Singapore’s first Christmas market of the season is now on at Marina Bay Sands. The Christmas Atelier 2026, in its eighth edition and at Marina Bay Sands for the first time, runs from 12 to 14 November at Hall C, Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre.

This year’s theme is “Delivering Christmas Magic”, and it shows the moment you walk in. There is a nostalgic Christmas train, an SBS bus, a hot air balloon and a Grab car, all dressed up for the season, plus a 22-foot Christmas tree and floral decor. Every corner is a photo spot, and it is built for families and friends to enjoy together.

There are 135 brands across fashion, beauty, lifestyle, homeware and food, mostly independent makers and founder-led labels, so this is the place to find gifts that are not the usual mall fare. Names to look out for include ROA Midnight, Selenightco and Mellow, and Thai skincare brand INGU Skin, which is making its debut at a major Christmas market in Singapore.

The market was officially opened with a light-up ceremony on 12 November, with Senior Minister of State Low Yen Ling as Guest of Honour, alongside the event’s founders.

If you are going, here is what to know. The market runs till Saturday 14 November, 11am to 9pm, at Hall C, Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre. Tickets are available via Trip.com and The Christmas Atelier’s own ticketing channels, and it is worth booking in advance. Every ticket holder gets a complimentary Yeo’s beverage during the visit, capped parking at Marina Bay Sands at $12.84 per day for a single entry, and 15% off eligible Grab rides with the promo code TCA2026.

VIP guests also receive a Christmas goodie bag to take home. If you are starting your Christmas shopping this weekend, this is where I would start, but go before Saturday 9pm, because that is when it ends.