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 2026 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.
“BEING” The Freshman Concert 2026
When: 27 February 2026, 8PM
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall
Tickets: $40 - $88, available here
Beloved Singapore Mandopop duo The Freshman return to Esplanade to celebrate 15 years of music, friendship and growth. This is going to be a momentous night at Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts! Chen Diya and Carrie Yeo of The Freshman invite you to “BEING” to join them in reliving the moments that shaped their journey, featuring a variety of their hits from heartfelt fan-favourites like 'Holding On', 'It's Love', 'Harry' and 'Throw' to an exhilarating debut of brand-new tracks from their latest album BEING. Expect a night of soaring harmonies, authentic storytelling through poignant lyrics that speak right to your heart, and the infectious chemistry between the two that has made The Freshman one of Singapore's most endearing Mandopop duos. Whether you have been here since day one or you have just recently discovered The Freshman, this concert promises to take you on an encompassing musical journey from when they were really just freshmen to their refreshing new sounds of today. Come celebrate how far they've come, and where they're headed next. Because after one and half decades, The Freshman are still here—still singing, still growing, still being.
TGIF MUSIC STATION: SCCC X YES 933
When: 27 February 2026, 8PM
Where: Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Ho Bee Concourse, Level 1
Tickets: Free admission
TGIF Music Station shines the spotlight on the next generation of music makers, featuring a vibrant lineup of youth singer-songwriters. From heartfelt originals to covers, lullaboy, Yokez, NOTIMEFORSILENCE and June Yong will bring raw creativity and fresh perspectives to the stage. Join them for an intimate evening of stories, melodies, and dreams, and discover the voices shaping Singapore’s future music scene. Audiences can enjoy the performances also via live stream on SCCC's Facebook and TikTok as well.
Lion City Jazz Festival 2026
When: 28 February - 28 March 2026, various timings
Where: Various venues, more information here
Tickets: $35 - $88, available here
Jazz fans, mark your calendars — the Lion City Jazz Festival 2026 expands into a month-long celebration of concerts, family-friendly productions, fringe showcases, and masterclasses across Singapore. Curated by Jeremy Monteiro, the festival spotlights homegrown excellence, opening with Singaporeana – Our Sound, Our Stories, directed by Chok Kerong and featuring beloved Singaporean voices including Sezairi, Joanna Dong, Alemay Fernandez, weish, Dru Chen, Sushma Soma, Tim De Cotta, and Namie Rasman in a genre-blurring tribute to our multiracial sound. Families can catch The Kid Who Found the Groove, with new music by Tan Weixiang, while the free Fringe Concerts at *SCAPE shine a light on rising and established local acts. The festival culminates in The Brecker Brothers & Beyond, where local mentors Rit Xu, Sean Hong Wei, and Ben Poh share the stage with international jazz greats.
Quis: There are aliens in Singapore?
When: 7 March 2026, 6:45PM, 8PM & 9:15PM
Where: DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade
Tickets: Free admission
Commiserate and find connection with homegrown Mando pop-rock band Quis in this musical showcase of their latest album, We Are All Aliens《我们都是外星人》, alongside other songs. Inspired by the concept of alienation as perceived in the souls of the common man and woman, this album reflects the experiences of those weighed down by the pressures of time, exploring self-discovery and actualisation while navigating this turbulent world.
PRESSPLAY 2026
When: 7 March 2026, 5PM
Where: Central Library
Tickets: Free admission
PRESSPLAY is the National Library Board’s arts festival where the library reimagines the concept of play by inviting participants to discover new ways of engaging with the arts. The main festival on 7 March transforms the library into a vibrant, after-hours bibliotheque-discotheque. Dance to live performances by local acts (LAYYI, Sun Cell, Shye, and Forests), lose yourself in our silent disco, create something unique at our craft stations, explore our curated art market, or simply find a cozy nook to read.
Wukong’s 72 Transformations
When: 7 March 2026, 7:30PM
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall
Tickets: $32 - $98, available here
Hero, rebel, warrior, icon—who is the real Great Sage of Heaven? After a great pilgrimage, an ageing Sun Wukong looks back on his life and ponders his myriad manifestations. The story of the legendary figure has been retold countless times in television shows, movies, anime, and digital games. Each version casts the Monkey King in a different light, shaping and adding depth to his mythical status, and reflecting the cultural nuances and anxieties of the time he was created in. Step into the world of Wukong’s 72 Transformations, where the Singapore Chinese Orchestra, led by conductor Quek Ling Kiong, explores the many facets of the global icon in an immersive concert experience. Written and directed by veteran theatre artist and puppeteer Benjamin Ho, featuring original music composed and arranged by Singaporean composer Benjamin Lim Yi, this captivating concert unleashes Wukong’s spirit in bold new ways. Expect a thrilling fusion of tradition and modern flair, where puppetry, iconic melodies, and stunning visuals collide on stage, creating a mythical experience that is familiar, nostalgic and enjoyable for all who have heard of him. Wukong’s 72 Transformations is co-produced by Singapore Chinese Orchestra and Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.
She Shines Music Festival 2026
When: 8 March 2026, 1:15PM
Where: The Blackbird
Tickets: Free admission
She Shines Music Festival 2026 is turning up the volume on women in music with a powerhouse all-female lineup spanning genres and generations. From retro soul to rock, Latin jazz to folk, the festival features a dynamic mix of solo acts, singer-songwriters, and full bands — all led by women. Highlights include Sing Song Social Club helmed by Aarika Lee, Gen Z showcases like Saylah Presents and Saylah Selects, ambient soundscapes by Amanda Ling, and heartfelt songwriting from Ethel Yap. Fans can also look forward to vibrant performances by Zsa Zsa & Emma, the high-energy Flower Power collective, and a closing rock set by Chop Swee, featuring veteran musicians and fresh faces alike.
Unity Secondary School Symphonic Band
When: 11 March 2026, 8PM
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall
Tickets: $15, available here
Get ready for a fun-filled evening as the Unity Secondary School Symphonic Band presents an exciting showcase of music bursting with imagination and heart. From the mischievous whimsy of Daisuke Ehara’s 'Cat Adventure' to the soaring triumph of James Swearingen’s 'Silvercrest', and the joyful sparkle of Ralph Benatzky’s Im Weissen Rössl, audiences will be treated to a vibrant musical journey celebrating creativity and community. Perfect for music lovers of all ages, this performance promises a night of colour, spirit, and inspiration you won’t want to miss.
Tanjong Katong Secondary School Choir
When: 12 March 2026, 7:30PM
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall
Tickets: $15, available here
The Tanjong Katong Secondary School Choir invites audiences on a globe-spanning musical adventure in their upcoming concert, where tradition meets modern expression. Starting in Renaissance Europe with the intricate beauty of Italian madrigals and sacred Latin motets, the choir then journeys through East and Southeast Asia, delivering raw emotion and regional flair via Japanese folk tunes, Chinese art songs, Malay choral textures, and Filipino tribal rhythms. The programme crescendos with theatrical power through a Broadway and film medley including 'Go the Distance' and 'Defying Gravity', closing on a note of reflection with 'Memories' and 'Sixteen Tons'. It’s a vibrant celebration of vocal mastery, culture, and connection.
Songs for the Crossing
When: 20 & 21 March 2026, 7:30PM
Where: Play Den @ The Arts House
Tickets: $35, available here
SAtheCollective shines a spotlight on masculine well-being in new sound theatre work, Songs for the Crossing. Designed as an immersive nine-rite journey, this performance invites audiences into a ritual of resonance, silence, and shared presence — tracing the emotional arc from isolation to community. Led by the poetic figure of the Kalavinka, the show reimagines masculinity through vulnerability, endurance, and embodied listening. Presented by one of Singapore’s leading intercultural art organisations, SAtheCollective continues to pioneer progressive sound theatre, where sound is not just heard — it’s felt.
There's a Dinosaur in the Concert Hall!
When: 21 March 2026, 3PM
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall
Tickets: $30, available here
There’s a dinosaur in the concert hall! Who do you call? The Pitch Patrol, of course! Armed with their chords, instruments and a whole lot of groove, this band of melody-making heroes is here to save the day! Whether it’s pesky rapping trolls under your bed, mermaids stuck in water pipes or a dinosaur that has lost its way in time, the task force has just the right tune for every emergency. Join the Pitch Patrol as they go on wacky, genre-bending missions full of stories, mythical creatures and adventure. Discover the hidden power of music—the elegance of classical, the wild energy of pop-rock, the smooth grooves of jazz and the bold beats of rap. Written by Thomas Lim, directed by Krish Natarajan, and performed by The Lorong Boys and Friends.
Everything Is Now, Now Is Everything
When: 27 March 2026, 7:30PM & 9PM
Where: DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade
Tickets: Free admission
Inch. has been a wallflower, an island hermit, an Antarctic wanderer, and now—someone building an AI to love her. This show moves through all of it. Songs and stories from across a life that refused to stay in one place. Songs, readings, and the question underneath: who do we become when no one's watching? And who's watching now?
EMONIGHTMARES II
When: 28 March 2026, 7:30PM
Where: Foochow Building
Tickets: $29, available here
Get ready for a night of beloved high-energy originals to crowd favourite emo anthems, where the chaos, the feels, and the pit is brought back to life. EMONIGHTMARES II features some of Singapore's most talented bands playing as your favourite bands for one night only. The bill features Last Minute as My Chemical Romance, LUCKYYOU as Paramore, DUKES. as Linkin Park, and 10pm Noise Complaint as All Time Low!
Songwriting for Hope – Hear Our Voices
When: 31 March 2026, 6:45PM & 7:45PM
Where: Esplanade Concourse
Tickets: Free admission
Songwriting for Hope is a community engagement programme by Esplanade –Theatres on the Bay, in partnership with Diamonds On The Street. The programme seeks to provide vulnerable youths with an opportunity for deeper engagement through songwriting as a form of creative expression. Through a series of workshops, participants learn skills of song craft, with the aim of turning their crises into hope. The performance is a showcase of some of the youths’ songs and some originals composed by the performers themselves. The songs aim to inspire resilience and the determination to never let challenges define one’s path.
Every First Vision Goes
When: 3 April 2026, 6:45PM
Where: Sunroom Studios
Tickets: $25, available here
infinite feedback’s debut show unites four acts steeped in texture and catharsis. Gnaw craft glowing power-pop collages rooted in ’90s alt-rock fuzz and hypergaze rushes. elo elo brings effervescent experimental pop vulnerability from her shimmering debut I Can’t Find My Head, while freereina! channel digital melancholia into maximalist indie rock that hits like a piercing winter blue. Completing the bill, Vegtable bring their minimalist, lo-fi, meditative brand of sadcore from their excellent album Through the Motions to the stage.
ARTBOX CAMP 2026
When: 3-5 April & 10-12 April 2026, 12PM
Where: Singapore Expo Hall 3
Tickets: $5 - $8, available here
ARTBOX CAMP 2026 returns as a large-scale creative playground that brings together art, design, food, lifestyle, retail, and community experiences from across the region. For music fans, the action centres on the ARTBOX Stage, which will host live performances throughout the festival, delivering a rotating mix of local talent and international influences. Beyond the stage, ARTBOX CAMP expands into a full sensory experience, featuring an exclusive creative showcase by Korean design powerhouse Wiggle Wiggle, over 250 independent brands and F&B vendors, immersive installations, pop-up encounters, gaming zones, and family-friendly spaces — all framed as a giant “creative camp” built for discovery, experimentation, and cross-disciplinary exchange.
Spell & Iron 2026
When: 11-12 April 2026, 7:45PM
Where: *SCAPE The Ground Theatre
Tickets: $36 - $48, available here
Spell & Iron 2026 brings together fantasy culture, tabletop gaming, medieval-inspired aesthetics, and live music into a two-day community event. Alongside the many activities, vendors, and demonstration on offer, their music programming features a stellar line up framed around two contrasting themes — one day for “feels” and another for “steel”. Bands on the bill include Blush, freereina!, Thaarmin, and Haldi Honey on 11 April, followed by Chaosphere, Mystique, Plaguebearer, Iron Gaze (Malaysia), and Witchseeker on 12 April.
Kahchun Wong's Pictures at an Exhibition
When: 24 April 2026, 7:30PM
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall
Tickets: $10.50 - $100, available here
The Singapore Symphony Orchestra is joined by musicians of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra as Singaporean conductor Kahchun Wong presents his orchestration of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition for symphony orchestra with five traditional Chinese instruments, the dizi (笛子 bamboo flute), erhu (胡琴二胡 two-string fiddle), yangqin (扬琴 hammered dulcimer), pipa (琵琶 Chinese lute) and percussion. This impressive programme also features Cambodian-American composer Chinary Ung’s strikingly imposing Water Rings, showcasing his multi-textured synthesis of Cambodian musical tradition and symphony orchestra to grand effect. And what better way to pair this than with the SSO’s signature piece, Debussy’s evocation of the sea, La Mer.
Let It Be Lovely – Timeless Classics from The Beatles & Stevie Wonder
When: 4 May 2026, 10:30AM & 3PM
Where: Esplanade Recital Studio
Tickets: $15 - $21, available here
This concert brings together Bennett Bay and Shak’thiya in a stellar collaboration, celebrating classics from luminaries such as The Beatles and Stevie Wonder. Filled with nostalgic favourites including 'Here Comes the Sun', 'Sir Duke', 'Twist and Shout', 'Superstition', and more, the show invites you to dance, sing and share the joy with those around you. Bring your dancing shoes and perhaps, some tissues.
Part 3 of the Complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas by Mikkel Myer Lee
When: 23 May 2026, 7:30PM
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall
Tickets: $20 - $120, available here
Piano prodigy Mikkel Myer Lee is set to mark a major milestone in his ambitious Beethoven journey with the third instalment of his Complete Beethoven Sonata Cycle. Returning for his only Singapore performance this year, the young virtuoso will perform four iconic works — Piano Sonata No. 2, No. 20, No. 26 ‘Les Adieux’, and the formidable No. 23 ‘Appassionata’ — as part of his long-term eight-part project to publicly present all 32 Beethoven sonatas. Prepare for an evening of passion, depth, and timeless musical storytelling.
Ma mère l’Oye: SNYO with Singapore Ballet
When: 12-13 June 2026, 7:30PM
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall
Tickets: $20 - $50, available here
Following their well-received 2023 collaboration, the Singapore National Youth Orchestra (SNYO) and Singapore Ballet reunite for Ma mère l’Oye: SNYO with Singapore Ballet. They jointly present the ballet piece titled Ravel Vignettes, choreographed by three of Singapore Ballet’s dancers and performed to Ravel’s enchanting Mother Goose and Schubert’s Second Symphony, the latter choreographed by the legendary Choo-San Goh. Music Director Joshua Tan also conducts the SNYO for the concert opener, Brahms’s Academic Festival Overture.
Singapore International Piano Festival 2026
When: 2-5 July 2026, various times
Where: Victoria Concert Hall & Play Den, The Arts House at The Old Parliament
Tickets: $28 - $88, available here
Presented by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO), the Singapore International Piano Festival (SIPF) returns for its 32nd edition under new Artistic Director Albert Tiu. With the theme “The Pianist, Composer and Improviser”, the festival spotlights artists who perform across all three roles through six recitals, a masterclass, and two talks. Highlights include new late-night recitals at Play Den, where Singaporean pianists Churen Li (2 July, 10PM) and Jonathan Shin (3 July, 10PM) take the stage. Li’s Echoes and Refractions blends her own compositions with works by Mozart, Beethoven and Saint-Saëns, while Shin’s Restless Natures features world premieres by himself and Nathaniel Parks alongside music by Andres, Boulanger and Muhly.
