Lively shows, scenic trails and small acts of giving: The place to make the most of the holiday season

WHEN THE CITY SLOWS THIS December, Resorts World Sentosa (RWS) lights up with after-dark shows, illuminated trails and extended hours that turn evenings into the main event.

Up until Jan 4, 2026, follow lit-up walkways, catch new performances, indulge in culinary excellence and late-night activities so you can skip the heat and enjoy the resort after dusk.

Wield the ‘Yours For Good’ charm and unlock priority entry, dining privileges and money-can’t-buy treats across the island. Add festive menus and seamless connections between experiences, and you’re set for a joyful night out in Singapore.

When the island wakes

Start your day at Laurus Table, an all-day dining restaurant at the newly opened The Laurus, a Luxury Collection Resort in partnership with Marriott International. 

Indulge in a luxurious semi-buffet breakfast, which features a live cooking station and an extensive food spread. Guests at Laurus Table can tuck into bespoke yoghurt, accompanied by house-baked breads, heritage condiments and farm-fresh herbs grown on-site. 

A Universal Christmas returns to Universal Studios Singapore, bringing new shows alongside the return of familiar characters. Santa’s Rockmas reunites Santa with Shrek, the Penguins of Madagascar and the Sesame Street crew, ending in snowfall and a lively light-up in the New York zone.

At Far Far Away Castle, the DreamWorks Animation Holiday Spectacular rises again with illuminated, larger-than-life moments from Shrek, Trolls, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda and How to Train Your Dragon.

And for the first time, Minion Land enters the festive line-up as Gru, Lucy and the girls team up with the Minions for their annual holiday greeting card. Shrek and Fiona add to the mood in festive wear, while the Universal Singers at Mel’s Diner bring a warm, nostalgic note to the afternoons.

Beyond the park, the Singapore Oceanarium brings in Hangyodon Marine Discovery, South-east Asia’s only Hangyodon-themed immersive experience this festive season. Guests can meander through its installations and photo spots, or join the Animal Spotlight: Corals with Hangyodon programme, which comes with a collectable lanyard.

Across the resort, circus acts, bubble displays, Santa sightings and weekend live shows come on throughout the day, adding movement and colour as visitors make their way between attractions. It’s a lively line-up that sits comfortably alongside the dining traditions that anchor this time of year.

A taste of the holidays

The year-end always draws people back to the dining table, and several restaurants across RWS answer with festive menus on selected dates. Laurus Table, Osia Steak & Seafood Grill, Sugarra, Ocean Restaurant and Table by Pierre Herme each roll out festive dishes in their own style, setting out their take on flavours that mark this time of year.

This year also sees the debut of Moutarde by three-Michelin-star chef Paul Pairet, a warm, convivial French bistro at Weave that is ideal for year-end gatherings with its wood-fire roasts and generous sharing plates. Just next door, Sundae Royale offers freshly churned soft serves and retro-style desserts, serving up a playful stop for families rounding off a festive meal.

The journey to Emerald City

Not everything festive in Season of Good happens inside attractions. Along the walkway from Sentosa to Resorts World Sentosa, Wicked: For Good installations turn the route into a short passage through Oz, beginning at Sensoryscape, where the main path shifts into the Yellow Brick Road from Glow Garden to Lookout Loop.

In Glow Garden, Glinda’s Bubble rises as a clear, glowing sphere among tulip blooms. Further along, character touchpoints and warmer evening lighting guide visitors toward the Emerald City Express, a steampunk-style carriage built for photos. At Lookout Loop, Elphaba’s 9m hat anchors the view, a centrepiece set just shy of defying gravity.

Universal Studios Singapore marks the end of the trail, with the Hollywood zone picking up a touch of emerald as Elphaba, Glinda, the Wizard and the Citizens of Oz characters roam. The Pantages Hollywood Theatre will carry an Emerald City facade, while The Wardrobe of Wicked pulls the curtain back to reveal signature costumes and set pieces.

The season after sunset

As day turns to evening, the island begins to light up in new ways. At the Lake of Dreams, Limitless Lights: An Ozmopolitan Display of Music and Lights comes on after sunset, its beams shifting in time with Wicked’s score. Along Sensoryscape, the bridges and pathways glow in soft gradients, turning the walk between Sentosa and RWS into a gentle night passage.

Universal Studios Singapore stays open from 10am to 8pm until Dec 14 and until 9pm from Dec 15 to 31, giving guests space to skip the midday heat, slip into Minion Land after dark or end the night at Lake Hollywood as fireworks rise over the water. A short walk away, Singapore Oceanarium runs from 9am to 9pm on selected days through Jan 1, 2026, a calming detour where families can linger before heading back out.

Dining stretches into the evening too, with Chifa!, Syun, Osia Steak & Seafood Grill and Soi Social extending their dinner hours. For those ending the day with a whisky, Horatio stays open until midnight. Even shuttle and monorail services run later on selected dates.

Priority entry, dining privileges, islandwide treats

Resorts World Sentosa stretches the season with islandwide perks that make every moment go further. With the ‘Yours For Good’ Starter Charm, enjoy priority entry, dining privileges and a myriad of money-can’t-buy benefits that feel serendipitous.

DBS/POSB cardholders can make the festive glow last longer, with over 60 partners, from hotels to leisure attractions, extending selected promotions and curated experiences. At RWS, diners receive 15 per cent off food at all ten signature restaurants with a minimum spend of $120.

The Starter Charm comes with selected Resorts World Sentosa Wonder Experience packages and carries the resort’s tree emblem. Visitors can collect more charms at attractions, restaurants and shops across the island.

As the island slips into its year-end glow, linger over longer dinners, later nights and unhurried walks through Sentosa – perks in hand, season in full swing.

Explore the experiences happening across Resorts World Sentosa this festive season.

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