Giveon, Central Cee, My Chemical Romance, OneRepublic
Photograph: Giveon, Central Cee, My Chemical Romance, OneRepublic
Photograph: Giveon, Central Cee, My Chemical Romance, OneRepublic

The best concerts and music festivals in Singapore in 2026

From debuts by Giveon, Central Cee and The Neighbourhood to the highly anticipated return of My Chemical Romance

Cam Khalid
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2026 is shaping up to be an electrifying year for live music in Singapore, and the city is ready to turn up the volume. From first-timers to epic returns, the stage is set for something truly unmissable. First-timers like Giveon with his velvety vocals, grime wunderkind Central Cee, and moody indie favourites The Neighbourhood are all making their Singapore debuts, each promising intimate moments, chart-topping hits and a live experience fans have been dreaming about. 

Meanwhile, familiar favourites aren’t slowing down: OneRepublic is back to fill arenas with their pop-rock anthems, K-pop heavyweights Seventeen are ready to light up the stage with flawless choreography, and My Chemical Romance will have the MCRmy marching once again to ‘The Black Parade’, delivering the emo spectacle that defined a generation. Whether you’re chasing the new or reliving your favourites, 2026’s concert calendar guarantees goosebumps, singalongs and nights you’ll be talking about well past the final encore.

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What's in 2026

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When January 15
Where Capitol Theatre

Hot off the launch of their new album The Clearing – which was recently nominated for the 2025 Mercury Prize – four-piece British alt-rock band Wolf Alice is set to return for the quartet’s first show since Laneway Festival in 2018. That’s a whole eight years that fans have been waiting for their return, and the band has added plenty of achievements under their belt since then. Get ready to sing along with frontwoman Ellie Rowsell to hits like 'Don't Delete the Kisses,' 'Bros,' and the latest 'Just Two Girls.'

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When January 26, 2026
Where The Star Theatre

Men I Trust aren’t just coming back – they’re gliding in on the kind of dream-pop wave you’ve had on repeat for years. The Canadian indie trio have built a cult following with tracks like 'Show Me How' and 'Numb', and their live shows are just as mesmerising. Fans in Singapore still gush about their luminous 2023 set, where the band’s hypnotic melodies and lush soundscapes felt both intimate and transcendent. Now they’re back with not one but two new albums, Equus Asinus and Equus Caballus. You’re in for a show that’s as gentle as it is stirring. 

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When February 9, 2026
Where The Star Theatre

If slow jams had a velvet texture, they’d probably sound like Giveon. The seven-time Grammy-nominated R&B star behind hits like ‘Heartbreak Anniversary’, ‘Twenties,’ and ‘Like I Want You’ has announced his first-ever Singapore show. And if that’s not enough to send you spiralling into your softest playlist, remember: this is the same man whose voice helped turn ‘Peaches’ into a global earworm alongside Justin Bieber and Daniel Caesar. In true Giveon style, he’s now packing up the emotions, strings, horns and an eight-to-ten–piece band for a world tour, including a stop in Singapore, celebrating his sophomore album which has critics swooning.

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When March 2, 2026
Where Singapore Indoor Stadium

Grammy-nominated pop-rock powerhouse OneRepublic is back in Singapore for their From Asia, With Love Tour on March 2 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Expect an electrifying night of anthemic hits and heartfelt storytelling as Ryan Tedder and the band turn up the volume for ‘Counting Stars’, ‘Apologize’, ‘I Ain’t Worried’ and fan favourites from their latest album Artificial Paradise. This special tour celebrates OneRepublic’s bond with their Asian fans, making Singapore a key stop on the journey. With over five billion streams, stadium-filling energy, and a knack for turning emotion into massive pop-rock hooks, OneRepublic promises a night that goes beyond a stop and stare.

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  • Music

When March 18, 2026
Where Pasir Panjang Power Station

Get ready to see the UK's biggest rap export in the flesh. British rapper Central Cee has officially announced his Singapore debut, bringing his high-octane Can't Rush Greatness World Tour to our shores on March 18. If you've spent any time on TikTok or the global charts over the last few years, you'll know that this is a big damn deal. The West London rapper is widely credited for redefining UK drill and rap, with a slew of inescapable anthems to his name, including the viral hit 'Doja' and record-breaking 'Sprinter'. Known for his sharp and honest storytelling and effortless flow, he's successfully put the UK rap scene on the global map.

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When May 8, 2026
Where The Star Theatre

Call them pioneers, visionaries or the godfathers of synth – Kraftwerk have shaped the pulse of modern music more than almost any other group. Now, after a triumphant world tour – with stops at Coachella, Fuji Rock, Tate Modern, and the Sydney Opera House –  the Düsseldorf outfit are rolling back into Singapore with their acclaimed Multimedia Tour, a sensory experience of robotic vocals, computerised rhythms, next-level visuals and technological innovation that first debuted in 2012 at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. Expect selections from their eight iconic albums, from Autobahn and The Man-Machine to Computer World and Tour de France, all paired with stunning 3D visuals that have become a signature of their global tour.

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When May 15 and 16, 2026
Where The Sands Theatre

Get ready to ‘Twist & Shout’ because Beatlemania is about to hit Singapore. It’s the next best thing to watching the Fab Four perform live: Beatlemania on Tour reawakens the peak era of the celebrated quartet, bringing back their greatest hits through a theatrical concert filled with flashy costumes and replicas of the instruments they used during their heyday. Sing along to all the iconic classics like ‘Hey Jude’, ‘Yellow Submarine’, 'Let It Be’, 'Here Comes the Sun’ and plenty more. We’re sure that Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, and the late John Lennon and George Harrison will be present in spirit together with everyone’s voices.

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When July 14, 2026
Where The Star Theatre

Can you believe it’s been over a decade since ‘Sweater Weather’ first wrapped us in its moody, monochrome embrace? And now The Neighbourhood is finally heading to our sunny shores. The California alt-rock outfit fronted by Jesse Rutherford is set to perform live in Singapore for the very first time next year as part of The Wourld Tour. This also marks a new chapter for the band as they reunite after their 2021 hiatus. If you’ve ever cried, crushed, or contemplated your life to one of The Neighbourhood’s dreamy, downtempo LA pop noir anthems, you’ll want to mark this date down in your diary pronto. 

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When November 10 and 11, 2026
Where Singapore Indoor Stadium

Who’s ready for the Black Parade? The MCRmy, it’s time to march once more. My Chemical Romance, the band that defined a generation of eyeliner-wearing, heart-on-sleeve rockers, is returning to Singapore after 17 years with not one, but two long-awaited shows at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on November 10 and 11 (postponed from their initial April 28 date). From ‘I’m Not Okay (I Promise)’ to the anthem of all anthems ‘Welcome to the Black Parade’, Gerard Way, Mikey Way, Ray Toro and Frank Iero are set to deliver the fist-pumping spectacle that made the band unmissable. 

Existing tickets for the initial date are valid for November 10. But if you can’t make it, you can request a full refund.

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