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The best music concerts and festivals in Singapore

The first quarter of 2024 is gearing up to host some major musical talents

Mingli Seet
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Concerts bring a special energy – seeing your favourite artist up close, singing along with fellow fans, and just soaking in the vibes. If you've been to one, you know the deal – there's nothing like belting out your favourite tunes, throwing your hands in the air (wave 'em like you just don't care), or grooving in the crowd.

This 2024, the music scene is seeing an exciting lineup of mainstream and alternative acts. Our wallets might protest, but our hearts are totally pumped! Keep scrolling to find out what's coming up, all sorted for you by month.

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May

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When May 4, 2024
Where LIV Golf Singapore

Lauv is set to conclude day two of the returning golf event, LIV Golf Singapore, on May 4. The concert will take place from 7.30pm at Palawan Green along Palawan Beach, a stone’s throw from Sentosa Golf Club. 

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When May 1, 2024
Where 
Fort Canning Park

Formed in 1968, Deep Purple is one of the big pillars in the rock scene best recognised for their groundbreaking 1972 album Machine Head. We’ve all probably heard their most famous anthem Smoke on the Water once, considering that it has been in multiple movies including Wayne's World (1992), Dazed and Confused (1993), and School of Rock (2003). The band has also sold over 100 million albums worldwide and was introduced into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2016. Other tracks that are bound to have you rock and roll are Highway Star, Perfect Strangers, Soldier of Fortune.  

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  • City Hall

When May 5, 2024
Where Fort Canning Park

Get ready to rock as All Time Low hits Singapore on May 5, 2024, at Fort Canning Park as part of their All Time Low Forever tour. Originating from Maryland in 2003, the quartet, consisting of Alex Gaskarth, Jack Barakat, Zack Merrick, and Rian Dawson, quickly rose to pop-punk and alternative rock fame. With accolades like MTV Awards and Kerrang! Awards, the band has secured a dedicated fanbase globally. Don't miss their electrifying performance as they also pit-stop in Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Manila, Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya. 

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When May 9, 2024
Where 
Singapore Indoor Stadium

Ex-One Direction member Niall Horan will be returning to Singapore after 5 years, as part of his THE SHOW LIVE ON TOUR 2024. He is set to perform on May 9 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The Irish singer-songwriter and former One Direction member has achieved remarkable success in his solo career, with two highly acclaimed solo albums, Flicker (2017) and Heartbreak Weather (2020), to his name. Some of his hit songs include Slow HandsThis Town, and Nice to Meet Ya. Tickets can be purchased here.

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When May 11, 2024
Where Singapore Expo

The band gained global acclaim for their work on the soundtrack of the renowned anime film Your Name in 2016. Known for thoughtful lyrics and a diverse musical palette encompassing rock, pop, and electronic genres, Radwimps has established a noteworthy presence in the Japanese music scene. Some of their hits include Dream Lantern, The First Encounter, and the viral track Suzume.

 

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When May 13, 2024
Where Esplanade Annexe Studio

Canadian singer-songwriter Elijah Woods is embarking on his ilu 24/7, 365 tour in Asia, with Singapore as the kickoff destination. Scheduled to perform at the Esplanade Annexe Studio on May 13, 2024, the tour will span various cities including Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Manila, Tokyo, and Taipei. Known for his multi-platinum status, Woods has earned 4x JUNO Award nominations, multiple platinum and gold records, and a SOCAN 2022 Pop Award. Dominating Billboard’s Canadian Emerging Artist Chart for over 39 weeks in 2021, he has gained international acclaim, amassing over 350 million streams as an independent artist.

 

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When May 5, 2024
Where LIV Golf

Concluding the final day of 2024’s LIV Golf is Brazilian DJ Alok, set to perform at Sentosa’s Palawan Beach, on May 5, 2024, from 6pm. 

DJ Alok is a renowned Brazilian EDM sensation whose infectious beats and dynamic performances have propelled him to international acclaim. With hits like Hear Me Now, featuring Zeeba, he has amassed millions of fans worldwide with over 31 million monthly listeners and 6 billion streams on Spotify. Alok's achievements include headlining major festivals, winning accolades like the DJ Awards for Best DJ in Brazil, and consistently ranking high in DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs list. He is also the most listened-to Brazilian artist internationally.

June

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When June 21, 2024
Where 
*Scape The Ground Theatre

Elephant Gym, a math rock trio from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, will perform in Singapore this June 21, 2024, at *Scape The Ground Theatre. Other Asian countries they will be pit stopping at include Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.

The trio, comprising KT Chang on vocals and bass, Tell Chang on guitar and keyboard, and Tu Chia-Chin on drums, was founded in 2012 and quickly rose to fame for their distinctive musical style that fused elements of math-rock, post-rock, and jazz.

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When June 29 and 30, 2024
Where Singapore Indoor Stadium

NCT Dream is set to perform in Singapore for two nights on June 29 and 30, 2024. This is part of their 2024 NCT Dream World Tour, marking almost one year since their last show in May, 2023. Other cities they will be pit-stopping at include Seoul, Manila, Osaka, Tokyo, Jakarta, Bangkok and Hong Kong.

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When June 22, 2024
Where The Star Theatre

K-pop fans are in for a treat this year, with popular groups and artists like IU, NCT Dream, and Aespa scheduled to perform in Singapore. To add on to the ever-growing list of concerts happening on our sunny island, Hwasa will be performing at The Star Theatre on June 22, 2024, as part of her first fan concert tour, titled Twits – a nod to both her solo debut single and affectionate nickname for her fans. 

July

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When July 20, 2024
Where TBC

Mark the date 20 July, as that's the Singapore performance date announced in an Instagram post on the official group account on February 19. The show is part of Aespa's LIVE TOUR – SYNK: Parallel Lines tour that will see them performing in Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Indonesia, Thailand, and Australia, with potentially more destinations to come.

 

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When July 22, 2024
Where
The Capitol Theatre

Singer-songwriter Alec Benjamin will perform in Singapore at the Capitol Theatre as part of his 12 Notes Asia Tour on July 22, 2024. Apart from Singapore, Alec will also be performing in Taipei and Hong Kong.

 

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When July 14, 2024
Where Singapore Indoor Stadium

Popular K-pop boy band Super Junior will be performing in Singapore on July 14, 2024, at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. This is part of their 2024 Super Junior Super Show Spin-off: Halftime Asia tour. Other cities they will make a pit stop at include Seoul, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh, Kuala Lumpur, Taipei, Hong Kong and Jakarta.

 

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When July 23, 2024
Where The Capitol Theatre

American singer-songwriter Teddy Swims is set to perform at the Capitol Theatre on July 23, 2024, together with his band Freak Freely. This is part of his Teddy Swims: I've Tried Everything But Therapy Tour, which will start in Singapore and move to Manila.

 

September

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When September 4, 2024
Where Singapore Expo

Icelandic jazz-pop singer-songwriter Laufey is taking her Bewitched tour to Singapore. She will be taking the stage at the Singapore Expo on September 4, 2024. Other cities she will be performing at include Tokyo, Osaka, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Taipei, Manila, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney.

 

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When September 20, 2024
Where Singapore Indoor Stadium

Following their show in August last year, the American indie pop duo LANY is making a return as part of their a beautiful blur: the world tour. Scheduled for September 20, 2024, the band is set to perform at a different venue this time – the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

 

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