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Things to Do in Singapore in May 2027

May is Vesak Day. The Vesak Day Temple Circuit starts at Buddha Tooth Relic Temple in Chinatown, where around 2,000 lanterns are set up in the grounds, and The Story of Studio Ghibli stays at Gardens by the Bay.

Temples are working places, so read the visiting notes on the card before you go.

Dates come from each organiser's own page and carry the month we last checked them. For public holidays and the usual month of each festival, see festivals and public holidays by month.

Starts 20 May

  • 20 May

    Vesak Day Temple Circuit

    Lanterns, chanting and vegetarian stalls for Vesak

    Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and MuseumFreeDates checked October 2026

Already on at the start of May

  • 18 December to 4 July 2027

    The Story of Studio Ghibli

    Twelve immersive Ghibli scenes on the West Lawn

    The Story of Studio Ghibli, West Lawn, Gardens by the BayFrom S$39Dates checked October 2026