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. Ateez In Your Fantasy World Tour
- 2. QWER 1ST WORLD TOUR <Rockation>
- 3. Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular
- 4. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical
- 5. IVE World Tour – <SHOW WHAT I AM>
- 6. Singapore Chinese Orchestra’s seasonal performances
- 7. Kumar Got Balls
- 8. Legally Blonde: The Musical
- 9. EXO PLANET #6 – EXhOrizon
- 10. My Chemical Romance – The Black Parade 2026
- 11. BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’
- Bonus: East Coast Comedy Standup Night
1. Ateez In Your Fantasy World Tour
22nd Feb
Image credit: Only Ateez via Facebook
Fellow Atinys, gear up: Ateez is coming to Singapore as part of their ongoing In Your Fantasy world tour. Since their debut in 2018, they’ve solidified themselves as a big K-pop group in the region with high-octane performances. Their previous albums, like Zero: Fever Part.1 and The World EP.Fin: Will, didn’t just top the charts in South Korea, but also made waves in the United States.
Tickets: From $168
Date: 22nd February 2026
Time: 7pm
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Get tickets for Ateez’s World Tour from Ticketmaster.
2. QWER 1ST WORLD TOUR <Rockation>
28th Feb
Image adapted from: @qwerband_official
February 2026 seems to be an exciting month for K-pop stans as Korean girl band QWER will be bringing their 1ST WORLD TOUR <Rockation> to Singapore. Known for their unique fusion of rock instrumentation and K-pop vibes, QWER never fails to deliver high-energy performances every time they take the stage.
Tickets: From $158
Date: 28th February 2026
Time: 6pm
Venue: The Theatre at Mediacorp
Get tickets for QWER’s 1ST WORLD TOUR <ROCKATION> on Ticketmaster.
3. Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular
March to April
Image credit: Base Entertainment Asia
After more than a decade away from Singapore, Les Misérables The Arena Spectacular will be making its comeback in 2026 at Marina Bay Sands. This time, the classic musical will put on a fresh twist by featuring an arena-like setup instead of a traditional theatre setup. That means you’ll get to soak in the vocals, orchestra, and storytelling in all its glory.
Tickets: From $88
Date: 24th March – 19th April
Time: 8pm
Venue: Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands
Get tickets for Les Misérables.
4. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Musical
May to June
Image credit: Base Entertainment Asia
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.
5. IVE World Tour – <SHOW WHAT I AM>
9th May
Image credit: Live Nation Philippines
Get your lightsticks ready, because yet another K-pop girl group is gracing our shores in May. IVE is back and better than ever, returning to Singapore once again after their first performance here in February 2024. Since then, they’ve dropped back-to-back hits with their 3rd and 4th EP, IVE EMPATHY and IVE SECRET.
DIVEs can look forward to debut performances of special songs from the albums, reimagined takes on crowd favourites like Rebel Heart, and even unreleased solo tracks from the members.
Tickets: From $188
Date: 9th May
Time: 6pm
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Get tickets to IVE’s concert in Singapore from Ticketmaster or LiveNation.
6. Singapore Chinese Orchestra’s seasonal performances
22nd-26th May
Image credit: Singapore Chinese Orchestra
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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7. 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.
8. Legally Blonde: The Musical
From 29th July
Image credit: IMDB
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 go on public sale on 11th February at 2pm, but you can get early access as a Friend of SRT. 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.
9. EXO PLANET #6 – EXhOrizon
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.
Ticket sale dates have yet to be released, but we’re willing to bet the competition will be intense, so you might want to turn your notifications on to catch updates as soon as they drop on their social media.
Tickets: TBA
Date: 26th July
Time: TBA
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
10. My Chemical Romance – The Black Parade 2026
10th & 11th November
Image credit: @mychemicalromance via Instagram
Pop punk royalty MCR 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 for 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.
11. BTS World Tour ‘Arirang’
17th, 19th, 20th & 22nd December
Image credit: Big Hit Music
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 yet to be confirmed, but keep your eyes peeled for more information here.
Tickets: TBA
Date: 17th, 19th, 20th, & 22nd December
Time: TBA
Venue: TBA
Bonus: East Coast Comedy Standup Night
Image credit: Eventbrite
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.
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 Tricia Teong on 4th February 2026.