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Time Out
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
How to get Singapore NDP 2025 tickets: balloting process, eligibility, deadlines and other FAQs answered
Singapore's celebrating her grand 60 this year – and this remarkable milestone is set to be full of fanfare. We're not just talking about the slew of SG60 deals that let us enjoy local attractions at a steal. This year's National Day Parade (NDP 2025) is set to be bigger and better than ever, because it'll be held concurrently at two locations for the first time in history, spanning across both the Padang and Marina Bay – certainly one for the books. While live television screenings will be done as per usual, those who've attended the parade will tell you that nothing compares to the heartwarming rush of watching the spectacle in person, alongside thousands of fellow Singaporeans all cheering on our skilled Red Lions and singing their hearts out to beloved National Day tunes together as 'one people, one nation'. Ready to try your luck? Here's a guide on how to ballot for your Singapore NDP 2025 tickets so you can witness the National Day Parade on the big stage. Are Singapore's National Day Parade tickets free? Yes, NDP tickets are all free-of-charge, but due to space constraints at the venue, not everyone can receive a ticket to attend the show. As such, interested parties will have to ballot for their tickets, which will then be given out purely on the basis of luck. Who can apply for NDP tickets? Only Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) are able to apply for National Day Parade tickets. Non-PRs who are living in Singapore, as well as tourists, are unfortunately not eligible. Can a Singaporean bring a foreigner along for NDP? Yes, while they are unable to apply for themselves, you are welcome to invite a non-Singaporean or non-PR friend to watch Singapore's National Day Parade together with you as long as you have a ticket to spare. How to ballot for NDP 2025 tickets? Balloting for National Day Parade tickets can be done online via SingPass at the following URL: The link will only go 'live' once the balloting window opens on May 28, 2025. When are applications for NDP 2025 tickets open? Balloting for NDP tickets starts on May 28, 2025 at 12pm, and closes on June 9, 2025 at 12pm. Do give yourself ample time to apply before the deadline to avoid missing out on the window. How many National Day Parade tickets can I apply for? NDP tickets are given out in pairs, and you can choose to ballot for either two, four, or six tickets depending on how many family members or friends you'd like to attend with. You can choose from three NDP shows to ballot for It's not just the actual National Day Parade that you can apply to watch – the NDP Preview shows also have tickets up for grabs. Pick from one of the following three shows to apply for tickets for: NDP Preview on July 26, 2025 NDP Preview on August 2, 2025 Actual National Day Parade on August 9, 2025 All shows should end with a breathtaking fireworks display, weather permitting. When and how will I know the results of my NDP ticket application? Successful applicants will be informed of their NDP ticket ballot results from June 20 to 25, so mark your calendars and anticipate either an SMS notification sent by the official account, or an email from info@ Notifications will only be sent via the aforementioned channels. In light of the rising number of phishing scams, please do not click on any message links regarding NDP tickets from any other accounts. Can I sell my NDP tickets away? Forget scalping. National Day Parade tickets are strictly not for sale as they're meant to be a means for Singaporeans and Singapore residents to celebrate the nation's birthday together, regardless of socioeconomic background. If you are unable to attend the parade for any reason, you may give them away to a loved one to attend on your behalf. However, do ensure that the tickets are not misused or sold away illegally after being obtained by your recipient. Tickets obtained through unlawful means will be rendered void.
New Paper
27-05-2025
- Politics
- New Paper
NDP 2025: Applications for tickets to open on May 28, to be done using Singpass
Applications for tickets to National Day Parade 2025 and its preview shows will open from noon on May 28 and close at noon on June 9. All Singaporeans and permanent residents will be able to apply for two, four or six tickets to the main parade on Aug 9, or one of two preview shows on July 26 or Aug 2, said the NDP 2025 executive committee on May 26. The shows will be held at the Padang. For the second year running, applicants must use Singpass - the national digital identity platform - to apply for the tickets. The committee said the process, which was introduced in 2024, will help to prevent scams. The committee said tickets will be allocated via a balloting process upon the closure of applications and will not be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Each applicant is entitled to one ballot chance, and each ticket will admit only one spectator. Reselling of the show tickets is strictly prohibited. Action will be taken against those caught scalping or using the tickets for fraudulent purposes. The Padang has traditionally hosted around 27,000 spectators for the main show and each of the previews. The theme for NDP 2025 is "Majulah Singapura", to commemorate the nation's 60th year of independence. Taken from the National Anthem, the theme aims to help Singaporeans reflect on the collective achievements over the past 60 years, and look forward to the future. One highlight of this year's parade is an expanded show from the Padang that will include the Marina Bay area. Spectators can also look forward to the inaugural Jump of Unity featuring the Red Lions parachutists from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and naval divers from the Republic of Singapore Navy. Meanwhile, performances at the Padang will be complemented by light projections on buildings across the city skyline, while a new floating stage will also be built for performers at Marina Bay. To mark SG60, the Republic of Singapore Air Force will perform a special aerial tribute, in addition to traditional crowd favourites such as the state flag flypast, salute to the nation, and presidential gun salute. The mobile column - a showcase of air, land and maritime assets from the SAF, Home Team, and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore - will also return to the Padang for the first time since 2019. How to apply for tickets Those interested in attending the shows can visit the official website at to access an application form. Applicants will need to log in with their Singpass app. Applicants will receive a confirmation by SMS from and e-mail from info@ Those without Singpass are advised to register for one, ask a family member or trusted person with an account to apply for the tickets on their behalf, or visit ServiceSG centres with their NRIC for in-person help. The NDP 2025 executive committee said this will be the only way to ballot for tickets, warning applicants not to fill in any other forms from unverified links or sources. Successful applicants will be notified between June 20 and 25 through the mobile number and e-mail address submitted in the application. The committee said successful applicants will be notified by only via SMS and info@ by e-mail. "Any SMS and e-mails from other sources should be treated as potential scams or phishing attempts," it added.
Straits Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
NDP 2025: Applications for tickets to open on May 28, to be done using Singpass
The Padang has traditionally hosted around 27,000 spectators for the main show and each of the previews. PHOTO: ST FILE NDP 2025: Applications for tickets to open on May 28, to be done using Singpass SINGAPORE – Applications for tickets to the National Day Parade 2025 and its preview shows will open from noon on May 28 and close at noon on June 9. All Singaporeans and permanent residents will be able to apply for two, four or six tickets to the main parade on Aug 9, or one of two preview shows on July 26 or Aug 2, said the NDP 2025 executive committee on May 26. The shows will be held at the Padang. For the second year running, applicants must use Singpass – the national digital identity platform – to apply for the tickets. The committee said the process, which was introduced in 2024, will help to prevent scams. The committee said tickets will be allocated via a balloting process upon the closure of applications and will not be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Each applicant is entitled to one ballot chance, and each ticket will admit only one spectator. Reselling of the show tickets is strictly prohibited. Action will be taken against those caught scalping or using the tickets for fraudulent purposes. The Padang has traditionally hosted around 27,000 spectators for the main show and each of the previews. The theme for NDP 2025 is 'Majulah Singapura', to commemorate the nation's 60th year of independence. Taken from the National Anthem, the theme aims to help Singaporeans reflect on the collective achievements over the past 60 years, and look forward to the future. One highlight of this year's parade is an expanded show from the Padang that will include the Marina Bay area. Audiences can also look forward to the inaugural Jump of Unity featuring the Red Lions parachutists from the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) and naval divers from the Republic of Singapore Navy. Meanwhile, performances at the Padang will be complemented by light projections on buildings across the city skyline, while a new floating stage will also be built for performers at Marina Bay. To mark SG60, the Republic of Singapore Air Force will perform a special aerial tribute, in addition to traditional crowd favourites such as the state flag flypast, salute to the nation, and presidential gun salute. The mobile column – a showcase of air, land and maritime assets from the SAF, Home Team, and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore – will also make its first return to the Padang since 2019. More on this Topic NDP 2025: Live show to mark SG60 will extend from Padang to Marina Bay for first time How to apply for tickets Those interested in attending the shows can visit the official website at to access an application form. Applicants will need to log in with their Singpass app or Singpass ID. Applicants will receive a confirmation by SMS from and e-mail from info@ Those without Singpass are advised to register for one, ask a family member or trusted person with an account to apply for the tickets on their behalf, or visit ServiceSG Centres with their NRIC for in-person help. The NDP 2025 executive committee said this will be the only way to ballot for tickets, warning applicants not to fill in any other forms from unverified links or sources. Successful applicants will be notified between June 20 and 25 through the mobile number and e-mail address submitted in the application. The committee said successful applicants will be notified by only via SMS and info@ by e-mail. 'Any SMS and e-mails from other sources should be treated as potential scams or phishing attempts,' it added. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
The Star
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Live show to mark Singapore's 60th birthday will extend from Padang to Marina Bay for first time
SINGAPORE: For the first time, the National Day Parade (NDP) live show on Aug 9 will be extended from the Padang to Marina Bay, as part of an 'expanded canvas' to mark Singapore's 60th birthday. The theme song for the 2025 parade, titled Here We Are, will be performed by homegrown singers Kit Chan and Charlie Lim, as well as vocal group The Island Voices. Themed Majulah Singapura, NDP 2025 will honour the past 60 years of Singapore's nation-building journey, and call on Singaporeans to celebrate the past and build their collective future together, said the parade's organisers on May 26. Colonel Chong Shi Hao, chairman of the parade's executive committee and commander of the 3rd Singapore Division, said the theme holds special meaning for many Singaporeans 'to come together, to move forward together, to build our future together'. He added that it is in line with the mood and the spirit of what the team gathered from Singaporeans. 'We recognise that the world today has changed. We are in uncharted waters, we are facing uncertainty as a nation, given the geopolitics,' said Col Chong at a media briefing. 'All the more we felt that Majulah Singapura is really appropriate for the times, to recognise that all of us, Singaporeans, we are in it together.' Col Chong said the committee is expanding the celebrations to reach as many Singaporeans as possible. One key highlight of NDP 2025 is the show's expansion from the Padang to the Marina Bay area. The shows at both locations will be synchronised to create an immersive experience for spectators at the two locations as well as broadcast audiences. For example, in the pre-parade segment, the inaugural Jump of Unity will feature the Red Lions parachutists descending onto the Padang, as the navy's naval divers jump into the waters at Marina Bay. The show segment, meanwhile, will combine mass performances at the Padang with building light projections and fireworks across the city, along with a new floating stage for performers at the Bay. The live show at the Padang will also be broadcast on large LED screens at the Bay, complemented by interactive booths and activities in the area. Celebrations will continue in the heartland on Aug 10 at five sites islandwide. The main show on Aug 9 will take place at the Padang, where some 27,000 spectators are expected. The parade and ceremony segment of the main show will feature the largest number of contingents, with crowd favourites such as the state flag flypast, salute to the nation and presidential gun salute. The air force will put on a special aerial tribute to commemorate the Republic's 60th year of independence, known as SG60. Returning to the Padang for the first time since 2019, the mobile column will showcase air, land and maritime assets from the Singapore Armed Forces, Home Team and Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore. This segment will also for the first time be integrated with an aerial flypast over the Padang and a maritime display at the Bay. The show segment will present four acts inspired by the National Anthem. It will feature local artists and performers, including Chan, Lim and music veteran Dick Lee. The segment will end with a nationwide Majulah Moment, inviting all Singaporeans to recite the Pledge and sing the National Anthem collectively. At the Bay area, audiences can follow the live NDP show via large LED screens and speakers, while parts of the show will be expanded to the Bay area, including fireworks, an illuminated skyline and water floats. This will allow around 200,000 more people to enjoy the show, Col Chong said. The celebrations will also fan out across five other locations around the Bay in the lead-up to and on Aug 9. These are The Promontory@Marina Bay, the Bayfront Event Space next to Marina Bay Sands, The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay, Marina Barrage and the Singapore Sports Hub in Kallang. More details about these celebrations will be released later. When asked about the budget for NDP 2025, Col Chong said it is comparable with celebrations from past years. 'We are also working with many partner agencies in engaging Singaporeans and bringing them together as we expand our celebrations,' he said. 'What's important is that as a community, every year, we strive to be as prudent in the use of our resources (and) the budget, while at the same time, trying to achieve our outcomes of engaging Singaporeans and bringing them together.' The parade theme song, Here We Are, celebrates the enduring Singapore spirit, and the resilience and unity of Singaporeans with an uplifting and heartfelt theme, said the NDP 2025 organisers. Drawing from a myriad of experiences that have shaped the Singapore story over the past 60 years, the song acknowledges the obstacles Singaporeans have overcome, the challenges that they continue to face, and their hopes for the future. Lim and songwriter Chok Kerong co-wrote the song, which is produced by Dr Sydney Tan. Lim said there are two objectives in writing a National Day song. 'The first is to capture the zeitgeist of where we are as a country and what defines us today, and at the same time, to evoke positive feelings and sentiments, bringing communities together to celebrate each for who we are.' Three key themes were on his mind when he was writing the song - unity, identity and commemoration, he said. The title of the song was the first thing that came to mind. 'The phrase encapsulates the themes I was working with quite well - here we are with a sense of arrival and identity. It gives a moment for us to reflect on how we can do better, as well as marking a new chapter as we face the future together,' said Lim. Filmmaker He Shuming directed the music video accompanying the song. Set in a warm, familiar environment reminiscent of a school hall, the video centres on a 60-member choir that represents all Singaporeans and embodies a shared sense of belonging, the parade organisers said. 'The space is something that is quite important, which is why I thought a school would be something that would connect with Singaporeans,' said He. 'It was connecting with that space first, and then letting the music do its work.' The clip also features vignettes of Singaporeans overcoming obstacles and celebrating milestones. Drawing from the National Anthem, the parade's theme Majulah Singapura also emphasises the values of trust, inclusivity and mutual support, encouraging citizens to play their part in Singapore's continued growth and success, said the organisers. Meanwhile, the NDP 2025 logo fuses '60' and 'GO' as Singapore celebrates SG60. It also shows five shooting stars that symbolise the nation's ideals of democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality. Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing said the word 'GO' in the logo reminds Singaporeans to always have the drive and spirit to go forward. Twenty-five individuals from diverse backgrounds across Singapore will create their interpretations of the logo, using the '60' numeral as a canvas to express their vision of the Singapore Dream and their aspirations for the nation. These logos will be unveiled progressively on the NDP website and social media pages in the run-up to Aug 9. As with previous NDPs, the festivities will be brought into the neighbourhoods on Aug 10, when residents can gather for carnival and family activities, and watch fireworks, drone shows and stage performances. Co-organised with the People's Association, the heartland celebrations will take place across five sites. The mobile column will also make its way to the heartland for the first time since 2020. More details will be made known later. In the weeks leading up to Aug 9, there will be a series of public engagement and outreach activities. From mid-June, Singaporeans and permanent residents can redeem a free national flag per household via the NDP Shop on e-commerce platform Shopee. Flags can be collected for free from more than 3,000 Shopee collection points islandwide. The flags can be displayed from July to September. Homegrown brands Love Bonito and The Elly Store, as well as Japanese brand Uniqlo, will also offer specially designed or curated red-and-white National Day apparel. The #GiveAsOneSG initiative will also make a comeback for a third consecutive year with 60 Days of Giving from June 10 to Aug 10, promoting volunteerism and philanthropy as a way to mark National Day. Singaporeans can take part in the initiative via the #GiveAsOneSG campaign page on - The Straits Times/ANN
CNA
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
NDP 2025: Red Lions, naval divers to parachute into Padang, Marina Bay in SG60 tribute
SINGAPORE: In celebration of Singapore's 60th birthday, the Red Lions and naval divers will parachute onto the Padang and into Marina Bay at this year's National Day Parade (NDP). The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) will also stage a special aerial tribute, the NDP 2025 executive committee announced on Monday (May 26). With this year's NDP show expanding from Padang to the Marina Bay area, the Red Lions will land at the Padang while the Republic of Singapore Navy's divers will parachute into the water at Marina Bay in a coordinated aerial display called a Jump of Unity. Performances at the Padang will also be combined with building light projections and fireworks across the city skyline, along with water floats and a new floating stage for performers. 'NDP 2025 aims to deliver an immersive experience for all live audiences, whether they are at the Padang or the Bay,' organisers said on Monday. The parade and ceremony segment will feature the largest number of contingents to date, alongside crowd favourites such as the state flag flypast, salute to the nation and the presidential gun salute. Returning to the Padang for the first time since 2019, the mobile column will showcase air, land and maritime assets from the Singapore Armed Forces, Home Team and Maritime Port Authority of Singapore. There will also be an aerial flypast over the Padang and a maritime display at the Bay. The show will unfold in four acts inspired by the National Anthem, featuring local artistes and performers from various organisations. "MAJULAH SINGAPURA" This year's theme, 'Majulah Singapura', calls on Singaporeans to reflect on six decades of nationhood while looking ahead with optimism and resilience, the NDP 2025 executive committee said in a fact sheet. Organisers said the theme highlights the values of trust, inclusivity and mutual support, encouraging all citizens to play their part in Singapore's ongoing journey. The logo for NDP 2025 features a fusion of "60" and GO', serving as a rallying call for Singaporeans to move forward together. Five shooting stars in the design symbolise the nation's founding ideals: democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality. The official NDP theme song, Here We Are, is co-written by Charlie Lim and Chok Kerong, and produced by Dr Sydney Tan. It is performed by Charlie Lim, Kit Chan and The Island Voices. CELEBRATIONS ACROSS THE ISLAND Those without parade tickets can also join in the festivities. On Aug 9, the Marina Bay area will host interactive booths, carnival games and activities throughout the day. During the parade, large LED screens and speakers will broadcast the show live across the Bay. Five partner-led celebration sites in and around Marina Bay will also provide additional experiences for the public, organisers added. On Aug 10, five heartland locations will host live performances, fireworks and activities, with the mobile column making appearances across the island. Details on ticket applications for the parade will be released soon. SINGAPOREANS OVERSEAS Speaking to members of the media on Monday, Colonel Chong Shi Hao, chairman of the NDP 2025 executive committee, said the team is working with overseas missions and through the Singapore Global Network to support Singaporeans overseas to celebrate National Day. 'It's still very much a work in progress. I think we are trying to reach out to our partner agencies to gather as many Singaporeans in their respective locations to celebrate wherever they are, even if they are not in Singapore,' he said. When asked about the budget for this year's celebrations, Col Chong said that it is "comparable with past years". "I think what's important is that, as a committee, every year, we strive to be as prudent in the use of our resources, in the use of the budget, while at the same time trying to achieve our outcomes of uniting Singaporeans and bringing them together."
