Celebrate Thailand’s most exuberant water festival with thrilling performances, cultural showcases, and exciting water play at Downtown East!
Venue: Downtown East, Wild Wild Wet (WWW) & E!Avenue
Date: 15 Mar to 15 Apr 2025
Fee:
- Off-Peak Day WWW Pass (Mon to Fri; Closed on Tue): $16 (Child) | $22 (Adult)
- Peak Day WWW Pass (Sat & Sun, Sch Hols & PH): $29 (Child) | $39 (Adult)
Songkran Festival 2025: A Celebration of Culture & Fun
Get ready to soak in the fun as Songkran Festival 2025 makes a grand return to Downtown East! This month-long celebration brings the spirit of Thailand’s most exciting water festival to Singapore, featuring thrilling water battles, mesmerizing cultural performances, live music, and more. Whether you're here for the adrenaline-pumping water play zones, the traditional Thai dance showcases, or the electrifying live performance by Thai superstar Tachaya Prathumwan, there's something for everyone. Mark your calendars and prepare to celebrate Songkran like never before!
Highlights
Water Play Zones
Venue: Around Wild Wild Wet
Date: 15 Mar to 14 Apr 2025
Time: Weekdays: 12pm to 6pm (Weekdays) | 11am to 6pm (Weekends, Sch Hols & PH)
WWW is getting a Songkran makeover, with vibrant festival-themed decor, playful
photo ops, and interactive shooting targets setting the scene. The real action, however,
unfolds in the designated water fight zones, where an arsenal of water guns awaits,
along with an inflatable maze to add a twist to the splash battles. For those with a
competitive streak, a dunk tank offers the perfect opportunity to test their aim. Adding
to the fun are the all-new, game-changing Hasbro Nerf Super Soaker Dunk-Fill water
blasters available around the park, featuring an innovative tank design that allows for
instant refill by simply submerging the tank in water – just dunk and go! Every WWW
day pass comes with a complimentary Singha beer or refreshing Malee Coco 100%
coconut water, keeping revellers cool under the sun. Festival tickets are on sale now.
Outdoor Movie Screening
Venue: Neptune Cove at Wild Wild Wet
Date: 22 Mar & 12 Apr 2025
Time: 7pm to 9pm
For two nights only, Neptune Cove transforms into an open-air cinema for all WWW
day pass holders, inviting families and friends to bask in the spirit of Songkran with an
outdoor screening of Moana (Mar 22) and Finding Nemo (Apr 12). The beloved Disney
adventures echo the festival’s themes of family, renewal, and the call of the open water. Complimentary popcorn and LED candy floss will be up for grabs on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early, claim a cozy bean bag, and settle in for an evening where the waves meet the silver screen.
Traditional Thai Dance Performances
Venue: Outside Wild Wild Wet entrance; D’Resort
Date: 22 Mar & 12 Apr 2025
Time: 12pm to 12.10pm; 3pm to 3.10pm
Visitors can also catch the mesmerising regional Thai dance performances at D’Resort
and Downtown East outside the WWW entrance – look out for the skilled dancers at
D’Resort from 12pm to 12.10pm, and outside the WWW entrance between 3pm to 3.10pm.
Muay Thai Fun
Venue: E!Avenue Event Square
Date: 15 to 17 Mar 2025
Time: 10.45am to 1pm
During the March school holidays, families are invited to three mornings of exclusive
festivities at Event Square. The programme is an enticing mix of cultural and martial
arts showcases, from a graceful Thai dance to the ceremonial Wai Kru performances
and demo matches featuring Thailand’s Rungubon Eminent and Singapore’s own
Kenji Ong. Admission is free, but arrive early to secure your slot.
Young festival-goers (ages 3 to 11) can join trial Muay Thai kids classes for an exciting
introduction to the martial art. Led by Elite Coach’s experienced instructors, these 45-
minute sessions (two per day) provide a fun, safe, and interactive space to learn basic
moves, techniques, and values. With personalised coaching to build agility, focus, and
confidence, kids also gain essential self-protection skills. Limited slots available at $5
per session – and bookings can be made on UPlay.
Songkran-Themed Premiums
Venue: E!Avenue Info Counter
Date: 1 Mar to 15 Apr 2025
Spend at least $60 ($50 for NTUC members) in up to two combined receipts at
Downtown East to redeem a super soaker for epic water fights. Or, a minimum of $80
in up to two combined receipts ($70 for NTUC members) for a limited-edition Songkran
towel bag. While stocks last. Terms apply.
Songkran Festival Opening Ceremony
Venue: Next to Tsunami Wave Pool
Date: 22 Mar 2025
Time: 6pm to 9pm
Cultural Thai Dance Showcase
From 6pm, the stage comes alive with a dazzling showcase of traditional Thai dance,
each performance a tribute to the country’s rich culture. As the sun sets, the evening
unfolds into a vibrant celebration of music, movement, and tradition.
Muay Thai Wai Kru & Demo Matches
Immerse yourself in the cultural and spiritual essence of Muay Thai with Wai Kru – a
ritual performed by fighters before a match to honour their teachers, ancestors, and
the deities that protect the art. This sacred tradition expresses gratitude for the
privilege to train and compete, while seeking protection for both the fighter and their
opponent.
Watch the Wai Kru rituals performed by champions like Rungubon Eminent from
Thailand, a WBC Muay Thai titleholder, and Kenji Ong, Singapore’s first Muay Thai
representative at the SEA Games with over 20 years of experience. Friendly demo
matches will follow, highlighting their skills and agility.
Spotlight on Tachaya Prathumwan
The night’s highlight will be a captivating live performance by Thai celebrity ‘Keng’
Tachaya Pratumwan, who will deliver two dynamic 30-minute sets blending traditional
Thai and Southeast Asian music with contemporary styles.
The Hat Yai-born multi-talented singer, composer, and content creator has amassed
millions of followers and has earned 27 awards at the 2016 World Championships of
Performing Arts in the United States. His rise to fame, including a first runner-up finish
on The Voice Thailand, solidified his place as a trailblazer in contemporary Thai music.
His performance at the Songkran Festival will offer a mesmerizing musical experience,
enhanced by a stunning stage production.
Live DJ Sets
As the night heats up, live DJ sets showcasing Thai remixes will ensure festival-goers
keep the energy high and the party going! Those who miss out on the fun on Mar 22
can look forward to a second night of exclusive programmes lined up on Apr 12 – the
eve of Songkran – from 6 to 9pm beside the Tsunami wave pool, including the
fascinating Thai dance performances, Muay Thai bouts as well as live DJ sets across
the night.
*Access to the festival opening ceremony, outdoor movie screening and water play
zones requires the purchase of WWW day passes.
