Those looking to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival can head down to Jurong Lake Gardens for lantern displays, cultural performances, and street food.

The event will be held from Sep. 8 to 22 and will feature light and projection mapping shows that highlight the iconic structures within the gardens, according to the National Parks Board (NParks) Facebook page on Aug. 12.

Lantern display

The 2024 lantern display will showcase the biodiversity of the gardens by enhancing the colours and shapes of the flora and fauna, as well as the gardens’ iconic buildings.

"The displays will feature lanterns meticulously crafted by expert lantern makers, as well as the ever-popular floating lanterns, and new designs inspired by origami," said NParks.

• Date: Sep. 8 to 22
• Time: 6:30pm to 10pm daily
• Location: various locations, Lakeside Garden

NParks Concert Series in the Park: Rockestra

At The Oval, located at the Southside of Lakeside Garden, a line-up of local artists will perform "Moonlit Melodies", which feature a selection of Mandarin and English songs.

• Date: Sep. 14
• Time: 6:30pm
• Location: The Oval, Lakeside Garden

Cultural showcases and musical performances

Different cultural showcases and musical performances will be shown at various locations at Lakeside Garden, including traditional dances.

• Date: Sep. 8, 13 to 15, 20 to 22
• Time: 6:30pm to 10pm daily
• Location: various locations, Lakeside Garden

Street food

Street food will also be available at the event, so you can munch on some snacks as you play carnival games and watch free movie screenings.

The specific movies have yet to be announced, but they will be screened at 7pm from Monday to Thursday, and 7:30pm from Friday to Sunday.

The screening will be held at The Oval, Lakeside Garden from Sep. 15 to 22.

Lantern riddles will also be held at Wave Plaza, Lakeside Garden from Sep. 9 to 12 and Sep. 16 to 19, from 7pm to 9pm.

Overall details of the event

• Date: Sep. 8 to 22, 2024
• Time: 6:30pm to 10pm daily
• Location: Jurong Lake Gardens

Top image via NParks/Facebook.