August Happenings at Gardens by the Bay - SPARKS, Orchard Extravaganza and More!

Families can expect more excitement at Gardens by the Bay with the return of the Orchid Extravaganza and the debut of SPARK!

Gardens by the Bay kicked off its SG60 celebrations with the return of the ever-popular Orchid Extravaganza to Flower Dome, alongside the Southeast Asian debut of SPARK – a light installation resembling fireflies in the night sky by internationally renowned Dutch artist Mr Daan Roosegaarde.

Orchid Extravaganza 

Venue: Flower Dome
Dates: 1 - 31 Aug, 9 am - 9 pm
Admission: Fees to Flower Dome applies

Orchid Extravaganza floral display wows visitors with a vibrant landscape of more than 6,000 orchids. The centrepiece of the floral display is three Supertrees, interpreted as orchid-clad structures just for Flower Dome. Visitors can step into the core of the tallest Supertree at 6.5 metres and be ensconced in a kaleidoscope of orchids blooming within. 

In a tribute to the orchid’s enduring presence in Singapore’s history, on show are Singapore’s national flower, the Papilionanthe Miss Joaquim (Vanda Miss Joaquim), as well as unique hybrids named after local places and institutions. For example, Choa Chu Kang has its own orchid, the Papilionanda Chua Chu Kang. Other examples include Dendrobium Incredible NUHS Nurses and Vanda KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital.

The floral display also showcases Peranakan culture, with floral recreations of traditional interiors inspired by the Peranakan household in the stalwart Singaporean play Emily of Emerald Hill by Ms Stella Kon. 

As part of SG60 celebrations, there is complimentary entry to the Peranakan Museum for Flower Dome ticket holders for a limited time, as well as a social media contest where the prize is a gold orchid brooch from RISIS. 

SPARK launches with 4 Nights of Wonder

Venue: Supertree Grove
Dates: Till 3 Aug 2025
Admission: Free

Come evening, the mesmerising experience of SPARK plays out at the Supertree Grove Lawn, until Aug 3 where thousands of floating biodegradable light sparks will light up the night sky. 

Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert

Venue: The Meadow
Dates: 3 Aug, 4.30 pm (fringe activities), 7.30 pm - 9 pm (concert)
Admission: Free

The annual Gardens by the Bay and MediaCorp National Day Concert returns with the theme Ties that Bloom, celebrating the bonds of nationhood, community, family and friendship – the ties that make us Singaporean. Audiences can look forward to free performances by some of Singapore’s most iconic artistes, including Kit Chan, Taufik Batisah, Hady Mirza and Charlie Lim. Adding a special touch to the evening are performances by local family duos: JJ Neo and her mother Lucy Neo; Rahimah Rahim, her sister Rozie Rahim and granddaughter Alyaa; siblings Tay Kewei and Tay Kexin; and husband-and-wife duo Mark Sara and Annetha Ayyavoo – shining a spotlight on the enduring bonds of family.

The Purple Symphony (TPS) – Singapore’s largest inclusive orchestra of musicians with and without disabilities – will bring audiences a heartfelt medley of familiar local tunes, blending Eastern and Western instruments in a moving tribute to Singapore’s 60th birthday. 

NDP 2025 Bay Celebrations @ Gardens by the Bay

Venue: The Meadow
Dates: 9 Aug, 4.15 pm -  pm
Admission: Free

For the first time this year, National Day Parade celebrations will extend to the Marina Bay area, with Gardens by the Bay serving as one of five satellite sites where the public can gather to catch a live telecast of the Parade. There will also be live performances accompanying the telecast.