Many of us are heading out to catch a glimpse of New Year’s Eve fireworks to welcome 2026 with a literal bang. Whether it’s at Marina Bay, Clarke Quay, or The Kallang with Super Junior’s oppas, one thing’s for certain – it’s going to be pretty darn packed with human traffic, especially since many of the prime fireworks-viewing spots around the island allow revellers to gather for free.
Don’t start the new year by being squashed like a canned sardine. Instead, check for live crowd levels online to see where you should head to – and which locations you should consider as backup plans – for a more comfortable experience with a little more breathing space. You can simply do this via the handy ONECountdownGoWhere portal, which charts out relevant information for a total of 23 New Year’s Eve countdown spots in Singapore. Aside from the aforementioned locations in town, these also include Sentosa, as well as heartland estates like Yishun (Nee Soon), Tampines, Keat Hong, Woodlands and more where residents can send off 2025 with their neighbourhood mates.
Other than the level of congestion, the crowd tracker website also displays the timings of each celebration, whether there are entry fees or registration involved, and a short summary of the various programmes so you can make the best informed decision. You can also toggle between a list view and a map view depending on preference. Those who may not be proficient in English can choose to view the inclusive portal in Chinese, Malay, or Tamil.
Check out ONECountdownGoWhere here.