September may not come with long weekends, but it still packs plenty of reasons to head out on a date. From feasting your way through the Singapore Food Festival to geeking out at a Star Wars pop-up or catching Pete Davidson on stage, this month is full of variety. Whether you’re in the mood for music, culture, or a round of Oktoberfest beers, here are 8 date ideas to keep things fresh all September long.
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- A Feast For Two At Singapore Food Festival
- Escape To A Galaxy Far, Far Away At The Star Wars Popup Library
- Nature, Reimagined At The Wonders Of Nature Exhibition
- Laugh Out Loud With Pete Davidson Live
- Feel The Vibes At One Love Asia Festival
- Raise A Stein At Swiss Club Oktoberfest
- Plan Ahead: Lanterns, Mooncakes & Memories This Mid-Autumn Festival
- Plan Ahead: Race Into Romance At The F1 Singapore Grand Prix
A Feast For Two At Singapore Food Festival
Photo: Singapore Food Festival
Calling all foodies, date-night planners, and anyone who lives for a good makan session, Singapore Food Festival 2025 has your September sorted. From 18 Aug to 14 Sep, catch roving food trucks islandwide at spots like Ocean Financial Centre, Downtown East, and Singapore Science Park, dishing out bites like Wagyu Beef Rendang, Lasooni Chicken Tikka, and Laksa with Baby Abalone. From 23 Aug to 3 Sep, don’t miss the Food Truck Park at Keppel South Central, where a variety of F&B concepts come together in one outdoor feast. Experience The Long Table, where strangers become makan buddies over a communal feast; Food Is Art, an interactive gallery with edible artworks; and Future Food, a peek into the cutting-edge bites of tomorrow.
📅 Now till 24 Sep 2025
⏰ Varied timings
📍 Various locations around Singapore
💰 Free entry to pop-up events, with some paid programmes
✅ More info: bit.ly/479powB
Escape To A Galaxy Far, Far Away At The Star Wars Popup Library
Photo: National Library Board
Immerse yourself in an intergalactic adventure at Changi Airport’s Star Wars Pop-Up Library, complete with robot assistants, trivia battles, and lightsaber photo ops. Browse through more than 2,000 Star Wars books - including 380 unique titles specially handpicked by NLB librarians. And unlike your typical library, there are no shushing librarians here, only robots zipping around like droids. Instead of just borrowing novels, you’ll be testing each other on who’s the better Jedi, striking lightsaber poses for the ’gram, and maybe even whipping up a meal later with The Padawan Cookbook (yes, it’s real).
📅 Now till 24 Jan 2026
⏰ 10 AM - 10 PM
📍 Changi Airport Terminal 3, Level 2 (beside North Skytrain and linkbridge to Jewel)
💰 Free entry
✅ More info: bit.ly/4oUeC3s
Nature, Reimagined At The Wonders Of Nature Exhibition
Photo: New Art Museum
Step into a world where Yayoi Kusama’s dots meet inflatable cacti and a giant green ball pit. Wonders of Nature at the New Art Museum Singapore isn’t your typical “stand quietly and admire” kind of exhibition — it’s more of an art playground. You’ll find Jackson Tan’s “Canyon of Cuddles” (basically huggable giant cacti), Osamu Watanabe’s mouth-watering “fake cream art” animal sculptures, plus projection rooms that turn marine life into dreamy underwater visuals. If you’re the type who likes a little sugar rush with your date, pop by Waga Waga Café’s corner for matcha and wagashi.
Now till 5 Oct 2025 (Tue - Sun)
11 AM - 7 PM
New Art Museum Singapore
$18
More info: bit.ly/4kHPIBe
Laugh Out Loud With Pete Davidson Live
Photo: Live Nation
Experience Pete Davidson’s no-holds-barred comedy as the Hollywood star takes the stage this September. Whether you know him from Saturday Night Live, his whirlwind celebrity romances, or scene-stealing roles in films like The King of Staten Island, Pete’s appeal lies in being effortlessly unpolished and brutally honest. Expect sharp storytelling, quirky tangents, and a peek into the mind of one of America’s most talked-about comedians. And with this being a phone-free show, there’ll be no scrolling, snapping, or buzzing distractions - just pure laugh-out-loud moments to share with your date.
📅 26 Sep 2025
⏰ 7.30 PM
📍 The Star Theatre
💰 From $108
✅ Get tickets: bit.ly/3J2b13a
Feel The Vibes At One Love Asia Festival
Photo: One Love Asia Festival
Step into a Mandopop wonderland at the fourth edition of One Love Asia Festival, set against the stunning Bayfront Event Space. This two-day musical extravaganza is a dream for couples who love singing along to iconic hits together. Catch headliners A-mei and Yoga Lin on Day 1, and Angela Zhang with 5566 on Day 2, alongside a stellar lineup of regional favourites. Whether you’re swooning to heartfelt ballads, dancing to catchy pop anthems, or discovering new favourites, One Love Asia Festival is the ultimate date for Mandopop lovers looking for a shared musical escape.
📅 13 - 14 Sep 2025
⏰ Doors open at 3 PM, latest admission at 9.45 PM
📍 Bayfront Event Space
💰 $198/1-day pass, $338/2-day pass
✅ Get tickets: bit.ly/3VisWW1
Raise A Stein At Swiss Club Oktoberfest
Photo: Swiss Club, Singapore
Get ready for a four-day whirlwind of beer, bratwurst, and unabashed fun at the 26th Swiss Club Oktoberfest. From 17–21 September, revel in hearty German buffets, live merriment, and quirky costumes that range from traditional lederhosen to full-on beer bottles. From the tapping of the barrel to litres of flowing Paulaner, this is your chance to dive into Germany without leaving Singapore. Round things off with Frühschoppen Sunday on 21 Sept (11AM–3PM; $50 per adult, $30 per child) — a family-friendly day of bouncy castles, magic shows, sweet treats; and a live brass band — perfect for young ones (no beer required!).
📅 17 - 21 Sep 2025
⏰ 7 PM to late
📍 Swiss Club Singapore, 65 Bukit Tinggi Rd
💰 From $95
✅ More info: bit.ly/4mRA9c1
Plan Ahead: Lanterns, Mooncakes & Memories This Mid-Autumn Festival
Photo: Lights by the Lake
Dazzling lantern displays, festive stalls with tasty bites and unique souvenirs, plus mooncake fairs, Mid-Autumn in Singapore makes for the sweetest date night. The festival officially falls in early October, but here’s a sneak peek at the events you and your date can look forward to.
Jurong Lake Gardens’ Lights by the Lake
Soak in the magic of Lights by the Lake at Jurong Lake Gardens, where handcrafted lanterns by Chinese artisans glow against a scenic lakeside backdrop. Wander through themed trails, pagodas, and lush greenery for a cultural date night that feels straight out of a fairytale.
📅 27 Sep - 12 Oct 2025
⏰ 6:30PM - 10:30PM
📍 Lakeside Field, Jurong Lake Gardens
💰 Free entry
✅ More info: bit.ly/469DEV2
Chinatown’s Mid-Autumn Festivities
Be dazzled by Chinatown’s official light-up, where dazzling lanterns set the streets aglow. Wander hand in hand through festive stalls brimming with tasty bites and charming souvenirs.
📅 6 - 8 Oct 2025
⏰ Varied timings
📍 Chinatown
💰 Free entry
✅ More info: bit.ly/3JBRlDj
Takashimaya Mid-Autumn Fair
Taste your way through every flavour under the moon at Takashimaya’s iconic Mooncake Fair, where hotels, restaurants and even international brands roll out their most unique creations. It’s also the perfect chance to pick up a gift box for your in-laws and score extra brownie points.
📅 4 Sep - 6 Oct 2025
⏰ Opening hours vary for each booth
📍 Takashimaya Square, B2
💰 Free entry
✅ More info: bit.ly/4n4kh5r
Plan Ahead: Race Into Romance At The F1 Singapore Grand Prix
Photo: Singapore Grand Prix
Feel the thrill of high-speed racing and world-class music at Singapore Grand Prix 2025, the ultimate adrenaline-fuelled date weekend. From 3 - 5 October, sing along with G-Dragon, Clean Bandit, Foo Fighters, CL, Alan Walker, Lewis Capaldi and Elton John as you soak in the city’s electrifying nightlife. Step behind the scenes on 2 October with the Pit Lane Experience, getting up close to F1 cars and team garages before the action kicks off. From 26 Sep, explore the Gallery26 “Race Through Time” exhibition for a romantic stroll through the history of the Singapore GP and iconic cars driven by legends like Leclerc and Raikkonen. Fast cars, epic music, and shared thrills - this is a date you won’t forget.
📅 26 Sep - 5 Oct 2025
⏰ Varied timings
📍 26Gallery and Marina Bay Street Circuit
💰 From $148
✅ More info: bit.ly/4frc3BJ
Final Notes
Here’s to a September packed with good vibes, new memories, and plenty of couple goals unlocked. Share your moments with us on IG@dateideassg or TikTok@dateideas.sg — we might just feature your next cute date!
with Love,
The Dateideas Team
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