It’s all glitz and glam (and noise) as Formula 1 returns to Singapore this year. It also marks the 10th anniversary of the Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS) so you can expect an exciting line-up of events this September. I am guilty of never attending a single race (because I rather spend money on the dining deals), but for those who are going, the F1 ticket has probably made a little dent in your pocket, so rev up for these budget-friendly events that you can still show up to!
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Gear up for a scavenger hunt on wheels at Singapore’s first design, lifestyle and heritage cycling trail! In partnership with bicycle-sharing service oBike, the trail will take you through 10 pit stops, providing you exclusive access to each location. Complimentary refreshments from their refuel stop sponsors like Soi 55 and Everything With Fries will be given too!
It’s a great way to see a different side of Singapore while clocking in the exercise needed to burn away the calories from all the local food.
When: 9 Sep
Where: Starts off from Naiise @ Orchard Gateway
Price: $15
7. Pop-up Noise: The Great Singapore Replay
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Old favourites, new spins. 10 local artists will be holding a live showcase of 10 classic Singapore hits, reimagined. Take a trip down memory lane with fringe activities like the Eraser Cup and Chapteh Challenges. Bring your mother, father, ah gong, ah ma along!
When: 9 Sep
Where: Clarke Quay Central
Price: Free (Register here)
3. Grand-Prix Singapore Pub Crawl
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It’s a 5-hour pub crawl so we hope your livers can take it! The professional party locals have snuffed out the best watering holes in Singapore to get you the best deals all-night long so you can drink to your heart’s content. Your perks include: 10 shots, VIP entry to a club (skip-the-line access), exclusive drink deals, F1 scavenger hunt, F1 trivia, and the chance to meet new fellow partygoers.
When: 8-9 Sep
Where: Starts off from UOB Plaza, 80 Raffles place
Price: $39 – $59
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It doesn’t matter whether you’re a kid or kid at heart, there is something fun for everyone in this imaginative exhibition! This year’s theme, Dreams and Stories, is created to make art fun and interactive for the little ones and to bring out the inner child in the not-so-little ones *ahem me*. Explore the world through the 10 art installations of 9 artists from Singapore and beyond spread throughout the gallery. I would most definitely spend most of my time in the Homogenizing and Transforming World smacking the lighted spheres pretending I’m in another realm.
When: Now till 8 Oct
Where: National Gallery Singapore, 1 St. Andrew’s Road
Price: Free for Singaporeans and PRs, $20 for Non-Singaporeans
5. Star Wars: Experience the Force
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Young Padawans and self-proclaimed Jedi masters, come meet and interact with BB-8 through Virtual Reality, get your hands on the latest merchandise of the upcoming movie Star Wars: The Last Jedi, marvel at the beauty of the Millennium Falcon and more at this 10-day long event along Orchard Road! Go or go not, there is no try.
When: 1 – 10 Sep
Where: Orchard Road
Price: Free
Photo credit: Kult Kafé
An all-day craft beer fiesta featuring the best local and international brews in the great outdoors with live bands? Hell yeah, sign me up now! We are no beer experts but this sounds like a great event to suss out some of our local breweries (Singapore Oyyy!) and wind-down the week with friends and family. Yes, Singapore definitely needs more events like this!
When: 16 – 17 Sep
Where: Kult Kafé , Upper Wilkie Rd 11D, Singapore 228124
Price: $15 (comes with a complimentary beer)
7. Ice Cream Sunday Presents: Space Disco
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If you have a disco outfit lying around, it’s time to bring it out. Organisers of Sunday pop-up parties filled with tunes, booze, fun in the sun and of course, ice cream, are bringing an out-of-this-world disco to you. Get your groove on with Johan Lavoo and dance the night away with special guest DJs MyHero (Disco De Laurentiis) and Daryl C (Darker Than Wax). Most importantly, grab your ice cream from PopBar and have a blast!
When: 17 Sep
Where: DECK, 120A Prinsep St, Singapore 187937
Price: $10 (includes first drink)
8. Imaginarium of Disco David by Andsoforth
Okay so this doesn’t fall in the “budget-friendly” category but we thought it was too cool to pass up! Embark on a theatrical dinner experience with Disco David as he takes you on trip through 5 psychedelic spaces loaded with interactive details. Meet his strange and mystical friends like the Shaolin Lifeguard, Swan Ballerinas, The Cunning Cabaret etc, and get ready to boogie your boots off before ending the night with a 4-course flavorous meal and a complimentary cocktail. The location is a tip-top secret and will be revealed 24hrs before the event. Talk about mystery! It would definitely be a meal to remember.
When: Now till 28 Oct on every Fri & Sat
Where: SECRET
Price: $98 – $108
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