Pasar malams, the Malay term for night markets, are businesses that open when night falls in bustling Singapore, as vendors bring forth their neon lights and bright decorations to attract passersby and patrons. You can find cheap clothes, food and carnival games there.
To find out where the nearest pasar malam is located, you will have to search for it online. In Singapore, pasar malams stay at one location for around one month before moving to another part of the island.
Usually held in neighbourhoods, these night markets provide some colour and vibrancy to the residents staying nearby. Some stores open as early as 10am and others close as late as 2am.
Pasar Malams In Singapore: Popular Locations And Types
Some pasar malam locations are at Bukit Panjang, Bukit Batok, Clementi, Ang Mo Kio, Tampines, Yishun, Pasir Ris, Hougang, Kampong Gelam, Geylang Road, Punggol, and Boon Lay.
The venue for pasar malams are usually larger open spaces that can accommodate stall tents and a crowd.
The different pasar malams cater to different festive periods in Singapore. For example, the Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar 2024 was held from 26 February to 31 March 2025 in the area surrounding Wisma Geyland Serai (Geylang Serai Community Club). The closest MRT to the pasar malam is Paya Lebar.
The mega bazaar hosted over 500 stalls, and also offered art displays and music performances. But the rates are pricey as it was reported that the cost to rent a food stall ranges from $8,000 to $15,000. After complaints of high rental rates during previous years, which were as high as $25,000, the rents were capped at $15,000 since 2024. However, this does not include fixtures such as fans and overhead costs.
Other than the mega bazaars, there are also smaller pasar malams decorated across Singapore in conjunction with festive periods like Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, and Deepavali celebrations.
For bazaars located near Community Clubs (CC), the CCs usually rent out the space to a commercial company that sets up tents.
Requirements To Rent A Pasar Malam Stall
Permits are usually applied by the event organiser on behalf of the applicant, and one can choose to apply under a company or personal name. Some organisers require stall owners to be Singaporeans or Permanent Residents or a person who owns a Singapore-registered company.
Individual food stalls preparing food & beverages will have to apply for the Temporary Fair Stall Licence from SFA. The application is free for individual stall holders.
Some organisers have strict rules. For example, anyone handling food in the stall has to be eligible to work in Singapore and to possess the certificate: WSQ Food Safety Course Level 1.
Pasar Malam Event Organiser: TLK Events & Lightings
A major operator in the pasar malam events space, TLK Events is active in various locations in Singapore. It has over 10 years of experience in organising pasar malams and has held successful events including the Gardens by the Bay Mid-Autumn Festival and River Hong Bao.
The Geylang Serai Ramadan Bazaar 2025 was one pasar malam event it co-organised and had over 500 stores selling food, clothes, and carnival games.
Rates: From $200 to $300 daily for a stall. The rates vary according to event, location and duration. You can enquire on the contact page on the website or have a direct Whatsapp chat with the sales team.
Website: https://tlkevents.com
Pasar Malam Event Organiser: Invade
Invade lists several pop-up opportunities on its website, including Kombi Van spaces at Jalan Bedok in October 2024, Queensway Night Market in November to December 2024, a Makers’ Market at i12 Katong in October to November 2024, a Christmas Market at Resorts World Sentosa in December, and many more.
Prices are also listed on its website, in the range of as low as $48 a day and up to $300+ a day. In the past, we’ve seen prices of up to $500 a day for certain booth spaces, although many of its listings now carry a $0 price tag – requiring you to enquire for prices.
Rates: Ranges from over $40 to up to $500, depending on location.
Website: https://invade.co
Pasar Malam Event Organiser: Adex International Pte Ltd
The event organiser has previously organised several established pasar malams, such as the Bazaar Lambak @ Geylang Serai running in September 2024, and the Bazaar Raya Utara 2025.
The food stalls selling cuisines (such as colourful burgers, fried squid, Korean fried chicken and more) seem to be the main feature for its bazaars. It also invites local celebrities to the bazaars to bring in some cheer.
Rates: Enquire for booth details 88772677
Website: https://www.instagram.com/bazaarlambak/
Pasar Malam Event Organiser: Eventify SG
Eventify runs several types of events including smaller scale music festivals.
Rates: Enquire for booth details 88140799
Website: https://www.facebook.com/chilloutzevents
Featured Image Credit: TLK Events & Lightings
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