From dressing up Bearista plushies to making your own coffee scrub, Christmas at CapitaLand malls is anything but ordinary this year.
It’s almost that magical time of year when Singapore comes alive with twinkling lights, towering trees decked out in baubles, familiar carols playing everywhere, and plenty of excuses to shop for presents and feast with loved ones.
If you love Christmas, coffee, and all things cute, you’re in for a treat.
CapitaLand Malls and Starbucks® are teaming up for Brewing Up Starbucks Christmas Magic at CapitaLand Malls, Singapore’s largest Starbucks holiday takeover spanning 16 malls and several workspace properties from November 11 to December 31, 2026.
Sure, there’ll be the usual Christmas trees to admire and presents to shop for.But how about snapping selfies with giant Starbucks Bearistas, customising your own cold foam beverage, or even dressing up your very own adorable Bearista plushie?
Yup, those are just some of the festive experiences you can look forward to, alongside hands-on workshops, exclusive merchandise, and plenty of shopping rewards.
These activities will unfold at The Bearista Holiday Experience, a roving pop-up making its way to Raffles City Singapore from November 11 to 22, 2026, followed by Bugis+ from November 25 to December 6,2026.
Meet the Giant Starbucks Bearistas Spreading Christmas Cheer Across 16 Malls
Quick, think of animals closely associated with Christmas! Reindeers, penguins, and polar bears probably spring to mind first.
But this year, five extra-cuddly friends are stealing the festive spotlight: Star, Jam, Brewster, Snowmallow, and Dasha, the adorable Starbucks Bearistas popping up at CapitaLand malls islandwide.
Think larger-than-life Bearista installations, festive inflatables, and whimsical coffee-inspired decorations, complete with giant red and green Starbucks cups, candy canes, Christmas trees, and cosy stockings.
Each Bearista brings its own personality and a little extra Christmas magic to the celebrations.
Spot Brewster at Bugis Junction and CQ @ Clarke Quay, say hello to the spirited Dasha at Bugis+ and Funan, and look up (way up!) to catch the cheerful Star towering an impressive eight metres tall at Raffles City Singapore.
Elsewhere, keep your eyes peeled for the classic Starbucks Bearistas sporting their signature black caps and festive red aprons, with plenty of Christmas cheer to share.
Whether you’re out Christmas shopping with family, catching up with friends, enjoying a festive date, or simply looking for the perfect backdrop to show off that Christmas #OOTD, these displays make for some pretty cute photo ops.
And here’s another reason to get snapping! From November 11 to December 11, 2026, strike a pose with your favourite Bearista inflatable and share your festive photo for a chance to be one of eight lucky winners to bring home a CapitaLand-exclusive Starbucks 12oz Ceramic Mug with Bearista Plush (worth S$36.90).
Your Starbucks Coffee,Your Way
Once you’re done posing for pictures, it’s time to get hands-on and satisfy those caffeine cravings at The Bearista Holiday Experience, where all five Bearistas come together under one roof.
The roving pop-up will first take place at Raffles City Singapore from November 11 to 22, 2026, before heading to Bugis+ from November 25 to December 6, 2026. Shoppers are invited to unlock the one-of-a-kind experiences by keying in the reward code <BEARISTA>
Those who love putting their own spin on their favourite drinks can start with Starbucks Singapore’s firstCreate-Your-Own Cold Foam Beverage Bar, featuring exclusive cold foam flavours such as Hojicha, Matcha, and Strawberry.
For something a little more adventurous, each location will also have its own exclusive creation. At Raffles City, there’s Kaya Toast Cold Foam with Buttery Croutons, giving our beloved local breakfast staple a rather unexpected coffee-shop makeover.
Meanwhile, the Bugis+ pop-up will feature a Chocolate Chip Cookie-inspired creation, complete with Cookie Dough Cold Foam and Dark Chocolate Shavings.
Beyond experimenting with drinks, take a deeper dive into the world of coffee at the Coffee Discovery Stations.At Raffles City, explore the Starbucks® Roast Spectrum, featuring Starbucks® Blonde, Medium and Dark Roast coffees, and learn how different roast profiles influence each coffee’s flavour and aroma.
Over at Bugis+, The Art of Aroma – A Coffee Journey Across Origins invites you on a sensory journey through the distinctive flavours and aromas of coffees from Latin America, Africa and Indonesia.
Dress-a-Bearista, make your own coffee scrub & more hands-on fun
As much as we love drinking coffee, that isn’t all you can do with it at The Bearista Holiday Experience. Shoppers who spend at least S$60 stand a chance to participate in an exclusive Starbucks Discovery & CraftWorkshopfor two, perfect for a little bonding time with a friend or partner.
At Raffles City,take part inThe Story Behind Christmas Blend, and enjoy a guided tasting of Starbucks® Christmas Blend Blonde Roast and Dark Roast alongside Starbucks® Colombia,paired with a lemon loaf, cookie and cheesecake to highlight each coffee’s unique flavour notes. Then, create your own coffee scrub using repurposed spent coffee grounds.
Over at Bugis+, the workshop takes you on a flavour journey through coffees from Latin America, Africa, and Indonesia, before getting you to upcycle a used Starbucks paper bag into a wallet.
The Bearistas themselves aren’t missing out on the festive fun, either. At Bearista’s Little Wardrobe, get creative with the new Dress-a-Bearista experience. Choose your favourite gingerbread Bearista keychain, thenpersonaliseitwithan outfit that reflects your style.
You can also take the Discover Your Inner Starbucks®Bearista personality quiz to find out which of the five Bearistas you’re most like and discover your go-to Starbucks drink, with limited-edition Bearista stickers up for grabs until December 6, 2026.
If your camera roll still has room for more Christmas photos, check out the Starbucks® Bearista Plushie Wall and Starbucks Ribbon Christmas Tree.
There’s also a commemorative message wall made from a collage of Starbucks cups, showcasing real customer stories and cherished memories to celebrate 30 years of Starbucks in Singapore.
And if you have a soft spot for cute collectibles, fair warning: you mightnot be leaving empty-handed.
The pop-up features limited-edition Starbucks merchandise and event-exclusive keepsakes, with a few shopping perks to sweeten the deal.
Starbucks Rewards members can enjoy 10% off merchandise with a minimum spend of S$80, while every merchandise transaction comes with a Buy-1-Get-1-Free Venti beverage voucher.
Spend a minimum of S$100 to redeem an exclusive Bearista pin set, while stocks last.
Christmas shopping comes with coffee & extra perks
After all that Bearista-spotting, photo-taking, and shopping, a coffee break isprobably in order.
From November 11 to December 31, 2026, participating Starbucks outlets at CapitaLand malls will be serving the CapitaLand Malls Exclusive Starbucks®Iced Hazelnut Bianco Latte, a limited-time creation combining hazelnut, velvety milk, rich white chocolate, and Starbucks®signature espresso.
Priced at S$8.60 for a grande, it’s a little festive pick-me-up for when your Christmas shopping stamina starts running low.
Speaking of shopping, your purchases could also come with extra rewards. FromNovember 11 to December 24, 2026, shoppers can receive up to S$25 in eCapitaVouchers with qualifying weekday spends at participating CapitaLand malls.
There’s more for avid collectors, too. At The Bearista Holiday Experience, complete activities on the CapitaStar app to collect Starbucks Bearista stamps. Collect 30 stamps, and you’ll stand a chance to win prizes of up to 100,000 STAR$® and exclusive Starbucks merchandise.
Other festive extras include Bearista-themed eCapitaVoucher sleeves for gifting, greeting stickers to share with loved ones, and social media contests offering more chances to score prizes.
For more information on Brewing Up Starbucks Christmas Magic at CapitaLand Malls, visitthe CapitaLand Malls websiteor follow CapitaLand Malls onFacebookandInstagramfor the latest updates and redemption details.
