Sentosa hosts BTS The City Arirang from 4 December

Sentosa and BTS The City Arirang Singapore will bring a month of installations, beach activities and fan events to Singapore from 4 December 2026. The programme covers Sentosa and Resorts World Sentosa, with the island serving as the main venue for several public experiences.

BTS The City Arirang starts across Sentosa on 4 December

The programme was announced on 11 November by Sentosa Development Corporation and Resorts World Sentosa. It runs on Sentosa from 4 to 31 December, while selected experiences at Resorts World Sentosa continue until 3 January 2027. The announcement describes installations, themed transport, beach activities, fan zones and evening entertainment.

Palawan Beach carries the central outdoor programme. A nearly 10-metre BTS The City Arirang inflatable will stand off the coast from 4 December, while the Rave and Drone Party runs from 18 to 20 December. The party includes a 1,500-drone light show set to BTS music and live DJ performances. The official 11 November announcement also lists photo points between Central Beach Bazaar and Palawan Green.

Palawan Green and Sensoryscape shape the island programme

The BTS THE CITY ARIRANG Run takes place on 12 December at Palawan Green. The announced route covers 3 kilometres, and the organiser expects 5,000 runners. The event links the beach district with the island-wide installations, rather than confining the programme to Resorts World Sentosa.

At Sensoryscape, themed tape hammocks, music features and other installations form part of the wider experience. The Fan Village runs from 16 to 22 December at Resorts World Convention Centre, with interactive team challenges and PLAY, TASTE and BEAUTY zones. Universal Studios Singapore adds an after-dark event on 21 December, while its Lightscape runs from 4 December 2026 to 3 January 2027.

This combination reflects the island's character as both a leisure resort and a network of beaches, attractions and heritage sites. The official island overview records that Sentosa was transformed into a resort in 1972 and now covers 500 hectares. The BTS programme therefore uses several established visitor areas, from Palawan Beach to Sensoryscape, instead of creating a single temporary venue.

Sentosa links Singapore city access with resort venues

The island lies on the fringe of Singapore's city centre and is managed by Sentosa Development Corporation. Its attractions include beaches, themed venues, greenery, golf courses and the integrated resort at Resorts World Sentosa. The island's history also includes its earlier role as a fishing settlement and British military base during the Second World War.

For visitors following the BTS programme, the named locations matter because the activities are spread across the island. Palawan Green hosts the run, Palawan Beach hosts the drone party and Resorts World Convention Centre hosts the Fan Village. Universal Studios Singapore provides the separate evening programme and Lightscape.

Visiting Sentosa: what travellers from Western Europe should know

• The island-wide BTS The City Arirang programme begins on 4 December 2026 and runs on Sentosa until 31 December 2026.
• Palawan Beach hosts the Rave and Drone Party from 18 to 20 December 2026, while the Fan Village is at Resorts World Convention Centre from 16 to 22 December 2026.
• Sentosa Express from VivoCity, the Singapore Cable Car Sky Network and the Sentosa Boardwalk are confirmed ways to reach the island.
• Travellers should allow for movement between Palawan Beach, Palawan Green, Sensoryscape and Resorts World Sentosa because the programme uses separate venues across the island.
• Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.

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Frequently asked questions about Sentosa

When does BTS The City Arirang take place at Sentosa?

The Sentosa programme runs from 4 to 31 December 2026, with additional Resorts World Sentosa experiences continuing until 3 January 2027.

What is happening at Sentosa during the programme?

Palawan Beach hosts the Rave and Drone Party from 18 to 20 December 2026, while the run takes place at Palawan Green on 12 December 2026.

Where is Sentosa and how do you get there?

Sentosa is on the fringe of Singapore's city centre and can be reached by Sentosa Express from VivoCity, the Singapore Cable Car Sky Network or the Sentosa Boardwalk.