It’s Singapore’s Golden Jubilee and there are countless “SG50” parties and deals out there for anyone in the island nation during this long holiday weekend (from 7 – 10 August). We’ve picked out 5 party options during this period that you shouldn’t miss.
7-9 Aug: Get your jig on at Jig-a-Jig bar
Nestled in the middle of Chinatown, get like Jenko and Scmidt on uh… 22 Mosque Street – Jig-a-Jig Bar. With all the hustle, bustle, closed roads and crowds expected in the heart of town, get away from it all and take advantage of the long weekend to shoot some pool and have drinks that don’t blow up your wallet.
Grab your buds and get a bucket of 5 Bud(wiser)s for $40 or beer towers for $50 (till midnight). Not into beer? well, pop in before 9pm and get a bottle of vodka for only $50.
Feel like showing of your skills with a stick and some coloured balls? Once you knock your challenger down in pool, he (or she) gets to knock back some Jaeger for only $5.
Feeling magnanimous and just want to spread that SG50 love? Ring the bell to buy everyone at the bar a shot… go ahead you know you want to.
Pro tip: the honey glazed wings are to die for.
7 and 8 August: The National Day Pub Crawls
If you prefer to move around and one pub isn’t enough, paint the town red with the Singapore Pub Crawl on the Underground National Day Pub Crawl 2015 (Friday, 7 August) and the Official National Day Pub Crawl (Saturday, 8 August)!
This year, the Singapore Pub Crawl goes underground as they celebrate the Nation’s golden jubilee. Walk the trails where our pioneers once trod to built this city. Visit local watering holes, mingle with the local peeps and then we head out to an underground street party in some ‘ulu’ place. All this on a double decker party bus!
If one night isn’t enough, join the crew on the Official National Day Pub Crawl, do it all again and you’ll get to enjoy the fireworks display from Boat Quay.
Go wild and unleash the party animal in you visit 4 happening bars and 1 club with Free shots galore and no club cover charge. You also get a limited Edition Singapore Pub Crawl shot glass, exclusive drink specials, play unique and exciting party games, while you meet and mingle with new friends who love to party.
Truly one of Singapore’s best social nightlife events!
The Pub Crawl meets at the Fat Pigeon statue, beside UOB Plaza, 80 Raffles Place.
Get your tickets for the Underground National Day Pub Crawl 2015 (Friday, 7 August) here:
http://undergroundpubcrawl.peatix.com/
Single Ticket Price: S$50 (while stocks last)
Special Group Price available
Get your tickets for the Official National Day Pub Crawl 2015 (Saturday, 8 August) here:
http://nationaldaypubcrawl2015.peatix.com
Single Ticket Price: S$30 (while stocks last)
Special Group Price for 4pax: $112
9 August: Celebrate SG50 with a Buffet, Aerial Display and Fireworks at Hotel Jayleen 1918
Jayleen 1918 is an European colonial themed hotel and located at 42 Carpenter Street, Singapore 059921, just 5-7 minutes’ walk to Clarke Quay and Raffles Place is a rare find in Singapore.
The hotel’s roof-top provides a superb view of the aerial display and fireworks from both Padang and floating platform… all while you’re away from the crowd and jams.
With this spectacular view, some people would like to spend it with family, some people would like to spend it with friends, some might want to spend it making new friends. To facilitate new friendships, everyone will be given coloured party wristbands to indicate their marital status (Single/Widowed/Divorced vs Married).
Tickets can be purchased from http://jayleen082015.peatix.com
Standard tickets (6 August – 8 August 2015) = $88
At the door tickets = $100
Children (6 – 12 years old) = $28
Free for children below 6.
1-9 August Nightly: High-Tech Visual Showcase to Transform Facade of the Fullerton Hotel
Inspired by the hotel’s illustrious 128-year history as a city landmark and the pivotal role the Fullerton Building played in the history of Singapore, the 8-minute long music and video extravaganza, entitled “A Celebration of Our Heritage”, will offer glimpses of Singapore over the past 50 years, showcasing the various key moments that have taken place at the Fullerton Square, including scenes from the numerous election campaign rallies that took place during Singapore’s development years.
In a significant nod to The Fullerton Hotel’s previous role as Singapore’s General Post Office from 1928 to 1996, much of the visual masterpiece will incorporate colourful stamps that were circulated in Singapore during the last 50 years. People watching the video projection will get a chance to see these stamps ‘come to life’ in large 3D images that will move and dance their way across the hotel’s façade, as the latter is transformed into a stunning theatrical backdrop.
On 7th and 8th August, from 7.30pm, The Fullerton Hotel will also distribute complimentary kachang putih (roasted or sweetened peanuts or beans traditionally sold in paper cones) and potong ice cream (rectangular popsicles in local flavours such as red bean, yam and durian) at One Fullerton to add to the sense of nostalgia.
Additionally, visitors to The Fullerton Heritage precinct during this period can also stand to enjoy a whole slew of festive celebrations taking place around the area during this celebratory period. As part of the National Day Celebrations, spectators in the vicinity of One Fullerton and The Fullerton Bay Hotel can view the parade ‘live’ via LCD screens that will be set up around the bay.
Popular F&B outlets at One Fullerton will also be offering their very own special promotions to commemorate the occasion. For more details please visit The Fullerton Hotel’s website at http://www.fullertonhotel.com or The Fullerton Hotel Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/TheFullertonHotel)
In keeping with the celebratory mood, The Fullerton Hotel will also be rewarding ten lucky winners with a complimentary weekend night’s stay.
8 August: PopUp Music Festival at Wave House, Sentosa
The world is your oyster and the beachfront your playground. PopUp Music Festival presents Singapore’s very first TENTalizing overnight party experience! Party till late, camp till dawn!
Revel and dance with thousands others from dusk to dawn under our huge PopUp Dome and camp through the night in your private tents in the “PopUp City” tentage arena on Sentosa’s breathtaking prime beach estate.
20 renowned DJs in a 9 hour music marathon with the very best of EDM! Let the music take control with a stellar line-up of renowned DJs spinning the dream and infuse your senses with an enchantment of exciting visuals against the backdrop of a starry night.
Get your tickets here: http://popupadmission.peatix.com/
(Includes a welcome drink)
TENTS (GET A TENT / BRING YOUR OWN)
Fancy your own private camping space in the “PopUp City” Tentage Arena? Limited spaces up for grabs with a splendid sea view to boot.
Book your tents here: http://popuptents.peatix.com/