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.
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.
Firstblood Productions Showcase Volume One
When: 3 May 2025, 5PM
Where: Phil Studio, GR.ID #B01-05, 1 Selegie road 188306
Tickets: $35 - $45, available here.
Brace yourself—Malang City's hardest hitters, Keep It Real, are storming back to our shores on 3 May for Firstblood Showcase Vol. 1! As part of their Southeast Asia tour, they’ll be tearing it up alongside eight crushing local acts, including Kill On Sight, Angulimala, Flames of Conviction, Reload, Hex, and Frown. Plus, witness the explosive debuts of Souls of Hatred and Sicario 47.
Esplanade Presents | Pesta Raya G-Town Open House: Klub Goyong Edition
When: 4 May 2025, 7PM
Where: Esplanade Annexe Studio
Tickets: $40, available here.
G-Town, a collective of artists from Geylang, brings the vibrant creative spirit of their neighborhood to Pesta Raya with G-Town Open House: Klub Goyong Edition. Featuring performances by Akid Amir, Aisyah Aziz, Reptile Skin Business Club, and more, the night blends original music with live graffiti by Boonbake and Alot1, plus aromatic experiences from Mood Scents. With the G-Town Satellite Funk band and DJ HZQ setting the vibe, this showcase celebrates music, art, and the kampung spirit of gotong royong.
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.
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre presents Intersections
When: 16 - 18 May 2025, various timings.
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre Multi-Purpose Hall, Level 7
Tickets: $50, available here.
Intersections, one of many events held during the Cultural Extravangaza 2025 hosted by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, is a sensory installation that explores the connections between dance and different art forms such as Cantonese opera, music, theatre, multimedia art, Peranakan fashion, photography, wayang kulit and calligraphy. Set within an ever shifting nine-square grid formation, the installation offers audiences a chance to immerse themselves in a multi-sensory dance experience that crosses boundaries and encourages deeper interaction.
weish presents 'stray gods' at SIFA 2025
When: 30-31 May, 1 June, 8PM
Where: SOTA Studio Theatre
Tickets: $48, available here.
Titled 久唔唱歌忘記歌 (A long time without singing, you forget the song), this SIFA 2025 commission sees artist weish unveiling a new body of work that delves deep into ancestry, memory, and loss. Drawing inspiration from an ancient text and the fading songs and language of her heritage, weish crafts a haunting sonic journey through grief, identity, and the fragility of time. The performance unspools like poetry—raw and visceral—filled with ghosts, rivers, and echoes of forgotten tongues. Audiences can look forward to a post-show talk with the artists after the Saturday performance on 31 May.
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre presents Reunion 3.0
When: 31 May 2025, 5PM
Where: SCO Concert Hall
Tickets: $7, available here.
Under the baton of Lien Boon Hua, the SNYCO Alumni Concert returns with Reunion 3.0, one of many events that is part of the Cultural Extravaganza 2025, hosted by the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre. Experience a diverse repertoire, from the majestic 'Celebration Overture' to the cross-cultural 'Jewel of Srivijaya', modern 'Ghibli’s Delivery Service' and more, celebrating musical diversity and SNYCO’s enduring legacy.
Fellowship Of The Scene
When: 1 June 2025, 5PM
Where: *Scape The Treetop
Tickets: $25 - $30, available here.
Dogswain, 510haven, New Mongrel, and Blacklisted Productions, together with *SCAPE, present Fellowship of the Scene — a celebration of the very best in local music. Catch electrifying performances by Krunkle, Saints Amongst Sinners, Curb, Blush, Martin Spacely, Leavealive, and Daniel Borces.
Sing Song Social Club at SIFA 2025
When: 1 June 2025, 8:15PM
Where: Bedok Town Square
Tickets: Free Admission.
Sing Song Social Club is a welcoming community choir performing at SIFA 2025, inviting singers of all levels to come together in a low-pressure, inclusive space for musical expression and connection. With no auditions and a focus on joy, each monthly gathering explores diverse genres and collaborative music-making, encouraging participants to engage at their own comfort level. The choir aims to create a safe, supportive environment where all voices are heard, and everyone is embraced with kindness, openness, and respect.
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre presents Disappearing…Series: The Last Episode
When: 6 - 7 June 2025, 3PM, 7PM
Where: SCCC Auditorium, Level 9
Tickets: $35, available here.
Ding Yi Music Company's final Disappearing... series concert uses Chinese chamber music to honor vanishing traditional trades in Singapore. Through melodies and multimedia presentations, the show highlights the artistry of lion dance head-making, rattan weaving, and Malay songkok making. Featuring artisans Henry Ng, Chen Foon Kee, and Hj Abdul Wahab bin Abdullah, the concert preserves these crafts' legacies, celebrating their resilience and cultural significance.
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre presents Symphony of Ink: A Musical Tribute to Lim Tze Peng
When: 7 June 2025, 7:30PM
Where: SCO Concert Hall
Tickets: $20 - $80, available here.
The Cultural Titans concert series by SCO and the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre celebrates distinguished artists, with Symphony of Ink honoring 103-year-old calligrapher and painter Lim Tze Peng. Part of SCCC's Cultural Extravaganza 2025, the concert blends music and visual elements to pay tribute to his life and art, showcasing a uniquely Singaporean artistic voice.
Opening gala: Metamorphosis
When: 19 July 2025, 7:30PM
Where: SCO Concert Hall
Tickets: $20 - $80, available here.
2025 marks the 60th anniversary of both Singapore's independence and the Singapore Conference Hall, home of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO). To celebrate this diamond jubilee, the SCO, led by Principal Conductor Quek Ling Kiong, will present a nostalgic musical journey featuring renowned tabla player Nawaz Mirajkar and percussionist Riduan Zalani, accompanied by historical photographs from Singapore Press Holdings that revisit the nation's story.
Chamber Charms: Pizzicato
When: 1 August 2025, 7:30PM
Where: SCO Concert Hall
Tickets: $3o, available here.
Pizzicato highlights the talent of young musicians from the SCO plucked string section through an energetic and vibrant concert featuring a range of musical arrangements and ensemble sizes. Jointly curated by Plucked String Section Leader and Sanxian Principal Huang Guifang, Yangqin Principal Qu Jianqing, and Pipa Principal Yu Jia, the performance showcases specially selected plucked string and mixed ensemble pieces.
Tsung Yeh and SCO: Li Bochan Music Composition Showcase
When: 16 August 2025, 7:30PM
Where: SCO Concert Hall
Tickets: $20 - $90, available here.
Conductor Emeritus Tsung Yeh returns to lead a thrilling concert in collaboration with acclaimed Chinese orchestral composer Li Bochan, featuring a selection of Li's recent concerto and ensemble works. The star-studded performance includes renowned international musicians like banhu master Shen Cheng, suona virtuoso Shi Haibin, and members of the SCO, promising a dynamic showcase of musical mastery.
Chamber Charms: Virtuosic Winds
When: 5 September 2025, 7:30PM
Where: SCO Concert Hall
Tickets: $30, available here.
SCO's Wind Section returns with Chamber Charms: Virtuosic Winds, presenting a vibrant showcase of Chinese orchestral classics that highlight the expressive power of wind instruments. Featuring pieces such as 'Theme of Pioneers', 'Grand Prelude', 'Farewell at Yangguan', and 'Autumn Yearning at the Dressing Table', the concert captures the lyrical beauty and dynamic energy of traditional Chinese winds, promising to captivate audiences once again after its 2021 premiere.
Ancient Moon, Present Light
When: 4 October 2025, 7:30PM
Where: SCO Concert Hall
Tickets: $30, available here.
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with Ancient Moon, Present Light, a festive concert by the SCO under Associate Conductor Moses Gay. Part of the Mid-Autumn Family FUN series by SCO and the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, the evening features beloved tunes perfect for all ages and a special performance of 'Zhang Zhao’s Moon Song' by zhongruan musician Ngeow Si Ming Jonathan, offering a joyful and educational musical experience for families and friends.
Hits of Classics by Singapore Chinese Orchestra
When: 11 October 2025, 7:30PM
Where: SCO Concert Hall
Tickets: $30, available here.
Hits of Classics 2025 returns with a fresh new format, inviting audiences to vote for their top 10 favourite titan composers in the Chinese orchestral world. Principal Conductor Quek Ling Kiong will bring their most iconic works to life in this special concert, jointly presented by the SCO and Lianhe Zaobao.
Chamber Charms: Virtuosic Bowed Strings
When: 7 November 2025, 7:30PM
Where: SCO Concert Hall
Tickets: $30, available here.
Chamber Charms: Virtuosic Bowed Strings returns after its 2021 premiere, showcasing the expressive beauty of Chinese bowed strings with SCO huqin masters Li Baoshun and Zhao Jianhua. The concert features beloved works by Liu Tianhua—including 'Song for New Year's Eve', 'Towards A Bright Future', and 'Hymn of Idleness'—alongside favourites like 'Nostalgia', 'Farewell at Yangguan Pass', and 'Ballad of Yubei', performed in both ensemble and erhu solo formats to stir the soul with every bow stroke.
Yan Huichang and Singapore Chinese Orchestra 2025
When: 29 November 2025, 7:30PM
Where: SCO Concert Hall
Tickets: $20 - $90, available here.
Following last season’s rousing success, Maestro Yan Huichang returns with another captivating concert featuring his signature repertoire made famous by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra. This performance includes the Singapore premiere of 'Tang Resonating' by Hong Kong composer Ng Cheuk Yin, as well as Pipa Principal Yu Jia’s rendition of Zhao Jiping’s 'Pipa Concerto No. 2', also premiering in Singapore.
Percussion Rhapsody by Singapore Chinese Orchestra
When: 13 December 2025, 7:30PM
Where: SCO Concert Hall
Tickets: $20 - $80, available here.
Showcasing the rising stars of the national orchestra, this concert features homegrown talents Associate Conductor Moses Gay, percussionist Derek Koh, and zhonghu musician Wong Qin Kai. Together, they will present the Singapore premieres of Chen Yi's 'Percussion Concerto' and Wang Jianmin's 'Erhu Rhapsody No. 6', highlighting the brilliance of a new generation of SCO musicians and celebrating the best of local talent.
