Every December, the same question fills every group chat: Where’s the best place to count down? The rooftop bars are pricey, Marina Bay is packed, and Sentosa’s beach parties sound fun — but they’re a trek and often feel the same year after year. What if the best New Years’ experience isn’t about squeezing into a crowd or queuing for drinks, but about sharing one unforgettable night surrounded by music, fireworks, and that unmistakable buzz of community?
At The Kallang, you get the best of it all: four-and-a-half hours of live music, 35 minutes of fireworks, Singapore’s longest display this year; and wide-open spaces where every moment feels shared yet personal.
Turn Up the Night: Performances That Define the Countdown
For the first time ever, Stadium Roar becomes a full-scale concert ground. The Countdown 2026 Concert starts at 8.30 p.m., bringing together the Kings of K-pop, Super Junior, in their 20th-anniversary year, with an all-star line-up of regional and local acts. Expect powerhouse vocals from Cheng Huan (承桓), dynamic sets from Benjamin Kheng, Tabitha Nauser, and Iman Fandi, plus high-energy performances by DJs Inquisitive and Farah Farz, and dance crews from O School.
Hosted by Hazelle Teo and Cruz Teng, the four-and-a-half-hour show builds from sing-along anthems to a midnight crescendo that lights up both stage and sky.
Tickets are now sold out — so if you missed the chance to snag a spot at the countdown concert, no worries, The live performances will be streamed on big screens at OCBC Square and the Water Sports Centre, where the crowd and energy rival the main stage.
Celebrate Your Way — From Picnics to Private Gazebos
Elevate your evening with the Countdown 2026 Picnic Box ($50 for two), thoughtfully curated for couples or friends who want to savour the moment their own way. Each box includes chicken mayo and pesto cucumber sandwiches, tangy tortilla chips with guacamole and salsa, homemade hummus, fresh crudités, chocolate chip cookies, plus water and ponchos to keep you covered.
Pre-purchase your box online from 10 November to 22 December 2025 — on-site sales won’t be available — and enjoy your own cosy corner as the fireworks light up the sky.
The Countdown 2026 celebration returns with Beach Club vibes, as the Beach Volleyball Courts transform into a sandy, sunset-themed social space complete with snacks, drinks, and music. It’s the perfect chill-out zone for groups looking to stay close to the action yet enjoy a bit more breathing room — capped with panoramic fireworks views.
All Beach Club packages, including gazebos and table seating, are now sold out, but visitors can still soak in the atmosphere around the area, where the live screening of the Countdown 2026 Concert, light bites, and breezy waterfront setting make it one of the most vibrant spots to celebrate.
Satisfy Your Cravings as the Night Unfolds
Between sets, fireworks, and festive strolls, refuel at the Stationed Food Wagons. Easy-access stalls will be positioned across OCBC Square, the Beach Volleyball Court, and the Riverside Waterfront Cauldron.
Serving from early evening till past midnight, these wagons keep you fuelled with crowd favourites like signature loaded and chicken hotdogs, Takoyaki, karaage, cheesy nachos, vegetarian curry puffs, and sweet treats like ice-cream cups, popcorn, and mixed snacks. Wash it all down with Coca-Cola, Sprite, 100 Plus, or something stronger — Tiger Beer, Prosecco, Hana Soju, or an Island Life Pineapple Seltzer.
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Inside the ticketed National Stadium, Food Concession Stands open from 7.30 p.m., offering comfort food with flair — from Kampong Chicken’s Korean-style fried chicken and Snag Bar’s loaded hotdogs to Canadian Pizza, and Little Island Deli’s nasi lemak and fish & chips. Grab a bite, a drink, and head back to the beat without missing a moment.
Soak Up the Atmosphere and Find Your Spot
What makes The Kallang truly different is space, and the freedom to choose your experience.
From the Riverside Walk, you’ll have sweeping, unobstructed views of the fireworks reflected across the water. OCBC Square and the Water Sports Centre come alive with free community activations, live entertainment, and interactive games. A countdown procession winds through the precinct, adding bursts of colour and rhythm wherever it goes.
When the 35-minute fireworks display begins, spanning four chapters from 9 p.m., every vantage point becomes part of one connected celebration. The music from Stadium Roar echoes across the waterfront, lights ripple over the Kallang Basin, and thousands of voices rise together to welcome 2026.
Make It a Night to Remember — Without the Hassle
Skip the crowds, avoid the stress, and celebrate somewhere that actually feels like Singapore — vibrant, inclusive, and alive. Whether you’re there for the concert, the beach-club vibes, or that breathtaking 35-minute fireworks finale, The Kallang is where 2026 begins.
Plus, getting in and out of the precinct is effortless. No taxis to fight for, no long treks from downtown, just step off Stadium MRT station and go straight into the heart of the celebration.
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