From 9 October to 9 November 2026, the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay becomes a Portuguese landscape with more than 5,000 sunflowers.

TL;DR

  • Sunflower Surprise runs 9 October to 9 November 2026 in the Flower Dome, daily 9am to 9pm.
  • Gardens by the Bay calls it its first Portuguese-themed floral display, with over 5,000 sunflowers across 20 varieties.
  • Flower Dome entry is S$12 for adults and S$8 for children aged 3 to 12 and seniors; combination tickets cost more.

What is Sunflower Surprise?

Gardens by the Bay is the nature park at Marina Bay, and the Flower Dome is its cool-dry glass conservatory. For this display the Gardens says it draws on Portugal's maritime history, everyday traditions and agriculture. Recreations include Lisbon's Alfama neighbourhood, the Costa Nova fishing village, a 6-metre lighthouse replica, vineyards and olive groves. Little Big Red Dot reports the sunflowers reach up to 1.8 metres. Partners listed by the Gardens include the Embassy of Portugal, Turismo de Portugal and AICEP, with Turkish Airlines as official airline partner.

When is it open and how much does it cost?

The Flower Dome is open daily from 9am to 9pm, with last admission at 8.30pm. It closes on 6 October 2026 for maintenance, and the Flower Field section closes from 6.30pm to 7.30pm on 8 October for a launch event. Flower Dome admission is S$12 for adults and S$8 for children aged 3 to 12 and seniors. A Flower Dome and Cloud Forest combination costs S$34 for resident adults and S$46 for non-resident adults, and S$26 or S$32 for children respectively. Prices are listed in Singapore dollars including GST on the Gardens' website, and the Gardens suggests about an hour for a Flower Dome visit.

What else is on during the run?

Time Out Singapore reports an Experience Portugal Day on 10 October, with Portuguese food and wine tastings, film screenings, folk dance, poetry readings and a photography exhibition on Portugal and Singapore's shared history. Little Big Red Dot lists a Get Crafty session on Saturday 17 October, from 11am to 5pm, where visitors paint a sunflower-themed tray. Check the Gardens' own event pages before going, as programmes can change.

Why does it matter for your weekend plans?

The opening lands the day the Singapore Grand Prix race weekend starts at nearby Marina Bay, so readers planning around the city's busiest weekend of the season have a non-motorsport option. It follows the Mid-Autumn Lantern Trail that has just closed at the Gardens, and sits alongside our guide to what is on beyond the F1 circuit and our Deepavali 2026 guide, both covered earlier on HOT in SG.

What is not confirmed?

Ticket pricing for Experience Portugal Day was not stated in the sources we reviewed, and we have no crowd or availability data. Event details come from third-party outlets and may change.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Sunflower Surprise start and end?

It runs from 9 October to 9 November 2026 in the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay.

How much is Flower Dome entry?

S$12 for adults and S$8 for children aged 3 to 12 and seniors, per the Gardens' website.

Is the Flower Dome open on 6 October 2026?

No. The Gardens lists the Flower Dome as closed on 6 October 2026 for maintenance.

Sources and Method

Primary sources: Gardens by the Bay, Sunflower Surprise 2026 page, https://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/things-to-do/calendar-of-events/sunflower-surprise-2026.html , and Flower Dome page. Independent sources: Time Out Singapore, 5 October 2026, and Little Big Red Dot, 30 September 2026. Original HOT in SG rewrite; prices and hours as listed at time of writing.