Singapore Grand Prix 2025, an iconic motor racing event, returns to Marina Bay Circuit from October 3 to 5, 2025. Since 2008, the Formula 1 event has attracted travellers worldwide for a set of thrilling races, entertainment, and fun activities. The 2025 Grand Prix features practices, qualifying races, and the main race itself under the iconic night lights on October 5. Meanwhile, there’ll be exclusive parties, fan engagement zones, live concerts, themed culinary experiences, and more both during and before the race weekend. So, you can expect race-themed celebrations islandwide from September 2025. Here’s key details about the Singapore Grand Prix 2025 and the 18 best things to do in the lead up to the races next weekend.
1. Try win a free hot air balloon ride
The Elevation Lounge by Moët & Chandon, opens from October 3 to 5, at Bayfront Event Space. The free admission zone runs from 3pm to 11pm daily. It features French Riviera vibes, race-themed photo ops, hot air balloon rides in the shape of a champagne cork, champagne masterclasses, F&B offerings, and more in partnership with SUSHISAMBA Singapore. Note that the hot air balloon rides is a unique experience guests can only do if they win!
đź“ŤMarina Bay, Singapore
2. Get a tour of the F1 arena
Singapore Grand Prix is offering limited free guided tours into exclusive zones at the Formula 1 race track. The Thursday Pit Lane Experience takes place on October 2 from 7.15pm to 11pm. Guests can tour the race control room, media centre, podium, garages, festival villages, and more—before the races even begin. But here’s the catch: you need to enter a ballot for a chance to win tickets via this link. Wonderfully, up to 4,500 Singapore residents will have the unique chance to experience this if they win tickets!
3. Play brand-new racing simulators
Timezone Orchard Xchange transforms into a racing hub with professional F1 simulators, new driving games, and fan-favourite, multi-player racing on September 27 and 28, 2025. Meanwhile, all 14 Timezone venues across Singapore will offer $1 racing games from September 27 to October 5.
4. Enjoy the ultimate race experience at CQ @ Clarke Quay
CQ @ Clarke Quay offers HIT THE APEX, powered by StarHub, from September 26 to October 5, 2025. The free-to-enter race event offers instagrammable displays, F1 merchandise, F1 exhibitions, limited-edition Hot Wheels, the GPSS APEX League E-Racing Simulator, and an iconic Music Matters Live Festival, featuring live music from more than 42 emerging global artists. Learn more about this event.
Plus, visitors can enjoy caffeine-only parties on selected dates for an alcohol-free experience all day or night. Certainly, one of the best Singapore Grand Prix events this year.
đź“Ť3 River Valley Rd, Singapore 179024
5. Singalong to epic hits by Lewis Capaldi, Elton John & more
One of the best F1 Grand Prix 2025 events is the F1 concert. It features a star-studded entertainment lineup for 2025 including performances by G-Dragon, Sir Elton John, Lewis Capaldi, Foo Fighters, Alan Walker, and many more acts—making it a unique fusion of sport, music, culture, and nightlife in one place. These blockbusters will perform across various stages over the weekend with the main stage located at Zone 4’s The Pandang. Get the details.
6. Celebrate the Singapore F1 Grand Prix with a showstopping meal at KOMA
Complete with a 2.4 metre Japanese bell centrepiece, a traditional footbridge, and a reflecting pool, KOMA attracts foodies from far and wide – not only for its exceptional Japanese cuisine, but for its breathtaking design. Guests can enjoy the very best sushi, robatayaki and izakaya style dining, as well as a fantastic bar with an expansive wine and sake selection. But KOMA is now offering curated menus and specials, in celebration of the F1 Singapore Grand Prix, for a limited time only. Mark the occasion with a special cocktail of the month, the F1 Lychee Lap cocktail, mixed with gin, lychee liqueur, elderflower and white port – available until October 31. For the ultimate dining experience, opt for the F1 dessert omakase. This multicourse dining experience features signature creations such as the Peanut Dome, champagne and tiramisu bon bons, chocolate and vanilla magnums, and more, available until October 5. Book your table now!
7. Soak up the fun at GrooveDrive Festival 2025
Singapore’s Marina Central District is set to host a 4-day festival across three locations at Suntec Plaza, South Beach, and Millenia Walk on September 26, 27, and 28, as well as October 2, 2025. Expect more than 25 electrifying artists spanning pop, indie, house, and more. From Korean artists like Shaun to British singer Henry Moodie, and homegrown talent such as Regina Song…you’ll be spoilt for choice. Plus, there’ll be plenty of F1-style entertainment at GrooveDrive Festival 2025. Truly, an unmissable Singapore Grand Prix event this year.
8. Enjoy a race-inspired playground at ION Orchard
ION Orchard is offering a race-themed playground until October 12. It features immersive activations with renowned brands including LEGO, TAG, Visa, Elemis, and more pop-up experiences. From photo opportunities to a LEGO pop-up where you can built race cars from over 400,000 LEGO bricks at L1 Outdoor, get up close to the VCARB Showcar at B4 ION Station, to name a few things.
đź“Ť2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801
9. Get excited about the return of #RevUpSG favourites
SGP’s #RevUpSG campaign returns for 2025 with a thrilling range of Formula 1-themed programmes. Residents can enjoy themed activities at Kampung Admiralty from September 6 to 7, and One Punggol from September 20 to 21, 2025. From honing your skills at race simulators to engaging games, and the chance to win fantastic surprises…you’ll be spoilt for choice. Additionally, fans will have the opportunity to watch a special screening of Singapore’s spotlight in Netflix’s Formula 1: Drive to Survive Season 7.
10. Feel like an F1 racer on a sidecar night tour
SingaporeSidecars is set to offer an exclusive F1 Nights tour through the streets of the city from September 27 to October 12, 2025. Ride around town in the coolest vehicle, pass heritage sights, and immerse yourself in the vibrant race atmosphere. The tour costs $230 per person. Book on Sideways.
11. Explore the fanzone
The Singapore Grand Prix 1 Fanzone, is a vibrant area within Marina Bay Street Circuit, where motorsports fans can experience a range of activities. The ticketed arena gives access to fan zones, grandstands, live screenings, interactive exhibitions and activities like racing simulators, meet-and-greets with drivers, exclusive merchandise, and more. In fact, tickets to the fanzone include access to the concerts mentioned above. Overall, fans can expect a festive-like environment to enjoy the 2025 F1 in Singapore.
12. Build your own chocolate race car
Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie is hosting the GPSS 2025 WORKSHOPS Build Your Own F1 Car on September 27 and 28, as well as October 4 and 5, 2025. The chocolate workshops offers children and adults a chance to build their own F1 car using cocoa butter paint and other tools. Plus, guests will learn all about the chocolate-making process and find out where it comes from. Book the workshop.
đź“Ť13 Dempsey Rd, #01-03/04, Singapore 249674
13. Dance at Singapore’s highest rooftop race weekend party
Why not head to an exotic Aperol Spritz Chasing Sunsets Party at NOVA on October 4? Indeed, Singapore’s highest rooftop bar offers the ultimate race weekend experience high above the city as sunset falls. Expect Ice Cream Sundays DJ duo Bongomann B2B Toppings and DJ Chucheewa on decks, as well as gourmet snacks, and Aperol Spritz galore. Prices begin at $138 per person. Certainly, one of the best Singapore Grand Prix parties this year.
đź“Ť1 Raffles Pl, L63, Singapore 048616
14. Enjoy F1-themed culinary experiences & after parties
There will be a number of boozy brunches taking place on race weekend in Singapore. For instance, venues like Ce La Vi and Madison’s are known to hosting F1-themed brunches. Additionally, dozens of F1 after parties are expected to take place across the city this race season. Plus, parties will be held at Sentosa, Orchard Road, Clarke Quay, and Kampong Glam.
Some highlights include Level33 race offerings from October 3 to 5, 2025. Additionally, there’ll be extraordinary parties at ZOUK from October 3 to 5 with Belvedere. Meanwhile, another event you can’t miss on October 3 is the AFTER2049 atop Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation Deck on October 3. The immersive festival-like event features DJ duo Mind Against, alongside rising DJ powerhouses, Hong Kong’s Leon, and more. Definitely, one of the best F1 rooftop parties in Singapore.
15. Shop at a thrilling F1 marketplace
New Bahru is set to host an ECA: Pit Stop marketplace from October 3 to 5, 2025. It’s the perfect place for the creative community to wander more than 70 local and regional makers in craft, culture, and design. Plus, there’ll be more than 20 themed pop-up brands racing-style items, as well as immersive art installations, and workshops. Definitely, one of the best free things to do during Singapore Grand Prix 2025.
16. Groove at Singapore’s only go-kart party
Sentosa’s HyperDrive will host the only go-kart track party named On Track in Singapore in collaboration with Heineken and Unfiltered Presents on September 27, 2025. The iconic circuit transforms into a thrilling dancefloor with high energy sets by South Korean DJ Suvin from 9pm to 1am. Definitely, one of the best Singapore Grand Prix events this year. Get tickets.
đź“ŤHyperDrive, 54 Palawan Beach Walk, Singapore
17. See G-Dragon’s exhibition debut in Singapore
Love G-Dragon? excited to see him perform at the F1 concerts? Well his performance actually coincides with the Southeast Asian debut of his Ăśbermensch exhibition at Jewel Changi Airport. It takes guests into the K-pop star’s creative world and features graffiti subwau sets. 3D dancing holograms, VR moments, photo-worthy installations, and more. It runs from October 1 to 13, 2025. Get the details.
đź“ŤJewel Changi Airport, Singapore
18. Be captivated by a FREE motorsports exhibition
An iconic motorsports exhibition, highlighting the history and evolution of Singapore Grand Prix and Formula 1, has popped up in Singapore. After its successful first stint last year, Gallery 26 Dempsey is hosting SGP: Dare To Be Different again. The exhibition offers memorabilia, historical insights from the first Singapore GP in 1961 to famous night races in 2008, actual car displays, and more. Wonderfully, it’s free entry! Definitely, a top thing to do for Singapore Grand Prix 2025.
đź“ŤBlk 26 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249686
Transport & access
Road closures will be in effect in Singapore from October 1 to 7 around Marina Bay and the Padang area. Organisers advise locals and tourists to use public transport as there will be extended train operating hours during race days.
How to buy tickets
Tickets for the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix are currently sold out. But you can join the waiting list here. If successful, tickets range from $148 to $4851. Otherwise, there are some general ticket packages like the Grandstands Walkabouts available here.
The F1 races will be held across three days. The details are as followed:
- October 3: Practice 1 -5.30pm to 6.30pm / Practice 2 – 9pm to 10pm
- October 4: Practice 3 – 5.30pm to 6.30pm / Qualifying Race – 9pm to 10pm
- October 5: Official Race – 8pm
Did you know Singapore Grand Prix 2026 has been confirmed from October 9 to 11, 2026?
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