Sakura, basketball & pets: What to do in Singapore this April

Looking for things to do in Singapore this April? From Aussie and Kiwi basketball teams playing at Kallang, to cherry blossom displays and  a huge pet exhibition, plenty is happening across the city. Whether you’re planning a weekend outing, entertaining visitors, or just keen to explore, this round-up covers the best of what’s on. Whatever the weather, you won’t be bored! 

Watch the Aussies & Kiwis play 3×3 basketball + WIN TICKETS TO SEE FOR FREE!

Fast, loud and very bouncy, 3×3 basketball lands in Singapore this April, with two international events at OCBC Square, Kallang. The FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup runs from 1 – 5 April, followed by the FIBA 3×3 World Cup Qualifier on 11 – 12 April, with both Australia and New Zealand teams in action. For those new to the game, 3×3 is basketball stripped back to half a court, one hoop and a super-speedy format that keeps the action constant. ANZA is lucky to have several tickets up for grabs for both basketball events – all you need to do is head here to find out how to bag a pair! 

National Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive, 397629. Find out more here

Join the fun at ARTBOX CAMP 2026

Singapore’s most colourful creative market is back at Singapore Expo Hall. Across two weekends (3–5 and 10–12 April), more than 250 brands, artists and food vendors from across the region come together to create a sprawling indoor campground. At its heart is the Lifestyle Zone, a cool, anything-goes marketplace of fashion finds. Elsewhere, the Entertainment Zone features live sets from homegrown acts, while the Play Zone offers arcade games and Nintendo Switch stations. The Kids Zone is the place for storytelling sessions, art workshops and a large indoor playground. And yes, there’s plenty of food, too.

1 Expo Drive, 486150. artbox.sg

ANZA Social Night

Ring-a-ding-ding! Get Wednesday 15 April locked into your calendar and get ready for a night on the tiles! The next ANZA Social Night is happening at Hard Rock Cafe Singapore, just off Orchard Road. From 6.30pm, enjoy $10++ drinks including Carlsberg on tap, house red and white wines, and house spirits. You’ll also get 15% off the à la carte menu, with a line-up of classic American favourites alongside local dishes served throughout the evening. The fun continues with a live band from 7pm, so expect great music, good vibes and plenty of reasons to hit the dance floor.

50 Cuscaden Rd, #02-01 Hpl House, 249724. Head here to sign up (and see you there!)

Hang with four-legged friends at PetExpo

PetExpo is a firm fixture for anyone who takes their pets seriously. Now in its 12th year, it returns to Singapore EXPO from April 3 – 5 with its usual mix of animals, owners, breeders and brands. If you’ve not been before, it’s a busy, slightly chaotic, utterly charming and you’ll find everything from the latest pet gear to treats, toys and services. Whether you’re there with a pet-shaped purpose or just along to see a few cute faces, it’s a goodie.

Singapore EXPO, Halls 5B and 6, 1 Expo Drive, 486150. petexposg.com

Image courtesy of Ong Kim Seng, Art Commune

Soak up beautiful art with Ong Kim Seng

Few painters have captured Singapore quite like Ong Kim Seng. Since the 1980’s, the watercolourist has been building a body of work that spans cities, street life and the textures of everyday Asia. Now, after some time out of the public eye, he returns with a new show. Taking place now until 12 April, Forging Worlds in Tropical Light showcases more than 30 paintings spanning six decades, from 1963 to the present day. Early works sit alongside recent pieces, and several have never been shown publicly before. If you love learning about Singapore’s visual history, this is a real treat.
76 Bras Basah Road, #01-01, Carlton Hotel Singapore, 189558. artcommune.com.sg

Grow old gracefully at World Ageing Festival 2026

Longetivity is the wellnss world’s biggest player right now making the 17th World Ageing Festival 2026 the place to be. Taking over Marina Bay Sands from 14 – 15 April, this is not your standard conference. Featuring 8,300 changemakers, 200 global brands, and 130 speakers from 40+ countries in 2025, this year is set to go even bigger. Whether you have ageing family members (or facing the future yourself!), expect game-changing ideas, cutting-edge innovations across a packed programme of high-energy forums, hands-on exhibitions and insightful seminars.

10 Bayfront Avenue, 018956. Log on here 

Get your Sakura fix

Dreaming of Japan? The Sakura floral display takes place at Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay until April 15. This seasonal showstopper bringing sakura to Singapore draws inspiration from Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture, transforming the space into a springtime landscape of blooms, with more than 30 varieties of cherry, plum and peach blossoms on show. Highlights include a picturesque bridge beneath a canopy of blossoms inspired by Kenrokuen Garden, a replica of the Nomura Samurai House, and a walk-through rain feature.

18 Marina Gardens Drive, 018953. Go to the link here for details

Watch a live performance of The BFG

Itt takes a hard heart not to love this Roald Dahl childhood classic! Straight from the UK, The Royal Shakespeare Company’s stage adaptation of  The BFG arrives at Esplanade Theatre in Singapore from 22 April – 9 May. 

1 Esplanade Drive, 038981. Head here for tickets