Happenings this week
We highlight the best our city has to offer and what’s keeping it abuzz. Here are the best things you can do in Singapore this week.
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The Summer Edition
When: 18, 19 and 26 September 2026
Where: The Singapore Edition
The Singapore Edition is hosting The Summer Edition throughout September, offering a series of sun-soaked social gatherings at its courtyard, lower ground and rooftop spaces. Key events poolside movie screenings, an evening Garden Party on 19 September and Tropical Disco Brunch on 26 September.
Sam’s Deli featuring Chander Cheese
When: 25 September 2026
Where: HighHouse
HighHouse’s monthly supper series Sam’s Deli is making a comeback with the Cheesy Sausage Edition. Featuring local DJ Chander Cheese, the series brings unconventional style and energetic sound to the dance floor, alongside cheesy sausages throughout the night.
Oktoberfest
When: 25 to 26 September 2026
Where: Adventure Cove Waterpark
If you’re craving for beer and all things Bavarian, Resorts World Sentosa’s Adventure Cove Waterpark is getting the Oktoberfest treatment, with a grand beer hall, sing-alongs, tavern games and the works. Tickets are yours for S$108 each, with the festival happening from 6.30pm to 9pm.
Singapore Tennis Open
When: 21 to 27 September 2026
Where: OCBC Arena
Elevated to a prestigious WTA 500 tournament, the Singapore Tennis Open will be back with some of the world’s top female players, battling out over seven days at The Kallang’s OCBC Arena. Take advantage of the free admission to the qualifiers from 19 to 20 September, and look forward to an exciting event village with activities and entertainment through the week. Tickets here.
Negroni Week 2026
When: 21 to 27 September 2026
Where: Milli Lounge and over 55 bars and restaurants islandwide
Campari brings back Negroni Week for its 14th edition, kicking off at Milli Lounge in the National Gallery on 21 September with the unveiling of the Campari Red Hands 2026 finalists. Jakarta’s Hats Bar, recognised as Asia’s 50 Best Bars’ “One to Watch”, takes over for a one-night guest shift with three exclusive Campari-forward serves. Through to 27 September, more than 55 bars and restaurants across Singapore will pour their own spins on the classic cocktail, with proceeds supporting charitable partner Slow Food. More here.
Sunset Sound Healing
When: 24 September and 29 October 2026
Where: The Singapore Edition
The Singapore Edition has launched a monthly wellness experience, where guests are invited to float in the rooftop pool (S$95) or recline on a sundeck chair (S$80) as the sound of a gong washes over them. Set at sunset from 7pm to 8pm, the session is designed to help participants take a pause, slow down, breathe and reset. A fresh towel, fruit-infused water and sandwiches for takeaway will be included. Book here.
Fat Prince’s Fat & Fabulous 10th anniversary
When: 26 September 2026
Where: Fat Prince
Fat Prince is turning 10. To celebrate, join them for a night (6pm until late) of live Arabic music, DJ Kunda on the decks, kebabs and cocktails. Shallum John Codibro, brand ambassador for Código 1530 Tequila, will also be bartending for the evening. More here.
Hiroshi Sugimoto: Form is Emptiness
When: Now until 4 October 2026
Where: SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
For the first time in Southeast Asia, a major solo exhibition has been dedicated to the work of the internationally acclaimed Hiroshi Sugimoto. Conceived in dialogue with the Buddhist cosmological concept of the Five Elements, the exhibition reveals the cyclical rhythms of nature and life, and the breadth of Sugimoto’s oeuvre across photography, sculpture and large-scale installation. More here.
Taiki Sakpisit: 13 Nightmares
When: Now until 4 October 2026
Where: ShanghART Singapore
Over the past two decades, Taiki Sakpisit has developed one of Southeast Asia’s most distinctive practices, blurring the lines between cinema and contemporary art and frequently drawing upon the intersections between dreams, memory and grief. In his first solo exhibition with ShanghART Singapore, Sakpisit has transformed the gallery into a labyrinth of moving images, photography, sound and spectral presences. Look forward to a series of photographs, layered in snapshots and fragments, and a two-channel installation that transforms cinematic language into a spatial, sculptural and psychological encounter.
Marina Bay Sands celebrates F1 with Scuderia Ferrari HP
When: Now until 25 October 2026
Where: Marina Bay Sands
As Marina Bay Sands shifts into high gear for this year’s F1, visitors and fans of Ferrari can look forward to various activations. Highlights include Ferrari’s first official retail pop-up in Asia, a display of a Ferrari SF21 at the hotel lobby, and various entertainment and culinary festivities. Those who looking for the most immersive experience can sign up for a S$100,000 five-night stay at the Paiza Grand Suite, where both guests will enjoy invite-only access to exclusive parties, in-circuit race access, close-ups with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, and more.
Jo Malone London x Jypsy
When: Now until 31 October 2026
Where: Jypsy One Fullerton and Jypsy Parkland Green
In a collaboration that will indulge your senses, Jo Malone London’s new Sea Salt & Bergamot Cologne is reimagined through a limited-time menu of bright citrus and fresh coastal flavours, available at both Jypsy One Fullerton and Parkland Green. Discover Jo Malone’s fragrance pairing at a dedicated scent bar at the restaurants, and don’t leave without a voucher redeemable for a three-piece Discovery Kit and scent-layering experience.
Creative Encounters
When: Now until 10 November 2026
Where: The Pineapple Room at Capella Singapore
Following a successful inaugural session in July, Capella Singapore is redefining cultural dialogue with Creative Encounters, a new series designed to spark community-led discussions across various pillars: art, design, gastronomy, literature, wellness, film and culture. Hosted at The Pineapple Room, the series will continue with conversations about craft versus automation, cultural sustainability and more. Each 90-minute session will be open to 30 guests, with cocktails and light bites available before and after.
Fear No Power
When: Now until 15 November 2026
Where: National Gallery Singapore
Fear No Power: Women Imagining Otherwise explores the power of art through the perspectives of five trailblazing female artists from Southeast Asia. With the significance of women-centred approaches in shaping contemporary art across the region, this landmark exhibition will feature over 50 works from the 1960s to 2010s, many of which will be shown in Singapore for the first time. More here.
Street Scenes by Phil Penman
When: Now until 18 November 2026
Where: Leica Store South Beach Quarter
Hosted by Leica Singapore, Street Scenes brings together a selection of images from Phil Penman, a British-born, New York-based photographer who documents urban life across cities around the world. Through the eye of Penman, journey across New York, Paris, Tokyo, Naples and more, and look for moments that transform the familiar into something unexpected. More here.
Maria Taniguchi: Afterimage
When: Now until 22 November 2026
Where: SAM at Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Bringing together nearly two decades of Maria Taniguchi’s multidisciplinary practice, the artist’s first monographic exhibition is here to explore the recurring themes of repetition, time and labour. Through “brick paintings”, modular sculptures and video work, the show serves as a reminder to slow down and reflect on the quiet processes that bolster both creativity and everyday life. Details here.
Future World by teamLab
When: Ongoing
Where: ArtScience Museum
Embark on a journey of discovery spanning two immersive realms—City in Nature and Exploring New Frontiers—and allow yourself to immerse yourself in a world of art, science and magic through interactive digital installations. Tickets here.
Upcoming events:
The Weeknd
When: 2 to 3 October 2026
Where: National Stadium
As part of The Weeknd’s final leg of his record-breaking After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour, the diamond-certified global superstar will be in town for two days, before proceeding to Seoul, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. Making a special appearance will be Creepy Nuts, a hip-hop duo formed by UMB champion rapper R-Shitei and DMC World DJ Championships winner DJ Matsunaga. Tickets here.
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The Singapore Masters Show
When: 2 October to 1 November 2026
Where: Opera Gallery Singapore
Sound operates not as accompaniment but as a curatorial medium, offering a new way to experience modern and contemporary art. To explore the shared ideas and cultural contexts that have shaped visual art and music, this exhibition brings together over 30 works by the likes of Pablo Picasso and Andy Warhol, incorporated with soundscapes curated by Julian Casablancas, frontman of The Strokes and The Voidz.
Christian Horner: Unfiltered
When: 7 October 2026
Where: The Star Theatre
This F1 season, Christian Horner, the former Oracle Red Bull Racing Team Principal, is stepping off the pit wall and into the spotlight for his first long-form live interview in Asia. Join him as he will share the stories, stakes and lessons behind a magnificent career, from his early underdog years to building one of Formula 1’s most dominant dynasties from the ground up. Tickets here.
The LeVeL33 Night Race experience
When: 9 to 11 October 2026
Where: LeVeL33
Experience the Singapore Grand Prix from 33 levels above the Marina Bay Street Circuit, where you’ll also enjoy freshly brewed craft beer, contemporary eats and panoramic views of the Marina Bay skyline. Food is available à la carte or multi-course, complemented by a three-hour free-flow beverage package that includes beer, wine, spirits and cocktails.
Lights Out feat. Carl Cox
When: 11 October 2026
Where: Club Lounge at Cé La Vi
End your Singapore Grand Prix weekend with a night of Carl Cox magic. The dance music legend from the UK will be taking over the decks at Cé La Vi, bringing you techno and full-throttle energy, from 10pm till late. Tickets here.
Featured photo by Robin Galiegue
