This is an archive of past gigs for 2021 and 2022. View the updated gig guide for upcoming shows in 2023 here.
PAST GIGS
Cravism x ABANGSAPAU x Mary Sue
When: 20 January, 7:15 PM and 8:15 PM
Where: DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade
Tickets: Free, more information is available here
Producer Cravism and rappers ABANGSAPAU and Mary Sue will present live performances of tracks from their 2023 collaborative album, OK!, at the Esplanade this January. Described as a "genre-bending" project, OK! is a rumination on themes such as love and vulnerability that fuses a variety of sonic influences.
Reverie, The Passerby, The Mad Trio, and more - ARTBOX AVENUE 2024
When: 26 to 28 January and 2 to 4 February
Where: Singapore Expo Hall 2
Tickets: From $6, available here
Popular creative night festival ARTBOX AVENUE will return to Singapore this January and February. Aside from checking out the event's retail and F&B offerings over two weekends, guests can also catch live performances from local bands Reverie, The Passerby, and The Mad Trio as well as violinist Jocelyn Ng and saxophonist Spruce Teo.
springheads by SUTDBands
When: 26 January, 6 PM
Where: SUTD Auditorium
Tickets: $8, available here
Whether you are into metal, pop, jazz, or indie music, there will be something for you at this January's springheads. Organised by SUTDBands, this event promises to take concert-goers on a "journey through the hertz of spring".
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial – Film with Live Orchestra
When: 26 and 27 January, 7:30 PM
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall
Tickets: From $20, available here
Fans of Steven Spielberg's E.T. will not want to miss this one. At this special screening of the beloved 1982 sci-fi film, guests will be treated to a live orchestral performance of John Williams' memorable score by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra, which will be led by conductor Joshua Tan.
LAYYI
When: 27 January, 7:15 PM and 8:45 PM
Where: DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade
Tickets: Free, more information is available here
Following the release of homebody last October, local pop and R&B singer-songwriter LAYYI will take the stage at the Esplanade's DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre to perform songs from her debut EP. The 'm00d' act will also be putting her spins on tracks from artists such as John Mayer, Ariana Grande, and H.E.R.
Taledrops, Sobs, Iman's League, Subsonic Eye, and more - Singapore Art Week
When: 19 and 28 January, various times
Where: Tanjong Pagar Distripark and Gillman Barracks
Tickets: Free, more information here
Back for its 2024 edition, Singapore Art Week (SAW) is set to be the biggest display of visual arts in the Lion City. This year, music fans can look forward to a plethora of live performances by indie, electronic, and alternative acts, including Sobs, Blush, Taledrops, Iman’s League, and Kiat, at the Sonic Sessions at Tanjong Pagar Distripark and Art After Dark at Gillman Barracks.
nkei, Fader, Tides, Bernice Ong, and more - Rock & Indie Festival (RIF) 2024
When: 2 and 3 February, 6 PM to 9 PM, 3:30 PM to 10 PM
Where: Flexible Performance Space and Campus Green, LASALLE College of the Arts
Tickets: Free, more information here
If you wish to relive the year 2000 this February, check out LASALLE College of the Arts' upcoming Y2K-themed Rock & Indie Festival (RIF) 2024 which will be headlined by alternative R&B duo nkei, pop punk band Fader, and alternative post-hardcore outfit Tides. The event will also include sets from Bernice Ong, Windtree, Alicia DC, Nosedive, Regina Song, september rains again, Ezekiel Tok, Days of Television, The Storms Upon Us, MURPHY, CTRL Chaos, BLANCCORE, Half Past 3, Megan, and DNS.
Nosedive, mon(dae), Line Drive, and more - The Next Step
When: 3 February, 6:45 PM
Where: Phil's Studio
Tickets: $23, available here
Presented by Dirty Window, The Next Step will feature sets from midwest emo/alternative act pines, shoegaze and alternative band Nosedive, instrumental quartet mon(dae), pop punk band Line Drive, and math rock outfit outer orbit.
nkei, Mary Sue and the Clementi Sound, and motifs - PRESSPLAY 2024
When: 3 February, 7 PM
Where: National Library
Tickets: Free, more information here
If you’ve always wanted to catch mini-concerts in the library, now’s your chance. On 3 February, the National Library Board (NLB)’s biennial arts festival, PRESSPLAY 2024, will showcase live performances by nkei, Mary Sue and the Clementi Sound, and motifs at the National Library.
TENG Ensemble - Once Upon a Time
When: 3 and 4 February, 7:30 PM
Where: VivoCity Amphitheatre
Tickets: From $4, available here
Usher in the Lunar New Year with the TENG Ensemble at the upcoming installment of their Once Upon a Time concert series. Also set to feature appearances by Hua Yi Icon Search 2018 winner Lennerd Lim, suona artist Preston Ang, and ruan player Li Zhixin, the event will treats attendees to new interpretations of festive tunes as well as numbers from films such as Marvel’ Studios' Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. It will also include the premiere of a new composition by the TENG Ensemble's Composer-in-Residence, Chow Junyi.
Ruth Kueo - Huayi - Chinese Festival of Arts
When: 17 February, 7:30 PM and 9 PM
Where: DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre
Tickets: Free
Homegrown singer-songwriter Ruth Kueo will perform alongside Taiwanese band A_Root at the Esplanade this Lunar New Year season, as part of Esplanade's Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts, an annual cultural festival that spotlights "outstanding" Chinese artists.
Lion City Jazz Festival 2024 - Dizzying Heights
When: 26 February to 2 March
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre
Tickets: From $28, available here
To all the jazz connoisseurs, this one's for you. Get ready for a week filled with jazz, from concerts to workshops at the Lion City Jazz Festival 2024 - Dizzying Heights, organised by the Jazz Association (Singapore) (JASS) and the Jazz Association Singapore Youth Orchestra (JASSYO!).
The New Modern Lights, Late Culture, Doghouse, and Last Minute - If Only For Tonight...
When: 1 March, 6 PM
Where: Phil Studio
Tickets: From $20, available here
If Only For Tonight... will feature sets from homegrown acts The New Modern Lights, Late Culture, Doghouse, Last Minute, and Indonesia's Iris Bevy at Phil Studio.
The Pinholes - Fell For Your Spell
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When: 2 March, 7:30 PM
Where: Phil Studio
Tickets: From $50, more information is available here
Homegrown rockers The Pinholes will return to the live stage with their Fell For Your Spell concert this March. The band have also announced that they will be joined by as-yet-unrevealed supporting acts at the event.
Fern, Jimbo, Pines, Late Culture, and Fxtrt - Scott Pilgrim VS The Midwest Kids
When: 9 March, 6 PM
Where: Dream Studio
Tickets: $18, available at the door
Scott Pilgrim VS The Midwest Kids by Thrashfinds will feature sets by local acts Fern, Jimbo, Pines, Late Culture, and Fxtrt.
She Shines Music Festival 2024
When: 16 March, 4 PM and 17 March, 1 PM
Where: Ground Floor of the National Library (16 March) and Gilman Barracks (17 March)
Tickets: Free, reserve a spot here
In celebration of women in the local music scene, the She Shines Music Festival 2024 will feature live performances from women across various genres and ages including Michelle SgP, Cindy Honanta, Rachman Lim, and Audrey Tang. More information here.
Jessie M. - Dark Stories
When: 19 March, 7:30 PM
Where: Victoria Concert Hall
Tickets: From $18, available here
Singaporean piano prodigy Jessie M. will perform works from Franz Liszt, Frédéric Chopin, William Bolcom, and more at her upcoming debut recital in Singapore. The 16-year-old was recently inducted into Steinway & Sons' Young Steinway Artist community.
Haven, KIARA, Nicolette, HBN, Tropiclab, Donn, and Sivanesh - Hypebeast Live
When: 23 March, 4 PM to 10:30 PM
Where: TRIFECTA Singapore and Somerset Skate Park
Tickets: From $88, available here
Organised by Hypebeast, Hypebeast Live will feature performances from local acts including Haven, KIARA, Nicolette, HBN, Tropiclab, Donn, and Sivanesh, as well as regional acts such as Autograf. More information here.
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Benny's, Krysta Joy, Enrico, and Tyas Iglesias - Blankets, Teas, & Lullabies
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When: 30 March, 7:30 PM
Where: Saylah Studios
Tickets: $25, available here
If you're looking for a cozy night with local singer-songwriters, Blankets, Teas & Lullabies would be the event to fit the bill. Brought to you by Saylah Studios and New Mongrels, the first Saylah Sessions will see performances by Benny's, Krysta Joy, Enrico, and Tyas Iglesias.
SCA GALA Concert 2024- Our Voices, Our Songs
When: 14 April, 5pm to 7pm
Where: SOTA Concert Hall
Tickets: General admission at $30, more information available here
The Singapore Choral Artists is a professional choral group aspiring to uphold both local and international choral excellence. The concert will showcase artists from diverse backgrounds of choral singing experience, including local composers such as Kenneth Tay, Americ Goh and their very own member, Ethan Chia.
NAEDR US TOUR FUNDRAISER 2024
When: 20 April 2024, 7PM
Where: SCAPE: THE TREETOP
Tickets: From $30, available here
Singaporean post-rock band NAEDR is holding a fundraiser show for their upcoming US Tour. Subsonic Eye, Amateur Takes Control and 7nightsatsea will be joining the band for the show.
Voices of Singapore Ladies Choir (VSL) - VSL10: A Journey Beyond Music-making
When: 21 April, 5PM
Where: Victoria Concert Hall
Tickets: $30, available here
Voices of Singapore Ladies Choir (VSL) will be celebrating its 10th anniversary at the VSL10: A Journey Beyond Music-making where the local choir will be performing compositions by Dr. Darius Lim and Dick Lee, as well as folk favourites such as 'Dayung Sampan' and 'Munaerru Vaalibaa'. More information here.
Brahmastra's In Sanga’s Senses: Poetries of the Human Experience
When: 28 April, 2:30PM and 6PM
Where: Play Den, The Arts House
Tickets: From $18, available here
If you’re looking to indulge in a world of Sangam literature and live music Brahmastra’s In Sanga’s Senses: Poetries of the Human Experience is the place for you. Writers and storytellers Aswani Aswath, Banu Suresh, and Saravanan Shanmugam will collaborate with local ensemble, Brahmastra Multi-Ethnic Wing to reimagine Tamil literary classics.
weish - Secondary: The Musical
When: 19 to 28 April
Where: Victoria Theatre
Tickets: $63.75, available here
Presented by Checkpoint Theatre, Secondary: The Musical features three Secondary 3 students trying to navigate the challenges of schooling life as well as a struggling young educator. With its music written and composed by multi-disciplinary homegrown artist weish, it's time to relive your secondary school days with style. More information here.
DJ Joeru - Songkran Kids Festival
When: 1 to 30 April, 1PM to 5:30PM
Where: Wild Wild Wet
Tickets: $50, available here
Wild Wild Wet will host the first Songkran Kids Festival in Singapore. Children aged 12 and below will get to experience exclusive fun from workshops and crafts, to dance parties and live DJ performances by DJ Joeru. More information here.
Mayday! SG Festival 2024
When: 1 to 2 May, 11PM
Where: SCAPE
Tickets: From $71.96, available here
Singapore’s beloved indoor rock music festival is back. Homegrown alt-rock band BLUSH will be joining the likes of international rock bands such as We The Kings, Defying Decay and more.
ABANGSAPAU, Adik Adik Hensem, and more - Malam Nusantara
Credit: Esplanade
When: 10 May 2024, 7 PM, 8:15 PM and 9:30 PM
Where: DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade
Tickets: Free admission, more information available here
Bask in Hari Raya Festivities with Adik Adik Hensem and ABANGSAPAU as they perform their lively tunes. Malaysian musician LEAISM, known for her soulful and electronic tracks will also be taking the stage.
CTRL CHAOS, Last Minute, and more - CTRL YOUR BLADDER
When: 11 May, doors open at 7:30 PM
Where: Phil Studio
Tickets: Tickets priced at $15, available here
Homegrown band CTRL CHAOS is set to perform alongside Intermission, Last Minute, Monda[e] and ONE CLICK STRAIGHT. With genres ranging from instrumental rock, post-punk, synthpop post-punk to alternative pop-rock and alternative rock, you should consider controlling your bladder to avoid missing any sets!
Charlie Lim, Shye, and more - Trifecta Backyard Sessions Vol 2
When: 18 May, 6 PM to 12 PM
Where: TRIFECTA Skate Bowl
Tickets: Free Admission
The second edition of TRIFECTA Backyard Sessions will be joined by contemporary pop artist Charlie Lim, indie darling Shye, hip-hop rapper Tengy and singer-songwriter Regina Song. Look forward to indulgent food offerings and an afterparty with CULTURE.
Sunday Jam Session @ The Jazz Loft
When: 19 May, 7:30 PM to 11 PM
Where: The Jazz Loft @ Blu Jaz
Tickets: Free Admission
Jazz enthusiasts in Singapore can immerse themselves in the island’s vibrant jazz scene this night. The Jam Session will showcase both established and emerging homegrown Jazz musicians. Kicking off the night is pianist Rachma Lim and her trio, followed by performances from local artists and international guests.
Royalusion, Dionne Lim, and more - Day Out! @ Esplanade
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When: 15 to 21 May
Where: Various locations around Esplanade
Tickets: Tickets priced at $27, more information available here
Enjoy a fun-filled week at the Esplanade featuring performances and workshops by Bollywood dance crew Royalusion as well as vocal instructors Dionne Lim, Amanda Lee and Deniece Grace Foo.
The Teng Company 20th Anniversary Gala Night
When: 24 May 2024, 5:30PM to 10PM
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Multi-Purpose Hall Level 7
Tickets: More information is available here
Homegrown arts company, The TENG Company 20th Anniversary Gala Night will showcase 10 new commissions which were created in collaboration with 20 homegrown artists, including composers, producers, musicians and filmmakers. The funds raised will be used to support TENG’s programmes and operations.
Subsonic Eye, Krunkle, Caracal, and more - Rock For Noah’s Ark 2024
When: 26 May, 1PM to 5:30PM
Where: The Blackbird
Tickets: From $38, available here
Look forward to an afternoon of rocking out with made-in-Singapore bands like Subsonic Eye, Pleasantry, Suneater, Woes, Krunkle and Caracal. The event supports Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter, which provides aid to animals in need.
Preetipls and Shak'thiya - SG’s Top Debut
Credit: Esplanade
When: 1 June, 7:30 PM & 9 PM; 3 June, 7 PM & 8 PM
Where: Esplanade Concourse
Tickets: Free Admission
Join Preeti Nair (known as Preetipls) and her partner, Shak’thiya for an evening filled with banter, music and laughter. The couple will be performing acoustic versions of their songs, covers of their favourite tunes and debuting a new song they wrote together, marking their first music collaboration.
hongjoin - ‘Everything in Between’
When: 9 June, 7 PM
Where: Esplanade Annexe Studio
Tickets: From $30, available here
Singaporean singer-songwriter hongjoin, currently based in Boston, is returning to Singapore this June for his second homecoming concert. This concert comes in support of his latest album KOMOREBI.
730BEDSIDE, Ezekiel, and more - Field Trip!
When: 3 June, 6:30 PM
Where: Esplanade Annexe Studio
Tickets: From $28, available here
Set to be a night filled with pop, R&B, and indie music, AKAR and The Bandquet Rejects' Field Trip! will feature live sets from indie-folk act Ezekiel, pop and R&B artist Lana Lajarca, vocalist MURPHY, genre-bending band 730BEDSIDE, and The Bandquet Rejects.
THE SUMMER RECITAL
When: 29 June, 5:45 PM
Where: Somerset Youth Park
Tickets: Free Admission
Organised by New Mongrels, THE SUMMER RECITAL boasts a buoyant evening featuring a myriad of homegrown acts including Mary Sue and the Clementi Sound Appreciation Club, Nosedive, Danesh Leonadi, Fickle, and Wildcards.
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (SCCC) Cultural Extravaganza 2024
When: 8 May to 30 June
Where: Various venues
Tickets: More information is available here
The SCCC Cultural Extravaganza is back with its 7th edition of the festival. In line with its theme of, “(Re)presenting Our SINGAPO人 Treasures”, the festival proudly presents theatrical performances, exhibitions and concerts by talented award-winning artists and arts groups such as the ‘Singaporean Composers Series’ and ‘Essentially Macbeth’.
RETRO NIGHT
When: 3 July 2024, 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM
Where: Phil Studio
Tickets: Tickets priced at $10, available here
Get ready to get your groove on at Retro Night, presented by Phil Studio and DMC Productions. DJ Jag will spin the best 80s and 90s retro classics, featuring hits from Michael Jackson, ABBA, Tears for Fears and more.
haldi honey “bask” ALBUM LAUNCH ft Islandeer, Amerhill, Altoduo & codecaud
When: 4 July, 8 PM
Where: Phil’s Performing Arts Centre
Tickets: Tickets priced at $20, available here
Celebrate the launch of haldi honey’s debut album bask with an evening of live music. Enjoy live renditions of the band’s latest tunes, alongside captivating sets from Islandeer, Amberhill, Altoduo, and codecaud.
SHARE THE VIBES
When: 6 July, 7 PM
Where: *SCAPE Gallery
Tickets: Tickets priced from $20, available here
INDIGOSCALES and PARKA have teamed up to bring made-in-Singapore music to the *SCAPE Gallery. Get ready to share good vibes with enthralling performances by Daniel Sid, elaine, Adriel, Dhanishta, WHYLUCAS, and Aliff Sharil.
IGNITE! Music Festival 2024
When: 26 and 27 July The Republic Cultural Centre
Where: The Republic Cultural Centre
Tickets: Admission is free
Helmed by Republic Polytechnic (RP), the 2024 edition of this student-driven festival boasts a dynamite 2-day lineup that includes FXTRT, shazza, Tell Lie Vision, motifs, Benjamin Kheng, the winner of the IGNITE! Band Auditions, Maker Records (featuring members of Bakers in Space, Bennett Bay and Ethel Yap), Elaine, ICEBOX, Pleasantry, WHYLUCAS, Josh Makazo, Subsonic Eye and Shye.
X My Heart
When: 2 August, 8 PM
Where: Phil’s Performing Arts Centre
Tickets: Tickets priced at $25 (early bird) and $30, available here.
Before heading off to support MASS OF THE FERMENTING DREGS on their North American tour, Blush will be hosting a sweet gig alongside Pleasantry, Carpet Golf and leavealive.
Gardens by the Bay and Mediacorp National Day Concert 2024
When: 4 August, 4.30 PM
Where: The Meadow at Gardens by the Bay
Tickets: Admission is free, details here.
Themed "Our Home, Our Heart, Our Singapore", this concert promises to be a dazzling affair featuring an incredible line-up of local stars like Benjamin Kheng, Olivia Ong, Taufik Batisah, Sezairi, Yung Raja, Shabir, Liu Ling Ling, Rahimah Rahim, John Klass, Joie Tan, and more.
That's the Spirit!
When: 4 August, 2 & 5 PM
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall
Tickets: Free registration is required here.
From Flora The Hungry Ghost to Spirited Away Tto famous Getai pieces - the Mus’Art Wind Orchestra embarks on an ethereal musical journey through the realms of the spiritual world.
Chorus in Concert by SLO Adult Chorus
When: 10 August, 4 & 8 PM
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio
Tickets: Tickets priced at $38, available here.
Singapore Lyric Opera (SLO) spotlights their Adult Chorus who have assembled a fantastic repertoire featuring excerpts from famous operas such as Così fan tutte and The Marriage of Figaro, along with iconic numbers like ‘Nessun Dorma’ from Puccini’s Turandot.
Temask Foundation x SSO National Day Concert
Credit: Singapore Symphony Orchestra
When: 11 August, 4 PM
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall
Tickets: Tickets from $15, available here.
The Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) returns this August with its annual National Day Concert. Attendees can look forward to the SSO’s heartfelt homage to our musical forefathers, alongside a celebration of our modern composers.
Augmented Harmony
When: 17 & 18 August, 3 & 8 PM
Where: Old Parliament Lane, The Arts House
Tickets: Tickets priced at $63.96, available here.
This event features a repertoire of classical and modern masterpieces performed by internationally renowned pianist Churen Li. Her concert will be elevated by augmented reality, AI and projections created by interdisciplinary visual artist Layla Wei.
Trifecta Backyard Sessions Vol. 3: National Day Edition
When: 17 August, 6 PM
Where: Trifecta Skate Bowl
Tickets: Admission is free, RSVP here. Tickets priced at $10 for Afterparty, available here.
In the spirit of National Day, Trifecta is cranking up the volume with local talents Forests, Cashew Chemists, Pleasantry, weish and EmoNightSG for an evening of music magic. Set in their skate bowl, Backyard Sessions is a tribute to the DIY spirit of boardsports and music.
DICK LEE 50th Anniversary Concert of Singapore’s Pop Icon
When: 23 & 24 August, 7.30 PM
Where: Capitol Theatre
Tickets: Tickets priced at $78 - $168, available here.
Celebrate Dick Lee's 50th-anniversary concert, a journey through five decades of Singaporean pop music. Experience his eclectic musical style, blending Western pop with Asian influences in classics like ‘Bunga Sayang’ and ‘Fried Rice Paradise’.
Ethel Yap – Live In Concert
When: 24 August, 3 & 7.30 PM
Where: Gateway Black Box
Tickets: Tickets priced at $39, available here.
Singer-songwriter and theatre actress, Ethel Yap, stages a solo concert in celebration of the release of the new EP of songs that navigate love, loss, postpartum anxiety and depression, and the pains and joys of growing older.