Singapore FinTech Festival 2026: what to do in Singapore after hours

11 to 13 November 2026 · ExpectedSingapore, Singapore

Singapore FinTech Festival keeps attendees on the show floor all day and leaves the evenings, the day after and partners' days free. This guide covers dinners that need booking, evening outings, a companion day and the day after in Singapore.

Tours in Singapore Hotels for these dates

Airport to Singapore EXPO

Changi (SIN) is on the MRT East-West line, 30 to 40 minutes to the city; taxis cost about S$25 to S$35.

MRT to Expo station.

Public transport directions to Singapore EXPO

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Bugis and Little India	Cheaper hotels on the MRT.
Mid-range	Clarke Quay and Chinatown	Walk or MRT to the circuit.
Splurge	Marina Bay	Inside the circuit zone.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Hotel 81 Bugis
Mid-range: Hotel Boss
Splurge: Marina Bay Sands

Links search the nights from 10 November to 14 November. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual show week schedule for 11 to 13 November 2026. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Evening one

Wednesday 11 November

After the show floor closes: dinner and a short evening outing.

EveningSingapore Zoo and Night Safari Evening · Family · Nightlife
The world's first night zoo.
EatNewton Food Centre Seafood hawkers

Evening two

Thursday 12 November

Team dinner night. Book early: every group in town wants the same tables.

EatOld Airport Road Food Centre Locals' favourite
After darkClarke Quay and Ann Siang Hill.

Companion day

Thursday 12 November

For partners who came along and do not have a badge.

Full daySentosa and Universal Studios Full day · Family
Theme park on Sentosa.

The day after the show

Saturday 14 November

Push the flight back a day. A full free day costs little and the city empties out.

Half-daySingapore Flyer Half day · Low walking · Family
Wheel over the track.
EatJumbo Seafood Chilli crab
FreeSpectra light show at Marina Bay Sands.

Team outing

For corporate groups of 10 to 40: private tours and tastings book out first.

EatLau Pa Sat Satay street after 7 pm

Family-friendly picks

Half day · Low walking · Family

Singapore Flyer

Wheel over the track.

See times and prices

Half day · Family · Indoor

Gardens by the Bay domes

Cloud Forest and Flower Dome, air-conditioned.

See times and prices

Evening · Family · Nightlife

Singapore Zoo and Night Safari

The world's first night zoo.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Sentosa and Universal Studios

Theme park on Sentosa.

See times and prices

S.E.A. Aquarium.
ArtScience Museum.

Evening and day-trip tours

Evening · Family · Nightlife

Singapore Zoo and Night Safari

The world's first night zoo.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Sentosa and Universal Studios

Theme park on Sentosa.

See times and prices

After dark

Clarke Quay and Ann Siang Hill.

7 tours worth booking for Singapore FinTech Festival

Tour	Length	Good for
Singapore Flyer	Half day	Tired legs, Families
Gardens by the Bay domes	Half day	Families, Bad weather
Sentosa and Universal Studios	Full day	Families
Hawker food tour	Half day	Food lovers
Bumboat river cruise	Half day	Tired legs, Families
Pulau Ubin bike trip	Half day	Families
Singapore Zoo and Night Safari	Evening	Families, Night owls

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Lau Pa Sat Satay street after 7 pm
Maxwell Food Centre Tian Tian chicken rice
Newton Food Centre Seafood hawkers
Old Airport Road Food Centre Locals' favourite
Jumbo Seafood Chilli crab

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Half day · Family · Indoor

Gardens by the Bay domes

Cloud Forest and Flower Dome, air-conditioned.

See times and prices

National Gallery.
Jewel Changi.

Getting around on event days

MRT and buses take contactless cards. Grab works everywhere.

Day trips from Singapore

Sentosa: 20 minutes
Johor Bahru: 1 hour

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Singapore FinTech Festival.

Plan a group trip

Questions people ask

When is Singapore FinTech Festival 2026?

The next edition is 11 to 13 November 2026, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Singapore EXPO?

Changi (SIN) is on the MRT East-West line, 30 to 40 minutes to the city; taxis cost about S$25 to S$35. MRT to Expo station.

Where should I stay for Singapore FinTech Festival?

For most visitors the best base is Clarke Quay and Chinatown: Walk or MRT to the circuit.

What can we do between sessions at Singapore FinTech Festival?

Good short outings in Singapore include Gardens by the Bay domes, Hawker food tour, Bumboat river cruise. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Singapore FinTech Festival?

Family-friendly picks: Gardens by the Bay domes, Singapore Zoo and Night Safari, Sentosa and Universal Studios. S.E.A. Aquarium.

How far is Singapore EXPO from Singapore centre?

About 16 km in a straight line. MRT to Expo station.

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