As Singapore continues to reopen, live music concerts are among the events starting to come back and we couldn’t be more thrilled! From famous acts like Harry Styles to Blackpink, there’s a slew of upcoming concerts that are coming to Singapore. If you love watching your favourite artists perform live and you miss the smell, the taste of the air and the sweat whipping through the hair of concert attendees, then you’re on the right page. Ahead, we’ve gathered some of the upcoming concerts that you can look forward to this year on our little red dot.
Award-winning alternative folk band The Lumineers will be swinging by Singapore for a special one-night-only concert for their Brightside World Tour at The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel, on 24 November 2022. The group first entered the international stage in 2012 with their breakthrough song, “Ho Hey,” and have recently released their fourth album titled Brightside, of which its first single, the title track “BRIGHTSIDE,” is #1 on Billboard’s AAA Radio Chart.
Date: 24 November 2022, Thursday (that’s today!)
Venue: The Coliseum, Hard Rock Hotel
Time: 8pm
It has just been announced that Maroon 5 will be coming to Singapore this November. While this may not be the first time the American pop rock band is coming to our little red dot, they have, however, decided to kick off their 2022 Asia tour in Singapore. Ticket sales have yet to be announced, but do stay tuned to Live Nation’s socials for more updates.
Date: 28 November 2022, Monday
Venue: Singapore National Stadium
After having made a meteoric rise to fame from his humble Soundcloud beginnings, Keshi recently released his studio album titled Gabriel, earlier in March of which the artist revealed that he looks to his own journey in love and life for inspiration. As he continues to hone his art and expand his repertoire, the young Vietnamese-American singer-songwriter will also be touring and promoting his new album on his HELL/HEAVEN tour and he will be making a stop in Singapore at the end of November for a one-night show at The Star Theatre.
Date: 30 November 2022, Wednesday
Venue: The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Centre Singapore
Time: 8pm
Jay Chou will be back in Singapore for two days in December, and if you miss seeing him live, this is your chance to catch his highly anticipated Carnival World Tour! In celebration of his incredible achievements over the past 20 years, Jay Chou will be performing his best hits live — you’ll find yourself singing along to your favourite tracks all night long.
Date: 17 to 18 December 2022, Saturday & Sunday
Venue: Singapore National Stadium
Time: 8pm
Missed Jackson Wang when he was in Singapore earlier this year? Fret not. In December, the multihyphenate will be making a pitstop in Singapore for his Magic Man World Tour as part of his promotion for his new album. The full details for his tour are not out yet, so stay tuned for more updates.
Date: 23 December 2022, Friday
Venue: To be confirmed
Time: To be confirmed
American dream pop band, Cigarettes After Sex is set to make their return to Singapore next February! Known for their ethereal, limerent and often dream-like musical style, the showcase, presented by Now/Live Asia, will see the band performing at The Capitol Theatre. Aside from their upcoming performance in Singapore, Cigarettes After Sex has also announced that they will be releasing their upcoming single, ‘Pistol’ on November 15, 2022.
Date: 1 February 2022, Wednesday
Venue: The Capitol Theatre
Time: To be confirmed
You may have heard of his hit single ‘As It Was’, or you’ve probably heard of him when he was still in one of the biggest boy bands in the world. Whatever it is, you’ll be glad to know that the ‘Watermelon Sugar’ singer will be making his way to Singapore for his solo concert on 17 March 2023, at the Singapore National Stadium. Presale for the tickets will be available from 17 November onwards.
Date: 17 March 2023, Friday
Venue: Singapore National Stadium
Time: To be confirmed
All rise – Blue is coming to Singapore to celebrate their 20th anniversary! The group consisting of Duncan James, Lee Ryan, Simon Webbe, Antony Costa was first formed in 2000, where they released hits like “One Love”, “U Make Me Wanna”, “All Rise” and more. The upcoming performance by the band will take place at The Theatre at Mediacorp on 9 February 2022.
Date: 9 February 2023, Thursday
Venue: The Theatre at Mediacorp
Time: 8pm
American rock band Red Hot Chilli Peppers are coming to Singapore on 16 February 2023. Prior to the tour that kicked off in June 2022, the band also launched two new albums, titled Unlimited Love and Return of the Dream Canteen.
However, this isn’t the first time the band will be performing in Singapore. In fact, they previously performed at the annual Formula 1 Night Race back in 2019.
Date: 16 February 2023, Thursday
Venue: Singapore National Stadium
Time: To be confirmed
Adding onto the list of boybands that are coming to our shores is none other than Westlife. As part of their ‘The Wild Dreams Tour’, the Irish boyband will not be having one, not two, but three shows to their lineup, after selling out their first two shows since the announcement of their concert was made. Fans can expect some of the boyband’s top hits like “Swear It Again”, “Flying Without Wings” and “If I Let You Go” to be performed.
Date: 16 to 18 February 2023, Wednesday to Friday
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Time: To be confirmed
Backstreet’s back alright! The American boyband recently announced on their socials that they will be returning to Asia for their DNA World Tour, and they will be performing in Singapore on 22 February. Before making their way to Singapore, the boyband will be performing in cities like Tokyo, Kaohsiung and Manila.
Date: 22 February 2023, Tuesday
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Time: To be confirmed
Children of the eighties and nineties would be remiss about missing the chance to hear Sting’s top hits such as “Every breath you take” (from his time with The Police) and “Fields of Gold” live in person. Expect a chilled out, easygoing vibe with all the top hits from this British chart topper.
Date: 22 March 2023 (Wednesday)
Venue: The Star Theatre
Time: 8pm
The American pop-rock group responsible for chart toppers such as “Counting Stars” and “Good Life” will be here in Singapore in late February to bring their brand of multi-instrumental feel good tunes to the city.
Date: 28 February 2023 (Tuesday)
Venue: The Star Theatre
Time: 8pm
Possibly one of the most highly anticipated concerts of the year, Blackpink will be coming to your area in 2023 for their upcoming Born Pink World Tour. After dropping their album in September, the girl group has since embarked on their world tour in October, and will be making a pit stop in Singapore on May 13.
Date: 13 May 2023, Saturday
Venue: Singapore National Stadium
Time: To be confirmed
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