Looking for a gig where you can let loose after a long week at work? Or do you require a fresh idea for a weekend date with that special someone in your life? With a variety of live music events already added to the 2024 calendar, you can rest assured that you will find something that suits your needs.
If you are not sure where to start looking, here is a guide to concerts, gigs, festivals, and events featuring homegrown musicians and artists that you can catch on our sunny island this year.
UPCOMING GIGS
Candlelight Concerts
When: Various dates
Where: Various venues
Tickets: More information is available here.
Fever's celebrated Candlelight Concerts series is back in 2024 and music lovers can expect to be mesmerised by classical renditions of tunes from beloved films, hits from some of the biggest names from the international music scene, and more. This January and February, music lovers can catch performances by homegrown acts such as pianist Gabriel Hoe and pop rock string quartet VOX.
Jazz’in @ Capitol Singapore: Sundown Serenades
Credit: National Heritage Board
When: 23 - 24 & 30 - 31 August, 7.30 & 8.40 PM
Where: Capitol Singapore
Tickets: Admission is free.
Celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the Bras Basah.Bugis precinct through the evocative art of vocal jazz. The series aims to evoke a sense of nostalgia through soulful performances from Alemay Fernandez, Nick Zavior, ALPACA, Akehao and more. This event is part of Singapore Night Festival 2024.
PIXEL PARADISE at Armenian Street
When: 23 August - 7 September, 7PM - 12AM
Where: Armenian Street
Tickets: Admission is free.
Experience Armenian Street as it transforms into Pixel Paradise, where Peranakan Museum’s beaded art meets the vibrant world of pixel video games. Explore interactive installations, including a facade projection inspired by an unfinished beaded panel, and participate in a museum quest in partnership with PlayStation for a chance to win a PS5. Immerse yourself in live music by Regina Song, ABANGSAPAU, Mantravine and The Observatory.
Bunker By Night
When: 24 August, 31 August, 7 September, 8PM
Where: Battlebox, Fort Canning Park
Tickets: Tickets are $30, available here.
BUNKER BY NIGHT is a new experimental performance series at Singapore's WWII-era Battlebox, featuring multi-disciplinary artist collaborations over three consecutive Saturday nights. Rizman Putra and SAtheCollective activate the subterranean chambers, DJs Intriguant and Itch transform the bunker into a late-night party, and musician Anise teams up with Butoh dancer XUE for a genre-defying performance.
Voices of Singapore Festival 2024
Credit: Voices of Singapore
When: 2 - 5 September, 10 AM - 10 PM Daily
Where: CHIJMES Hall, Capitol Singapore Outdoor Plaza, VOS Capitol Studios
Tickets: Paid and free admission, details here.
Singapore's largest non-competitive choral event, returns for its 9th instalment with a diverse range of activities including concerts, singalongs, recitals and masterclasses, alongside solo and a cappella performances at historic venues within the civic district.
HOMEGROWN by Music & Drama Company (MDC)
When: 4 - 5 September 2024, 6PM - 9:30PM
Where: OCBC Square, Kallang Wave Mall, Stadium Walk
Tickets: Admission is free.
The Music & Drama Company will be holding their annual HOMEGROWN showcase over at OCBC Square. Artists ike MDC alumnus lullaboy, Jean Seizure, and Alyssa Lie, alongside MDC performers Izzathy Halil, Dominic Chin, and more, for live musical performances over two days.
Love by the Nanyang Collective
When: 5 September, 7:30PM
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio
Tickets: Tickets are $20 (Student Concession) & $25, available here.
The Nanyang Collective brings 'Love' over to the Esplanade Recital Studio with a unique musical journey exploring the many facets of love through contemporary Asian music and diverse ethnic instruments. Experience the artistry of renowned musicians and composers as they weave stories of family bonds and the pursuit of equality into a rich tapestry of sound.
Esplanade Presents | Mosaic Music Series Linying – Take Me To Your House
Credit: Michelle Mei
When: 7 September, 7:30 PM
Where: Esplanade Annexe Studio
Tickets: Tickets priced at $40, available here.
Homegrown singer-songwriter Linying is set to grace the Esplanade Annexe Studio, performing her 2023 EP House Mouse along with fan favourite tracks. The evening will kick off with Indie-rock outfit Subsonic Eye, best known for their hit ‘Cosmic Realignment’.
SSO Concerts for Children: Privates Ahoy!
Credit: Singapore Symphony Orchestra
When: 7 September, 11 AM and 2 PM, 8 September, 11 AM
Where: Victoria Concert Hall
Tickets: Tickets from $25, available here.
This September, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) will be holding the highly anticipated SSO Concerts for Children. The Pirates Ahoy! edition will feature an exciting array of programmes, including Pirate Dance from Goldilocks, The Flying Dutchman Overture, and more.
River of Life - An Intercultural Odyssey
When: 12 September, 8PM
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio
Tickets: Tickets are from $25 (Students, NSFs, Senior Citizens) to $28, available here.
The event, brought to you by Brahmastra Arts House is a unique concert that blends Indian classical and folk music with Western classical compositions. Featuring original works by renowned composers and performances by the NP Collective. This event promises to be a transcendent musical journey that highlights the universality of music across cultures.
Once Upon a Full Moon 2024
When: 13 - 15 September, 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Where: VivoCity Amphitheater, Level 3
Tickets: From $4 to $5, available here.
The TENG Ensemble will celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with their fifth edition of the Once Upon a Full Moon concert series at VivoCity Amphitheatre, presented by Mapletree Investments. The event, featuring performances by the ensemble and acclaimed singer-songwriter Charlie Lim, will highlight TENG’s 20th Anniversary and include both classic and new compositions, with special appearances by Mapletree-TENG scholars.
Super Tattoo Fun Time: A Celebration of Music and Tattooing
When: 5 October, 1PM - 4AM
Where: *SCAPE Ground Theatre
Tickets: Tickets from $35, available here.
This is a unique event that unites the tattoo art and underground music communities, featuring 16 local tattoo artists, 6 bands, and 14 DJs across various genres including an after party. The event aims to deepen the connection between these subcultures, highlight up-and-coming talent, and celebrate creativity and self-expression. Organized by the teams behind Dogfest2 and Hyperfocus, it’s set to be a vibrant celebration of youth culture.
Ding Yi Music Company Presents Instrumental Theatre Hua Mu Lan
When: 15 September, 3:30PM & 7:30PM
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Auditorium, Level 9
Tickets: Tickets from $20, available here. (UPDATE: Tickets have now sold out)
Ding Yi's Resident Conductor, Wong De Li Dedric, is excited to bring the story of Hua Mu Lan to life through Chinese chamber music, blending traditional tales with contemporary sounds for modern audiences. This production, part of Ding Yi's innovative instrumental theatre series, reimagines storytelling by using music as the main medium to convey characters' emotions. Led by Wong De Li Dedric, and director Danny Yeo, with music by composer Sulwyn Lok and a script by playwright Neo Hai Bin, the performance offers an immersive and unique theatrical experience.
Beethoven - The Complete 32 Piano Sonatas Part One by Mikkel Myer Lee
When: 3 December, 7:30PM
Where:School of the Arts Singapore (SOTA) Concert Hall
Tickets: From $18 to $88, available here.
Mikkel Myer Lee, a 12-year-old piano prodigy from Singapore, is set to make history with his performance of Beethoven's Complete 32 Piano Sonatas. He will begin the first of an eight-part series, becoming the youngest musician globally to undertake this remarkable challenge.
