River Hongbao 2025 is one of Singapore’s most iconic Chinese New Year celebrations, bringing together vibrant traditions, cultural heritage, and modern festivities. Held at Gardens by the Bay, this annual event features spectacular lantern displays, exciting performances, interactive exhibits, amusement rides, and a bustling Food Street.

This year, River Hongbao also commemorates Singapore’s 60th year of independence with SG60-themed highlights, making it a must-visit event for families, friends, and everyone seeking to celebrate the Year of the Snake in style. Admission is free for all!

River Hongbao 2025 will be held from 27 January to 5 February 2025.

Admission is free, no tickets are required for admission. However, visitors attending the River Hongbao event will be required to undergo bag checks at the entrance checkpoints.

To better facilitate crowd control, the River Hongbao event grounds at the Supertree Grove and The Meadow will be gated. Capacity limits will be closely monitored and entry may be temporarily suspended in cases of overcrowding. Also, do note that all bags are subject to security checks.

River Hongbao is a rain or shine event. As this is an outdoor event with limited shelter available, visitors are encouraged to bring umbrellas and ponchos in case it rains.

Outdoor activities may be postponed and/or cancelled due to weather conditions. Amusement ride cards and credits are not exchangeable or refundable. Enquiries regarding the amusement rides can be sent to: riverhongbao@sfcca.sg.

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Amusement ride cards and credits are not exchangeable or refundable. Enquiries regarding the amusement rides can be sent to: riverhongbao@sfcca.sg.

There are 3 entrances to the River Hongbao event: 

During the festive period, our parking spaces are limited at the Gardens and visitors are strongly encouraged to take public transport. Limited parking is available at Main Entrance, The Meadow*, Satay by the Bay, and Bayfront Plaza.

For assistance, you may locate the River Hongbao information counter near Supertree Grove Lawn and Exit 1B, or approach any staff within the River Hongbao event grounds.

For lost & found, please locate the River Hongbao Information Counter near Supertree Grove Lawn and Exit 1B for assistance.

The first aid post is located next to the River Hongbao Information Counter.

• Yes, the River Hongbao grounds are largely barrier-free and wheelchair accessible.

• Visitors on wheelchairs or with strollers should use Exits 1A, 2 and 3, where there are lifts or ramps.

No bicycles, scooters, skateboards and personal mobility devices (PMDs) are allowed into the event grounds.

As there are many excitable elements at the event and we are expecting a high volume of visitors, pets are not allowed at River Hongbao for safety reasons.

For further enquiries/assistance, please email riverhongbao@sfcca.sg.

Volunteers and auxiliary police officers are deployed throughout the event grounds to manage the crowd. Bag checks will also be conducted at all three entry points.

Stage performances are held at the Meadow, and seats are available for public members to watch the performances comfortably. Seats are allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

For more information on the stage performances, visit www.riverhongbao.sg/nightly-stage-performances.