This weekend, Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 November 2026, Changi Airport has a full free Pokémon programme: a parade of all 27 starter Pokémon at Jewel at 3pm and 6pm, a night show at the Terminal 3 stage at 4:30pm and 7:30pm, meet and greets, a dance show, kids activities and giveaways from 10am to 10pm. Everything is in the public area, so you don't need a boarding pass, and both days run the same timetable.
Below are two plans, one built around the Jewel parade and one for families staying with the T3 shows, then where to eat and how to get there.
Before you plan: what changed on Saturday
- The parade fills up early. Saturday's 3pm wristbands were all gone by 1pm, when they were meant to start, and Jewel now says it may hand them out early when queues form. Treat 1pm and 4pm as the latest, not the time to arrive.
- It's a long weekend. Sunday 8 November is Deepavali and Monday 9 November is a public holiday in lieu. Expect holiday crowds.
- Closures at Jewel: the Forest Valley is shut from 1pm to 7pm and the Rain Vortex is off from 1:15pm to 3:30pm and 4:30pm to 6:30pm.
Plan A: built around the Jewel parade
This plan aims for the 6pm parade on Saturday, or either show on Sunday. Jewel and the T3 Departure Hall are 5 to 10 minutes apart over the Level 2 link bridge near row 11.
| Time | Where | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 10am | T3 Departure Hall, Level 2 | Spin the PokéXciting! PokéStop for the Pokémon GO Singapore stamp (GO event hours 10am to 10pm) and find the GO booth for a free sticker |
| 10:30am | Jewel Forest Valley | See the displays and the three-metre Pikachu before the valley closes at 1pm |
| 11:30am | Jewel B2 or Level 1 | Early lunch. You can't eat in the parade viewing area |
| 12pm | Jewel Level 1, opposite Porsche | Free giveaways open (Pikachu sun visors and stickers, until 9pm) |
| 12:30pm | Jewel Level 1 | Sunday 3pm show: join the wristband queue now or earlier. Everyone in your group must queue |
| 2pm | Jewel Level 1 East Canyon | Holding area opens for 3pm wristband holders, by Ya Kun Kaya Toast |
| 3pm | Jewel Forest Valley | First parade, about 30 minutes |
| Early afternoon | Jewel Level 1 | Going for the 6pm show? Queue well ahead of the official 4pm start |
| 5pm | Jewel Level 1 East Canyon | Holding area opens for the 6pm show |
| 6pm | Jewel Forest Valley | Second parade |
| 6:30pm | T3 Departure Hall, Level 2 | Walk over: the queue for the 7:30pm night show opens now, with wristbands at the queue |
| 7:30pm | T3 PokéXciting! Stage | Special Night Show |
| 8pm | T3 PokéXciting! Stage | Queue for the 8:30pm meet and greet (Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle) |
| 9pm | T3 or Jewel | Last meet and greet queue for 9:30pm, or a late dinner |
The step-by-step wristband advice is in our parade wristband guide.
Plan B: T3 with kids, no parade queue
Terminal 3 events for kids are in Basement 2 and the Level 2 Departure Hall, away from the parade queue. Each timed show still needs a free wristband or pass from its own queue.
| Time | Where | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| 10am | ST3PS, T3 Basement 2 | Pokémon Kids TV screenings start (until 10pm) |
| 11:30am | T3 PokéXciting! Stage, Level 2 | Queue for the 12pm meet and greet. Passes go out when the queue opens |
| 12pm | T3 Basement 2 | Colouring booths open, with free stickers for finished activities (until 8pm) |
| 12:30pm | T3 PokéXciting! Stage | Queue for the 1pm Pokémon Kids TV dance show with two Pikachu |
| 1:30pm | T3 Basement 2 | Lunch at Kopitiam or Swensen's, or queue for the 2pm meet and greet |
| 3:30pm | T3 PokéXciting! Stage | Queue for the 4:30pm night show. If it fills, it is broadcast live in the T3 Arrival Hall by the coach stand and the Car Park 3A B3 lobby |
| 7pm | Jewel Forest Valley | The valley reopens: see the displays and the big Pikachu (open to 11pm) |
| 8pm or 9pm | T3 PokéXciting! Stage | Queue for the 8:30pm or 9:30pm meet and greet |
Where to eat between queues
Food isn't allowed in the parade viewing area, so eat close to where you queue. Hours are from the Changi Airport and Jewel directories, checked on 7 November.
Terminal 3, public area
| Outlet | Unit | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Kopitiam food court | Basement 2, #B2-03 and #B2-10(A) | 24 hours |
| Ya Kun Family Cafe | Basement 2, #B2-07 | 7:30am to 11pm |
| Tim Hortons | Basement 2, #B2-13 | 9am to 11pm |
| Old Chang Kee | Basement 2, #B2-51B | 8am to 9:30pm |
| Eighteen Chefs | Basement 2, #B2-02 | 11am to 11pm |
| Swensen's | Basement 2, #B2-31/32 | 11am to 10:30pm |
| Ichikokudo Hokkaido Ramen | Basement 2, #B2-58 | 11am to 12am |
| McDonald's | Level 1, #01-21 | 24 hours |
| Starbucks | Level 2, #02-90 | 24 hours |
Jewel, Level 1 to Basement 2
| Outlet | Unit | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Ya Kun Kaya Toast (next to the parade holding area) | #01-230 | 7:30am to 10pm |
| The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf | #01-200 | 24 hours |
| Kiwami Ramen & Gyoza Bar | #01-225 | 10am to 10pm |
| McDonald's | #B1-298 | 6:30am to 12am |
| Lotteria | #B1-248 | 10am to 10pm |
| Food Republic food court | #B2-238/239/240 | 8am to 11pm Fri and Sat, 8am to 10:30pm Sun |
| A&W | #B2-209 | 8am to 1am Fri and Sat, 8am to 12am Sun |
| Song Fa Bak Kut Teh | #B2-278/279/280 | 9am to 9:30pm |
| Tian Tian Hainanese Chicken Rice | #B2-243/244 | 10am to 10pm |
Hours can change on public holidays. For more choice, see what to eat at Jewel and halal food at Jewel.
How to get there
- MRT: East West Line to Changi Airport (CG2), changing at Tanah Merah. The station is under T2 and T3; go up to the T3 Departure Hall on Level 2 for the stage, or take the link bridge to Jewel near row 11 (T3) or row 1 (T2).
- Bus: services 24, 27, 34, 36, 53, 110 and 858 stop at the T1 basement bus bay. Jewel is joined to the T1 Arrival Hall on Level 1.
- Car: park in Jewel B3 to B5 or T3 Car Park 3A or 3B. See Jewel and Changi parking.
- From T4: a free shuttle bus runs from the T4 Arrival Lounge to Jewel and T1 from 6am to 12am.
Live sessions for today are on our today page, the full T3 programme is on the T3 weekend page, and if you miss this weekend, the T3 snow show starts on Monday 9 November.
Know before you go
- When
- Sat 7 and Sun 8 Nov 2026, 10am to 10pm (same timetable both days)
- Where
- Changi Airport T3 (Departure Hall Level 2 and Basement 2) and Jewel Changi Airport, public areas
- Price
- Free. Parade, night show, dance show and meet and greets need a free wristband or pass from the queue
- Getting there
- MRT to Changi Airport (CG2), under T2 and T3
- Official pages
- Changi Airport: PokéXciting! and Jewel: Pokémon 30th Anniversary
Frequently asked questions
What events are at Changi Airport this weekend?
On 7 and 8 November 2026: the Pokémon parade at Jewel (3pm, 6pm), the T3 night show (4:30pm, 7:30pm), T3 meet and greets, a 1pm dance show, kids activities and giveaways. All free.
What is on at Changi Airport Terminal 3 today?
The PokéXciting! Stage in the T3 Departure Hall hosts meet and greets (12pm, 2pm, 8:30pm, 9:30pm), the 1pm dance show and the night shows. Basement 2 has screenings and colouring booths.
Are there Changi Airport events for kids?
Yes. The T3 colouring booths, screenings, dance show and meet and greets are free and aimed at children. Weekend meet and greets continue at T3 from 14 November to 20 December.
Do I need a boarding pass for the Pokémon events at Changi?
No. The T3 stage, T3 Basement 2 and Jewel are all public areas.
Where can I eat near the T3 Pokémon stage?
Starbucks on T3 Level 2 and Kopitiam in T3 Basement 2 are both open 24 hours.
Changi Food Map is an independent guide. We are not affiliated with Changi Airport Group, Jewel Changi Airport, The Pokémon Company or any outlet named here.
Sources
- Changi Airport: PokéXciting! Singapore at Changi Airport
- Jewel Changi Airport: Jewel Celebrates Pokémon 30th Anniversary
- Changi Airport and Jewel media release annex, 3 Nov 2026 (PDF)
- Pokémon GO: PokéXciting! lands at Changi Airport and Jewel
- Changi Airport: dining directory (T3 outlet hours)
- Jewel Changi Airport: dining directory (Jewel outlet hours)
- Jewel Changi Airport: Getting to Jewel
- Ministry of Manpower: Public holidays 2026
Checked on 7 November 2026, 1:30pm Singapore time. Written in our own words from these pages.
Photos: Hero and ST3PS: TheSmartLocal (Chloe Chan); Kopitiam: Changi Airport; Food Republic: Jewel Changi Airport.