Things to Do in Singapore in November 2026: Deepavali, CATS, AFA & More

November 2026 brings Deepavali celebrations, CATS, Singapore Writers Festival, FinTech Festival, LANY, Affordable Art Fair and Anime Festival Asia. Here is what is worth planning ahead for.

Early November: LANY, Deepavali and ongoing exhibitions

LANY plays Singapore Indoor Stadium on 4 November, making it one of the first major concert dates of the month. A few days later, Deepavali falls on 8 November. Little India remains the obvious neighbourhood to visit for festive lights, the Festival Village and Indian Heritage Centre programmes, but check individual activity times before travelling because not every programme runs daily.

ArtScience Museum’s Into the Ocean: Journey Beneath ends on 1 November, while other museum programmes continue into the month. If there is an exhibition you specifically want to see, confirm its final date instead of assuming all October listings continue through November.

CATS at Sands Theatre

CATS runs at Sands Theatre from 29 October through 22 November. Official ticket prices span S$68 to S$238 before booking fees, with different peak and off-peak schedules. If you are choosing seats rather than simply looking for the cheapest ticket, our separate Sands Theatre seating guide explains the trade-offs between Stalls, Dress Circle and Grand Circle.

The production runs for roughly 145 minutes including a 20-minute interval. Weekend performances have more time options, while midweek evening shows can suit visitors who want to combine the musical with dinner at Marina Bay Sands.

Singapore Writers Festival and Singapore FinTech Festival

The Singapore Writers Festival runs from 13 to 22 November, creating a long stretch of talks, panels and literary programmes. SG Culture Pass holders should check which eligible activities can be paid for with their credits and whether advance registration is still required for individual sessions.

For business and technology audiences, the Singapore FinTech Festival takes place at Singapore EXPO from 18 to 20 November, with a wider festival week beginning earlier. It is a professional event rather than a casual attraction, so compare the pass types and programme before spending on admission.

Late November: Affordable Art Fair and Anime Festival Asia

Affordable Art Fair Singapore returns to the F1 Pit Building from 26 to 29 November. Advance adult tickets are currently S$24 through 22 November, with concession tickets at S$19. The event says all artworks are priced below S$15,000 and 75% are below S$7,500.

Anime Festival Asia Singapore runs from 27 to 29 November at Suntec Singapore. Exhibition tickets, Day Stage access and concert packages are sold separately or in combinations, so decide whether your priority is shopping/cosplay, stage content or the three-night music programme before buying.

How to plan November without overbooking yourself

• Book fixed-date concerts and theatre first, then fit flexible exhibitions around them
• For Deepavali and other free programmes, confirm the exact day and time before travelling
• Use SG Culture Pass only on activities that the official listing marks as eligible
• For 26–29 November, allow extra travel time around Marina Bay and Suntec because several major events overlap

November’s biggest advantage is variety. You do not need to buy a ticket every weekend: mix a paid anchor event with free neighbourhood, museum or public-space activities to keep the month interesting without turning it into an expensive checklist.