Singapore Grand Prix events & parties 2025
It’s already the last week of September, which means the flurry of TikTok edits of F1 drivers nonchalantly burning rubber should have already made their way on your FYPs. That’s right, we’re hurtling right into the Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS) and as usual, we’ve got much to keep ourselves occupied with before the racers take to the asphalt of the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
Tickets to the F1 GP race are still available at Viagogo.
Whether you’re a fervent follower of the motorsport or a casual onlooker, here are some Singapore Grand Prix-related things to do.
– Events, pop-ups, exhibitions & workshops –
1. Velocity@Novena Square F1 Pop-Up Event
Immersive 5D racing simulator to test your driving skills
Image credit: Velocity@Novena Square
Motorheads living in the vicinity of Velocity@Novena Square, you’ll be able to live out your octane-fuelled dreams at their F1 Pop-Up Event. Happening from 26th September to 5th October 2025, you can hop behind the wheel at their 5D racing simulator that’s all kitted out with precision steering, pedal feedback, and panoramic visuals to channel your inner Hamilton.
You’ll want to look the part too, so swing by the #99 Speed Carnival F1 Merchandise Roadshow to pick up some merch from your favourite teams. They’ve got jerseys, die-cast car models, replica helmets, and LEGO sets to cart out.
Venue: 238 Thomson Road, Velocity@Novena Square, Wing Atrium, L1, Singapore 307683
Date: 26th Sep-5th Oct
Time: 10am-10pm, Daily
2. ION Orchard Live The Race
Photo ops with show cars & Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Team driver
Image credit: ION Orchard
ION Orchard’s also revving up for the race season, as they’re kicking things into high gear with their Live The Race event. For starters, the luxury watchmaker Tag Heuer is running an interactive pop-up showcasing historical timepieces that have become synonymous with the motorsport, and don’t forget to snap a pic beside the official Oracle Red Bull Racing F1 Team Show Car.
Meanwhile, the little ones will be ecstatic when they lay their eyes on the LEGO Experience The Thrill pop-up set up right outside the mall. Another photo spot awaits fans right here, in the form of a life-sized LEGO replica of the F1 Williams FW16 Race Car that’s pieced together with over 400,000 bricks. There are also a couple of fun stations to check out too, like a VR racing experience and a tire-changing showdown; complete them all to walk home with a free mini LEGO F1 racecar.
Image credit: ION Orchard
Good news if you’re a fan of the Visa Cash App Racing Bulls Team; they’ll be bringing their Inside the Garage showcase where you’ll get a closer look at a show car and the race gear that the drivers don. The event culminates on 1st October 2025, where Isack Hadjar will meet fans in the flesh at ION Orchard leading up to race day.
Venue: 2 Orchard Turn, ION Orchard, Singapore 238801
Date: 25th Sep-12th Oct
Time: 10am-10pm, Daily
3. CQ @ Clarke Quay Hit The Apex
Live music showcase & Hot Wheels track diorama
Clarke Quay sure knows how to host bustling parties, and this September’s no different. The folks over at CQ @ Clarke Quay are hosting the Hit The Apex festival, and it’s jam-packed with activities that even those who can’t tell their Ferraris from their Aston Martins can enjoy.
For instance, the Music Matters Live performances that are taking place from 26th to 28th September and 1st October 2025 will feature local and international artistes alike who’ll set the stage ablaze with excitement. As for photo ops, the Pulse Grid light art installations are just the perfect backdrops for a wild night out.
Image credit: CQ @ Clarke Quay
Of course, there’ll be plenty of F1-related offerings at Hit The Apex too. The GPSS Apex League is an on-site e-racing hub for authentically simulated laps around the circuit, while the kids will have a field day at the Hot Wheels Pocket Pitstop that sports a track diorama and exclusive Hot Wheels merch.
Venue: 3 River Valley Road, CQ @ Clarke Quay, Singapore 179024
Date: 25th Sep-5th Oct
Time: 10am-11pm, Daily
4. GrooveDriver Festival 2025
Music festival featuring homegrown talents
Speaking of electrifying live performances, you’ll be able to catch a couple of big names serenading you all night long at the upcoming GrooveDriver Festival 2025 (from $58/pax). It’s a music festival happening in the midst of the F1 season’s buzz, and it’s held over 2 days, each with a diverse cast of acts to cater to fans across multiple genres.
Image credit: Klook
Head down on 27th September 2025 to catch the festival’s headliners, which include K-pop heavyweights like Shaun, Yuju, and GEMINI, as well as Singapore’s sweetheart Regina Song and the up-and-coming WHYLUCAS. Also happening on the same day, stay on to groove along to the beats supplied by an all-female DJ lineup till the wee hours of the morning.
On the other hand, admission for the acts taking place on 2nd October 2025 is completely free. It’ll feature performances from Japanese artistes like Wolf Howl Harmony from Exile Tribe, SANTA, and muque.
Get tickets to Groove Driver Festival 2025.
Venue: 3 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City, Plaza Stage, Singapore 038983 | 38 Beach Road, South Beach Tower, Level 11, Singapore 189767
Date: 27th Sep & 2nd Oct 2025
Time: Sat 4.30pm-10.30pm, 6.30pm-2am | Thu 7pm-10.30pm
5. Singapore Sidecars GPSS Night Race Party Tour
Soak in the race season atmosphere around town on a sidecar
Image credit: Singapore Sidecars
Singapore Sidecars is offering you a quirky way to get around the city this September with their special GPSS Night Race Party Tours. These 60-minute tours cost $230/pax, and riders will be sat in an adorable sidecar as they are driven to various heritage sites in town, accentuated with the palpable hype surrounding the Singapore Grand Prix.
Don’t you even worry about the photos; the guides are equipped with the know-how of the best spots around, and will be more than happy to double as your photographer for the day. You can also choose to end your tour at Prego, one of Singapore’s longest-standing Italian restaurants, for a sumptuous dinner.
Book a GPSS Night Race Party Tour.
Venue & Time: Enquire with Singapore Sidecars
Date: 27th Sep-12th Oct 2025
6. Timezone Orchard Xchange F1 Simulator Experience
Indulge in new racing games alongside fan favourites like Asphalt 9 DX
Image credit: Timezone Singapore
If you’re one to frequent the arcades to hop on their racing simulators, you’ll be stoked to hear that Timezone Orchard Xchange will be hosting an F1 Simulator Experience this coming weekend. On 27th and 28th September 2025 only, they’ve got 2 professional racing simulators for gamers to have a go at as they tackle the lifelike twists and turns on the virtual circuit.
Image credit: Timezone Singapore
They’re also equipped with new adrenaline-pumping games such as Speed Rider 4DX Twin Motion for some motorcycle-powered action, while the Legend of Spark is one for the children that has Mario Kart-like power-ups. Crowd favourite games like Asphalt 9DX and Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune will all be up and running as per usual too.
But the best part? All Timezone Outlets across Singapore will be offering $1 racing games from 27th to 5th October 2025, so nothing’s holding you back from having a whale of a time.
Venue: 437 Orchard Road, Timezone Orchard Xchange, B1-01 to 04/ 07 to 18/ 25 to 44, Singapore 238878
Date: 27th-28th Sep 2025
7. New Bahru ECA: Pit Stop
Marketplace with 49 tenants & over 20 brands including booths by international artisans
Even though they’re quite a fair bit away from the Marina Bay Street Circuit, New Bahru’s looking to get in on the race season’s festivities too. This year, they’re holding a marketplace dubbed Extra Curious Activities: Pit Stop, from 3rd to 5th October 2025, and it’ll shine the spotlight on over a whole host of homegrown brands.
Image credit: Eatbook
Some booths to keep an eye out for include hrvst.store, which deals in contemporary stationery, prints, and lifestyle objects; while SONOGO’s 3D-printed lamps are just the thing to spruce up your bedroom with. Over at PRALET, they’ve got fluffy sourdough donuts to keep you going; and brands like SANJE and Sardine from Indonesia and Thailand respectively are selling apparel and accessories to add some international flair to the creative cluster.
Image credit: Curious Creature
There are also some F1-related activities for all you motorheads out there, such as the Build Your Own Race Bag Charm workshop by Crafune where you’ll get to craft a leather keepsake with your very own hands. The Your F1 Memory, Engraved experience by Curious Creature is also another one to keep you occupied, as you personalise jewellery with their on-site engraving services.
Venue: 46 Kim Yam Road, New Bahru, Singapore 239351
Date: 3rd-5th Oct 2025
Time: Fri 12pm-8pm | Sat-Sun 10am-7pm, Daily
8. Gallery26 Dempsey SGP: Dare To Be Different exhibition
Education exhibits about the history of the Singapore F1 GP
Image credit: @koliya.shakya via Instagram
Step into the past and learn more about the history of Formula 1 Grand Prix Singapore and how it has grown into such an iconic event people all over the world look forward to. Gallery26 Dempsey SGP’s Dare To Be Different exhibition showcases exclusive Ferrari F1 models, original F1 merchandise, and one-of-kind pieces.
Image adapted from: Trung nghi Tran via Google Maps, @erknee via Lemon8
Items that are a must-see include the current first and only Chinese F1 driver, Zhou Guan Yu’s race-worn suit from Grand Prix Season Singapore 2022 and the barrier that Lance Stroll crashed into during the Grand Prix Season Singapore 2023 that you get to touch.
To think about the amount of force it took to cause that damage to the barrier. Yikes!
Admission: Free
Venue: 26 Dempsey Road, #01-03, Singapore 249686
Date & Time:
- 26th Sep-3rd Oct 2025: 11am-8pm, Daily
- 4th-5th Oct 2025: 11am-6pm, Daily (Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays)
9. Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie Build Your Own F1 Car workshop
Put together an F1 car made entirely of chocolate
Image credit: Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie
Chocolate cars sound like the dreams of children everywhere. Those dreams can become a reality as Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie has a DIY Build Your Own F1 Car workshop where kids can put together their own sweet ride. With a package that includes the class, a drink and even a factory tour, kiddos get to catch an educational glimpse of the entire chocolate making process.
Admission: $75/pax
Venue: 13 Dempsey Road, Mr. Bucket Chocolaterie, #01-03/04, Singapore 249674
Date: 27th-28th Sep & 4th-5th Oct 2025
Time: 9am-11am
– Parties & dining promotions –
10. Amber Lounge
Iconic afterparty attended by celebrities & F1 drivers
Image credit: @amberloungeltd via Instagram
The legendary Amber Lounge afterparty needs no introduction. It’s the most well-known post-race shindig that boasts a star-studded guestlist, so if you’d like to boogie down with celebs and even the F1 drivers themselves, this is the place to be. FYI, past guests include the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz, and Rihanna, just to name a few.
It goes without saying that admission to this exclusive gathering of socialites and VIPs will not come cheap; Individual Passes start from $850/pax, while tables that accommodate up to 10 can cost upwards of $60,000. This year’s DJ lineup includes heavy hitters like Jonas Blue and Vikkstar, and R&B and pop icon Jay Sean’s also heading Down to make an appearance.
Get tickets to Amber Lounge Singapore 2025.
Admission: From $850/pax
Venue: 80 Collyer Quay, The Fullerton Bay Hotel, The Clifford Pier, Singapore 049326
Date: 4th-5th Oct 2025
Time: 10pm till late
11. SUSHISAMBA Race to SAMBA
Race-inspired brunch featuring Japanese, Brazilian & Peruvian flavours
Image credit: SUSHISAMBA
Perched 52 levels above the cityscape, SUSHISAMBA Singapore’s another haunt that knows how to make some noise once the checkered flag is hoisted with their Race to SAMBA celebrations. Once the Practice 2 race concludes on 3rd October 2025, the establishment’s SAMBAROOM turns into an intimate after-dark retreat, where party-goers can fuel up on race-themed cocktails, elevated sushi rolls, and entrancing DJ sets from 10pm till late.
Image credit: SUSHISAMBA
On 4th and 5th October 2025, start your race weekend with a lively Copacabana Brunch: Race to SAMBA edition. There’ll be a robata grill fired up to dish out Japanese, Brazilian, and Peruvian flavours, as well as a sushi counter and race track-inspired dessert table to whet your appetite. Pair the delicious spread with free-flow pours and live performances by rousing samba dancers, and you’ve got the perfect preamble to the race’s festivities down below.
Get tickets to Race to SAMBA.
Admission: From $160/pax
Venue: 168 Robinson Road, Capital Tower, Level 52, Singapore 068912
Date: 3rd-5th Oct 2025
Time: Fri 10pm till late | Sat-Sun 12pm-3pm, Daily
12. GAIAVIP Patrón x Oracle Red Bull Racing Afterparty
1 night only afterparty with world-renowned DJs & free-flow drinks
Image credit: GAIAVIPHappening on 1 night only, on 4th October 2025 is the GAIA Patrón x Oracle Red Bull Racing Afterparty. Tickets start from $138, and they’ll be taking over the storied Capitol Theatre to host a boisterous blowout like no other. For starters, liquid courage won’t be in short supply here; there’s free-flow pours from 9.30pm to 12.30am.
For an elevated experience, opt for their VVIP tickets (from $198), which grant you access to the VVIP special edition bar that’ll be manned by Employees Only Singapore for the most exquisite of concoctions. To further entice you, exclusive access to a vantage point of the dance floor, along with sweet treats from a certain cult favourite gelato brand from Australia, is also locked behind VVIP access.
Image credit: GAIAVIP
But, it goes without saying that everyone will be able to immerse themselves in the reverberating beats supplied by world-renowned DJs. Taking to the turntables on the big night are headliners that include Sweden’s Vidojean, the Parisian duo of Faul & Wad, and rising Norwegian talent Oskar Med K.
Get tickets to GAIA Patrón x Oracle Red Bull Racing Afterparty.
Admission: From $138/pax
Venue: 17 Stamford Road, Capitol Theatre, Singapore 178907
Date: 4th Oct 2025
Time: 7pm till late
13. Aperol Spritz Chasing Sunsets – Race Weekend Sundown Disco
Sunset & dusk parties with aerial views of F1 qualifying laps
Image credit: NOVA
A venue with sweeping aerial views of not only the busy city, but also the actual race itself is NOVA Bar Singapore. Nestled 63 floors up, the city’s highest rooftop bar will play host to Aperol Spirtz Chasing Sunsets on 4th October 2025.
The soirée is split into 2 sessions, sunset (from $138) and dusk (from $268), each with its own calling card to soak in the high-octane atmosphere. The sunset session’s perfect for catching golden hour, Aperol Spritz in hand, as the sun dips below the city skyline, while those who turn up for the dusk session can catch the F1 Qualifying Rounds live at 9pm.
Get tickets to Aperol Spirtz Chasing Sunsets.
Admission: From $138/pax
Venue: 1 Raffles Place, Level 63, Singapore 048616
Date: 4th Oct 2025
Time:
- Sunset session: 5.30pm-7.30pm
- Dusk session: 8.30pm till late
Must-attend activities this F1 Grand Prix Season Singapore
With how highly anticipated the Singapore Grand Prix is every year, snagging tickets to the races might prove too daunting for some, with some tickets still be available at Viagogo. However, don’t let that dampen your spirits; there are plenty of other F1-related things to do with this GPSS, from family-friendly mall pop-ups to the iconic post-race after parties.
Cover image adapted from: @amberloungeltd via Instagram, CQ @ Clarke Quay, Singapore Sidecars
