The best things to do in September 2024

The countdown to Formula 1’s iconic night race is on. To kickstart the adrenaline-fuelled festivities, Grand Prix Season Singapore 2024 (GPSS) is revving up the city with a 10-day celebration of speed, style, and spectacular displays. Rub shoulders with A-listers at the most glamorous after-party Amber Lounge. Party like it’s the 80s and 90s at Groovedriver Festival 2024 with Johnny Hates Jazz, Tunde from Lighthouse, and more. Refuel with Licence to Feast at 1-Group’s restaurants including 1-Atico and Zorba. Engines on, whisky downed at The Grande Whisky Speedfest. Enjoy live performances, sim racing and food pit stops at the race-themed Glam Circuit Festival at Kampong Gelam. Head to Clarke Quay for a combination of speed, street style, and spectacular drone and light shows at Street Style Speedway. Whether you’re a passionate foodie, motorhead, or life of the party, there’s something for everyone. Find out more here.

The Singapore Sports Hub is a powerhouse of sports and entertainment where live music thrives. This month, it’s the go-to destination for two standout events: the FIBA Intercontinental Cup Singapore 2024 and Groovedriver Festival 2024. If you’re into a mashup of basketball and beats, the FIBA Intercontinental Cup Singapore 2024 is not to be missed. Running from September 12 to 15, this showdown features high-energy music sets on September 14 with Zouk’s resident DJs Jeremy Boon and Rattle spinning house and hip-hop tracks that keep the adrenaline pumping. 

Groovedriver Festival 2024 promises to be the highlight of Grand Prix Season Singapore, running from September 13 to 22. Over 10 action-packed days, expect live music performances, immersive experiences, and tasty food. Show off your best moves at the throwback pop night Autorewind, led by Johnny Hates Jazz and Tunde from Lighthouse Family, and sing alongside local favourites like Benjamin Kheng and Lullaboy. For more homegrown talents, the Hub’s partnership with the National Arts Council brings the city’s best buskers into the spotlight, turning every corner into a stage and championing the local music community.

After delighting cities like Milan and London, Bubble Planet is finally floating into Singapore. From September 3, the Singapore Expo is about to turn into a dreamy pink-and-purple-hued wonderland, ready to burst with immersive fun. Explore 10 themed multisensory zones, including a giant bubble, a glowing infinity room, and a selfie spot with yellow rubber ducks. Don’t miss the hot air balloon flight simulator and the VR adventure where you become a bubble in various situations. Dash through the whimsical landscape and send waves of balloons soaring into the sky. There’s also a massive ball pit that will have you feeling like you’re sinking into a giant bubble bath. Come and let your inner child run free

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Ever wonder what Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa would look like if it were made of LEGO? Start building this week’s outing itinerary with the Art of the Brick. This globally renowned exhibition first landed in Singapore in 2012 and is back from September 3 to wow you with over 150 LEGO sculptures by contemporary artist Nathan Sawaya who ditched the corporate world to turn simple LEGO bricks into intricate works of art. Spot reimaginings of iconic masterpieces like Michelangelo’s David, and Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Plus, there's a six-metre-long T-Rex skeleton to marvel at. Let the kids unleash their creativity in the interactive play and build area, while you navigate a world where art meets LEGO.

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Singapore’s Bayfront Event Space is set to shine like never before with the arrival of illumi, the world’s largest light, sound and multimedia illumination event, starting September 13, 2024. This marks the event’s international debut, featuring the world’s tallest illuminated tree titled ‘Tree of Lights’ that stands at 47 metres. In Singapore’s edition, visitors are invited to explore nine themed worlds such as The Enchanted Maples – one that will transport guests to Canada with glowing maple leaves and sweet treats from Sugar Shack. Other zones include a winter wonderland with shimmering snowflakes featuring curtains of twinkling lights titled Wall of Lights, and Puppies and Kitties, a space that will be taken over by 200 illuminated animal structure.

Tickets are priced from $33 and are available for purchase on TremTix and Pelago. Currently, there are slots all the way till December 8, 2024. DBS/POSB credit and debit cardholders are entitled to an exclusive early bird discount of 20 percent, until August 31, 2024 only.