Cineleisure has a free horror-themed village with paranormal talks, the Curiosity Market and fringe activities from 13 to 15 November 2026. It’s part of the Something Strange Festival, which also offers ticketed Haunted Backrooms experiences and guided heritage walks through Somerset.
What you can see for free at Cineleisure
Enter Cineleisure at Level 1, where you can find festival registration. Head down to Basement 1 for the free Main Stage talks and paranormal demonstrations. The Curiosity Market is spread across the upper festival floors, with other activities around the mall. Entry to these public festival areas is free. Somerset MRT is about a three-minute walk away via Exit B.
One haunted house, two ways to visit
The Haunted Backrooms is listed in the festival’s Basement 1 area, but the organisers have not confirmed whether it occupies a pop-up space, the atrium or a vacant shop unit. Check with the Level 1 registration counter for its exact entrance. It offers two tickets for the same sets. Choose between these two ticketed experiences:
Prefer to take the scares outdoors? The two-hour Shadows of Somerset heritage tour explores former cemetery sites, vanished buildings and the stories attached to them. It runs from 13 to 15 November. Check availability for the tour and other experiences on the festival programme.
Inside the Something Strange Festival Village
If you’re going with someone who enjoys ghost stories but hates jump scares, start at the main stage together. The talks and market are part of general admission. You can decide on the haunted house separately once you’ve picked between the actor-led experience and the quieter photo walkthrough.
For an indoor outing with younger children instead, Suntec City’s Powerpuff Girls ball pit and We Bare Bears playground are also open this weekend.
