Unique Themed Nights in Local Nightspots
A rite of passage for most Singaporean youths, going for a clubbing sesh is akin to getting the first sip of adulthood. That said, a typical club night involves blindly heading to Clarke Quay, entering the club with the shortest line and raving to the same ol’ EDM beats.
Since everyone has unique tastes and preferences, make the most of a late night out by hitting the clubs that best cater to you – from those that play your jams or those that offer fun themed nights. Here is a list of 7 clubs that offer a unique clubbing experience.
1. EMONIGHTSG: The B-Sides at Cherry – for grown up emo kids
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You’ll no longer walk a lonely road with EMONIGHTSG: The B-Sides. Hit Cherry on the first Thursday of every month for a throwback to the glory days of eyeliners and skinny jeans, and headbang to nostalgic alt rock, emo and pop-punk tunes like Numb, Helena and Boulevard of Broken Dreams.
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With super-enthu crowds that’ll sing scream along to every anthem, to decor like broken hearts hanging from the ceiling, a trip to EMONIGHT will have you glad to be back in the business of misery.
Cover charge: $18 (includes 1 free drink)
When: First Thursday of every month | 9PM till late
Where: 21 Mount Elizabeth, York Hotel B2-01, Singapore 228516
2. Herstory at Canvas – quirky dress codes like “Disney Princesses”
To all my sisters out there, be part of Herstory at Canvas for a shebang that’ll have you bopping to Top 40 dance and pop hits from 9PM to 4AM. Held on the first Saturday of every month, each rendition boasts a quirky theme with its own unique dress code – past themes include Disney Princesses, K-Pop, and X-Women (as opposed to X-Men).
There’s also a performance at the stroke of midnight so take a breather from jamming and just chill with your gals.
While its $10 cover charge is cheap enough, here are some ways to score free entry:
- If you’re a student aged 19-23, come before 10pm and bring your student pass
- If you’re an air crew, come before 11pm and bring your air pass
- If it’s your birthday, you and 2 guests enter for free
Note that entry for men is subject to approval and a $15 cover charge.
Cover charge: From $10
When: First Saturday of every month
Where: Canvas, 20 Upper Circular Road, #B1-01 The Riverwalk, Singapore 058416
3. Cafe Bizarre at Lulu’s Lounge – jazz, burlesque, and hip-hop
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Step into Lulu’s Lounge and you’ll notice how its interior is full of juxtaposition. For instance, just below the ritzy chandelier in the reception area is an old beat-up jukebox. In the main area lies a sleek, velvet couch backed against a bare, brick wall laced with graffiti.
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It is this incongruous combination of dashy and trashy that makes the lounge perfect for hosting Cafe Bizarre every Saturday.
The event starts at 9PM with a cool jazz performance before changing gears to a full-on burlesque performance at 12AM. Hip-hop will then be played with intermittent mini burlesque shows all the way till 6AM – so you’ll get 3 genres of entertainment in a span of 9 hours!
Note that the following minimum ages apply:
- For ladies – 18 years old
- For gentlemen – 25 years old
Cover charge: Free
When: Every Saturday | 9PM till 6AM
Where: Pan Pacific Hotel (Marina), 7 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 39595
4. GLAM Ladies Night at Attica – free gel manicures and makeovers
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Girls just wanna have fun, and GLAM Ladies Night the place to be if you’re looking to max out on the perks of being a woman – from complimentary gel manicures to free doll-up sessions.
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Just head to Attica before 12AM on Wednesday to indulge in these services and save yourself hours of getting prepped as you’ll be pampered by their in-house makeup artists and hairstylists.
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To get more bang for your buck, RSVP on their Facebook event page and you’ll pay a lower cover charge:
- For ladies – Complimentary entry & 3 drinks if you enter before 1:30AM
- For men – $20 with 2 drinks & express entry if you enter before 12AM
Cover charge (if you aren’t in the guestlist): $30 with 2 drink coupons
When: Every Wednesday
Where: 3A River Valley Rd, #01-03 Clarke Quay, 179020
5. The Get Down at Empire – old-school music on a swanky rooftop bar
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Singapore Land Tower’s dull-grey facade does not do justice to Empire, the swanky rooftop bar tucked away on its 45th floor. With its spacious, open-air concept that lets you soak in the gorgeous night lights of the CBD, Empire is a step above the standard ol’ cramped clubs.
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If you’re a tired office worker looking to relive some youthful bliss, come on Thursdays for The Get Down where old-school music from the 80s to 00s will be played. Unlike other clubs, there are plenty of tables and seats here to rest your tired feet and crack open a cold one.
Although there are no cover charges, it is highly recommended to reserve a table earlier as you’ll definitely need a spot to recharge from all that dancing.
Cover charge: Free
When: Every Thursday
Where: Level 45, Singapore Land Tower, 50 Raffles Place, Singapore 048623
6. Suits at Capital Zouk – networking-cum-clubbing for working professionals
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For those who love mixing business with pleasure, head over to Capital – located on the 2nd floor of Zouk – every Thursday to get into SUITS. If you’re a working professional who hasn’t quite shed your party lifestyle, this networking-cum-clubbing session is the place to trade name cards and numbers.
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Besides scoring with your eye candy, presenting your name card also allows you to score 1-for-1 drinks! Not that it’s any problem for the ladies as they’ll be pampered with free flow drinks 9PM to 12AM.
Due to the sophisticated nature of the event, the following minimum ages apply:
- For ladies – 21 years old
- For gentlemen – 25 years old
Cover charge: Free
When: Every Thursday
Where: Capital Zouk Singapore, 3C River Valley Road, The Cannery #02-05, Singapore 179022
Themed clubbing nights in Singapore for you to party away with
No matter what your poison is, there is something different to party to every day of the week. So take a break from the passé EDM music and hit these joints for a dose of anything from emo to disco.