Concerts & live performances in Singapore
2025 was a year of iconic concerts in Singapore, from the Lady Gaga Mayhem tour in May to Mariah Carey’s concert in October, and 2026 promises to keep that streak alive. K-pop powerhouses like EXO and BTS are set to send shock waves across the island, while musicals like Legally Blonde and Les Misérables will have us in laughing fits and crying tears.
Before we get carried away, it’s not too early to start planning ahead – here’s a list of upcoming live performances and concerts in Singapore in 2026 to look forward to.
Table of Contents
- Concerts & live performances in Singapore
- 1. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical
- 2. Singapore Chinese Orchestra’s seasonal performances
- 3. Kumar Got Balls
- 4. The Kid LAROI – A Perfect World Tour in Singapore
- 5. Legally Blonde: The Musical
- 6. EXO PLANET #6 – EXhOrizon
- 7. Post Malone Presents The BIG ASS Stadium World Tour
- 8. The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Tour
- 9. My Chemical Romance – The Black Parade 2026
- 10. 5 Seconds Of Summer: Everyone’s A Star! World Tour
- 11. Guns N’ Roses World Tour 2026
- 12. 2026 LE SSERAFIM World Tour ‘Pureflow’
- 13. BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’
- Bonus: East Coast Comedy Standup Night
- Bonus: Jay Chou “Carnival II” World Tour 2027 in Singapore
1. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical
19th May-14th June
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Based on the acclaimed 1964 children’s novel of the same name, the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical promises to be a fun-filled adventure for all to see. Follow Charlie Bucket as he wins a golden ticket to Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory, where a fantastical adventure of whimsical inventions and colourful characters awaits. It’s a family and kid-friendly activity that’s sure to delight young and old alike.
Tickets: From $92
Date: 19th May-7th June
Time: 8pm
Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Get tickets to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory from Klook.
2. Singapore Chinese Orchestra’s seasonal performances
22nd-26th May
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Parents looking for ways to pull their kids away from screens can breathe a sigh of relief, because the Singapore Chinese Orchestra is kicking off the school holidays with the Young Children’s Concert 2026 DiSCOver the Magic of Music with Professor Quek: Musical Weather Forecast! Little ones get to learn about the weather through a fun, music-themed performance.
Now, that’s one way to prevent your child from becoming a jiak kantang.
Tickets: $30
Date: 22nd-26th May
Time: 10.30am & 11am
Venue: Singapore Chinese Orchestra Concert Hall
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3. Kumar Got Balls
25th June – 12th July
Image credit: Marina Bay Sands
No one’s got the balls to call out Singaporeans’ quirks with equal parts wit and wryness the way that Kumar does, and this time he’s getting the ball rolling on unpacking our nation’s obsession with the World Cup series. Backed by a troupe of fabulously dressed dancers, the Queen of Comedy promises to kick off the soccer season in style and showmanship while also tackling the game of life and love with humour along the way.
Tickets: $68
Date: 25th-28th June | 1st-5th & 9th-12th July
Time: 8pm
Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Get your tickets from Sistic
4. The Kid LAROI – A Perfect World Tour in Singapore
1st July
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Aussie sensation The Kid LAROI is poised to serenade the Singapore crowd come July, with his A Perfect World Tour concert. If you’re a chronic TikTok doomscroller of the early 2020s, you’ll be pleased to know that the set list is filled with era-defining tracks such as BABY I’M BACK, WITHOUT YOU, and of course, STAY.
Tickets: From $148
Date: 1st July
Time: 8pm
Venue: Arena @ Expo
Get tickets to The Kid LAROI – A Perfect World Tour in Singapore from Ticketmaster.
5. Legally Blonde: The Musical
From 29th July
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Start practising your bending and snatching, as Legally Blonde: The Musical is coming to Singapore this July 2026. The production by the Singapore Repertory Theatre will see homegrown West End star Nathania Ong as the girlbossing Elle Woods; her previous roles include Eponine in Les Misérables and Eliza Hamilton in Hamilton.
Tickets to Legally Blonde: The Musical are now on sale, and if you buy 4 or more tickets to Cat 1, 2, or VIP, you can get 15% off the total bill. You can also use your Culture Pass to purchase tickets to this musical, but only for the public sale tickets. Also, wearing pink for your date is highly encouraged.
Tickets: $30-$228
Dates: From 29th July 2026
Time: Tue-Fri 8pm | Sat & Sun 2pm
Venue: Esplanade Theatre
Get tickets to Legally Blonde: The Musical on SRT.
6. EXO PLANET #6 – EXhOrizon
24th & 26th July
Image credit: @weareone.exo via Instagram
This is shaping up to be a year of great comebacks, and EXO is leading the charge with the release of REVERXE, their first full album in 3 years, along with the announcement of their upcoming 6th world tour. After multiple military enlistments and solo tours, EXO-Ls can finally chant “We are one, EXO!” after an almost 7-year-long wait for the K-pop group’s return to Singapore.
Tickets: From $248
Date: 24th & 26th July
Time: Fri 8pm | Sun 6pm
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Get tickets to EXO PLANET #6 – EXhOrizon from Ticketmaster.
7. Post Malone Presents The BIG ASS Stadium World Tour
25th September
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Playful as ever, Post Malone’s bringing his BIG ASS World Tour to Singapore for 1 day only this coming September. Along with special guest Don Toliver, he’ll be taking the stage at the Singapore National Stadium with his infectious, mellowed-out vibes; expect to jam out to playlist mainstays like Sunflower, Rockstar, Psycho, and Candy Paint.
Tickets: From $138
Date: 25th September
Time: 8pm
Venue: Singapore National Stadium
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8. The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Tour
2nd & 3rd October
Starboy’s headed our way during spooky szn; Canadian superstar The Weeknd will be swinging by the Little Red Dot as part of the Asia leg of his After Hours Til Dawn Tour.
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Dubbed the best-selling tour by a solo male artist in history, you’ll get to catch Abel belt out hits like Creepin, Blinding Lights, The Hills, as well as recent showstoppers from his latest album such as Cry For Me and Timeless. BTW, Japanese hip hop duo Creepy Nuts will also make an appearance for an added boost of energy to the already explosive set list.
Tickets: From $158
Date: 2nd & 3rd October
Time: 8pm
Venue: Singapore National Stadium
Get tickets to The Weeknd: After Hours Til Dawn Tour from Ticketmaster.
9. My Chemical Romance – The Black Parade 2026
10th & 11th November
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Pop punk royalty My Chemical Romance are on a victory lap around the world and bringing The Black Parade back to Singapore after almost 2 decades. From headbangers like Welcome to the Black Parade to ballads that tug at the heartstrings like I Don’t Love You, longtime MCRmys and Killjoys can relive their glory days and jam out to nostalgic hits from the 2000s.
Before you get your black eyeliner and band tees out, you might want to double-check your calendar again, as the band recently announced the postponement of the Southeast Asian leg of their tour. Dates for the concert in Singapore have been shifted back from April to November. All existing tickets will be automatically transferred to 10th November. If you’re not able to make it, you can request a refund from Sistic.
Tickets: From $148
Date: 10th & 11th November
Time: 8pm
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Get tickets to My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade 2026 on Sistic.
10. 5 Seconds Of Summer: Everyone’s A Star! World Tour
16th November
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For an extra dash of punk energy, look no further than the 5 Seconds Of Summer: Everyone’s A Star! World Tour concert. The Australian alt-rock boy band is finally making a return to Singapore after 8 long years, and they’ll be playing at The Star Theatre this November.
Other than chanting along to hits like Youngblood, She Looks So Perfect, and Ghost Of You, those who’ve opted for VIP tickets will even get an opportunity to ask the band a question during a pre-show press conference.
Tickets: From $148
Date: 16th November
Time: 8pm
Venue: The Star Theatre
Get tickets to 5 Seconds Of Summer: Everyone’s A Star! World Tour on Ticketmaster.
11. Guns N’ Roses World Tour 2026
25th November
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Yet another legendary band will be gracing Singapore soil in November – Guns N’ Roses is set to perform at the Singapore National Stadium as part of their World Tour 2026. The pioneers of rock and roll are still going strong, with icons like Axl Rose, Duff McKagan, and Slash all taking the stage for one electrifying night, reverberating with hit after hit.
Era-defining tracks to look forward to fist-pumping to include Sweet Child O’ Mine, Welcome To The Jungle, November Rain, Paradise City, Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door; the anthems just don’t stop with GNR.
Tickets: From $138
Date: 25th November
Time: 8pm
Venue: Singapore National Stadium
Get tickets to Guns N’ Roses’ World Tour on Ticketmaster.
12. 2026 LE SSERAFIM World Tour ‘Pureflow’
28th November
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Fearnots in Singapore are in for a treat in 2026, as LE SSERAFIM will be making a stop in Singapore as part of their Pureflow world tour. The titular album drops on 22nd May 2026, so you’ve got plenty of time to learn the new lyrics and dances before the girls pop by in late-November.
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Details such as ticket prices and even the venue are still up in the air, but one thing’s for sure; the 5-member K-pop girl group will be putting together a Perfect Night, with absolute bops like Spaghetti, Crazy, and Celebration. If you just can’t wait, you can sit in for their INVITATION VR concert for a prelude, screening right now at Golden Village Bugis+ from now till 2nd June 2026.
Tickets: TBA
Date: 28th November
Time: TBA
Venue: TBA
13. BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’
17th, 19th, 20th & 22nd December
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OG K-Pop stans can expect to have their hands full and wallets empty as they scramble to secure tickets for the wave of 3rd-gen acts making waves on our tiny island, especially when one of the biggest groups of all time, BTS, is in the mix.
After making history as the first K-pop group to sell out the Singapore National Stadium, they’ll be returning to the same stage for 4 nights, their longest stint in Asia outside of Korea and Japan. This also marks the first time in over 5 years that all the members will be performing together as a group. It’s sure to be one of the most in-demand concerts in Singapore.
BTS’ upcoming 14-track album is dropping on 20th March, giving you ARMYs just enough time to memorise the songs before it’s your turn to sing your heart out with the boys at the end of the year.
Details about the venue and ticketing have just been announced over the weekend, with tickets ranging from $148 for CAT 6 to $388 for VIP. Presales also begin on 3rd June for ARMY, 4th June for Live Nation, and 5th June is the official general sale.
Tickets: From $148
Date: 17th, 19th, 20th & 22nd December
Time: 7pm
Venue: National Stadium
Get tickets to BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’ on Ticketmaster here.
Bonus: East Coast Comedy Standup Night
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If you’re in need of a good laugh but don’t want to wait around for the next big comedy show, check out the East Coast Comedy Standup Night. Happening every Friday and Sunday, it’s the perfect TGIF activity or weekend outing with your kakis. Each show features a rotating lineup of comedians, so no 2 nights are ever the same. Past performers include the likes of Fakkah Fuzz, Rishi Budhrani, and Sharul Channa.
Tickets: From $22.05
Date: Every Fri & Sat
Time: 8.10pm
Venue: Joo Chiat
Get tickets for East Coast Comedy Standup Night.
Bonus: Jay Chou “Carnival II” World Tour 2027 in Singapore
Image credit: 周杰倫 Jay Chou via Facebook
It’s never too early to start daydreaming about your concert-going plans for next year, and 2027’s kicking off with an absolute banger. The King of Mandopop Jay Chou will be coming to Singapore as part of his “Carnival II” World Tour 2027, with his concert titled “Sunny Day”, a nod to his 2003 hit of the same name.
The show also celebrates 25 years of Jay Chou’s legendary career, so you can bet he’s going to put his all into serenading the crowds over 3 days with classics such as Love Confession, Silence, and Nocturne.
Tickets: From $238
Date: 8th, 9th & 10th January 2027
Time: Fri 8pm | Sat & Sun 7.30pm
Venue: Singapore National Stadium
Get tickets to Jay Chou’s “Carnival II” World Tour 2027 in Singapore on Ticketmaster.
Mark your calendar for these concerts in Singapore in 2026
It’s never too early to start planning for these concerts in Singapore. After all, even with BTS’ show only scheduled for December 2026, tickets have already sold out – the early bird really does catch the stage-front spot.
Other events you can look forward to right now:
Cover image adapted from: Base Entertainment Asia, @weareone.exo via Instagram, Big Hit Music & @mychemicalromance via Instagram
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Last updated by Khoo Yong Hao on 22nd May 2026.