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Updates on Busking Locations

This page contains venue updates on the availability of busking locations for buskers to take note of.

Updated as of 20 Nov 2025.

Busking along Orchard Road during the Festive Season (2025)
NAC has worked with the Singapore Police Force (SPF) to reduce restrictions on busking along Orchard Road in December 2025.

Dates / TimesBusking locations closedLocations with prioritisations / limitations
12 - 13 Dec 2025,
7 - 10pm
  1. Ngee Ann City A
  2. Ngee Ann City B
  1. ION Orchard prioritised for Street Theatre acts
  2. Wisma Atria designated for Music acts only
19 - 20 Dec 2025,
7 - 10pm
  1. Ngee Ann City A
  2. Ngee Ann City B
  1. ION Orchard prioritised for Street Theatre acts
  2. Wisma Atria designated for Music acts only
24 Dec 2025,
7 - 10pm
  1. ION Orchard
  2. Ngee Ann City A
  3. Ngee Ann City B
  4. Wisma Atria
  5. Mandarin Gallery
  6. 313@Somerset
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  • Buskers with 9-10pm slots can perform till 10:30pm at all Orchard Road locations during remaining days that are unaffected by restricted hours in December 2025.
  • Security officers will be stationed at all open busking locations along Orchard Road from 7 – 10pm for the last 3 weekends of December + 23 December.
  • All buskers will be sent a Safety Info Kit.
  • Buskers who book / ballot for slots at the open busking locations along Orchard Road between 7 – 10pm on 12, 13, 19, 20, and 24 December will need to acknowledge Additional T&Cs and safety requirements.
  • Booking and balloting for the open Orchard Road locations will take place as per normal during the regular balloting cycles on 15 Nov 2025 and 1 Dec 2025 via the Busking E-service.
Relocation
Old LocationNew Location

Chong Pang Garden

Chong pang city old picture

Starting from 1 August 2025, buskers are to busk at this new location below (Chong Pang City Amphitheatre)

Chong Pang City (New)

 

The Woodleigh Mall

The Woodleigh Mall

Starting from 1 September 2025, buskers are to busk at the new location below

Updated location for The Woodleigh Mall

Ngee Ann City B 

Current spot

Starting from 1 October 2025, buskers are to busk at the new location below

updated

Redevelopment/Renovation works & Events

(*Information as received from venue partners/owners. Please refer to the Busking E-services portal for the full availability of slots.)

LocationDates Affected
Paya Lebar SquareClosed every Sunday from 7 May 2023 onwards
Jubilee Square

Closed until further notice

*re-opening of this space has been delayed due to renovation works that are taking place at the nearby S11 coffeeshop.

Singapore River Read Bridge Closed every Tuesday between 6pm to 8pm from 6 August 2024 onwards
AMK Hub

Kindly take note to busk at the designated spot as shown in the picture below. Please do not obstruct the area in front of the bench.

AMK Hub

Busking spots along Orchard Road

Due to renovation works along Orchard Road (14 April - November 2025), busking locations remain open but performers may experience increased noise levels. Buskers are encouraged to adapt their performances accordingly and co-exist with the ongoing works

Wisma Atria & Ion Orchard

Closed for pop-up events on the following dates (whole day):

- 28 November to 1 December 2025

- 26 to 29 December 2025

For Ion Orchard, buskers can busk at the following alternate location during the above period:

Temporary Ion Orchard location

Geneo Science Park (The Canopy Open Event Plaza)

Closed on the following dates due to events:

24 to 28 November 2025 (whole day)

Chong Pang City Amphitheatre

Closed on the following dates due to events:

 

21 to 23 November 2025 (whole day)

12 to 14 December 2025 (whole day)

1 January to 16 February (whole day - CNY fair)

 

Marina Bay Lower Boardwalk - Here is SG Sculpture

 

- Closed on 14 November 2025 for the launch of the annual Tree Display - ChariTree. Buskers can co-exist from 15 November 2025 to 26 November 2025

 

Here is SG (busking spot)

Bedok Bus InterchangeClosed until further notice due to ongoing renovation
Woodleigh Village Hawker CentreClosed until further notice due to review of location

 

Adjusted Busking Hours
LocationAdjusted busking hours
Kampung AdmiraltyBusking hours adjusted to:
3pm to 7pm
Effective from 15 July 2025 onwards
Nee Soon Pavilion N4 Courtyard

Busking hours adjusted to:

- Weekdays (Mon to Fri): 5pm to 8pm

- Weekends (Sat and Sun): 10am to 10pm

Buangkok Bus Interchange

Busking hours adjusted to:

- 4pm to 8pm

Effective from 16 May 2025 onwards

Tiong Bahru Market

Busking hours adjusted to:

10am to 10pm (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays)

Effective from 18 July 2025

Chong Pang City Amphitheatre (previously known as - Chong Pang Garden)

Busking hours adjusted to:

10am to 8pm

Effective from 18 September 2025

The Clementi Mall

Busking hours adjusted to:

4pm to 8pm (Thursdays to Sundays)

Effective from 16 October 2025

 

 

Busking spots closed for ArtsEverywhere@CDC events
LocationRemarks
Taman Jurong Shopping Centre

Every last Saturday of each month (12pm to 2pm)

29 November 2025

27 December 2025

City Square Mall City Green Park

20 November to 24 November 2025 (whole day) 

27 November to 1 December 2025 (whole day)

 

Revised List of Balloted Locations

Locations

1. Ang Mo Kio Hub

2. Hougang Central Hub

3. Kampung Admiralty

4. Paya Lebar Square

5. Mandarin Gallery

6. Ngee Ann City A

7. Ngee Ann City B

8. Wisma Atria

9. One Holland Village

10. Bedok Bus Interchange

11. Bukit Canberra Hawker Centre

12. Changi Village – Bet Blk 2 & 3

13. MRT EWL Pasir Ris

14. MRT NEL Dhoby Ghaut

15. MRT DTL Tampines

16. MRT CCL Harbourfront

17. Tiong Bahru Market

 

Newly Onboarded Locations from August 2025
LocationBalloting?Busking Timings
The Woodleigh MallNoWith effect from 1 August 2025 (Daily from 5pm to 9pm)
Kim San Leng 226B Ang Mo Kio Ave 1NoWith effect from 1 August 2025 (Daily from 11am to 2pm, 5pm to 8pm)
South Beach Tower (suitable for large acts)NoWith effect from 1 September 2025 (Daily from 6pm to 10pm)
Woodleigh Village Hawker CentreNo

With effect from 1 September 2025 (Saturdays and Sundays, 11am to 2pm, 5pm to 8pm)

Temporarily closed due to review of location

Bukit Batok West Hawker CentreNoWith effect from 1 September 2025 (Saturdays and Sundays, 11am to 2pm, 5pm to 8pm)
Buangkok Hawker Centre (returning location)NoWith effect from 1 September 2025 (Saturdays and Sundays, 11am to 2pm, 5pm to 8pm)

MRT Station - EWL Buona Vista

No

With effect from 16 October 2025 (Daily from 10am to 2pm)

Mandai Wildlife East

Singapore Zoo

No

With effect from 3 October 2025 (Saturdays and Sundays, 10am to 7pm) 

Venue Partner may extend busking duration during peak periods. 

Note: All newly onboarded locations will be piloted for 3 months with limited busking hours.

De-listing of busking locations from 1 October 2025

Locations

1. CHIJMES (Corner of Terracotta B) 

2. Queensway Shopping Centre