Skechers Sundown Festival 2025 Returns with “GAIA” — A Sustainability-Driven Celebration of Music, Culture & Change

Skechers Sundown Festival is back from July 4 to 6, 2025, and this year’s 13th edition takes on a bold new mission: sustainability. Set against the surreal backdrop of Haw Par Villa, this iconic three-day event will blend music, art, and environmental advocacy like never before.

With the launch of a new “GAIA” strategy pillar, Skechers Sundown Festival 2025 is curating an environmentally responsible experience that empowers change through culture. From 4 PM to 10:30 PM daily, attendees will enjoy free performances, workshops, talks, exhibitions, and more across the sprawling 21-acre theme park—home to over 1,000 statues and 150 dioramas that vividly depict Chinese mythology.

Festival Firsts: Sustainability Meets Spectacle

This year’s edition marks several historic firsts:

• Southeast Asia’s First Music Climate Action Summit (4 July): Industry leaders unite to launch the #PlasticFreeParty initiative, setting the tone for greener live events.
• Singapore Debut of Eco-Rapper Hila the Earth (5 July): Known for performing dressed as Earth, Hila will headline Gaia Talks, inspiring audiences with her creative advocacy.
• Largest Venue in Festival History: The festival takes over Haw Par Villa, transforming it into a dynamic playground for sustainability and cultural expression.
• First Festival at a Theme Park: The festival’s unique setting adds an eccentric, thought-provoking edge to its vibrant programming.

A Cultural Revival Through Youth and Nature

Merging ancient folklore with contemporary culture, Skechers Sundown Festival transforms Haw Par Villa into a space for the new generation to reconnect with their Asian roots. This yin-yang fusion of the mystical and modern reinforces the festival’s aim to reimagine cultural landmarks through the lens of sustainability.

Music With a Mission

More than just entertainment, the festival is a platform for impact:

• Catalyst for Change: With a goal of being zero-carbon, Skechers Sundown 2025 showcases real, actionable green practices.
• Collaborations Across Industries: Expect a vibrant mix of musicians, artists, chefs, and environmental NGOs sharing ideas and driving dialogue.
• Championing Sustainability: A lineup of thought leaders and advocates will lead the charge with talks, demonstrations, and role-modelling behavior for the eco-conscious crowd.

Tikcets and Admission

Skechers Sundown Festival 2025 Event Details

DATE: 4th till 6th July 2025

TIME: 4.00 pm to 10.30 pm, daily

VENUE: Haw Par Villa, 262 Pasir Panjang Rd S118628

AGE LIMIT: The festival is open to guests 16 years old and above.

GETTING THERE:

• By MRT: Haw Par Villa MRT (CC25) Station, Exit A
• By Bus: Numbers: 10, 30, 30e, 51, 143, 188 or 200, Alight at Haw Par Villa Stn (16019)

PARKING: The main carpark is located along Pasir Panjang Road

• Opening hours: 7.30 am – 8.00 pm daily (Last entry: 7.30 pm).
• Cars pay $8 per entry. Motorcycles pay $2 per entry. Only cash payment.

This is a small carpark. Participants are encouraged to make alternate travel plans other than driving there.