Giveon, Central Cee, My Chemical Romance, OneRepublic
Photograph: Giveon, Central Cee, My Chemical Romance, OneRepublic
Photograph: Giveon, Central Cee, My Chemical Romance, OneRepublic

The best concerts and music festivals in Singapore in 2026

From debuts by Giveon, Central Cee and The Neighbourhood to the highly anticipated return of My Chemical Romance

Cam Khalid
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2026 is shaping up to be an electrifying year for live music in Singapore, and the city is ready to turn up the volume. From first-timers to epic returns, the stage is set for something truly unmissable. First-timers like Giveon with his velvety vocals, grime wunderkind Central Cee, and moody indie favourites The Neighbourhood are all making their Singapore debuts, each promising intimate moments, chart-topping hits and a live experience fans have been dreaming about. 

Meanwhile, familiar favourites aren’t slowing down: OneRepublic is back to fill arenas with their pop-rock anthems, K-pop heavyweights Seventeen are ready to light up the stage with flawless choreography, and My Chemical Romance will have the MCRmy marching once again to ‘The Black Parade’, delivering the emo spectacle that defined a generation. Whether you’re chasing the new or reliving your favourites, 2026’s concert calendar guarantees goosebumps, singalongs and nights you’ll be talking about well past the final encore.

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What's in 2026

  • Music
  • City Hall

When February 9, 2026
Where Esplanade Annexe Studio

Italian gothic metal heavyweights Lacuna Coil are set to unleash their dark, theatrical fury on Singapore this February. Touching down at Esplanade Annexe Studio on February 9, the band brings their Sleepless Empire Tour to the city as part of LAMC’s Singapore Rockfest series. You best believe there’ll be thunderous riffs, dual-vocal drama and the cinematic intensity that’s earned them a fiercely loyal global following and over two million records sold. Fresh cuts from Sleepless Empire, including ‘Never Dawn’, ‘I Wish You Were Dead’ and the Randy Blythe–assisted ‘Hosting the Shadow’ sit comfortably alongside fan favourites, promising a sweat-drenched, adrenaline-fuelled night.

  • Music

When February 9, 2026
Where The Star Theatre

If slow jams had a velvet texture, they’d probably sound like Giveon. The seven-time Grammy-nominated R&B star behind hits like ‘Heartbreak Anniversary’, ‘Twenties,’ and ‘Like I Want You’ has announced his first-ever Singapore show. And if that’s not enough to send you spiralling into your softest playlist, remember: this is the same man whose voice helped turn ‘Peaches’ into a global earworm alongside Justin Bieber and Daniel Caesar. In true Giveon style, he’s now packing up the emotions, strings, horns and an eight-to-ten–piece band for a world tour, including a stop in Singapore, celebrating his sophomore album which has critics swooning.

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  • Music
  • Buona Vista

When February 13, 2026
Where The Star Theatre

Tony, Emmy, and five-time Grammy Award-nominated singer, songwriter, and actor Josh Groban is back – and it’s been a decade in the making. The velvet-voiced powerhouse launches his 2026 Gems World Tour, marking his first global tour in 10 years and a long-awaited return to Singapore. Expect a sweeping, career-spanning evening that leans into the songs that made him a household name, from ‘You Raise Me Up’ to ‘To Where You Are’, delivered with that unmistakable blend of vocal heft and heartfelt storytelling. Fresh off the release of ‘Hidden Gems’, which is essentially a love letter to deep cuts and fan favourites, this tour promises an intimate set with big emotions and spine-tingling moments.

  • Music
  • Marina Bay

When February 14 and 15, 2026
Where Sands Theatre

This Valentine’s Day, ditch the roses and fall in love all over again with the music of The Bee Gees. The Bee Gees Night Fever tribute concert is bringing disco magic to Singapore for one groovy weekend of romance and nostalgia. Get ready to sway and strut to timeless hits like ‘Stayin’ Alive’, ‘How Deep Is Your Love’, ‘Night Fever’, and more – all performed by world-class vocalists and a killer live band. You'd best bet there are soaring harmonies, glittering lights and that unmistakable Bee Gees energy. It’s your time to boogie, baby – flares optional but encouraged.

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  • Music

When March 2, 2026
Where Singapore Indoor Stadium

Grammy-nominated pop-rock powerhouse OneRepublic is back in Singapore for their From Asia, With Love Tour on March 2 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Expect an electrifying night of anthemic hits and heartfelt storytelling as Ryan Tedder and the band turn up the volume for ‘Counting Stars’, ‘Apologize’, ‘I Ain’t Worried’ and fan favourites from their latest album Artificial Paradise. This special tour celebrates OneRepublic’s bond with their Asian fans, making Singapore a key stop on the journey. With over five billion streams, stadium-filling energy, and a knack for turning emotion into massive pop-rock hooks, OneRepublic promises a night that goes beyond a stop and stare.

  • Music
  • Kallang

When March 8, 2026
Where Singapore Indoor Stadium

One Ok Rock is back, and they’re bringing the thunder. Fresh off their sold-out U.S. tour and record-smashing shows across Japan, Europe and Australia, the Japanese rock band returns to Asia for the Detox Asia Tour, promising an unforgettable live experience. Their latest album Detox, featuring the breakout anthem ‘Tropical Therapy’, blends hard-hitting hooks with raw, emotional lyricism, showcasing the band’s bold evolution and global resonance. From stadium domes in Tokyo to massive sets opening for Linkin Park in Paris, One Ok Rock’s high-octane energy and genre-defying sound make every performance feel monumental.

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  • Music
  • Kallang

When March 7, 2026
Where National Stadium

Global K-pop phenomenon Seventeen is heading back to Singapore, this time bringing their 10th-anniversary magic to Singapore. Celebrated as one of the world’s top touring acts, the 13-member group is known for precision choreography, soaring vocals, and production that leaves jaws on the floor. They’re set to light up the stage with fan favourites like ‘Don’t Wanna Cry’, ‘Hot’, and ‘Super’, alongside new material. The tour marks a bold chapter of reinvention and limitless possibilities, with each set blending career-spanning hits and dazzling visuals. After sold-out shows across Incheon, Hong Kong, and the U.S., Seventeen promises an electrifying night of K-pop power, heartfelt moments and fan-fuelled euphoria.

  • Music
  • City Hall

When March 11, 2026
Where Capitol Theatre

Prepare for a night of unapologetic rock ’n’ roll excess as British legends The Darkness storm Singapore with their Dreams on Toast Tour. Sky-high falsettos, glittering spandex and riffs that refuse to quit, this is a live show built for headbanging, air-guitar heroics and pure, joyous chaos. From era-defining hits like 'I Believe In A Thing Called Love' to tracks from their new album Dreams On Toast like ‘I Hate Myself’, the multi-award-winning quartet proves two decades in, they’re still burning brighter than ever. Theatrical and outrageously fun, this is one rock mayhem you won’t forget.

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  • Music

When March 18, 2026
Where Pasir Panjang Power Station

Get ready to see the UK's biggest rap export in the flesh. British rapper Central Cee has officially announced his Singapore debut, bringing his high-octane Can't Rush Greatness World Tour to our shores on March 18. If you've spent any time on TikTok or the global charts over the last few years, you'll know that this is a big damn deal. The West London rapper is widely credited for redefining UK drill and rap, with a slew of inescapable anthems to his name, including the viral hit 'Doja' and record-breaking 'Sprinter'. Known for his sharp and honest storytelling and effortless flow, he's successfully put the UK rap scene on the global map.

  • Music

When May 8, 2026
Where The Star Theatre

Call them pioneers, visionaries or the godfathers of synth – Kraftwerk have shaped the pulse of modern music more than almost any other group. Now, after a triumphant world tour – with stops at Coachella, Fuji Rock, Tate Modern, and the Sydney Opera House –  the Düsseldorf outfit are rolling back into Singapore with their acclaimed Multimedia Tour, a sensory experience of robotic vocals, computerised rhythms, next-level visuals and technological innovation that first debuted in 2012 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Expect selections from their eight iconic albums, from Autobahn and The Man-Machine to Computer World and Tour de France, all paired with stunning 3D visuals that have become a signature of their global tour.

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  • Music

When May 15 and 16, 2026
Where The Sands Theatre

Get ready to ‘Twist & Shout’ because Beatlemania is about to hit Singapore. It’s the next best thing to watching the Fab Four perform live: Beatlemania on Tour reawakens the peak era of the celebrated quartet, bringing back their greatest hits through a theatrical concert filled with flashy costumes and replicas of the instruments they used during their heyday. Sing along to all the iconic classics like ‘Hey Jude’, ‘Yellow Submarine’, 'Let It Be’, 'Here Comes the Sun’ and plenty more. We’re sure that Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the late John Lennon and George Harrison will be present in spirit together with everyone’s voices.

  • Music

When May 26, 2026
Where The Capitol Theatre

If you’ve spent the last few years hitting repeat on tracks like ‘Can I Call You Rose?’ or ‘Will I See You Again’, get ready: Thee Sacred Souls are about to bring that magic to life. The soul trio, known for their lush harmonies, raw emotion, and groove-heavy R&B, are making their Singapore debut. Festivals from Coachella to Glastonbury and even intimate sessions like NPR’s Tiny Desk have felt their spellbinding energy, but nothing beats seeing them chronicling heartbreak, triumph, and the messy in-between in a space like The Capitol Theatre.

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  • Music

When July 14, 2026
Where The Star Theatre

Can you believe it’s been over a decade since ‘Sweater Weather’ first wrapped us in its moody, monochrome embrace? And now The Neighbourhood is finally heading to our sunny shores. The California alt-rock outfit fronted by Jesse Rutherford is set to perform live in Singapore for the very first time next year as part of The Wourld Tour. This also marks a new chapter for the band as they reunite after their 2021 hiatus. If you’ve ever cried, crushed, or contemplated your life to one of The Neighbourhood’s dreamy, downtempo LA pop noir anthems, you’ll want to mark this date down in your diary pronto. 

  • Music
  • Kallang

When November 10 and 11, 2026
Where Singapore Indoor Stadium

Who’s ready for the Black Parade? The MCRmy, it’s time to march once more. My Chemical Romance, the band that defined a generation of eyeliner-wearing, heart-on-sleeve rockers, is returning to Singapore after 17 years with not one, but two long-awaited shows at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on November 10 and 11 (postponed from their initial April 28 date). From ‘I’m Not Okay (I Promise)’ to the anthem of all anthems ‘Welcome to the Black Parade’, Gerard Way, Mikey Way, Ray Toro and Frank Iero are set to deliver the fist-pumping spectacle that made the band unmissable. 

Existing tickets for the initial date are valid for November 10. But if you can’t make it, you can request a full refund.

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  • Music

When December 17, 19, 20 and 22, 2026
Where Singapore National Stadium

K-pop royalty BTS have officially announced a world tour, and Singapore is very much on the map. Better still, the sprawling 70-plus date tour includes four nights here, making it the group’s longest stop in Asia outside of Korea and Japan. Every stop on the new tour features an immersive, 360-degree in-the-round stage design, putting Army right at the heart of the action. Whether you’ve been here since ‘No More Dream’ or you only slipped down the rabbit hole during ‘Dynamite' or ‘Butter’, this is one concert run that’s set to hit harder than a Jung Kook high note.

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