Sunflower Surprise: Garden by the Ocean, Gardens by the Bay's first Portuguese-themed floral display, runs at Flower Dome until Monday 9 November 2026, daily from 9am to 9pm, with Singapore Resident adult entry to the dome at S$12.
TL;DR
- Dates and hours: 9 October to 9 November 2026 at Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay, open 9am to 9pm daily, with last dome entry at 8.30pm.
- Tickets: Singapore Resident rates are S$12 for adults and S$8 for seniors (60 and above) and children (3 to 12) for Flower Dome, or S$34 for adults for the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest combination.
- What to see: more than 5,000 sunflowers across 20 varieties, a walk-through recreation of Lisbon's Alfama district and a 6-metre lighthouse replica.
What is Sunflower Surprise: Garden by the Ocean?
It is a seasonal floral display inside Flower Dome, one of the two cooled conservatories at Gardens by the Bay, the waterfront park beside Marina Bay. According to Gardens by the Bay, it is the park's first Portuguese-themed display and marks 45 years of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Portugal. It is presented with the Embassy of Portugal in Singapore, with support from Turismo de Portugal and AICEP, and Turkish Airlines is the official airline partner.
When does it end and what are the opening hours?
The display runs from Friday 9 October to Monday 9 November 2026. Flower Dome is open from 9am to 9pm daily, with last entry at 8.30pm, according to Little Big Red Dot's event guide. That leaves about 12 days from today for anyone planning a visit.
How much are tickets?
Gardens by the Bay lists Flower Dome entry for Singapore Residents at S$12 for adults and S$8 for seniors and children aged 3 to 12. The combined Flower Dome and Cloud Forest ticket, which takes about two hours, is S$34 for adults, S$29 for seniors and S$26 for children at resident rates. Non-resident rates are listed separately on the Gardens by the Bay page, which should be checked before booking.
What is on display?
Gardens by the Bay describes a 12-metre multi-tiered recreation of Alfama, one of Lisbon's oldest neighbourhoods, that visitors can walk through, plus the striped houses of the fishing town of Costa Nova, a 6-metre-tall Belem Lighthouse replica, the bow of a traditional Portuguese sailing ship, vineyards, olive groves and cork oaks, a late-19th-century Lisbon refreshment kiosk and a Porto shop with an Art Nouveau facade. The sunflowers include supersized varieties up to 1.8 metres tall.
What else is happening at Flower Dome?
Gardens by the Bay says a related Experience Portugal programme runs from 8 October to 9 November 2026 at Flower Dome, with food, dance, art and film. Visitors can also enter a contest by scanning a QR code on one of two contest boards in the dome and answering a question for a chance to win a pair of economy-class return tickets from Singapore to Portugal, subject to terms.
Why does it matter for planning a visit?
It is a short window, and a ticket to Flower Dome alone is among the lower-cost paid attractions at the park. Anyone combining it with other free events nearby may like our guides to the Christmas Together village at Marina Bay Sands at https://hotinsg.com/christmas-together-2026-at-marina-bay-sands-free-entry-christmas-village-runs-27-to-29-november/ and the free Secret Vault exhibition at New Bahru at https://hotinsg.com/the-secret-vault-at-new-bahru-gics-free-immersive-exhibition-runs-until-1-november/ and the Singapore Clay Festival at https://hotinsg.com/singapore-clay-festival-2026-6-to-8-november-at-the-chinese-cultural-centre-with-over-200-makers/
What is not confirmed?
Gardens by the Bay does not publish expected crowd levels or the timing of individual Experience Portugal programmes on the display page. Prices and hours can change, and the park's own page is the final reference. The Gardens by the Bay page calls the ship a carrack in its introduction and a caravela in its highlights.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Sunflower Surprise run?
It runs from 9 October to 9 November 2026 at Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay.
How much is Flower Dome entry for Singapore Residents?
S$12 for adults and S$8 for seniors aged 60 and above and children aged 3 to 12, per Gardens by the Bay. Combined Flower Dome and Cloud Forest tickets start at S$34 for adults at resident rates.
Is there a prize contest?
Yes. Visitors can scan a QR code on the contest boards in Flower Dome and answer a question to enter a draw for two economy return tickets to Portugal. Terms apply.
Sources and Method
Based on the Gardens by the Bay event page for Sunflower Surprise (https://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/sunflower) and Little Big Red Dot's guide published on 30 September 2026 by Nur Aisyah Rahman (https://littlebigreddot.com/sunflower-surprise-flower-dome-gardens-by-the-bay-9-october-2026/). Prices are Singapore Resident rates as listed at the time of writing.
