Orchard Road to Shine for SG60: Christmas on A Great Street 2025 Unveils Its Biggest Celebration Yet

Singapore’s most iconic year-end celebration, Christmas on A Great Street (COAGS), returns this November with a spectacular SG60 edition, transforming Orchard Road into a festive wonderland to mark the nation’s 60th year of independence.

Kicking off on 8 November 2025, this year’s Light-Up Ceremony will be officiated by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, co-organised by the Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA) and Community Chest in support of SG Cares Giving Week, raising funds for over 300 social service programmes.

A Dazzling SG60 Christmas Transformation

This year’s festive display will stretch 3.1km from Tanglin to Dhoby Ghaut, featuring the SG60 logo and beloved mascot Merli woven into elegant wreaths, ribbon swirls, and twinkling lights. A soft palette of gold, rose gold, and silvery white will wash the entire precinct in a warm, unified glow.

Four all-new photo installations will celebrate both Singapore and Christmas, including:

• A reindeer-led trishaw
• A mini main arch with Merli
• A giant festive wreath
• The nostalgic Toa Payoh Dragon Playground motif

Selfie-lovers can also look forward to a dedicated photo podium at the Main Arch outside ION Orchard.

Revamped Great Christmas Villages: Bigger, Brighter & More Fun

COAGS 2025 will present two expanded Great Christmas Villages, both featuring new attractions, F&B, shopping, entertainment, and family experiences:

Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza (8 Nov 2025 – 1 Jan 2026)

The all-new Kiztopia Christmas Carnival headlines the Village with:

• Holiday Carousel (6-seater)
• Raby & Tiger’s Christmas Bounce (17m x 8m inflatable castle)
• Bell’s Ferris Wheel
• Turbo Twisters LED ride-ons

Plus, a charming Christmas Market with 10+ booths offering festive treats, gifts, homegrown craft beer by Sunbird Brewing Co., live house performances, an upper-level lounge, and an interactive “Santa House” by Hitachi.

Shaw House Urban Plaza (8 Nov 2025 – 4 Jan 2026)

Expect more carnival fun with:

• Rudolph’s Express train ride
• Kiztopia Jingle Jump trampolines
• Jolly Cruiser parent–child ride-on cars
• Carnival games, Fun Claw machines & character meet-and-greets

The two Villages drew 1.1 million visitors last year and 2025 promises even more to explore.

Festive Highlights Across Orchard Road

• 14m Mastercard Christmas Tree with nightly snowfall (8pm & 9pm)
• Outdoor multimedia projections on Hilton Singapore Orchard
• “Music in the Air” — festive soundscape from 44 lamp posts, 10am–10pm
• Night At Orchard street bazaar (28–30 Nov & 26–28 Dec)
• Daily live shows, carolling & performances (16–22 Dec)

The Great Christmas Eve Street Party Returns

The street party of the year is back! On 24 December, a 400m stretch from ION Orchard to Ngee Ann City will turn into a massive outdoor celebration with:

• Live performances and DJ sets
• Mascots, food trucks & pop-ups
• Christmas countdown at 8pm

Road closure: Paterson Rd junction to Bideford Rd junction, 6pm–2am.

Shop, Stay & Celebrate with Exclusive Rewards

Mastercard Promotions (8 Nov – 1 Jan)

• First 100 Mastercard shoppers weekly can redeem $30 vouchers with $300 spend (13 malls)
• Black Friday bonus: $50 vouchers with $500 spend (10 malls, first 200 shoppers)
  Over $350,000 in vouchers available this season.

Shopee Partnership (27 Nov – 1 Jan)

Exclusive Orchard Road retail deals return online, following strong brand participation in 2024.

Festive Stay Packages

Six Orchard Road hotels will offer stays with breakfast, dining credits & loyalty perks.

Giving Back to Community & the Planet

Sustainability remains at the heart of COAGS:

• Reuse of light-up elements and décor
• Renewable energy credits purchased for the light-up
• Decorations from past years offered to charities and community groups
• ORBA & Mastercard pledge to restore up to 100,000 trees globally via the Priceless Planet Coalition

Special open-top bus tours will also be organised for healthcare workers and migrant communities.