INTERNATIONAL – The popular Night At Orchard event is making a highly anticipated return after a four-year break, starting on Good Friday, March 29. The event will transform Orchard Road’s pedestrian walkways into a lively marketplace, showcasing local and regional brands. Organized by the Orchard Road Business Association (ORBA) and events agency INVADE, the first edition will run for three days, from 3 PM to 10 PM, kicking off a series of monthly events. The event will be held on the last week of every month, with a unique theme each time, covering topics like wellness, pets, sustainability, and more.
For the upcoming March edition, visitors can explore over 50 booths located from Wisma Atria to Ngee Ann City.
For the upcoming March edition, visitors can explore over 50 booths located from Wisma Atria to Ngee Ann City. The offerings will include food and beverages, lifestyle brands, retail products, as well as interactive workshops and games. One highlight is Nine.N, a local Japanese-inspired minimalist furniture brand, which will host a game where participants race to change the cover of their Kaiteki recliners in the fastest time possible.
Other exciting pop-up stores will include The Ice Cream & Cookie Co., known for its homemade ice creams and baked goods; The Ink Book, offering temporary and semi-permanent tattoos, and Naked Glory, which specializes in vintage watches. ORBA also plans to bring in international brands, such as Loma.Whale from Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market, which features linen and cotton clothing and bags sourced from Thailand.
Looking ahead, Night At Orchard will feature creative brands from Malaysia, Taiwan, and Korea, as well as expanding to other parts of the shopping district. Future events will span from ION Orchard to Ngee Ann City, and from Forum The Shopping Mall to Wheelock Place, providing an even wider selection of pop-up stores.
ORBA Chairman Mark Shaw emphasized that the return of Night At Orchard highlights Singapore’s growing number of young entrepreneurs, not only in tech but across various sectors like food and beverage, lifestyle, and entertainment. The event aims to support local startups by offering them valuable exposure to both locals and tourists along Singapore’s iconic Orchard Road.
The 2019 launch of the event was met with positive feedback, and many vendors were disappointed when the event was halted due to pandemic restrictions. Brands interested in participating in future editions of Night At Orchard can apply online via INVADE’s website at nao.sg.
