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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
May
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.
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 Hands, This Town, and Nice to Meet Ya. Tickets can be purchased here.
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.
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
When June 29, 2024
Where The Theatre at Mediacorp
Fans of J-pop will have heard about Atarashii Gakko!, a new generation female group that subverts the stereotypical image of a girl group. Atarashii Gakko! will be embarking on their world tour, and beginning their Asia leg in Bangkok, followed by Hong Kong, Taipei, and Singapore.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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