Content Writer: Janice Chew • Friday, 25/09/2025 - 23:30:22 - PM
Singapore is entering what many are calling a golden stretch for live entertainment. With multiple music festivals and headline concerts already announced, the stage is set for some of the biggest performances in recent years. This flurry of activity comes just ahead of the 2025 Formula One Singapore Grand Prix, which in itself is gearing up to be much more than a motorsport event. As noted by The Straits Times, three music festivals plus the F1 spectacle will jointly fill September and October with live-music energy.
The Grand Prix’s entertainment lineup is nothing short of blockbuster. On the Main Stage at Zone 4 Padang, we’ll see Elton John closing the race weekend on Sunday, 5 October, while Foo Fighters will headline Saturday, 4 October. Other major acts include Alan Walker, The Smashing Pumpkins, G-Dragon, CL, Crowded House, and Lewis Capaldi. On the General Stage, there will be a much broader slate of artists — everything from BabyMetal, Aurora, Belle Sisoski, to up-and-coming names like Indo Warehouse and Putri Ariani.
For those who will be there mainly for the race, the fringe events are a major draw. Beyond the on-track action, Singapore Grand Prix weekend will offer more than 100 hours of live entertainment across multiple stages. There are exhibitions like “SGP: Dare To Be Different”, pit-lane experiences, after-race parties (such as Amber Lounge), night-race themed pub crawls, interactive workshops, and immersive art and food pop-ups. It’s not just about speed—it’s about creating an experience that pulses with culture, nightlife, and fun.
Outside of the Grand Prix, other concerts and festivals are also adding to the energy. According to TimeOut Singapore, big names like Mariah Carey, Blackpink, Twice, Franz Ferdinand, Blue, and the newcomer Tyla are confirmed or expected in the lineups later this year. This means that even if one misses a Grand Prix show, there are still plenty of options for live music lovers. Also, venues like Singapore Expo are being upgraded (e.g. the Arena @ Expo) to support more and larger scale shows.
For locals and visitors, planning will be essential. Events like the GP often cause spikes in hotel prices and transport demand, especially around Marina Bay and key entertainment precincts. Also, weather in Singapore in this period can be unpredictable — afternoon storms are still a possibility, so bringing rain gear (or at least being prepared) helps. It’s also worth paying attention to ticket zones. Some performance stages are only accessible with certain zone tickets (e.g. Zone 4 or Zone 1) at the GP, so if you want to catch a specific artist, make sure your ticket allows you to move to the right stage.
All in all, Singapore’s live-entertainment calendar for September-October 2025 looks stacked. The combination of festival-style concerts, race-weekend spectacles, and fringe cultural events make it a fertile moment for fans of almost any genre — from rock to EDM to indie to pop. Whether you’re drawn by the roar of engines, the strum of guitars, or the lighting up of festival grounds, there’s a lot to look forward to.
