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The best music concerts and festivals in Singapore

2024 is on a roll

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Concerts bring a special energy – seeing your favourite artist up close, singing along with fellow fans, and just soaking in the vibes. If you've been to one, you know the deal – there's nothing like belting out your favourite tunes, throwing your hands in the air (wave 'em like you just don't care), or grooving in the crowd.

This 2024, the music scene is seeing an exciting lineup of mainstream and alternative acts. Our wallets might protest, but our hearts are totally pumped! Keep scrolling to find out what's coming up, all sorted for you by month.

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September

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When September 20, 2024
Where Singapore Indoor Stadium

Following their show in August last year, the American indie pop duo LANY is making a return as part of their a beautiful blur: the world tour. Scheduled for September 20, 2024, the band is set to perform at a different venue this time – the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

 

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When September 20 to 22, 2024
Where Marina Bay Street Circuit

Once again, the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix is returning for an exhilarating three-day event from September 20 to 22, 2024 – and it’s a known fact that Formula 1 is not complete without its annual groundbreaking acts. This year, look forward to over 100 hours of entertainment across 12 stages. 

The entertainment lineup includes OneRepublic, HONNE, Thirty Seconds to Mars and The Jungle Giants on September 20, Friday. Taking the stage on September 21,  Saturday, are Kylie Minogue, Disclosure (DJ), The Corrs, Kool & The Gang, BabyMonster, Tones And I, and James Murphy (DFA / LCD Soundsystem). The lineup for the last day on September 22 includes Lenny Kravitz, Tones And I, Kylie Minogue (second show), Thirty Seconds to Mars (second show), Dean Lewis and Kelis.

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When September 24 and 25, 2024
Where 
Gateway Theatre and *SCAPE The Ground Theatre

American rock band The Maine has announced that Singapore will be one of the stops on their upcoming tour, The Sweet Sixteen Tour. They will be playing for two nights, on September 24 and 25, 2024, at the Gateway Theatre and *SCAPE The Ground Theatre respectively. And Day 2 will be a treat to the OG fans – The Maine will be performing their entire debut album Can't Stop Won't Stop from 2007, alongside a selection of their other popular tracks.

 

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When September 28, 2024
Where 
National Stadium Singapore

Stray Kids will be dominating the National Stadium on September 28 with their world tour, following a sold-out show at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in February 2023. This world tour marks their first concert tour in two and a half years, kicking off in August in Seoul, then moving on to Singapore and 12 other cities.

 

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When September 30, 2024
Where The Capitol Theatre

English singer-songwriter Anne-Marie will be returning to Singapore again after two years since her last show in 2022 to perform at the Capitol Theatre on September 30, 2024. 

 

October

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When October 1, 2024
Where Singapore Indoor Stadium

Put out the red lights and stop signs, because American pop darling Olivia Rodrigo is set to perform at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in October. Today, she announced dates for the Asia and Australia leg of her Guts World Tour, which will see her stopping by major cities such as Bangkok, Seoul, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Melbourne and Sydney. 

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When October 26, 2024
Where Singapore Indoor Stadium

Japanese singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze will kick off his 2024 Asia tour in Singapore, set to perform at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on October 26. Other cities that are part of his Asia tour include Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Taipei, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Manila and Seoul.

 

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When October 29, 2024
Where 
Capitol Theatre

British songstress Jorja Smith is set to perform at the Capitol Theatre this October 29, 2024. This marks her very first show in Singapore.

 

November

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When November 1, 2024
Where Singapore Expo Hall 7

Big music news has just dropped – Australian rapper The Kid Laroi will be performing in Singapore as part of  ‘The First Time Tour’ for one night only on November 1, 2024, at the Singapore Expo Hall 7. This comes two years after he first took the stage at the F1 Singapore Grand Prix in 2022, where he put on a show full of infectious energy despite the pouring rain.

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When November 5, 2024
Where The Star Theatre

Vocalist of rock band Radiohead, Thom Yorke, will perform in Singapore for the very first time, as part of his solo tour. He is set to take the stage at The Star Theatre on November 5.

 

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When November 6, 2024
Where
Singapore Indoor Stadium

Singapore is truly on a roll – Dua Lipa will be joining the list of exciting acts this 2024. She is set to perform at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on November 6, 2024. This is part of her Radical Optimism Asia Tour that will pit stop at other cities too including Jakarta, Manila, Tokyo, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Seoul. She last performed in Singapore at her sold-out show at The Star Theatre in 2018.

 

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When November 6, 2024
Where
TBA

Ne-Yo is set to make a comeback to Singapore following his debut performance at The Star Theatre last year. This time, he'll be gracing the stage as part of his Champagne & Roses tour on November 6, 2024. However, the venue for the concert has not been disclosed yet.

 

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When November 9, 2024
Where TBA

South Korean singer and actor Taemin from the famed K-pop boy group SHINee just announced on Instagram that he will be performing solo in Singapore on November 9, 2024. The location has yet to be revealed. Other cities he will be making a pit stop at include Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Tokyo, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Jakarta, and Manila.

 

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When November 20, 2024
Where 
Arena at Expo Hall 7

Akon has announced that he will be bringing his The Superfan Tour to Singapore, set to perform on November 20, 2024, at Arena at Expo Hall 7. He will also be taking the stage in Malaysia.

 

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When November 21, 2024
Where
Capitol Theatre

English indie rock band Bombay Bicycle Club is set to perform in Singapore on November 21, 2024, at the Capitol Theatre. This show marks their comeback to Singapore after ten years since their last performance in 2014.

 

December

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When December 10, 2024
Where Singapore Indoor Stadium 

Charlie Puth is headed to Singapore as part of his Something New tour, set to grace the stage at Singapore Indoor Stadium on December 10, 2024. The tour will kick off in Kaohsiung, followed by Seoul and Singapore.

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When December 21, 2024
Where TBC

Guess who’s back? It’s famed K-pop girl group 2NE1 and they’re headed our way this December 21, 2024, as part of their Welcome Back tour. Other cities they’ll be performing at include Hong Kong, Manila, and Jakarta.

 

2025

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When February 3, 2025
Where Singapore Indoor Stadium

We’re barely halfway through 2024, and concert announcements for 2025 have already been released. American dream-pop group Cigarettes After Sex will be performing at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in February 3, 2025, making it the third time the group has performed on our sunny island. The group previously played sold-out shows at the Capitol Theatre in 2017 and 2023, and has a huge, dedicated fanbase – and for good reason.

 

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When February 8, 2024
Where 
Singapore Indoor Stadium

Irish rock band The Script is bringing their Satellite World Tour to Singapore on February 8, 2025, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Other cities they will be performing at include Malaysia, Philippines, Australia, Indonesia and Thailand.

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When February 22 and 23, 2025
Where Singapore Indoor Stadium

At the beginning of 2024, YOASOBI performed in Singapore for the first time, closing their concert with a promise to return to put on a show at a larger venue. However, little did we know that their next performance would come so soon – and we are beyond thrilled.

The J-pop duo is set to perform in Singapore once again on February 22 and 23, 2025, this time at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, as part of their Asia tour. They will also be performing in Jakarta after their pit stop in Singapore.

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When March 26, 2025
Where Singapore 
Indoor Stadium

Just say the word and he’ll be there – singer-songwriter Keshi will be making his return to Singapore on March 26, 2025, as part of his upcoming Requiem Tour. The Houston-based musician will be performing at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, a step up from his 2023 Hell/Heaven tour, where he performed at The Star Theatre.

 

Upcoming festivals

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When September 20 to 22, 2024
Where Marina Bay area

This year's Singapore Grand Prix Formula 1 entertainment lineup includes OneRepublic, HONNE and The Jungle Giants on September 20, Friday. Taking the stage on September 21,  Saturday, are Kylie Minogue, Disclosure (DJ), The Corrs, Kool & The Gang, BabyMonster, Tones And I, and James Murphy (DFA / LCD Soundsystem). The lineup for the last day on September 22 includes Lenny Kravitz, Tones And I, Dean Lewis and Kelis.

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When October 5, 2024
Where H
aw Par Villa 

The Sunda Festival is returning this October 5, this time with a one-day one-stage event at Haw Par Villa – a location closer to the city centre than last year's venue at Sarimbun Campsite.  And though 2024’s edition is a tad smaller than its first run, we can expect no lack of entertainment and good vibes.

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