The Ultimate Guide To The Singapore F1 Grand Prix’s Concerts & After-Parties This Weekend
The fast, the fierce, and the fabulous
Party people, start your engines. F1 season is back, and more revved up than ever—both on and off the race track. And just in case you need some help navigating the high-speed fringe activities, high-octane concerts and after-parties where, well, you'll be getting high (and rubbing shoulders with celebrities and drivers), here is BAZAAR’s picks of where you should turn up this weekend.
OneRepublic concert
When: 15 September, Friday
Time: 10.10pm-11.40pm
Where: Zone 4 Padang Stage
Price: $78 for a Zone 4 walkabout ticket (www.singaporegp.sg)
What to expect: A pulsating night of pop rock revelry featuring their new single "Rich Love"
Lianne La Havas concert
When: 15 September, Friday
Time: 6.15pm-7.15pm
Where: Zone 4 Padang Stage
Price: $78 for a Zone 4 walkabout ticket (www.singaporegp.sg)
What to expect: A good vibes sun down session with this Grammy-nominated neo-jazz crooner (who recently opened for Cold Play and Mary J Blige)
Tabitha Nauser & Shigga Shay (+ Kevin Lester)
When: 16 September, Saturday
Time: 5.15pm-6pm
Where: Zone 4 Esplanade Outdoor Theatre
Price: $168 for a Zone 4 walkabout ticket (www.singaporegp.sg)
What to expect: Our very own R&B queen, Tabitha Nauser belting out her hit debut single "Bulletproof" and a set list of rhythmic tracks alongside local hip-hop artist, Shigga Shay
But also, be sure to catch Kevin Lester, aka TheLionCityBoy on Friday (8pm at Zone 4 Downtown) and Sunday (5.45pm at Zone 1 Sunset Stage) too!
Ariana Grande concert
When: 16 September, Saturday
Time: 8pm-9pm
Where: Zone 4 Padang Stage
Price: $168 for a Zone 4 walkabout ticket (www.singaporegp.sg)
What to expect: Singing your hearts out to hits like "Dangerous Woman" with #moonlightbae herself under the stars
The Chainsmokers concert
When: 16 September, Saturday
Time: 10.15pm-11.45pm
Where: Zone 4 Padang Stage
Price: $168 for a Zone 4 walkabout ticket (www.singaporegp.sg)
What to expect: Sweaty EDM-pop all night long, with hits like "Closer", "Don't Let Me Down" and a "#Selfie" or two
Amber Lounge
When: 16 and 17 September
Where: Temasek Reflection, 1Temasek Avenue (behind Millenia Tower)
What to expect: A Formula 1 Driver runway show by international designers on Saturday, and iconic DJs, live acts and headlining sets from chart-topping sensation RAYE
Price: From $650 for individual passes on Saturday and $1,200 on Sunday
The Podium Lounge
When: 15-17 September
Where: The Ritz-Carlton Millenia Singapore, Grand Ballroom level 1
Price: $188 pre-sale and $218 at the door for general admission
What to expect: Performances by Macy Gray, Coolio, Mar Doyle, Soraya Vivian, Lady V, Patrick Oliver, Luciano Nieto, Pablo Tani and Pablo Calzado. Plus, an extra special Saturday night of magic with Bulgari as the brand launches its latest female fragrance, Goldea The Roman Night
Boudoir Blanc
When: 16-17 September
Where: The Clifford Pier, The Fullerton Bay Hotel
Price: $350 on Saturday nd $500 on Saturday for a Rockstar Pass
What to expect: A waterfront trackside party with alluring “Fantasy Island” and “Twilight Zone” themes and 15 international acts
Ce La Vi's Race Weekend
When: 14-17 September
Where: Ce La Vi, level 57 Marina Bay Sands
Price: From $98 for after parties and from $38 for Sunday's pre-race party
What to expect: A million dollar view of the race from the most glamorous rooftop spot in the city, followed by parties helmed by international DJs where you could possibly rub shoulders with Williams Martini driver, Felipe Massa
Smoke & Mirrors' F1 Evening
When: 15 September
Where: Smoke & Mirrors, level 6, National Gallery
Price: $98++ for indoor lounge and $128++ for outdoor seats
What to expect: A sophisticated, easy-breezy race experience buoyed by a selection of exclusive Martini drinks (and if you stay long enough you can watch the concert from the deck!)
Johnnie Walker Grand Prix World Circuit Party Presents Zouk All Stars
When: 15 September, Friday
Where: Zouk
Price: $30 for ladies; $40 for men (non-member)
What to expect: Zouk All-Stars featuring Formative, Lincey and Zushan will be taking over the decks once the engines shut down for a Johnny Walker-lavished party like no other. And who knows, you might just be turning up with some celebrities and even a driver or two?
Calvin Harris concert
When: 17 September, Sunday
Time: 10.25pm-11.40pm
Where: Zone 4 Padang Stage
Price: $198 for a Zone 4 walkabout ticket (www.singaporegp.sg)
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