Relive the crowds and queues of Artbox Singapore 2017 when the market returns in May

Remember the situation at the first ever Artbox Singapore last year? The one that was overhyped and, as a result of insufficient space and poor planning, overcrowded with throngs of angry, sweaty hipster shoppers? Yep, that same “creative market” is bravely returning for a second edition in May.

FYI, beware the crowds at Artbox Singapore. Prepare to push past the sweaty masses and wait in line for eons for your dose of indie shopping 😨 . . . #artbox #artboxmarket #artboxsingapore #crowd #socrowded #singapore #sgmarket #longweekend #hotandhumid

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But before you brush it off, there’s a silver lining. It seems like the organizers have learned their lesson — probably thanks in part to the hordes of frustrated festival-goers that voiced their disdain on social media — and expanded the event space from last year’s 50,000 sq ft to 140,000 sq ft. (That’s almost triple the size, in case you can’t math.)

INTRODUCING ARTBOX 2018 Escape into a land of pure enjoyment complete with an endless variety of eateries and retail to great music and interactive entertainment. This year on 25 to 27 May and 1 to 3 June 2018, taking over the entire Bayfront Event Space, Marina Bay of over 140,000 sqft, Artbox is set to be Singapore’s largest creative market, comprising of over 400 regional and local creative makers and partners. A market with offerings for all ages, do anticipate many interactive elements and activities, creative art installations, wide variety of delectable food. Join us in our yearly getaway from city-life into the Oasis this May. Book a booth by 31 March 2018 to enjoy our early bird promotion! Simply enter the following discount codes during check out ✨ • 10% OFF RETAIL BOOTHS – “ARTBOXRT10” 10% OFF PRE-PACKED F&B BOOTHS – “ARTBOXPP10″ 25% OFF F&B BOOTHS – “ARTBOXFB25″ • 📍Bayfront Event Space 📆25 to 27 May 2018 & 01 to 03 June 2018 📆Friday to Sunday ⏰3PM to 11PM For more information do head over to www.fleawhere.com ________ #ARTBOXSingapore #ARTBOX_Singapore #ARTBOX#Artboxbangkok #artboxbkk #artboxthailand#artboxasia #oasis #artboxoasis

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So if you’d like to give the fairy-lit, atas pasar malam another shot and check out the usual art installations, booze and bites, music performances, and other cool stuff, mark your calendars for May 25 to 27 and June 1 to 3 to scout out the market, which sprawls across the entire Bayfront Event Space this time around.

ARTBOX 2018: OASIS 📍Bayfront Event Space 📆25 to 27 May 2018 & 01 to 03 June 2018 📆Friday to Sunday ⏰3PM to 11PM Escape into a land of pure enjoyment complete with an endless variety of eateries and retail to great music and interactive entertainment! For more information do head over to www.fleawhere.com ________ #ARTBOXSingapore #ARTBOX_Singapore #ARTBOX #Artboxbangkok #artboxbkk #artboxthailand #artboxasia #singapore #thailand #bangkok #oasis #artboxoasis

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Meanwhile, give your memory a jolt with this video below that makes it look like everyone had loads of fun at the “huge success” that was Artbox Singapore 2017.

Artbox Singapore 2018 is on from May 25-27 & June 1-3, 3pm-11pm at Bayfront Event Space.