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The Story of Studio Ghibli
Large-scale immersive Studio Ghibli showcase opening at Gardens by the Bay's West Lawn. The exhibition spans nearly 3,500 square metres. It features 12 life-sized environments based on Studio Ghibli films. Installations include a 3D Spirited Away bathhouse, Totoro bus-stop scene and Princess Mononoke forest. The experience runs daily from 10am to 7pm.
More than Human
Major exhibition opening at ArtScience Museum. The show explores relationships between people, plants, animals and shared environments. Marina Bay Sands says it features more than 140 artworks, objects, installations and hands-on experiences. It introduces more-than-human design as an approach considering animals, plants and ecosystems. The Singapore edition is co-curated by ArtScience Museum and the Design Museum, London.
O/Sio Singapore
Tokyo pasta restaurant O/Sio is opening its first international outpost in Tanjong Pagar. The restaurant is a sister concept to Sio Pasta. Eatbook identifies chef Shusaku Toba as the Michelin-approved chef behind the concept. Menu coverage includes fresh pasta, charcoal-grilled meats and a wine programme. The opening date is listed as 4 November 2026.
Petra
Eastern Mediterranean restaurant opening at Dempsey Hill. Chef-owner Antonio Miscellaneo is known for La Bottega Enoteca and Casa Vostra. The 8,000 sq ft venue seats 119 diners. Coverage lists mezze, fresh seafood, grilled meats, flatbreads and seasonal salads. CNA reports it takes over the former Curly's space.
Earworm
New Boat Quay hangout space from the team behind Offtrack. Time Out describes it as a cross between a music space, pub and diner. Loopliner reports it opens at 16 North Canal Road. The launch programme features Thai Molam, DJ sets and Asian-inspired bites. The venue is positioned as Offtrack's second Singapore bar.
TWG Tea Gallery
TWG Tea has opened its largest global flagship at Changi Airport Terminal 3. The space spans about 2,700 square feet. It includes the brand's first Tea Museum with antique tea wares. The flagship also has a gifting area, takeaway counter and tea-infused ice cream and sorbet. Changi coverage says the venue is open 24 hours.
Palace Singapore
London skate label Palace has opened its first permanent Southeast Asia store. The store is located at Scotts Square on Orchard Road. The Singapore launch includes localised graphics for the brand's Tri-Ferg logo. The shop sells Palace streetwear, skate apparel and launch items. Opening hours reported by Time Out are 11am to 9pm.
KOKO Kawane
Modern tea and matcha atelier at The Star Vista. Collaboration between KOKO patisserie and Kawane Matcha from Shizuoka. The cafe has 15 seats and matcha whisked to order. Menu includes matcha lattes, usucha flights, hojicha and sencha. Pastries are made with Japanese ingredients and French technique.
Toei Animation Store Singapore
Toei Animation Store Singapore opens at Jewel Changi Airport on 3 October 2026. ConfirmGood reports that the store is dedicated to Toei Animation merchandise. The store will feature themed displays and interactive experiences. It will include character-themed photo walls and a gacha photo-strip machine. The storefront takes over the unit previously used by Mugiwara Store Singapore.
Source Code by Jemana Murti
Gajah Gallery Singapore presents Source Code from 1 to 25 October 2026. It is the second solo exhibition by Balinese artist Jemana Murti. The exhibition examines cultural heritage and technological advancement through sculptural works. Gajah Gallery says Murti uses 3D scanning, 3D printing and AI to create deliberate distortions and glitches. SAGG lists the venue as Gajah Gallery Singapore at Tanjong Pagar Distripark.
SAMCollection: The Present is Unstable
Singapore Art Museum opens SAMCollection: The Present is Unstable on 2 October 2026. SAGG describes it as an experimental collection presentation that changes over time. Little Big Red Dot reports that a second set of artworks will be introduced from February 2027. The opening configuration includes Hao Jingban's I Witness. The exhibition runs at Gallery 4, Level 3, SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark.
Sacred Caves: Dunhuang, Buddhism, and the Silk Road
Asian Civilisations Museum's Sacred Caves exhibition runs from 25 September 2026 to 7 March 2027. FACT Magazine says it is curated in partnership with the Dunhuang Academy. The show includes life-size reproductions of Mogao Cave interiors. It also presents paintings, manuscripts, textiles and religious sculptures. Arts of Asia lists the exhibition at ACM, 1 Empress Place.
teamLab: Infinite Existence
Supper House presents teamLab: Infinite Existence from 19 September to 8 November 2026. The exhibition features eight monitor-based digital works by teamLab. Its curatorial focus is teamLab's concept of Ultrasubjective Space. Works include Continuous Life and Death at the Now of Eternity II and Universe of Water Particles - Gold. FamilyFun SG lists the exhibition at Supper House, 37 Keppel Road.
Molly Tea @ Hillion Mall
Molly Tea is opening its third Singapore outlet at Hillion Mall. Eatbook reports that this is the jasmine tea chain's first store in the West. The store will serve the brand's floral tea and milk tea line-up. Opening weekend promotions run from 9 to 11 October 2026. A Flower Market Pop-Up at Hillion Mall runs from 9 to 22 October 2026.
Food Opera @ ION Orchard
Food Opera reopened after a three-month refurbishment at ION Orchard. The refreshed 20,000 sq ft food hall has a 1970s Orchard Road-inspired design. Time Out reports that around 90% of stalls were replaced. The line-up includes heritage hawkers, award-winning names and new concepts. New additions include Berempah Bros, Ah Er Herbal Soup, MP Thai, Toast Box and Treasure Bakery.
Moutai House Singapore
Moutai House Singapore is slated to open at The Fullerton Waterboat House in late October 2026. Coverage by 88 Bamboo, FACT Magazine and The Peak describes it as Southeast Asia's first Moutai House. The concept is positioned as a three-storey baijiu lifestyle destination. Reports say it brings Kweichow Moutai together with dining and cultural experience elements. The opening places the baijiu-led concept inside the heritage Fullerton Waterboat House.
Toy Story | PEACEMINUSONE: The First Fan Pop-Up
Toy Story | PEACEMINUSONE: The First Fan pop-up is coming to Singapore from 16 October to 11 November 2026. The Singapore stop is linked with Mighty Jaxx and is expected to be set up in Clarke Quay. The pop-up features Toy Story characters styled with PEACEMINUSONE's daisy motif. TheSmartLocal reports earlier iterations appeared in Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong before Singapore. Merchandise is expected to include keychains, apparel, bags, accessories, plushies and figures.
La Levain Pop-Up at Jewel Changi Airport
La Levain opened a pop-up at Jewel Changi Airport on Level 1, Lobby H. The pop-up features three Jewel-exclusive bakes: pandan sourdough egg tarts, pandan gula melaka madeleines and salted egg madeleines. Time Out reports the pop-up will run until March 2027. La Levain's official site confirms the Jewel Changi Airport location. The brand's original cafe remains at 23 Hamilton Road.
MORROW
MORROW opened a 45,000 sq ft Singapore flagship for preventive healthcare and longevity. The flagship sits within Longevity World at 10 Coleman Street. It combines diagnostics, doctor-led medical guidance, personalised health planning, movement, nutrition, recovery and coaching. Press release coverage says the Singapore flagship is intended as the blueprint for wider international expansion. Great New Places describes MORROW as the anchor of the Longevity World wellness ecosystem.
Kokuyo Singapore Store
Japanese stationery brand Kokuyo opened its first Singapore store at Ann Siang Hill. Time Out reports the store as a 447-square-metre space. Kokuyo's official company page lists the Singapore branch and showroom at 31/33 Ann Siang Road. The store carries notebooks, desk accessories and everyday office essentials. Great New Places also reported the first-store opening in September 2026.
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