Dates: 13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 · outdoor carnival and nightly snow · ends 9pm
Tanglin Mall has published Holiday Express: A Magical Journey for Christmas 2026: free nightly foam avalanches and artificial snow at the Level 1 outdoor foyer, a token carnival with a Christmas train, and a weekend outdoor market. Entry to watch the snow is free; carnival tokens are paid.
At a glance
Neighbourhood
Tanglin / Orchard (163 Tanglin Road)
Best for
Families with young kids who want free “snow” without a ticketed park
Budget
Free to watch snow and browse the market; carnival tokens from S$20 for 8 or S$50 for 25
Time to allow
1.5 to 2.5 hours in the evening
Nearest MRT
Orchard (NS22/TE14) then bus or a 15–20 minute walk; or taxi/Grab to the mall
Good to know
Snow shows start 7.30pm; weekends and public holidays add a second show ending 9pm
Why go?
It is one of the few free nightly artificial-snow shows in Singapore, right outside a neighbourhood mall rather than inside a ticketed park.
The outdoor carnival adds a Christmas train, inflatable play and classic booth games if you want more than just watching the foam.
The weekend outdoor Christmas market (Fri evenings, Sat–Sun daytime into evening) makes an easy combine with dinner at the mall.
What to do
01 · Catch Snow Splendours for free
Snow Splendours runs 14 November 2026 to 3 January 2027 at the Level 1 Outdoor Foyer near Starbucks. Weekdays: foam avalanche 7.30–7.45pm, then artificial snow 7.45–8pm. Weekends and public holidays add a second pair at 8.30–8.45pm (foam) and 8.45–9pm (snow). Arrive early on weekend evenings; the foyer fills fast.
02 · Outdoor carnival and Christmas train
The outdoor carnival is on the Level 1 outdoor pedestrian (exit beside Wine Connection Bistro). Tanglin Mall lists Fri 5–9pm and Sat–Sun 11am–9pm from 13 November to 20 December 2026, then daily 11am–9pm from 21–27 December. Token bundles: S$20 for 8 or S$50 for 25. Bouncy castle and Christmas train ride cost 3 tokens each; carnival booths and claw machines are 2–3 tokens. Walk-ins can buy tokens on site; receipt redemptions for free tokens are capped per day.
03 · Weekend Christmas market and free atrium activities
The weekend outdoor Christmas market runs 13 November to 20 December 2026 on the same outdoor pedestrian strip (Fri 5–9pm, Sat–Sun 11am–9pm), with rotating indie makers. Indoors, free festive activities in the Level 1 atrium near PAUL (14 Nov–27 Dec) include jolly colouring, letters to Santa and merry call recording. Separate festive retail pop-ups line the Level 1 walkway through late December.
Plan your visit
Address
Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247933
Opening hours
Holiday Express 13 Nov 2026 – 3 Jan 2027. Snow nightly from 7.30pm (second show weekends/PH ending 9pm). Carnival: Fri 5–9pm, Sat–Sun 11am–9pm (daily 21–27 Dec).
Getting there
Orchard MRT (NS22/TE14), then bus along Tanglin Road or a 15–20 minute walk via Tanglin Road. Drop-off at the mall driveway is easiest with kids.
Tickets or booking
No ticket to watch snow or browse the market. Carnival tokens sold on site. Lucky-draw spend mechanics are for Great Rewards members.
Accessibility
Outdoor foyer and pedestrian areas are largely flat; contact Tanglin Mall about step-free routes from the carpark and MRT buses.
Before you go
- Weeknight snow (one show ending 8pm) is calmer than weekend double shows.
- If you only want photos of the snow, you do not need carnival tokens.
- Pair with Orchard Road’s Christmas on A Great Street light-up the same evening if energy allows — Tanglin is a short hop from the Orchard stretch.
Tanglin Mall at Christmas (past seasons)
Sources and disclosure
Information checked: 5 November 2026 · Tanglin Mall – Holiday Express: A Magical Journey (official) · Tanglin Mall – Weekend Outdoor Christmas Market (official) · Tanglin Mall – Events listing (official)
Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, used under the licences shown in each caption (images resized): Terence Ong (CC BY 2.5); Choo Yut Shing (CC BY 2.0); Blemi (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Disclosure: Not a firsthand visit. Dates, snow show times, carnival hours, token prices and market schedule come from Tanglin Mall’s official Holiday Express and Weekend Christmas Market pages, checked on 5 November 2026. Photos are freely licensed views of Tanglin Mall and past Christmas décor on Wikimedia Commons, not official 2026 press images. We weren’t paid or hosted, and there are no affiliate links.