The best things to do in Singapore in July

From adorable pet-friendly experiences and gaming tournaments to beauty pop-ups and wellness workshops, the Singapore Retail Festival is turning your usual shopping trip into a full-day outing from July 4 to 26. 

Bring your furry friend along for the Pets and Pawrents weekend (July 4 to 5), complete with pet grooming, first-aid workshops, Pawtography sessions and caricatures. Gamers and collectors can look forward to the TCG and Gaming weekend (July 10 to 12), featuring an Exclusive Card Showcase, TCG tournaments, cosplay competitions and 34 retail booths. Then, recharge at the Lifestyle and Wellness weekend (July 17 to 19), where wellness brands, the 818 Bloom pop-up store by G-Dragon, beauty experiences and kids' workshops promise something for the whole family.

Even on weekdays, you can continue browsing retail booths and enjoy a selection of food options available throughout the festival, making it the perfect excuse to turn a quick shopping trip into a fun day out. Find out more here.

Esplanade is turning up the tempo this July with Jazz in July, a month-long celebration of all things jazz. Running from July 1 to 31, the festival features more than 100 free performances and workshops alongside four ticketed concerts by acclaimed international artists. Whether you're in the mood for intimate, romantic sets, lively big-band performances by the waterfront, or groove-heavy sounds that will have you tapping along, there's a jazz experience to match every vibe. 

Catch Brazilian vocalist and instrumentalist Nilze Carvalho, genre-defying American singer Gabrielle Cavassa, boundary-pushing trumpeter Peter Evans, and Grammy-winning keyboard virtuoso Bobby Sparks II as they bring their unique sounds to Singapore. From smooth bossa nova and soulful vocals to experimental improvisation and funk-infused grooves, the festival offers plenty of opportunities to discover new sounds and find your perfect jazz moment. Find out more here.

Warm up your engines before the Singapore GP with the F1 Exhibition at Gardens by the Bay. This immersive showcase features seven themed galleries tracing the sport’s evolution from the 1950s to today’s high–tech spectacle. Explore iconic circuit moments, engineering breakthroughs and legendary cars like the 2011 championship–winning Red Bull RB7 up close. The display includes race suits and artefacts from teams like Ferrari and McLaren, a racing simulator to test your skills in the cockpit and a final gallery dedicated to the city’s historic night races.

Sentosa GrillFest is firing up Siloso Beach for four weekends of smoky flavours and beachside feasting. The 2026 edition features more than 40 stalls across four themed zones. Local Grill puts a smoky twist on hawker favourites like laksa and Hokkien noodles, while International Grill serves up open–flame global dishes like Taiwan sausage with sticky rice. Save space for Beachside Grill’s roasted snacks and sweet treats, or head over to the Marketplace to customise your dining experience using sustainably sourced meats and ocean–friendly seafood.

Sentosa’s 10–day beachside Glow Festival unfolds across six immersive zones. Sweat it out at Flow Studios, try ice baths at Recharge Bay, unwind at Mind Oasis or join hands–on workshops at Makers Meadows, with food and drinks at Glow Commons. The festival transforms between day and night, offering over 70 workout sessions led by international personalities like Joe Wicks and Emi Wong during the day. As night falls, the beach packs out with live performances from international stars Jason Derulo, Alessia Cara and HYUKOH, alongside local talents like Shye and Sobs.

Batik paintings take centre stage at Artcommune Gallery’s latest exhibition, Romanticisation of the Tropics. The showcase features the works of three major artists – Chuah Thean Teng, Choo Keng Kwang and Seah Kim Joo – who helped refine the art form in Singapore and Malaysia between the 1950s and 1970s. The exhibition explores how batik evolved from a traditional technique into a defining cultural motif. A key highlight is Choo’s massive five–panel mural, Tropical Charms I to V, originally commissioned to integrate local art into public hotel spaces.

Ice Cream Sundays is marking its 10th anniversary with its biggest bash yet, transforming its signature outdoor party into a massive birthday picnic on the field at Science Park Road. Melbourne–based DJ duo Wax’o Paradiso headlines the celebrations, supported by resident selectors Bongomann, Muto and Toppings, alongside Halia making her ICS debut. The family– and pet–friendly programme features portrait sketching, botanical headpiece–making, silk–screen printing, guided meditation and plenty of games, alongside a fully stocked pop–up bar and a variety of local food stalls.

Original trip–hop architects Massive Attack return to Singapore after more than a decade to perform at The Star Theatre on July 29, 2026. The Bristol collective will take the stage with a full live band and a powerhouse lineup of guest vocalists. Expect a heavy dose of timeless electronic classics like ‘Unfinished Sympathy’, ‘Teardrop’ and ‘Inertia Creeps’ – tracks from ground–breaking albums like Blue Lines and Mezzanine that rewired the sonic landscape. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster, and please note that entry is restricted for children under six.

Mondrian Singapore Duxton is bringing a slice of Seoul to town with the third edition of its Seoul of the Party series. The month–long, K–inspired takeover spreads across the hotel with chef collaborations, afternoon tea and vinyl listening nights. Cocktail lovers can enjoy themed drinks from Korea’s Southside Parlor at the Seoul After Dark and Summer In Seoul events. Foodies can also book a culinary journey to Jeju Island at Bottega di Carna, where Culinary Class Wars stars team up to present a contemporary six–course Korean menu.