In the blink of an eye, we are diving into the final quarter of 2016. September is almost here and we hope you are pumped up for the line-up of exciting events for the month.
Treat yourselves to a spectacular night at the Singapore F1 Night Race, stuff yourselves silly during Mid-Autumn Festival, learn to craft a lantern, catch your favourite idols Jay Chou and The Simple Plan live, and/or party like there’s no tomorrow at Ultra Music Festival Singapore etc.
Here are 9 Events to Check out in Singapore in September.
#1 GRAND PRIX SEASON SINGAPORE
2016 Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix is held across the weekend at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Get your wallets ready and prep your ear plugs to witness an exhilarating race.
Cars aside, visitors can also look forward to live gigs by world-famous celebrities such as Bastille, Imagine Dragons and Kylie Minogue.
When: Friday, 16 September 2016 to Sunday, 18 September 2016
#2 KIDS WORLD FAIR
Held at Suntec Convention Hall, the two-day event Kids World Fair is Asia’s Largest Enrichment Fair and aims to promote education, fun and health in bringing up children.
There are 30 over workshops, 50 over health brands and many interactive family-friendly games to partake in. A must-visit for parents with little ones!
When: Friday, 02 September 2016 to Sunday, 04 September 2016
#3 LANTERN-MAKING WORKSHOP
Running out of fun ideas to keep your kids entertained? Why not sign up them up for a 90-minute Lantern-Making Workshop! This hands-on day class is conducted at Esplanade classes are available in either English or Mandarin.
Tickets cost S$8 per pax and there are sessions held at 10.30am and 3pm.
When: Saturday, 10 September 2016 and Sunday, 11 September 2016
#4 MID-AUTUMN FESTIVAL
Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with your loved ones on this very special day by munching on delicious mooncakes whilst admiring the moon at its roundest. Several places in Singapore such as Chinese Garden and Chinatown will be commemorating this occasion with thematic performances.
When: Thursday, 15 September 2016
#5 SIMPLE PLAN TAKING ONE FOR THE TEAM TOUR
Simple Plan is on their Taking One For The Team Tour and will be performing live in Singapore on 05 September 2016 at The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel, Resorts World Sentosa Singapore at 8pm.
Standard tickets start from S$138 and door tickets start from S$158.
When: Monday, 05 September 2016
#6 ‘THE INVINCIBLE’ JAY CHOU CONCERT TOUR
Save the date for 03 September 2016, because Mandopop king Jay Chou will be serenading the crowds at National Stadium at 8pm. This is one night we are totally looking forward to!
The multi-talented Taiwanese artist is conducting his seventh world tour and tickets start from S$118.
When: Saturday, 03 September 2016
#7 ULTRA SINGAPORE
Ultra Singapore is Southeast Asia’s only full-fledged edition of the Ultra Music Festival. Held across three stages at Ultra Park at Bayfront Avenue, the music event boasts an impressive line up where party animals can anticipate gigs by Above & Beyond, Afrojack, Alesso, DJ Snake, Kygo and Tiësto etc.
Admission to the two-day festival starts from US$190 per pax.
When: Saturday, 10 September 2016 and Sunday, 11 September 2016
#8 GUSTO ITALIANO 2016
If you are a fan of pastas, pizzas, and just about anything Italian, Gusto Italiano 2016 is the place to be. Leading Italian restaurants all around Singapore will be participating in the event, and you can even get to taste dishes from world-renowned Italian chefs.
There will be various events happening for the entire month of September through October for Gusto Italiano, such as wine pairing and culinary workshops, and even a gala dinner!
When: Thursday, 01 September 2016 to Saturday, 15 October 2016
#9 WICKED THE MUSICAL
You don’t need to be a musical enthusiast to enjoy a good theatrical show like WICKED. It is one of Broadway’s most famous and celebrated productions of all time, and has already won about 100 international awards.
A hit with both the young and old, be taken in with the classic story of friendship and have your breath taken away with the impeccable performance numbers and stage production.
Standard tickets for the musical starts from S$55 from SISTIC.
When: Thursday, 29 September 2016 to Sunday, 30 October 2016