Bangkok’s hipster market returns once again and yes, it is none other than the immensely popular Artbox. For those who have been anticipating this year’s edition, there is so much to look forward to as Artbox Singapore 2018 is bigger and better than ever.

Comprising more than 200 retail booths on rotational basis over two weekends from 25 to 27 May and 01 to 03 June 2018, Artbox Singapore is THREE times bigger than last year. Shop your way through the lifestyle and fashion stalls from Thailand and Singapore, satisfy your palates with food from over 160 F&B booths, play an exciting round of Beer Pong at the beer garden and jump into the foam pit with your friends!

So if you are looking for the ultimate guide that will prep you in advance for this creative market so you don’t get overwhelmed by the crowd and huge event space, you have come to the right place. Presenting our list of the best stalls and vendors you will find at Artbox Singapore 2018. You are very welcome.

FOOD & DRINKS FOR THE GRAM

CEREAL CITIZEN

Cereal Citizen is the first cereal cafe in Singapore that is managed by local online personalities BongQiuQiu and Rachell Tan. You can expect their signature items such as the Crododo + Milkshake and a very photogenic rainbow cotton candy (S$8) that will surely stand out on your social media feeds.

Booths 065 & 066

GOSHOT

Get yourself a jet black charcoal ice cream at GoShot (S$5.90) which is infused with Go Shot NeuroEnergy, a liquid drink that helps to replenish and recharge your energy levels—something that will definitely help when you are squeezing past the crowds under the hot sun. Gold flakes are also added for a luxurious touch.

Booth 074

CARROT CUBES

Carrot Cubes is where you get a taste of traditional hawker food when you get sick of all the hipster foods at the bazaar. Choose among three flavours such as Traditional White Carrot Cake (S$5), Hottie Carrot Cake (S$6) and Bacon & Cubes (S$7).

Booth 040

JOLLY KITCHEN

What is Artbox without the addition of Thai food stalls? Let your taste buds teleport all the way to Thailand with Jolly Kitchen’s Thai Basil Stir-Fried Chicken—which comes with rice and egg—(S$6.80) or the Thai Fishcake (S$4.80) as a light snack.

Booth 078

HOME PAO PAO

Swing by Home Pao Pao where the inner kid in you will scream in delight at the assortment of cute cartoon character paos. Steamed on the spot, patrons are treated to various flavours such as durian, teriyaki chicken and chocolate banana. Prices are set at S$4 for one, S$10 for three and S$20 for six.

Booth 046

555 THAI TEA

Trust us, you will need a drink to replenish those lost fluids when you walk around in the humid weather. For affordable thai milk tea (S$3/4) served in gigantic plastic cups, 555 Thai Tea is one of the best choices around.

Booth 075

FASHION & RETAIL

For the fashionistas, Artbox Singapore has a plethora of fashion retail shops offering the latest trends and accessories that are too pretty to pass up.

ACTIVITIES

FOAM PIT

Round your friends up for some fun at the foam pit which is located right beside the funfair. Complete with adorable inflatable pool floats, every corner has been designed for photo taking so do not be shy about snapping pictures here! All you have to do to redeem free entry is to spend S$20 at the event using any cashless payment method.

ARCADE GAMES

Foam pits are not your thing? Fret not, because there are also arcade games where you can compete against your friends to see who is a better player. There are basketball games, claw machines, Daytona and more!

BEER PONG

You know where the alcoholics will gather at—the Singha Beer Garden, of course! This is the place to drink till you drop and try your hand at beer pong. On top of that, there are also DJ sessions and a photo booth.

Mileslife—our favourite app for accumulating miles through everyday spending—has a booth at Artbox Singapore 2018 as well. They are giving away an air ticket (worth 25,000 miles) to Bangkok every hour. You just have to step into their cash-blowing machine and catch the winning ticket!

Artbox Singapore 2018
25 May to 27 May & 01 June to 03 June 2018
3pm – 11pm
Bayfront Event Space (next to Marina Bay Sands)
Bayfront Avenue
Singapore 018970

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Artbox Singapore garnered massive crowds and was a huge success last year. Hence, it is no surprise that this wildly-popular creative market from Bangkok will be returning this year and it will be almost 3 times bigger than last year’s edition to accommodate more people and vendors.

The event showcases local and Thai entrepreneurs dishing out creative and ‘hipster’ snacks and other knick-knacks such as designer bags and jewellery. Here’s what you should know about Artbox Singapore 2018.

This year’s event will take up 140,000 square feet, featuring hundreds of vendors. While we were not thrilled that Artbox 2017 was a packed nightmare with virtually no walking space and parking lots around, we are confident that the organisers will do a better job this time around with the bigger event space.

We were greeted by a plethora of creative and colourful snacks and drinks at last year’s Artbox and we expect to be wowed by even more unique and delicious grub.

We look forward to a better-planned event this year with more spacious walking rows and great live music. The verdict is not out on whether this year’s event is worth a visit but we are certainly hopeful.

Artbox Singapore 2018
When: 25 – 27 May 2018, 01 – 03 June 2018
Where: Bayfront Event Space (beside Marina Bay Sands)
From: 3pm – 11pm

The greatly anticipated Artbox Singapore is finally here! Bangkok’s Artbox makes its inaugural appearance in Singapore with over 500 unique vendors in their lineup over next two weeks. 

For those unfamiliar with Artbox, it is essentially a large market pulsating with a vibrant youthful vibe and bursting with creative energy.

Admission is free, by the way. Artbox Singapore will be taking place from 14 to 16 April 2017 and 21 to 23 April 2017. So, did it live up to the hype and is Artbox Singapore really worth going?

WHAT TO DO AT ARTBOX SINGAPORE

One unique feature of Artbox Singapore is the airmocks that are free for you to recline on. You just need a beer to go along with your relaxation sesh.

Another great place for you to chill out at is Chang Beer Garden. Grab an ice-cold beer (S$6) or 5 bottles at S$30 and get 1 free!

MTV Asia is also offering free tattoo services by tattoo artist, Greamy. If you have always wanted to get a tattoo, why not now!

WHERE TO SHOP AT ARTBOX SINGAPORE

There are so many shopping options available at Artbox Singapore—from stalls specialising in clothing, jewellery and handicrafts.

It is time to get busy searching for great steals and trust us that there are many awaiting to be discovered.

WHAT TO EAT AT ARTBOX SINGAPORE

Foodies, this is the place to be.

Amazing selections of savoury and sweets await you at Artbox Singapore but for starters, pick from a large selection of flavoured marshmallows and enjoy seeing them roasted before your very eyes.

We all loved Thai Iced Tea, and you can have as much as you like at T.I.T.

If not, why not have ever so Instagrammable Talad Drink at S$5? Both are absolutely picture-worthy drinks!

Cool down from the sweltering heat and humidity with Merely’s ice cream. It will be so shiok!

One magical dessert you must not miss out on is Coyono’s Dragon’s Breath (S$6.50), a dessert featuring the use of liquid nitrogen.

No worries if you did not manage to get your hands on some Thai Iced Milk Tea. But really, even if you did, what is a little more indulgence with Sol55′s Thai Milk Tea Soft Serve (S$4.50)? So creamy and rich, we were delighted with every element of this soft serve.

HOW TO GET TO ARTBOX SINGAPORE

Artbox Singapore has two entrances. You can either access it from the URA Bayfront Car Park or walk over from Marina Bay Sands. There wasn’t a queue to get into Artbox Singapore when we were there today, but it was a real squeeze.

Once again, Artbox Singapore will be held from 14 to 16 April 2017 and 21 to 23 April 2017.

And, this is probably what all of you are waiting for—is it worth going? Well, we’d say no.

While the concept is popular and there are many things to see and eat, there is no crowd control and the event space was completely overutilized. The booths were lined too closely to each other, leaving little or almost no room to walk. This only means being caught up in a human jam and wasting more time meandering through the crowd than actual eating and having fun.

Average queue time is 15 minutes, by the way. And because of Singapore’s perpetual humidity, walking through Artbox Singapore in such a condition makes it even harder. You almost couldn’t truly enjoy the experience.

If you are driving, welcome to your nightmare; there is virtually no empty lots!

Not too sure if this is what we’d want to go through again though the street snacks were really interesting.

Artbox Singapore
Bayfront Event Space beside Marina Bay Sands The Shoppes
Fri to Sun: 3pm – 11pm
Nearest Station: Bayfront

Artbox—Bangkok’s famous hipster market—is coming to Singapore in April 2017.

It is Artbox’s first overseas venture and you bet we are excited about its arrival. Artbox Singapore will be held at Bayfront Event Space on 14 to 16 April and 21 to 23 April 2017 from 3pm to 11pm.

If you haven’t been to Artbox in Bangkok before, here’s a summary of what it is: the market focuses a lot on local designers, affordable vintage fashion, quirky lifestyle products, modern home decor items and innovative snacks.

Artbox Bangkok is every bit characteristic, and it is a one-of-a-kind market. It is with little surprise that since its debut, Artbox Bangkok has received visitors from all over the world. It ain’t just about the shopping or the food; the entire vibe is one so inviting.

We are certainly hoping that Artbox will be bringing along its famous food vendors from Bangkok to the Singapore’s edition.

For those of you who are keen to run a kiosk at Artbox Singapore, it is currently taking in reservations at THB 16,200(S$652) for 3 Days.

There will be more than 200 booths, made up of mainly fashion and food stalls.

Judging from Singaporeans’ love for Bangkok and its markets, it is almost certain that Artbox Singapore will be a huge success. Mark the dates down, guys. This is one event to really countdown to and visit.

Artbox Singapore
Bayfront Event Space
14 to 16 April and 21 to 23 April 2017
3pm to 11pm

If you are heading to Bangkok, read our guide on what you can expect at Artbox Bangkok.

Artbox Bangkok is back at Chatuchak from now until 30 April 2017!

You would have known or heard about Artbox Bangkok by now. But if you haven’t, it is actually a pop-up market that is housed within giant metal containers.

The charm of Artbox Bangkok lies in its hipster factor, of course—from its containers to the design of each stall to the merchandise and snacks, Artbox Bangkok is like the future of Singapore’s ‘Pasar Malam’. And they focus a lot on local designers, affordable vintage fashion, quirky lifestyle products, modern home decor items and innovative snacks.

The pop-up market changes location once every few months, and its current location is at Chatuchak (just across the road from the popular Chatuchak Weekend Market), where it will be there every Friday to Sunday.

Here are the highlights of Artbox Bangkok at Chatuchak.

Artbox Bangkok is every bit characteristic, and it is a one-of-a-kind market. It is with little surprise that since its debut, Artbox Bangkok has received visitors from all over the world. It ain’t just about the shopping or the food; the entire vibe is one so inviting.

Kick off your shoes and lie on the grass while enjoying music from the live band; drink beer with your pals under the starts at one of them many outdoor benches. An Artbox Bangkok experience is second to none.

While the shopping at Artbox Bangkok is one thing to look out for because it is quite unlike a typical and tacky experience that most tourists “enjoy” at MBK, the food section attracted us more. That goes without saying, right? Such gluttons we are.

And you can only imagine how berserk we went with all these crazy snacks at the current Artbox Bangkok in Chatuchak.

And you can only imagine how berserk we went with all these crazy snacks at the current Artbox Bangkok in Chatuchak.

TORCHED S’MORES

Probably one of the best desserts at Artbox Bangkok! Frozen marshmallows are torched upon order, and that melty gooey goodness got us all addicted.

BLOOD DRIP DRINK

You will have probably seen this from your Instagram feed.

CHEESE FRIES

There is this stall called the iFries, and they specialise in, well, fries. Just skip all the other options and go for the cheesey ones; there are a few variations, but they are all amazing.

PANDAN WAFFLE

Who would have thought that a simple, unassuming waffle like that would actually taste so good?!

RAINBOW DRINKS

Pretty much just colouring and syrup. Nothing special. But your Instagram followers will love it.

NACHOS & CHEESE

Just. Look. At. That. Pot. Of. Cheese.

Artbox Bangkok Chatuchak
Nearest Station: MRT Kamphaengphet (Exit 1)
Every Friday to Sunday
From now until 30 April 2017