As Singapore gears up to celebrate Star Wars Day 2024 from May the 4th to the 19th, the city-state is ready to host a series of events that will thrill fans of the iconic franchise. This year’s festivities will span across various venues, each offering unique experiences that commemorate the legendary saga.
From interactive sci-fi exhibits at the Science Centre Singapore to a special LEGO pop-up showcasing 25 years of LEGO Star Wars, and the grand opening of the first Southeast Asian Hot Toys store at Bugis Junction, there’s something for every Star Wars enthusiast.
Science Centre Singapore’s Sci-Fi Fiesta
From 4 to 5 May, Science Centre Singapore is set to host its inaugural Star Wars Day celebration as part of the Sci-Fi Fiesta. This year, the event is organised by #MAYTHE4THSG, a group of Star Wars enthusiasts who not only celebrate the saga but also use the occasion to contribute to charity. With 2024 being their 10th year of celebrations, we’ve been on the ground as well capturing most of the action! This year’s festivities include a variety of engaging activities such as a Build-a-Lightsaber Workshop, where guests can create lightsabers using everyday household materials, and the Fightsaber Academy, offering lightsaber training for children aged 12 and under. Attendees can also participate in Toy Photography workshops, join thrilling bounty hunts, and purchase exclusive ‘May the 4th Be With You’ merchandise, with all proceeds going to charity. Admission to the event is complimentary and will be held at the Annexe Foyer of the Science Centre.
The Sci-Fi Fiesta, running from 1 to 5 May, promises a journey through science fiction with interactive stations that ignite curiosity about its connection to real-world science and innovation. Visitors can explore fascinating organisms that seem like they belong in a sci-fi movie, unleash their inner engineer by designing their own spacecraft, or demystify the technology behind invisibility cloaks using principles of light reflection and lenticular lenses. These activities are included with a regular admission ticket to Science Centre Singapore.
The full list of activities at Science Centre Singapore’s Sci-Fi Fiesta for Star Wars Day 2024 is as follows:
| Date | Activity | Timing(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 – 4 May | Build your own space vehicle Unleash your inner engineer and spark your imagination to design your very own spacecraft. | 10:30am – 12:30pm 2:30pm – 4:30pm | Tinkering Studio, Hall E |
| 1 – 4 May | The invisibility shield Demystify the concept behind invisibility cloaking and the science behind light reflection and lenticular lenses. | 10:30am – 12:30pm 2:30pm – 4:30pm | Scientist For A Day, Hall A |
| 1 – 4 May | Terrestrial or Extraterrestrial Find out more about fascinating organisms around us that look like they came straight out of a sci-fi movie. | 10:30am – 12.30pm 2:30pm – 4:30pm | Future Makers, Hall G |
| 4 – 5 May | #MAYTHE4THSG On 4 – 5 May 2024, Celebrate the unofficial Star Wars Day at the Science Centre! Take part in exciting interactions, and fun activities, as well as play a part in various donation drives for charity! | 10am – 7pm | Annexe Foyer (Free access to public. SCS admission tickets are NOT required. Enter via Annexe entrance.) |
For more details on the Sci-Fi Fiesta and other activities, visit the Science Centre Singapore website.
LEGO Star Wars Pop-up Event (Wisma Atria)
This Star Wars Day 2024, LEGO is marking the 25th anniversary of its LEGO Star Wars series with a pop-up event at Wisma Atria, running from 1 to 19 May. The event promises a blend of LEGO play and iconic Star Wars moments, allowing fans to build their own galactic stories. At this pop-up, attendees can explore new 25th-anniversary products like the 75382 LEGO Star Wars TIE Interceptor building set. Alongside the excitement of new releases, fans will enjoy special promotions and exclusive gift-with-purchase options.
Set to be a fan’s haven, the LEGO Star Wars pop-up is complete with statues of beloved characters like Stormtroopers and Darth Vader, and a LEGO diorama by Titan Creations. Fans can participate in various activities including guessing the number of LEGO lightsabers to win prizes and trying out the new LEGO Fortnite x Star Wars game launching on 3 May. Additionally, fans can transform themselves into LEGO Star Wars minifigures at the Create Your Own Poster booth. The celebration peaks on 4 May with a series of events including a trivia contest, a costumed march by the 501st Legion, and photo sessions with LEGO Darth Vader. The pop-up also offers a chance to win tickets to LEGOLAND and the new LEGO Star Wars sets for the top spenders, with the grand prize including a stay at the LEGOLAND Hotel.
For a detailed list of activities and product releases, fans can visit the LEGO Singapore website.
Hot Toys Singapore (Bugis Junction)
Hot Toys, a renowned Hong Kong production house known for its detailed collectible merchandise, commenced Star Wars Day celebrations early with the grand opening of its first Southeast Asian store on 26 April. Located on the third floor of Bugis Junction in Singapore and powered by Action City, the store introduces a vast range of Hot Toys’ collectibles to the region. These include 1/6th and 1/4th scale figures along with the smaller 3” and 6” Cosbaby and Cosbi blind box series, such as the exclusive Star Wars Hologram Cosbi Bobble-head Collection. Noteworthy at the opening was the debut of several exclusives, such as the Star Wars 1/6th scale Umbara ARC Trooper, available first in Southeast Asia, and more Star Wars-themed merchandise.
The event attracted a festive crowd from 11 am, with activities that highlighted the interactive nature of fandom. These included a costumed march by the 501st Legion, where attendees posed with the iconic Star Wars stormtroopers. A significant highlight was the special promotion allowing fans to pre-order select Star Wars figures, BT-1, Lord Starkiller, and Darth Revan, with this offer being exclusive to Singapore until 15 May.
For updates on exclusive releases and more, enthusiasts are encouraged to follow Hot Toys Singapore on Instagram.
Garden Rhapsody: STAR WARS Edition
As Star Wars Day 2024 approaches, Gardens by the Bay in Singapore is preparing to host the Garden Rhapsody: STAR WARS Edition, a celebratory event that combines music, lights, and the magic of Star Wars. Scheduled for 4 and 5 May, this special edition of Garden Rhapsody will feature a stunning light and music show set to the iconic Star Wars soundtrack, transforming Supertree Grove into a mesmerising tableau reminiscent of a galaxy far, far away.
This series of events promises an immersive Star Wars experience, blending the dramatic flair of lightsaber combat with the strategic depth of tabletop gaming, all set against the backdrop of the awe-inspiring light and music show at Gardens by the Bay. For more details on the event schedule and activities, visit the Gardens by the Bay website.
The full list of activities at Garden Rhapsody: STAR WARS Edition for Star Wars Day 2024 is as follows:
| Activity | Date & Timing(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Light Saber performance by FightSaber Prepare to be transported to a galaxy far, far away as FightSaber ignites the night at Gardens by the Bay with a thrilling lightsaber performance! FighterSaber is a premier Lucasfilm-recognized lightsaber performance organisation and authority on lightsaber combat in Southeast Asia. | 4 May: 8:20pm 5 May: 7:30pm & 8:20pm | Supertree Grove |
| Tabletop Miniature Game – Star Wars: Legion Join the Geylang Serai Tabletop group in the Galaxy Star Wars as Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader on the miniature tabletop game. Get trained with free demos and test your Star Wars knowledge in hourly trivia with prizes given away! | 5 May: 4:30pm | North Colonnade (towards Cannonball Room) |
| Garden Rhapsody: STAR WARS Edition Catch the Garden Rhapsody: STAR WARS Edition featuring dazzling music and light composition set against the epic Star Wars soundtrack. | 4 May: 8:45pm 5 May: 7:45pm & 8:45pm | Supertree Grove |
Backyard Movie Night: Star Wars Episode IV
Wheeler’s Estate will be having a fun outdoor screening under the stars at 10pm on May the 4th, screening Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope. Admission is free on a first come first served basis. This is probably the best way to end off the day, right after the Garden Rhapsody: Star Wars Edition at Gardens by the Bay. For more details, head over at the event page.
Uniqlo UT x Star Wars Remastered by Kosuke Kawamura
In celebration of Star Wars Day 2024, Uniqlo’s UT line is collaborating with renowned Japanese collage artist Kosuke Kawamura to unveil a special collection. This collaboration revitalises vintage Star Wars posters, infusing them with Kawamura’s distinct style to create a new series of vintage-inspired graphic t-shirts.
Scheduled for release in Singapore on 29 April, the collection comprises six oversized tees. Drawing inspiration from original posters and artworks from Star Wars Episodes I, IV, V, and VI, Kawamura has crafted designs that merge the classic and contemporary. Priced at S$19.90 each, these t-shirts are available from XS to 3XL, for fans to celebrate May the 4th in style.
Disney Store Star Wars Day Releases
Disney Store is throwing their hat (or helmet) into the ring with their own iteration of Star Wars helmets which Hasbro has long produced. We got our hands on the 187th Legion Clone Trooper Helmet commanded by Jedi Master Mace Windu for a review! We also put it side-by-side with other Clone Trooper helmets we have on hand to look at key differences between Disney Store and Hasbro’s Black Series!
If you’re keen to pick one up yourself, or browse the store’s May the 4th collection, be sure to hit the online store on May the 4th onwards.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan or a newcomer to the galaxy far, far away, the Star Wars Day 2024 festivities in Singapore offer something for everyone. From hands-on workshops and thrilling displays to charitable initiatives and immersive experiences, the Force is truly awakening across the city-state this May the 4th.
Natalie is a big fan of anything related to movies, TV shows, games, and comics — you name it. When she’s not reading or geeking out about the latest shows on Netflix, she’s probably playing Honkai: Star Rail, cosplaying, or daydreaming of meeting her idols.
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