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 2025 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 2025 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 year is all about tributes to legendary music soundtracks in movies and dramas by the likes of Hans Zimmer, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran & more.
Dreamscapes: Pang Kapang and SCO
When: 1 March 2025, 7:30PM
Where: SCO Concert Hall
Tickets: $20 - $80, available here.
Singapore, a melting pot of East and West, is celebrated in a programme curated by SCO Yangqin Principal Qu Jianqing. Renowned conductor Pang Kapang will lead SCO in performing two of his commissioned works by Macao Chinese Orchestra and Suzhou Chinese Orchestra, Macao Capriccio and Gan Jiang Mo Ye Fantasia. SCO Erhu musician Xu Wenjing will also be performing the technically challenging erhu concerto 'Dreamscapes', written by Liu Changyuan.
She Shines Music Festival
When: 2 March 2025, 1PM - 7PM
Where: Blackbird, Gilman Barracks
Tickets: Free Entry, reservations via Chope.
She Shines Music Festival returns for its second edition, spotlighting women in Singapore's music scene. This free event features a diverse lineup of soloists, bands, and singer-songwriters across genres from classical and pop to jazz, R&B, and rock. Performers include indie artist Krysta Joy, prog-rock quintet Taledrops, retro soul collective Flower Power, electrifying rock band Chop Swee, the Amanda Lee Swingtet, and looping violinist Bellwether Bayou.
That Incredible Gig In March
When: 8 March 2025, 4PM
Where: Scape Treetop
Tickets: $20, available here.
Wicked Productions and Playces are teaming up to bring That Incredible Gig in March to Scape Treetop, showcasing an electrifying lineup of bands like Tell Lie Vision, Tariot, Aggresive Raisin Cat, Heaven Brought Me Hell, Haldi Honey, Last Minute, Pines and Skatic. The event promises a night of high-energy performances from local talent, with part of the proceeds going to GiveAsia to support a meaningful cause.
Future Fusion House II: The Epic Remixes
When: 5 April 2025, 7:30PM
Where: Esplanade Annexe Studio
Tickets: $20 - $35, available here.
Future Fusion House II: The Epic Remixes is a thrilling blend of Chinese instruments, majestic brass, and EDM, featuring remixed classics and popular hits. With a lively bar and a DJ keeping the energy high, it's the perfect night to dance and enjoy a unique fusion music experience with friends.
'AUT NIHILO' Sun Yanzi in Concert - Singapore
When: 5 & 6 April 2025, 12 & 13 April 2025
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Tickets: $148 - $328, available here.
Mandopop superstar Stefanie Sun, also known as Sun Yanzi, will celebrate her 25th anniversary with the AUT NIHILO concert on 5 and 6 April 2025, 12 and 13 April 2025, at Singapore Indoor Stadium, presented by KrisFlyer, Make Music, and IMC Live Global. Known for iconic hits like ‘Cloudy Day’ and ‘Encounter,’ Sun has sold over 30 million records since her debut in 2000, cementing her status as one of Singapore’s most successful musical exports. This concert marks her return to live performances after a decade, with fans eagerly awaiting the opening of her tour in Singapore.
BigO magazine’s 40th anniversary
When: 12 - 13 April 2025, 12PM - 8PM
Where: Blackbird, Gilman Barracks
Tickets: $30 - $65, available here.
BigO magazine's 40th anniversary will be celebrated with a two-day event featuring influential Singaporean underground and alternative bands. The lineup includes Plainsunset, Great Spy Experiment, Force Vomit, Obstacle Upsurge, Typewriter, The Mother, Opposition Party, Astreal, Disko Biscuit, The Pinholes, Rudra, and The Oddfellows.
Feng Ya Song: Liu Ju and SCO
When: 26 April 2025, 7:30PM
Where: SCO Concert Hall
Tickets: $20 - $80, available here.
Under the baton of distinguished conductor Liu Ju, SCO Erhu I Principal Zhao Jianhua and Cello Principal Xu Zhong, who are virtuosos representing Eastern and Western bowed-string music respectively, will be lending their bows for the world debut of 'Of Light and Shadows' a piece written for the duo by young local composer Phang Kok Jun. In addition, music lovers can also look forward to Liu Changyuan's highly acclaimed 'Variations of Emotion' and Zhao Jiping's 'The Feng Ya Song Symphony' at this concert.
Tunggu Sekejap: The P. Ramlee Suite
When: 15 - 31 May 2025,
Where: The Ngee Ann Kongsi Theatre @ Wild Rice, Funan
Tickets: $35 - $85, available here.
Julian Wong, a renowned Singaporean music arranger, will pay tribute to P. Ramlee's iconic music by re-composing his classic melodies into three movements, which will be performed by the 30-member chamber orchestra, re: mix. The concert, titled Tunggu Sekejap: The P. Ramlee Suite, will feature Wong sharing his creative process and insights, with director Ivan Heng bringing the performance to life alongside film clips and biographical trivia about the legendary artist. This event highlights the timeless and surprisingly contemporary nature of P. Ramlee's music.
