Relish the best of anime collectibles, a festive Mid-Autumn mooncake showcase, an electric
cosplay pop-up, interactive wellness masterclasses, and upsized 3x shopping rewards
1 September 2026 — From 4 September to 11 October 2026, step into an immersive world where pop culture, festive traditions, and holistic well-being collide at City Square Mall (CSM). Enter the PlayVerse: Shop, Play & Discover shopper campaign brings an exciting lineup of experiential activations, exclusive collectibles, festive rewards, and community wellness initiatives to shoppers.
Matsuri Square by Simply Toys
Date: 7 to 13 September 2026
Venue: L1 Atrium
Calling all pop-culture fans and collectors! Step into Matsuri Square by Simply Toys, a vibrant retail showcase packed with exclusive merchandise, limited-time special buys, and fan-favourite collectibles. Inspired by “matsuri,” the Japanese word for festival, Matsuri Square will also feature immersive and interactive character activations where you can strike a pose at three themed larger-than-life photo-op areas: step into the world of Jujutsu Kaisen and join Satoru Gojo where good clashes against evil, uncover secrets alongside Maomao in the inner court from The Apothecary Diaries, and embark on a wild supernatural adventure with Turbo Granny from Dandadan.
Mid-Autumn Fair
Date: 14 to 27 September 2026
Venue: L1 Atrium
Celebrate the festive season with a curated marketplace featuring exquisite mooncake creations from premier hotels — including The Fullerton Hotel, Orchard Hotel, Sheraton Towers, PARKROYAL COLLECTION, Frasers House, and Conrad — alongside artisanal F&B vendors like Gin Thye, Four Seasons Durian, Eastern Rice Mooncake, JU Signatures and Halal-certified Casahana. From timeless traditional baked pastries to innovative snowskin delicacies, it’s the ultimate one-stop destination to treat your family and pick up thoughtful festive gifts for loved ones.
Anime Earth by Singapore Cosplay Club (SCC)
Date: 28 September – 4 October 2026
Venue: L1 Atrium
Immerse yourself in a dynamic pop-culture marketplace spotlighting the very best of anime merchandise, cosplay culture, and unique creations by emerging artists. Visitors can engage with themed activations, discover exciting new talent, and soak in the electric energy of the local fandom community across two distinct atrium spaces throughout the week.
Atrium A hosts festival-themed booths from Monday to Sunday, adding interactive game booths to the mix over the weekend from Friday through Sunday. Meanwhile, Atrium B showcases visual-storytelling educator and the creator of Takahan Toy Art Museum, Takahan Tan’s exhibition from Monday to Thursday before transforming into a bustling platform for other emerging artists from Friday through Sunday.
As a special highlight, visitors can also join a complimentary workshop to learn how to draw on 3 and 4 October, with two sessions available per day (2:00pm to 3:00pm and 4:00pm to 5:00pm). Registration is free, and date and time slots can be selected upon signing up here.
World Mental Health Day
Date: 10 October 2026
Venue: L4 Gastro Square
Take time to recharge and prioritise wellness! In collaboration with CONNECT @ City Square Mall and Temasek Polytechnic, this meaningful community initiative brings together education, self-care, and creative expression. Shoppers can head down to check out “You Matter”, an interactive educational booth by The Salvation Army Youth Development Centre. Dedicated to encouraging greater awareness of mental well-being and self-care, the event also highlights the Centre’s youth mental health and development services designed to support the younger generation in building resilience and reaching their potential. Additionally, visitors can look forward to a dedicated wellness exhibition by Temasek Polytechnic.
Exclusive Rewards and Eco Mama Collectibles with CityNexus Rewards
While you’re at CSM, take advantage of the wide range of attractive rewards on the CityNexus (Android | iOS) app! CityNexus is CDL’s lifestyle app that brings together shopping, rewards, and digital conveniences across its mall portfolio, anchored by CityNexus Rewards, its lifestyle and loyalty programme.
From 4 September to 11 October, shoppers can enjoy upsized rewards through the CityNexus app, including 3x CityNexus Rewards points with a minimum spend of $20. Additionally, shoppers can qualify to redeem a traditional Japanese game, a yukata experience for up to a family of 4, a 2-piece Mooncake set (worth $30), a $5 CDL e-Voucher, or an Eco Mama bag charm plushie with minimum spend.
‘ | Earn 3x points with minimum $201 spent at all outlets. Limited to 3,000 redemptions and 1 per user daily. 1For the first successfully approved receipt and capped at 1 per user daily. Base point: $1 spending for 1 point (Participating outlets), $5 spending for 1 point (Don Don Donki / FairPrice Supermarket / Food Republic). Max. earnings of 1,000 points per account per day. With $120 or $1702 spent, shoppers can redeem an Eco Mama bag charm plushie and $5 CDL e-voucher. Maximum of 3 combined receipts. Limited to the first 2,000 redemptions. 2If inclusive of receipts from Don Don Donki, FairPrice Supermarket, Lifescan Imaging, Little Haven Family Clinic, Minmed Clinic, Q&M Medical & Dental and/or schools. With $50 or $1002 spent at participating B2 Stores, Entertainment, Gifts & Hobbies categories, shoppers can redeem a 2-piece Mooncake set (worth $30). Maximum of 3 combined receipts. Limited to the first 100 redemptions. Valid from 14 September to 27 September. With $20 spent in a single receipt, shoppers can redeem either a traditional Japanese game (Supā Bōru Sukui – Super Ball Scooping) or a yukata experience for up to a family of 4 at the Anime Earth by Singapore Cosplay Club (SCC) game booth at L1 Atrium. Limited to the first 500 redemptions daily. Valid from 2 October to 4 October. |
For more details on the promotions and activities, visit www.citysquaremall.com.sg or check out City Square Mall’s Facebook or Instagram page.
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