This guide to Singapore events November 2026 covers Singapore’s Deepavali month — Little India spends weeks lit up and building toward the festival day, and the Singapore Writers Festival brings a different kind of crowd into the Bras Basah/Bugis arts district. It’s a quieter month than October’s Grand Prix rush or December’s marathon-and-countdown stretch, which makes it a good pick if you want real cultural events without race-week pricing.
Singapore Events November 2026 at a Glance
| Date | Event | Location | Type | Tourist Relevance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Through early Nov (from Oct 10) | Deepavali Light-Up | Little India (Campbell Lane, Serangoon Road) | Cultural / lights | High |
| Nov 8 (public holiday Nov 9) | Deepavali | Little India, temples islandwide | Public holiday / religious festival | High |
| Nov 13–22 | Singapore Writers Festival | Bras Basah/Bugis (Arts House, National Library) | Arts & literary festival | Medium |
| Nov 2 | Benson Boone | The Star Theatre | Concert | Medium |
| Nov 4 | LANY | Singapore Indoor Stadium | Concert | Medium |
| Nov 10–11 | My Chemical Romance | Singapore Indoor Stadium | Concert | High |
| Nov 16 | 5 Seconds of Summer | The Star Theatre | Concert | Medium |
| Nov 20 | wave to earth | Singapore Indoor Stadium | Concert | Medium |
| Nov 21–22 | Joji | Arena, Singapore EXPO | Concert | Medium |
| Nov 22 | Simple Plan | Singapore Indoor Stadium | Concert | Medium |
| Nov 24 | Khalid | The Star Theatre | Concert | Medium |
| Nov 25 | Guns N’ Roses | National Stadium | Concert | High |
| Nov 28 | LE SSERAFIM | Singapore Expo | Concert | High |
| Nov 28–29 | BABYMONSTER | Singapore Indoor Stadium | Concert | High |
Deepavali (November 8, public holiday November 9)
When: Deepavali itself falls on Sunday, November 8, 2026, with Monday, November 9 observed as the public holiday.
Where: Little India is the center of it — Serangoon Road, Campbell Lane and the surrounding streets — though temples across the island hold their own observances.
What it is: The Hindu festival of lights, marking the victory of light over darkness. In Singapore it’s as much a visual spectacle as a religious one: the Deepavali Light-Up along Little India’s main streets switches on weeks ahead of the actual date (from around October 10) and runs through the festival, turning the district into an arch-lit night walk. A festival village with food stalls and cultural performances typically runs alongside the light-up in the run-up to the day itself.
Traveler tip: You don’t need to be in Singapore on November 8 specifically — the light-up and festival village atmosphere is arguably the bigger draw for visitors, and it’s already running through most of October and into November. Evenings are busiest; go early evening for photos before the streets get properly crowded.
Singapore Writers Festival (November 13–22)
When: November 13–22, 2026.
Where: Centered on the Arts House and National Library, in the Bras Basah/Bugis civic and arts district.
What it is: Singapore’s flagship literary festival — author talks, panel discussions, readings and workshops spanning English and the other official languages, drawing both regional and international writers. It’s a working festival rather than a spectacle, with a program of ticketed and free sessions across the ten days.
Traveler tip: Not a festival that needs advance trip-planning around specific dates the way Deepavali or F1 do — it’s a good add-on if you’re already in Singapore that week and want an evening indoors, especially useful given November sits closer to Singapore’s wetter monsoon stretch.
Benson Boone in Singapore (November 2)
When: November 2, 2026
Where: The Star Theatre
What it is: American pop singer Benson Boone, known for “Beautiful Things,” opens Singapore’s packed November concert run with a solo show at The Star Theatre.
Traveler tip: The Star Theatre is at The Star Performing Arts Centre in Buona Vista, an easy stop on the Circle Line.
LANY in Singapore (November 4)
When: November 4, 2026
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium
What it is: American synth-pop trio LANY play the Singapore Indoor Stadium as part of their world tour, days before the same tour lands in Bangkok.
Traveler tip: The Indoor Stadium is a short walk from Stadium MRT — arrive early, LANY shows in Southeast Asia routinely sell out.
My Chemical Romance in Singapore (November 10–11)
When: November 10–11, 2026
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium
What it is: My Chemical Romance bring their Long Live the Black Parade tour to Singapore for two nights, part of the same Southeast Asian run that also includes Bangkok and Jakarta this November.
Traveler tip: This is a general-admission rock show rather than a seated concert — expect a standing crowd at the Indoor Stadium floor.
5 Seconds of Summer in Singapore (November 16)
When: November 16, 2026
Where: The Star Theatre
What it is: Australian pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer play The Star Theatre on their Everyone’s a Star! world tour.
Traveler tip: Pair this with dinner in one-north or Holland Village, both a short ride from the venue.
wave to earth in Singapore (November 20)
When: November 20, 2026
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium
What it is: South Korean indie-pop band wave to earth bring The Pieces Tour to the Singapore Indoor Stadium, one of several regional stops that also includes Bangkok this November.
Traveler tip: Expect a young, heavily Korean-music fanbase crowd — tickets for wave to earth’s Southeast Asia dates have historically sold out fast.
Joji in Singapore (November 21–22)
When: November 21–22, 2026
Where: Arena, Singapore EXPO, Hall 7
What it is: Japanese-Australian singer Joji plays two nights at the Singapore EXPO’s Arena, one of the busiest venues on the island this November.
Traveler tip: EXPO is right on the East-West Line (Expo MRT) with its own station exit into the venue — no need to plan extra travel time.
Simple Plan in Singapore (November 22)
When: November 22, 2026
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium
What it is: Canadian pop-punk band Simple Plan play the Singapore Indoor Stadium the same weekend as Joji’s EXPO shows, giving fans of both genres a packed concert weekend.
Traveler tip: With Joji and Simple Plan both on in Singapore the same weekend, hotels near the Kallang/EXPO area can fill up — book ahead if you’re targeting either show.
Khalid in Singapore (November 24)
When: November 24, 2026
Where: The Star Theatre
What it is: American R&B and pop singer Khalid plays a one-night show at The Star Theatre.
Traveler tip: Book Star Theatre shows through official channels only — resale prices for R&B acts here tend to spike close to the date.
Guns N’ Roses in Singapore (November 25)
When: November 25, 2026
Where: National Stadium
What it is: Guns N’ Roses headline a full-stadium show at the National Stadium, the biggest-capacity concert on Singapore’s November calendar.
Traveler tip: National Stadium is inside the Singapore Sports Hub — plan for stadium-scale crowds and queues around Stadium MRT before and after the show.
LE SSERAFIM in Singapore (November 28)
When: November 28, 2026
Where: Singapore Expo
What it is: K-pop group LE SSERAFIM perform at Singapore Expo, arriving the same weekend BABYMONSTER plays the Indoor Stadium — a heavy weekend for K-pop fans in town.
Traveler tip: With two major K-pop shows the same weekend, flights and centrally located hotels can book out early — plan ahead if you’re combining both.
BABYMONSTER in Singapore (November 28–29)
When: November 28–29, 2026
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium
What it is: K-pop group BABYMONSTER close out Singapore’s November concert calendar with two nights at the Indoor Stadium on their Choom world tour, the same tour that also stops in Bangkok.
Traveler tip: This caps an unusually concert-heavy month in Singapore — eleven major international acts across November 2026 alone, so if you’re timing a trip around live music, this is a strong month to visit.
What Is November Like for Travelers
Weather is part of the calculus for Singapore events November 2026: November marks the start of Singapore’s wetter northeast monsoon season, which typically runs into January. Expect more frequent and longer rain than October’s short afternoon storms, with humidity staying high and temperatures in the 24–31°C range. It’s not a reason to avoid the month — most rain still comes in bursts rather than all-day downpours — but pack for it more seriously than you would for a September or October trip. On the upside, November has no major event driving citywide hotel prices up the way October’s Grand Prix does, so it’s a comparatively calm month for both crowds and rates outside the Little India and Bras Basah pockets during their respective events.
Where to Stay
For Deepavali: Little India itself has a smaller hotel selection, but staying nearby or one MRT stop away (Farrer Park, Bugis) puts you in easy walking distance of the light-up without booking inside the busiest strip.
For the Writers Festival: Bras Basah/Bugis is one of Singapore’s more central, walkable areas — hotels there put you within reach of the festival venues, the Civic District and Orchard Road alike.
General November pick: without a single dominant event this month, Orchard Road or Marina Bay both work well as a base — rates aren’t inflated the way they are in October.
What Should Tourists Prioritize
- For the cultural spectacle: walk Little India in the evening any time from mid-October through November 9 to catch the Deepavali light-up — you don’t need to time it to the exact festival day.
- For literature and talks: check the Singapore Writers Festival program (Nov 13–22) if you’re in town during that window and want an indoor cultural evening.
- For value: November is one of the calmer, more affordably-priced months on this calendar — a solid pick if you want to avoid both October’s F1 premium and December’s year-end holiday crowds, as long as you’re comfortable packing for more rain.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Deepavali 2026?
Deepavali falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026, with Monday, 9 November observed as the public holiday. The Little India light-up begins weeks earlier, from around 10 October.
Do I need to visit on the exact Deepavali date to see the celebrations?
No — the Little India light-up and festival village atmosphere run from mid-October through the festival, so any evening visit in that window catches the spectacle.
What is the Singapore Writers Festival?
Singapore’s flagship literary festival, running 13–22 November 2026 at the Arts House and National Library, with a mix of ticketed and free author talks, panels and readings.
What’s the weather like in Singapore in November?
November marks the start of the wetter northeast monsoon season, with more frequent and longer rain than October and temperatures in the 24–31°C range — pack for rain more seriously than for a September or October trip.
Bottom Line
Singapore events November 2026 trade October’s high-octane, high-price energy for something quieter: a genuinely beautiful Deepavali light-up in Little India, a literary festival for anyone who wants it, and otherwise normal off-peak pricing — offset by the start of the wetter monsoon season, so build some flexibility into outdoor plans.
Sources
publicholidays.sg (official 2026 Deepavali date), singaporewritersfestival.com (official 2026 festival dates), parentlah.com (Deepavali Light-Up 2026 start date).