Esplanade–Theatres on the Bay presents 60 Connections – At Home and Afar, a year-long season of 60 live and digital performances celebrating SG60 and how arts bring people together in Singapore.

These works reflect our shared stories, cultural roots, and evolving identities, brought to life through collaborations with local and international artists. With more than two-thirds of the programmes free, it’s a chance to enjoy meaningful performances that reflect our collective identity. Celebrate SG60 through the arts, and see Singapore from fresh perspectives, at home and afar. Don’t miss upcoming theatre highlights like Yusof: Portrait of a President and Samsui Women: One Brick at a Time!

5. Glass Rotunda Experience at the National Museum

Website: https://www.sg60.gov.sg/installation-at-the-glass-rotunda/

Locations: The National Museum of Singapore

Date: August 2025

As Singapore turns 60, you’re invited to rediscover our nation’s history through an exciting new chapter at the National Museum of Singapore. As part of a major revamp, the museum will unveil a fully refreshed Glass Rotunda experience in August 2025.

This brand-new, multi-sensory installation will take you back in time to explore the key moments that have shaped Singapore, with a special focus on our enduring connection to the sea. With interactive features like RFID wristbands, your visit becomes a personalised and hands-on experience where history isn’t just observed, but deeply felt. Come and be a part of this special experience and discover your place in Singapore’s story!

6. Launch of Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art

Website: https://www.nationalgallery.sg/sg/en/exhibitions/singapore-stories.html

Location: Level 2, DBS Singapore Gallery, City Hall Wing

Date: Ongoing (DBS Singapore Gallery 1 is open. Gallery 2, 3 and other spaces across Level 2 will reopen fully in July 2025)

In celebration of SG60 and the National Gallery’s 10th anniversary, the newly revamped DBS Singapore Gallery reopens with Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours in Art, an exhibition tracing Singapore’s art history from 1800s to the 1990s.

Featuring over 350 artworks by Singaporean artists, the exhibition reflects key moments in our nation’s journey from independence to urban growth, and highlights the evolving stories that shape who we are. With a diverse mix of familiar and lesser-known voices, this showcase invites you to see Singapore’s past and future through art that feels personal, relatable, and deeply connected to our shared identity.