Singapore Grand Prix Season is upon us, and it arrived with all the fanfare and commotion of a racecar screaming through the city streets. Whether you’re a diehard F1 fan or just hoping for a peek at the action, there’s no shortage of events and exclusives to dive into this weekend. GRAZIA Singapore’s roundup of where to eat, shop, and dine during race week covers all the buzziest F1-related events to hit up this weekend.
And for those of you who find yourself a little less moved by the hype of the night race, not to worry—we’ve rounded up an equal amount of quieter adventures that let you take it slow. Singapore’s entertainment scene is all about the glitz and glamour this weekend, but the city’s cultural and artistic side is as alive as ever. A revamped exhibition at the National Gallery promises an exploration of our city’s art history, and two superstar musicians will bring fans together in unexpected ways through immersive experiences. Read on for GRAZIA Singapore’s guide to how to make the most of this October weekend.
Friday Night: Delve Into Singapore’s Stories At The National Gallery
Earlier this year, the National Gallery revamped its Singapore art history exhibition in an effort to commemorate the artistic and cultural fabric of the city in all its quirks and idiosyncrasies. Titled Singapore Stories: Pathways And Detours In Art, the revamped collection is almost twice the size of its previous iteration, now occupying close to an entire floor of the City Hall wing. The focus of the collection has widened, featuring a number of new, lesser-known pieces, as well as significantly more entries from women and minorities. This Friday, while the rest of the city speeds towards the chequered flag, you can change the tempo by embarking on a slow, meandering tour through our artistic history.
Singapore Stories is now showing at the National Gallery Singapore, City Hall Wing, Level 2, 1 St. Andrew’s Road, Singapore 178957.
Saturday Afternoon: Immerse Yourself In The World Of G-Dragon
K-pop sensation G-Dragon will be lighting up the Padang stage this weekend as one of the headline acts of this year’s F1 concerts, but he’s also giving fans a chance to get an up-close look inside his Übermensch era. The G-Dragon Media Exhibition: Übermensch will be taking place across five separate zones at Jewel Changi, boasting a mix of AI and tech-inspired installations. Fans can look forward to a VR simulation of a one-on-one G-Dragon performance, recreations of iconic music video settings, as well as exclusive merchandise and hologram photo opportunities. Whether or not you managed to snag tickets to his concert, the G-Dragon Media Exhibition promises an entirely immersive experience into the art of one of K-pop’s premier stars.
The G-Dragon Media Exhibition: Übermensch is located at Jewel Changi Airport, Level 2: Changi Experience Studio and Level 4: South Garden, 78 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819666.
Saturday Night: Channel Showgirl Glam At A Swiftie Listening Party
The queen of pop is coming for her crown this weekend. Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, is set to be released on 3 October, and it deserves a celebration equally as dazzling as its glittery, sequin-soaked visuals. The project reunites Swift with longtime collaborators Max Martin and Shellback, who have been behind some of the star’s catchiest pop hits—think Style, Shake It Off, and 22. A group of Singapore Swifties are planning to mark the occasion in style with an all-out disco celebration, promising mashups, live performances, and more. Come dressed in your best showgirl glam and be prepared to dance the night away.
The Eras Tour x Showgirl Release Party will be held at Phil’s Studio, B1-05, GR.iD, 1 Selegie Road, Singapore 188306.
Sunday Afternoon: Take A Pit Stop At Tanjong Beach Club
Nothing lights up the city’s party circuit quite like a Grand Prix weekend, but Tanjong Beach Club is putting a wellness-centred spin on F1 celebrations. This Sunday, the chic Sentosa space is hosting a recovery brunch focused on movement and relaxation, promising to be a cure-all for the previous night’s ills. Begin with mindful yoga and callisthenics before flowing into a relaxed brunch with seaside views, soundtracked by the beats of Tony Tay and Leland. Billed as “the perfect reset after a high-octane weekend”, the laid-back, vibey event promises to give your system a much-needed dose of relaxation.
The Race Weekend Recovery Brunch will be held at Tanjong Beach Club, 120 Tanjong Beach Walk, Singapore 098942.
Sunday Night: Catch A Paul Thomas Anderson Masterpiece At The Cinema
We don’t need to remind you that Sunday night will see 20 of the world’s top athletes racing at breakneck speeds through Singapore streets—not to mention the star-studded lineup of musical acts set to dominate the stage. The city’s premier entertainment venues are alight with opportunities to see the racing spectacle in all its glory, so we’ll offer you a change of pace. For those of us who draw little excitement from motorsport, there’s a buzzy new film in theatres starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Teyana Taylor. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another stars DiCaprio as a harried ex-revolutionary who embarks on a madcap mission to find his missing daughter. The film has been described as an electric blend of action, emotion, and drama with its finger on the pulse of modern society, so you need a break from the F1 hype, you know where to turn.
One Battle After Another is showing in theatres now.
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