Singapore is turning 60 this year, and the celebrations are bigger than ever! SG60 marks a significant milestone in our nation’s history, with a full lineup of exciting events and activities across the island to look forward to in the coming months. From parades and exhibitions to cultural showcases and sports challenges, there’s something for everyone. Here’s your best guide to SG60 events you won’t want to miss!
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!
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.
Celebrate National Day 2025 with PartyMojo
From the grand return of the National Day Parade at the Padang to exciting arts showcases and sport challenges like SG60 Swim Challenge, SG60 promises us a time full of celebration, unity, and national pride.
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