Can you believe it’s nearly October? From new attractions to F1 extravaganzas in honour of the Night Races on Sept 22, food festival debuts, Mid-Autumn fun, and other exciting events in town…you won’t be bored this weekend between September 20 and 22. Here’s our top picks of the 17 best things to do this weekend in Singapore.
1. Enjoy Singapore Grand Prix 2024 offerings
The exciting Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix finally kicks off with the F1 night races this weekend. Located at Marina Bay Circuit, the night races are on from September 20 to 22, and attract a whole bunch of celebrities and famous racers to town. There are dozens of themed events happening across the city, as well as concerts by superstars such as Kylie Minogue and OneRepublic, as well as racing action. Get our guide on the best things to do for Singapore Grand Prix 2024.
2. Immerse yourself in F1 parties
Many race-themed nightlife events are taking place across the city this weekend in honour of the F1 races in Singapore. For instance, Lap 62 is a watch party celebration being hosted by HighHouse and Singapore’s newest highest bar Nova from September 20 to 22. Visitors can enjoy the race action 62 floors above the sky, as well as champagne brunches, live screenings, and entertainment by top DJs.
📍Level 61 & 62, 1 Raffles Place, #62-01 Singapore 048616
3. Eat your way around a new food truck festival
The largest outdoor lifestyle and pet-friendly food truck festival, Savour Park, will be held at Palawan Green in Sentosa for the second weekend in a row from September 20 to 22. Foodies can indulge on delicious food like juicy corndogs and charcoal burgers, alongside partaking in a number of fun activities, from a free cinema to car shows, and more. Get the full details. Naturally, this is one of the best FREE things to do this weekend in Singapore.
📍Palawan Green, Sentosa Island, Singapore
4. Be wowed by the world’s largest lights festival
The world’s largest light, sound, and multimedia event, made its globally debut in Singapore this week. illumi is located at Bayfront Event Ground and is due to run until February 2025. Wander a dazzling world created with more than 20 million LED lights and nine themed universes. From the Magical Forest to the Jurassic Kingdom, you’ll be wowed by illuminated installations no matter your age. Get the full details on the event.
📍12A Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018970
5. See stunning displays at Lights by the Lake
Jurong Lake Gardens has transformed into a stunning light-up until September 22. Lights By The Lake 2024 is the perfect place to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival by admiring enchanting lanterns, taking part in family-friendly activities, carnival games, cultural performances, alongside street food vendors, to name a few. Plus, there’ll be a NParks Concert on September 14.
📍Lakeside Field, Jurong Lake Gardens, Singapore
6. Indulge at an F1-themed food festival
Cosford Container Park is hosting a race-themed weekend between September 20 and 22. The popular food park will offer F1 themed activities like beer pong, a Pit Crew challenge, cocktail masterclasses, and live screenings of the race. Meanwhile, there’ll be delicious food, music, and entertainment to complement the atmosphere.
📍30 Cosford Rd, Singapore 499550
7. Get revved up at an F1 lifestyle festival
Until September 22, Singapore Sports Hub is hosting its first-ever Groovedriver Festival 2024 in honour of the F1 Races later this month. The new festival offers a number of non-ticket and ticketed events, as well a F&B food, a pop-up beach club, live music shows, and more.
📍Singapore Sports Hub, Singapore
8. Be inspired by a LEGO exhibition
Singapore Expo launched the world-famous Art of the Brick exhibition in Singapore. In fact, it’s the greatest LEGO exhibition in the world with more than 150 sculptures crafted from more than one million LEGO bricks. Visitors can expect to see reimagined versions of famous artworks, from Van Gogh’s Starry Night to Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, and more. Learn more. Otherwise, buy tickets now on Fever.
📍1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150
9. Celebrate Mid-Autumn at Gardens By The Bay
Mid-Autumn Festival events are happening across the city this month. Particularly, a vibrant celebrate is on at Gardens By The Bay until September 22. It features lantern displays depicting joyful scenes, interactive installations like the largest Flower Carpet and Dragon’s Playground at Supertree Grove, a groovy carnival, workshops, and more.
📍Gardens By The Bay, Singapore
10. See the world’s largest airport sunflower display
Changi Airport has transformed into a blooming destination with the world’s largest sunflower display to be held at an airport. A Sunflower Sojourn features more than 5,000 sunflowers from 10 varieties, spread across all four terminals. This sunflower showcase, symbolises joy and cheerfulness, and aims to have a positive impact until September 30. Learn more.
📍60 Airport Blvd, Singapore 819643
11. Fall into a world of bubbles
The world-famous Bubble Planet, made its Asia Pacific debut in Singapore, this month. Visitors can wander an immersive experience like no other in a bubble-themed exhibition with 11 unique zones. For instance, there’s a bubble bath ball pit, an underwater LED room, optical illusions, virtual reality experiences, and more. Definitely, you can’t miss it. Get tickets. Otherwise, learn more about the event.
📍Singapore Expo, 1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150
12. See the critically-acclaimed Miss Saigon musical
Until September 29, Miss Saigon returns to Singapore after 22 years. Presented by Base Entertainment Asia in association with GWB Entertainment at Sands Theatre, it tells the powerful love story of Vietnamese bar woman Kim who meets an American Marine Christ during the Vietnam War.
📍Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
13. Be entertained by live music in the coolest club
Step into swanky live music lounge, Cool Cats, which will host a number of epic acts this season. Music lovers will be treated to the smooth sounds of jazz over the weekend. Definitely, one of the best things to do this weekend. Get tickets for the weekend here.
📍Cool Cats at NCO Club, 32 Beach Rd, Singapore 189764
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14. Discover a new exhibition
Singapore offers some of the best events, museums, and art galleries in the world. From futuristic looks into imagined universes, to classic paintings that tell the stories of Singapore’s past, immersive experiences, and more…you’ll be spoilt for choice. Discover the best new exhibitions here.
📍Various Locations
15. Go for a rooftop drink
Indulge with guilty pleasures against the backdrop of the stunning Singapore skyline this weekend. Why not sip a cocktail at one of the best rooftop bars in Singapore, otherwise enjoy a delicious meal at nightfall at a sensational rooftop dining restaurant. The choice is yours!
📍Various Locations
16. Say hello to nocturnal creatures
Night Safari is the world’s first nocturnal zoo located in Mandai. It’s one of the best attractions in Singapore because visitors can hop on a buggy or walking tour, with guided experts, to get up close and personal with wild animals – who only come out at night. Book via the Fever website. Plus, it’s one of the best things to do at night in Singapore.
📍80 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729826
17. Uncover a secret bar
Looking for a cool place to slow down, hide away from the rain and celebrate life? Well, there’s dozens of secret bars in Singapore offering a one-of-a-kind hospitality experience. From creative speakeasies like Synthesis, quirky bars concealed behind vending machines, and secret doorways to other worlds…you’ll be spoilt for options. Find the perfect secret bar to relax at this weekend.
📍 Various Locations
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