Grand Prix™ Season Singapore 2025: 10 days of unique experiences you won’t want to wait for

Bring on the fun with music festivals featuring global acts, star-studded afterparties, race-fuelled thrills, exclusive pop-ups and more
GPSS 2025
Photograph: Zouk Group | Zouk Presents: The Circuit
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It’s time to live life in the fast lane – the Grand Prix™ Season Singapore (GPSS) is back from September 26 to October 5, revving up with even more thrills beyond the race track. Besides cheering on your favourite speedsters zipping through the circuit, there are also plenty of things to do to immerse yourself in the buzz. With one-of-a-kind experiences that roll out just once a year during race week, you’ve got every reason to explore the city before – and even after – the final checkered flag waves.

We’re talking 10 days of exciting experiences covering everything from parties at the hottest clubs to exclusive F&B deals, plus unique retail pop-ups and limited-edition merch drops – there’s bound to be something for everyone, no matter your speed.

Here are the best spots to hit up this GPSS 2025, and all the activity highlights you shouldn’t miss. For the full lowdown, download your ultimate guide to the season.

Marina Bay

Distance from the Marina Bay Street Circuit: About 15 minutes on foot

Make time for GrooveDriver Festival 2025 from September 26 to 28 and October 2, with music performances from global artists spanning genres like pop, K-pop, R&B and EDM. Gracing the stage at Suntec City and South Beach Tower are acts including British singer-songwriter Henry Moodie, South Korean R&B rapper GEMINI, Japanese DJ Licaxxx, Taiwanese EDM star Molly Lin, and Singapore’s very own rising pop darling, Regina Song. Don’t skip Singapore's first in-person Trackmania racing event at Suntec Atrium, and Retro-Rendez-Vous at Millenia Walk, where you can pick up rare collectible gems from a nostalgic era.

Over at Marina Bay Sands' (MBS) Singapore Night Race - Home of Champions, all eyes are on the Scuderia Ferrari HP show car, proudly displayed at Hotel Tower 1 lobby from September 29 to October 5 – a unique opportunity to get up close with this hand-built Italian marvel. After sundown, the iconic MBS towers and ArtScience Museum blaze in Ferrari red, igniting the waterfront with a spectacular light-up.

Then, channel the post-race rush at the swanky Amber Lounge on October 4 and 5. Set within the gorgeous art deco backdrop of Clifford Pier at The Fullerton Bay Hotel – just around the corner from the circuit – this exclusive high-octane VIP afterparty offers a rare chance to rub shoulders with the race’s biggest stars themselves.

TIME OUT TIP Need a breather amidst the excitement? From October 3 to 5, grab a deck chair at the open-air Elevation Lounge by Moët & Chandon, a French-inspired pop-up at Bayfront Event Space, where you can have premium bites with chilled champagne in hand as you look up at the maison’s iconic cork-shaped balloon floating into the dazzling night sky.

Clarke Quay

Distance from the Marina Bay Street Circuit: About 20 minutes by train

At Clarke Quay, the action comes together in one buzzing riverside setting – think live music, racing thrills, art installations and parties, all within steps of each other so you can go from one to the next without skipping a beat.

Things flag off on a high note at CQ @ Clarke Quay with Hit the Apex presented by StarHub, an exciting 10-day extravaganza held throughout the entire GPSS season. Vibe along to performances at Music Matters Live, showcasing 40 regional and international artists across four nights. Then turn up the heat at GPSS Apex League presented by OutDrive GP, where you can take on the public challenges and catch exhibition races featuring pro drivers, e-racing competitors and content creators. CQ @ Clarke Quay keeps the energy going at every turn with the Hot Wheels Pocket Pitstop that features a diorama with functional miniature tracks and exclusive merch, alongside the Instagram-worthy Pulse Grid light showcase, as well as Caffeine and Bass/Night Drift, a day-to-night party where coffee and music blend seamlessly on the dance floor.

And the party’s just getting started. Zouk Presents: The Circuit cranks up the volume across its nightlife venues on October 3 and 4, with electrifying afterparties featuring world-famous EDM heavyweights DJ Don Diablo and Wukong. Expect mind-blowing light shows, thunderous basslines, confetti bursts, and plenty of food and drinks to keep you fuelled as you dance into the early hours.

TIME OUT TIP Race ticket holders can enjoy 20 percent off club entry with a free drink, or go big with 30 percent off all-access passes granting entry to Zouk, Phuture, and Capital on both nights. Additionally, enjoy 20 percent off your bill at The Plump Frenchman and one-for-one pints at Redtail.

Orchard

Distance from the Marina Bay Street Circuit: About 25 minutes by train

Singapore’s iconic shopping belt is revving up with experiential highlights this GPSS, remixing the retail scene with immersive experiences and adrenaline-pumping thrills. Making its GPSS debut at Plaza Singapura from September 26 to October 5, PERFORMA: Singapore’s First Premium Retail Gallery is the new ‘it’ zone, combining speed, style and movement under the banner of a high-performance lifestyle throughout the GPSS season. The event spotlights curated fashion, fitness and wellness products, all staged in an immersive setting that captures the spirit of the race. You can also look forward to short and punchy workout sessions, upcycling workshops, and healthy bites.

Make a pit stop at ION Orchard for LEGO’s Experience the Thrill from September 25 to October 12, and admire an impressive life-sized Williams Racing FW16 F1™ race car replica built entirely from LEGO bricks. There are also race-inspired activities to flex your skills and exclusive LEGO merch to snag, making it a nostalgic yet dynamic experience for fans of all ages.

A little down the road, surf-snow-skate facility TRIFECTA keeps the buzz going after all the day’s action with THE FINISH LINE, featuring a live band, stand-up comedy show, and trackside eats on October 1 and 2.

TIME OUT TIP Don’t miss TAG Heuer’s interactive pop-up at ION Orchard Level 1 Atrium, running from September 25 to October 6. As Official Timekeeper for Formula 1®, TAG Heuer brings motorsport history to life through the immersive Tone of Victory experience, featuring iconic timepieces and a photo op with the Oracle Red Bull Racing F1® Team Show Car.

Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar

Distance from the Marina Bay Street Circuit: About 20 minutes by train

Looking to refuel your engine? Chinatown and Tanjong Pagar serve up a vibrant mix of restaurants, cafés and bars, perfect for hopping between bites and drinks with ease. Take your dining experience to new heights – 52 storeys high, to be exact – at SUSHISAMBA, fully charged with track-inspired decorations. Besides its GPSS-long RACE TO SAMBA offerings, the Japanese-Brazilian-Peruvian restaurant is also throwing a Post-Race Party on October 3, with pulsating DJ sets and race-inspired tipples. Then, on October 4, the Copacabana Brunch revs up the day with a vibrant medley of live DJ sets, samba performances, robata grills, sushi rolls, race-themed desserts, and more.

Swing by the award-winning Sago House for Sago Festival of Speed on October 4 – a lively block party with custom and vintage bikes on display, streetwear and street eats, flash tattoos, retro game stations, and of course, amazing cocktails. Take part in a bar crawl stamp rally and sip on Sago House’s famous concoctions before heading off to Cat Bite Club and Puffy Bois nearby. 

TIME OUT TIP For more boozy fun, head over to Mogambo at Boat Quay and join the GPSS Neon Lights Pub Crawl, complete with glow-in-the-dark props, race-themed trivia games, and VIP party experiences across spots along the Singapore River. Race ticket holders get to enjoy 20 percent off.

Beyond the city: Sentosa

Distance from the Marina Bay Street Circuit: About 20 minutes by car

Just a short ride away, the island of Sentosa comes alive with happenings that are too good to miss – especially JAM OFF 2025, a star-studded affair of Asian pop music. On September 27 and 28 at Universal Studios Singapore, sing along to two nights of performances headlined by South Korean pop icon Rain, and Hong Kong superstars Ekin Cheng and Hins Cheung. Take the chance to catch the non-ticketed JAM OFF VOICE on September 27 and JAM OFF BEATS on September 28 at Palawan Green, where you can cheer on your favourites in singing and dance contests, explore interactive content zones, and cool down with race-themed ice lollipops – all while keeping the beachside energy pumping ahead of the main stage show.

Also at Resorts World Sentosa (RWS), Adventure Cove Waterpark’s The Race on Waves makes for a fun pitstop to cool off from the island heat. From September 26 to October 5, challenge a pal or friendly stranger on the Duelling Racer waterslide among other exhilarating rides, and munch on snacks inspired by retro cars as a live DJ spins in the background. And if you’re looking to power up after, Taste the Race has your back with RWS’s signature hotels and specialty restaurants serving up race-themed menus and sweet treats.

TIME OUT TIP Feel the adrenaline rush in Levelled-Up Racing at HyperDrive 2025, where the top 40 drivers will face off in a grand finale on September 27 for prizes including a Heineken-themed 2D1N Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa stay, official racing merchandise, vouchers and more. 

This is only a fraction of what’s in store this Grand Prix Season Singapore 2025 – with your next adventure always within reach, you can look forward to countless discoveries beyond the track. Check out the full list of GPSS events and details in the GPSS digital guide, and see where it’s all happening on the map below.

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