Don’t you wish you could relive the adrenaline rush while booking your tickets to catch a live show, and experience the thrill you felt while watching your favourite artist on stage? Fret not, as Singapore’s music scene has been thriving, despite the continuous regulations that have been enforced due to the pandemic.
Take your pick from live music cabarets to alternative music festivals to candlelight concerts, and let these music events bring back some of that sense of normalcy we all crave so much.
La Clique Singapore
La Clique is a multi-award-winning Spiegeltent cabaret show that features the best of circus, comedy, live music, and cabaret. Enjoy a cheeky night of laughter and awe with its showcase of an extraordinary collection of new artists and unmissable entertainment in Singapore.
Currently, this critically acclaimed group is on a tour around Singapore and London. However, be sure to catch them soon as they are only performing for a limited season at Marina Bay Sands. La Clique has also performed to sold-out audiences in New York, Edinburgh, Melbourne, and Montreal.
Address: 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
Event Duration: Now – 7 Nov 2021
Concordia Quartet – Soaring with the Wind
The long-awaited Concordia Quartet is finally back on stage after almost two years! In their newest performance, they invite their guests to a dance of the soul, with the one and only clarinet quintet Mozart composed, and Grieg’s only completed string quartet of today. Watch as clarinetist Ralph Emmanual Lim takes you on your first flight with one of Mozart’s finest late works: the unique Clarinet Quintet. They will be performing at Victoria Concert Hall.
Riding the winds into Grieg’s String Quartet, this soaring flight will take you through moments of tension, and a gripping passage like no other.
Address: 9 Empress Pl, Singapore 179556
Event Duration: 19 – 20 Oct 2021
Baybeats Festival
Baybeats is arguably Singapore’s most anticipated annual alternative music festival, brought to you by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. The best part of this music festival is that it’s free for all audiences, and takes place over three fun-filled days. Enjoy all genres of alternative sounds such as post-rock, grunge, punk, metal, emo, electro, indie, and glam rock.
This year’s lineup includes The Full Pledge Munkees, Astronauts, RENE, and Caracal, just to name a few.
Address: 1 Esplanade Dr, Singapore 038981
Event Duration: 4 – 7 Nov 2021
Candlelight Concerts
Candlelight Concerts warmly invites their audience to relive the greatest musical works, from Anime soundtracks to John William’s best works in an intimate space. Watch as these Candlelight Concerts play these soundtracks, surrounded in a new light.
Candlelight: Best of Anime Soundtracks
Enjoy some of the best anime songs bathed in candlelight, under the stunning architecture of the iconic Chamber in The Arts House. Talented pianists will perform some of the best anime soundtracks during this exclusive Candlelight concert, so you know this is an event that is not to be missed, especially if you’re an avid anime fan.
Some anime creations featured include Demon Slayer, Attack on Titan, Your Name, Weathering with You, Tokyo Ghoul, and Spirited Away.
Address: 1 Old Parliament Ln, Singapore 179429
Event Duration: 18 – 19 Oct 2021, 6.30pm or 9pm
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Candlelight: John Williams’ Best Works at CHIJMES
John Williams is arguably one of the best film composers of our time, crafting memorable soundtracks for some of the most iconic movies in existence. If you’re a fan of Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, or Jaws, this is the candlelight concert for you. Witness John Williams’ best tracks come to life with a stunning string quartet performance, surrounded by the soft glow and flickers of candlelights.
Address: 30 Victoria St, #01-28 CHIJMES, Singapore 187996
Event Duration: 19 Oct 2021, 6.30pm or 9pm
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This is Live! Concert Series
Live music-lovers: don't miss CK Star Entertainment's live music gig on 19 and 20 November 2021. This event will be showcasing three singers — Skye Sirena, Leon Lim and Wilson Huang — all acclaimed artists. They will performing covers by Mandopop icons such as JJ Lin, Jay Chou and Jam Hsiao, A-Mei, Jolin Tsai, Stefanie Sun and Hebe Tien in dreamy “sunset” and “starlight” sessions to set the mood. Head down to Gardens by the Bay's gorgeous Flower Field Hall and treat your ears to some of the best beats these stellar singers have to offer.
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
Event Duration: 19–20 November 2021
