The people of the Lion City have no time for themselves on weekdays apart from spending one's time gorging on food at hawker's centers and new independent restaurants across the island.
There is always an exciting event or festival happening in and around the corners of the island. A unique blend of all ethnic groups such as Chinese, Malay and Indians have lent a cosmopolitan touch to Singapore.
A unique blend of cultures and people on the island during weekends creates fun filled festivals and events which are mesmerizing and jaw-dropping. Every weekend new events are being organized that attracts people to indulge in the extravaganza.
Here are 6 events to have a fun filled time this weekend
Rock and Indie Festival
Visitors can gather at the Rock and Indie Festival along with their families and friends to have a rocking time at the festival. The festival has a promising line up of homegrown acts by the artist. Bask in the rhythm of local rock and indie music featuring musical artists like Ginny x Ferry, Ffion Test, the Divide and many more.
This is the first ever festival happening in Singapore with a local artist that includes one-day music festival and grindcore outfit Wormrot, Indie Pop darlings, Disco Hue and fresh-faced BECKA.
Venue: LASALLE College of the Arts
Date: October 14
Tickets: Free
National Museum of Singapore- 130th Anniversary Celebration
The oldest museum of Singapore is celebrating its 130th anniversary. The National Museum of Singapore is celebrating its anniversary for a whole weekend with guided tours, live music performance and kid-friendly activities like art and craft workshop.
There will also be an artisanal vintage market where vendors will attract visitors with their tactics along with cupcakes as giveaway.
Venue: National Museum Of Singapore
Date: October 14- October 15
Tickets: Free
Stuttgart Ballet in John Cranko's Romeo and Juliet
Visitors will get to witness the renowned ballet company Stuttgart Ballet performing the tragic tale of star-crossed lovers Romeo and Juliet with their narrative ballet version of Shakespeare' tragic love story.
The love story is choreographed by choreographer John Cranko and the technical brilliance will be handled by Stuttgart Ballet along with grand costumes.
Visitors will get to witness signature lifts by Stuttgart and company's most celebrated pas de duex including the balcony scene.
The breathtaking production will have a heart-wrenching score by Sergi Prokofiev along with a live orchestra accompaniment by Singapore Lyric Opera Orchestra.
Venue: Esplanade Theatres on the Bay
Venue Esplanade theatres on bay
Date: October 14
Tickets: $60
Forever crazy: Crazy Horse Paris
Most talked about Paris cabaret girls are making their way to Singapore where visitors can have the time of their lives with their friends. These cabaret girls will definitely encapsulate the audience with their signature moves and mesmerize with their dazzling outfit. Thay can grab your senses with their brilliant performance. Visitors can engage the night with complimentary drinks by flashing the tickets at the door.
Venue: Master Card Theaters
Date: October 14 – October 22
Tickets :$55-$450
Salad Days V
Visitors can get to hear live music performance of upcoming bands where local indie record labels Canopus Distro and Surface Noise records will be coming together for a special album. Visitors can get a glimpse of the indie outfits of XInfoo, Roy and Terrible people.
They will also be releasing physical cassettes with the support from shaman and Racoonhead
Venue: Scape
Date: October 14
Ticket :$12
#MYSUPERDRYSINGAPORE presents Supercharged
Superdry one of the most famous British fashion brand is landing in Singapore. They will be opening their flagship store at Mandarin Gallery. Visitors are welcomed to attend a party hosted by the fashion brand where they can expect a fashion show, graffiti works by art collective RSCLS and live performance by local artists Sam Rui, Jasmine Sokko, and Mind Bridges
Venue:
Date: October 14
Tickets: Free