Visitors can enjoy a wide range of National Day celebrations this weekend across Changi Airport and Jewel, including Peranakan cultural experiences, live music performances, horticultural displays, family-friendly activities, shopping promotions, a stamp hunt, and the return of the "Home" Light & Music Showcase at the Jewel Rain Vortex. Activities take place across July and August 2026, with selected experiences continuing beyond August.

National Day celebrations run from July to August 2026. Some activities, such as the Peranakan heritage experience at Jewel, continue until 31 December 2026, while selected retail and lifestyle activations run through September 2026.

Many activities are free, including the National Day-themed horticultural displays, live band performances, the National Day Weekend Special at ST3PS, and selected entertainment programmes. Some attractions, workshops and experiences require ticket purchases or minimum spend requirements.

National Day celebrations take place across Changi Airport Terminal 1 to 4 public areas, and selected transit areas for departing passengers, and Jewel Changi Airport. Visitors can explore activities, performances, installations and promotions throughout the airport precinct.

Families can enjoy:

• The Buddy Bear Stamp Hunt

• National Day Weekend Special at ST3PS

• Mascot meet-and-greets

• Live music performances

• National Day Parade screening

• Horticultural displays

• Peranakan cultural experiences 

• Jewel attractions and promotions

These activities are designed for visitors of different ages and interests.

"A Taste & Touch of Peranakan Heritage" is a new cultural experience at Jewel created in collaboration with Baba Nyonya Restaurant. Participants can enjoy a Peranakan food sampling platter, try on traditional Peranakan attire for photos, take pictures on the Canopy Bridge, and join a bookmark-making workshop. The experience includes access to Jewel Canopy Park, Canopy Bridge and a retail voucher.

The National Day edition of the Jewel Rain Vortex Light & Music Showcase features a tribute to Singapore's iconic National Day Parade theme song, "Home" by Kit Chan. The nightly show combines light, sound and water effects at the Rain Vortex.

The Buddy Bear Stamp Hunt is a Changi-wide activity where visitors can collect stamps at participating locations across Changi Airport and Jewel. With a qualifying spend, participants can complete the hunt and redeem a National Day-themed Buddy Bear keychain.

Yes. Visitors can enjoy various National Day shopping promotions, including:

• 2XGST savings at participating airport retailers

• Jewel shopping rewards

• Mastercard promotions 

• Lotte Duty Free SG61 offers

• National Day retail and dining specials

• 1-for-1 attraction ticket deals at Jewel Canopy Park

Promotion terms and eligibility may apply. 

Yes. Visitors can enjoy live performances across Changi Airport, including:

• Music Escapades featuring over 700 musicians

• National Day Weekend performances at ST3PS

• Charlie Lim's live performance in Terminal 3 transit area

• Poetry and arts activations in partnership with the National Arts Council

Performance schedules may vary by venue and date.

Yes. National Day-themed horticultural displays can be found across Terminals 1 to 4. Highlights include a six-metre illuminated bougainvillea tree at Terminal 2 and a Vanda Miss Joaquim-inspired display with kinetic butterflies at Terminal 3. Additional floral installations are located throughout the airport.

Changi Airport and Jewel offer a combination of cultural experiences, live entertainment, family-friendly activities, dining options, shopping rewards, attractions and seasonal installations, making them a convenient destination for spending the National Day weekend in Singapore.