SNAP & SHINE ALONG ORCHARD ROAD!
Follow the glow along A Great Street and discover dazzling photo spots
inspired by this year’s Season of Golden Joy. Strike a pose,
capture the sparkle and make every festive moment one to remember!
Steps of Golden Joy
(In front of Shaw House Urban Plaza)
Step up, strike a pose and capture the season from this enchanting festive setting surrounded by glowing Christmas details.
Gateway to Golden Joy
(In front of ION Orchard)
Make a grand entrance beneath Orchard Road’s spectacular illuminated arch, a dazzling gateway to this year’s Season of Golden Joy.
A Golden Christmas Moment
(In front of ION Orchard)
Step into a glowing Christmas scene framed by shimmering trees and festive lights, perfect for a golden holiday snap.
Meet Me Under the Mistletoe
(In front of Ngee Ann City)
Gather your favourite people and join Merli beneath this larger-than-life mistletoe-inspired installation for a joyful festive snap together!
The Golden Christmas Tree
(In front of Mandarin Gallery)
Catch the festive glow around this dazzling Christmas tree and find your perfect angle for a sparkling seasonal shot.
CHRISTMAS ON A GREAT STREET COMMUNITY CHEST
LIGHT-UP CEREMONY 2026
| Date: | TUE 17 NOV 2026 |
| Time: | 7PM ONWARDS |
| Venue: | SHAW HOUSE URBAN PLAZA |
Light Up the Season with Christmas on A Great Street!Join us as Orchard Road comes alive in a dazzling display of festive lights at the Christmas on A Great Street Community Chest Light-Up Ceremony. Together with Community Chest and the Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA), we kick off the festive season with an evening that celebrates the joy of giving and the spirit of togetherness.
With A Great Street aglow, be part of a meaningful celebration that brings the community together in support of those in need. Every act of kindness helps empower individuals and families, creating opportunities for them to live with dignity and greater independence.
As the philanthropic arm of the National Council of Social Service, Community Chest has been uniting the community to mobilise resources and raise funds for those in need since 1983. Community Chest supports more than 300 critical programmes and projects, benefiting over 130,000 social service users annually. 100% of funds raised go towards programmes and capability building for social service agencies serving communities in need, including children and adults with disabilities, persons with mental health needs, youth-at-risk, as well as families and seniors in need. For more information about Community Chest, visit www.comchest.gov.sg.
Every dollar counts, and together, we can light up more than just the street.
We can light up lives.
Merli Makes A Festive Appearance
At Shaw House
Adding to the festive spectacle along Orchard Road this year is a larger-than-life appearance by Merli, the Singapore Tourism Board’s beloved mascot, perched atop the iconic Shaw House façade.
Standing approximately 6.2 metres tall, the giant inflatable Merli will don a Santa hat from 17 November 2026 to 3 January 2027, bringing an extra dose of Christmas cheer to the precinct. From 4 January to 20 February 2027, Merli will swap its festive look for its signature appearance, continuing to welcome visitors to Orchard Road beyond the holiday season.
Illuminated nightly from 6.30pm to 6.30am, the installation promises to be a delightful new photo opportunity for locals and tourists alike.
Outdoor Multimedia 3D
Projection Show On Orchard Road
| Period: | Sun 1 Nov 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027 |
| Time: | 7pm – 10pm Daily | 7pm – 12.30am Christmas Eve & New Year’s Eve |
| Location: | Hilton Singapore Orchard |
Watch the façade of Hilton Singapore Orchard come alive with a captivating multimedia projection show, bringing the magic of Christmas to life through dazzling visuals.
On Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve, stay on for a special midnight countdown featuring exclusive content to ring in the celebrations.
Music In The Air
| Period: | Sun 1 Nov 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027 |
| Time: | 10am – 6.59pm Daily |
Stroll along Orchard Road to the sounds of Christmas, as festive melodies fill the air and
bring a little extra joy to the season.
Music In The Air Zones:
- ION Orchard to Ngee Ann City walkway
- Mandarin Gallery walkway
- Paragon walkway
- Shaw House walkway
POP-UP EVENTS
Join us on Orchard Road as it comes alive with these exciting pop-up events.
November
- Avengers: Doomsday Display Pieces with Stamp Standees: Thu 12 Nov 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027
- LEGO Christmas Pop-up: Fri 13 Nov – Tue 22 Dec 2026
- Google Pixel Space Pop-up: Fri 20 Nov – Sun 6 Dec 2026
December
- Geneco ‘Forevermore’ Pop-up Event: Mon 7 Dec – Sun 20 Dec 2026
- Celebrate Christmas in Singapore: Wed 16 Dec – Tue 22 Dec 2026
The Great Christmas Eve Street Party
| Date: | Thu 24 Dec 2026 |
| Road Closure Timing: | 6pm – 2am |
| Event Time: | 8pm – 12.15am |
| Location: | Part Of Orchard Road From Paterson Junction (ION Orchard) To Bideford Junction (Ngee Ann City) |
The Festive Party of The Year Returns to Orchard Road!Get ready for an unforgettable Christmas Eve as Orchard Road transforms into a vibrant street party! Enjoy electrifying live performances headlined by Benjamin Kheng and Maia Lee, along with DJ sets, festive mascots, food trucks and exciting entertainment. Sing along with Benjamin Kheng as he takes the stage for the final performance, leading everyone into the midnight countdown to Christmas!
Sleigh the Street! by *SCAPEExperience a fresh twist on Christmas with electrifying street dance, graffiti art, circus performances and hands-on creative activities, bringing youthful energy and festive fun to the celebrations.
Gather your family and friends, soak up the festive atmosphere and count down to Christmas together on Orchard Road!
