Solo in Singapore: 8 Things That Are Actually Better Alone

Mare — Monday nights at 19A Yarwood Ave, and you don't need a plus-one for this one. Mare is a seven-month run starting 20 Jul at 7pm, tickets S$177.13. It's the kind of immersive theatre that swallows you whole — easier to surrender to when you're not worrying whether your friend is enjoying it too.

NO SWEAT CHIMI RUN — Tuesdays at 7pm from 70 Collyer Quay, S$6.34 per run. This isn't a race, it's a social jog with the Chimori crew, and solo runners are the norm. Turn up, run at your pace, and you can peel off whenever — there's no awkward 'I'm leaving now' because everyone's doing their own thing.

Temple by Tuan Andrew Nguyen — National Gallery Singapore, Sat 25 Oct, 10am, and it's free. This interactive sound commission turns you into part of the art — you walk through, you trigger sounds, you shape the experience. Perfect for solo wandering; you can take as long as you like without compromising anyone's attention span.

Storytelling in Singapore Sign Language — Central Library, Mon 7 Sep, 11am. It's aimed at kids 7–12, so it's a family thing, but if you're a parent going solo with your child, you'll fit right in. The session boosts self-advocacy through inclusive tales — and no one will judge you for getting misty-eyed at the library.

NOURISH YOUR INNATE JOYFULNESS – iREST®️ YOGA NIDRA & SOUND — Mondays at 2pm, SPACE2B, S$60.29. A sound bath and guided relaxation where the whole point is turning inward. Going alone means you can lie there in savasana without wondering if your partner is bored. It's self-care, not a group activity.

Tuesday Morning Outdoor Yoga (Beginners)@Botanic Gardens — Tuesdays, 7.45am, S$22.05. A class in the open air, surrounded by trees — the kind of soothing that works best without distraction. You'll be facing your mat, not your neighbour, so solo is actually the ideal state. Plus, morning means no FOMO on evening plans.

Sunday Funfit Class — Sundays at 3pm in Chinatown, S$11.58. A no-frills fitness class to shake off the weekend. It's structured, so you don't need a buddy to motivate you — just show up and follow. Easy to slip into any Sunday, and you'll leave feeling like you've earned your dinner.

Bedok Reservoir Outdoor Fitness — Tuesdays at 8pm, S$9.49. An evening sweat session by the water. These outdoor group classes are welcoming to singles — you can just arrive, exercise, and leave. No team-building, no partner drills, just you and the reservoir under the lights.