The Christmas Atelier is at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Level 1, Hall C, from Thursday 12 to Saturday 14 November 2026. The opening day runs from 1pm to 9pm. Friday and Saturday run from 11am to 9pm. The organiser advertises 130 artisanal brands and festive installations.
Regular tickets are S$8 for a one-day pass, S$14 for a two-person one-day BFF pass and S$14 for one person’s three-day pass. Use the organiser’s ticket page to compare what each covers. The event is in Hall C on Level 1. The separate Christmas Together fair later in November uses Hall F on Basement 2.
- 12 November: 1pm–9pm. 13 and 14 November: 11am–9pm.
- Regular one-day tickets start at S$8. Compare the two-person and three-day options if useful.
- Go to Hall C, Level 1, at Sands Expo. Use Bayfront MRT and signs for Sands Expo.
- Budget separately for purchases and any separately offered package. Check the terms of ticket perks before relying on them.
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What time does The Christmas Atelier open? · Christmas Atelier ticket prices and passes · What to buy and what to look for at The Christmas Atelier · How to find Sands Expo Hall C
Full guide contents
- What time does The Christmas Atelier open?
- Christmas Atelier ticket prices and passes
- What to buy and what to look for at The Christmas Atelier
- How to find Sands Expo Hall C
- Plan a one-hour shop, a group outing or a return visit
- Choosing between the Marina Bay and Marina Centre markets
- Frequently asked questions
| Date | Public hours | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| Thu 12 Nov | 1pm–9pm | The first day opens later |
| Fri 13 Nov | 11am–9pm | Full daytime and evening visit |
| Sat 14 Nov | 11am–9pm | Final day; check current ticket availability |
What time does The Christmas Atelier open?
The organiser’s event page gives public hours of 1pm to 9pm on Thursday and 11am to 9pm on Friday and Saturday. If your group is arriving before lunch on Thursday, plan to meet elsewhere until opening. On Friday and Saturday, set a meeting time by the hall if people are coming from work or different parts of Singapore.
Thursday afternoon versus a weekend visit
Choose Thursday if an afternoon or after-work stop suits you. Friday provides an earlier opening if you want a weekday visit. Saturday is the last public day. Give yourself room before closing if you are deciding between personalised gifts, trying clothing or collecting an item. Check the organiser’s notices before going, particularly if a specific brand or feature matters.
A short visit with one goal
Make a shortlist before leaving home. A shopper who wants one or two gifts can look at the brand list and start with those booths. A visitor who wants photographs or a meal can make that the centre of the trip instead. You can return to stalls after a first pass if time and stock allow. Keep the walking route to the station in mind if you plan to leave close to closing.
Christmas Atelier ticket prices and passes
The official ticket and perks page lists a S$8 one-day pass, a S$14 two-person BFF one-day pass and a S$14 three-day pass. Trip.com’s event guide separates the regular prices from the earlier promotion. Use the current checkout to confirm availability, date and final cost.
Which pass fits the way you shop?
Two one-day tickets at S$8 each total S$16. The S$14 BFF pass saves S$2 at those published prices if it suits both people’s plans. A three-day pass is for one person across the fair rather than for sharing between people on the same date. Read the entry conditions for the selected product, including whether both guests under a bundle need to arrive together.
What does a ticket perk cover?
The organiser lists festive perks alongside admission, with separate conditions where applicable. Check how an offer is redeemed, whether it is tied to purchase order or availability, and whether any voucher is for a different product. Buy the pass for the fair itself. Treat a promotional benefit as additional value only if the terms fit your visit.
Children and group bookings
The organiser says admission is free for children aged 10 and under. Check current instructions for your party if anyone is near the age cutoff or needs accompaniment. For a group buying separately, confirm the same date and Hall C location. A combined attraction package has its own price, date and access conditions. If you only want to visit the market, choose the market admission product in the checkout.
What to buy and what to look for at The Christmas Atelier
The fair is curated by The Atelier & Co. and the official site describes about 130 artisanal brands. The event mixes gifts and lifestyle products with food and seasonal displays. Check the current exhibitor list for individual sellers. An organiser’s category list shows the types of products available, while stock and availability remain with each seller.
Shopping for a host or colleague
Think about the recipient’s tastes and what is easy to carry. A small food gift, a home item or something made by a local brand can suit a quick visit. Check ingredients or storage instructions where they matter. For a gift you will give several weeks later, ask about shelf life, care or whether the item needs refrigeration.
Buying something personalised
Ask about the final price, lettering, collection timing and whether you can see the design before it is finished. If the fair cannot complete the order that day, ask what will be sent to you and when. Keep the order confirmation or receipt separate from your fair ticket. That makes it easier to find the seller again if a question comes up.
Visiting for photos and festive displays
The organiser advertises photo opportunities at large installations. Choose one or two stops if the hall is busy and leave room for people moving between stalls. The header photograph shows Christmas decorations at The Shoppes and is a photograph of the wider Marina Bay Sands precinct. Follow the organiser’s venue information to find the actual 2026 fair.
How to find Sands Expo Hall C
Take the Circle or Downtown Line to Bayfront MRT (CE1/DT16) and follow signs for Sands Expo & Convention Centre. Marina Bay Sands’ directions identify Exit E for the convention centre. The Christmas Atelier is listed at Level 1, Hall C, 10 Bayfront Avenue. Check the signs after you reach the expo building.
Hall C versus Hall F
The Christmas Atelier runs 12–14 November in Hall C. Christmas Together has a separate schedule on 27–29 November and uses Hall F on Basement 2. Similar names and the same Bayfront complex can cause confusion. Share the date, hall and level together when arranging a meeting.
If you are driving or using a taxi
Choose Sands Expo as the destination. Check the official venue map and the event’s parking terms if you intend to use a ticket-linked benefit. A published perk may have a validation method and a single-entry condition. If collecting someone after the fair, use a named pickup point rather than the general Marina Bay Sands pin.
Plan a one-hour shop, a group outing or a return visit
A quick trip for one or two gifts
Use the one-day pass, identify the sellers you want and start with their booths. Look at the item and ask about any collection or exchange terms before paying. If you are travelling straight home by MRT, choose packaging you can carry comfortably. You can still make time for one seasonal display if you finish early. A short visit is easier if you decide on the buying goal before walking into the hall.
Two people on a BFF pass
Agree on the day, check the entry conditions and choose a public meeting place on Level 1. If one person wants food and another wants to shop, set an agreed time to regroup. Consider whether both can use the same date before buying the bundle. A small saving is only useful if the pass fits both plans.
Taking a child or several generations
Decide on a place to take a break before trying to cover the whole fair. Have adults choose which booths matter most and let the children choose one thing to see. Check the paid and free admission ages before calculating your total. If someone uses a lift, include time to reach Hall C from the station or drop-off. The venue level and location are more useful than the broad name Marina Bay Sands.
Checking a parking perk or drink offer
The organiser says each ticket holder gets a Yeo’s drink and publishes a parking benefit with a S$12.84 cap for a single entry under its terms. Read the current instructions for where and when to present the ticket PDF, especially if planning to leave the car park and return. Buy based on the fair admission you want, then use the perk if your actual visit meets the conditions.
Choosing between the Marina Bay and Marina Centre markets
Start with the date
The Christmas Atelier is the earlier of these three markets. It ends on Saturday 14 November. Boutiques Singapore’s Gifting Edition runs 20–22 November at the F1 Pit Building. Christmas Together opens to the public 27–29 November at Sands Expo. Each is a separate outing with different admission and venue details. Check dates first if you can only visit on a particular weekend.
Compare what the entry buys
A Christmas Atelier one-day pass is listed at S$8. Boutiques lists Friday at S$8 and its weekend days at S$10. Christmas Together lists free festival entry with registration, with separate arrangements for certain activities. Those numbers tell you the cost of getting inside, before any shopping, food or bookings. Choose the event whose sellers or activities fit the people you are visiting with.
Check the hall as well as the neighbourhood
The Christmas Atelier uses Hall C on Level 1 at Sands Expo. Christmas Together uses Hall F on Basement 2. Boutiques is in the F1 Pit Building and advertises a shuttle from Millenia Walk. Use the individual market name and venue in any transport search. A single map pin for Marina Bay does not give the right drop-off or lift route for all three.
Buying gifts before they need to be given
An earlier market can give you more time to organise personalisation, shipping or exchanges. If you need a gift for a date later in November, ask the seller about collection before ordering. If a present is edible, check shelf life and any storage instructions. Buying early is useful only if the item will stay suitable for the recipient and occasion.
When you are mainly going to browse
Choose one fair and make the outing easy to leave when the group is ready. A one-day pass makes sense if you can do the visit in one trip. A return pass can help if you want to make a shortlist and compare gifts later, but check whether a seller can hold anything first. Food and transport can matter more to the total than the difference in entry prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is The Christmas Atelier free?
The organiser lists paid regular passes, starting at S$8 for one day.
Is it open on Sunday?
The 2026 run is Thursday 12 through Saturday 14 November.
What time does it start on the first day?
The Thursday opening time is 1pm.
Is it the same as Christmas Together?
No. The dates, tickets and expo halls are separate.
Which MRT serves the fair?
Bayfront MRT. Follow Sands Expo signs to Hall C on Level 1.
See the Singapore November and December events guide for more year-end outings.