Things to Do in Singapore: Tropical Vibes, Art, and Hidden Gems with Oly Bennet

About this episode

Oly Bennet explores the vibrant activities and attractions in Singapore, highlighting art, food, and local events.

Welcome listeners to Things to Do in Singapore with your globe-trotting sports nut, Oly Bennet. It’s Thursday, May 21, 2026, and Singapore is serving classic tropical vibes: warm, humid, with a good chance of late-afternoon showers. Perfect mix of “let’s go explore” and “let’s duck into a cool café when the skies open up.” The city’s buzzing today. Over at the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, look out for an evening music performance on the waterfront, part of their ongoing free live series that regularly showcases local bands and singer-songwriters. If you’re feeling artsy, the National Gallery Singapore is running special exhibitions spotlighting Southeast Asian modern art, ideal for a culture-drenched, air-conditioned afternoon. For families, the Singapore Zoo and River Wonders are in full swing with school-holiday-style energy: wildlife shows, interactive talks, and those iconic close-up encounters. When the sun goes down, Clarke Quay and Boat Quay light up with riverside bars and live music, while clubs in the Outram and River Valley area keep the party people happy well into the night. On the news and cityfront, keep an eye on public transit updates from SBS Transit and…

People in this episode

Host: Oly Bennet

Topics covered

• travel
• culture
• food
• art
• entertainment
• local events

Keywords

• Singapore
• Oly Bennet
• Esplanade
• National Gallery
• Singapore Zoo
• Clarke Quay
• food
• art
• local events

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Gallery Singapore, SBS Transit, SMRT

Places: Singapore, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Singapore Zoo, River Wonders, Clarke Quay, Boat Quay, Outram, River Valley, Joo Chiat, Tiong Bahru

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