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Ah, Marine Parade – Singapore’s chill coastal corner, where seaside strolls along East Coast Park, good food, shopping and pretty cafés all come together. Sitting between the city centre and the East, this laid-back neighbourhood is best known for its waterfront stretch, with much of its residential heart made up of flats built in the 1970s following the reclamation of Singapore’s eastern coastline.  Today, it’s a fuss-free pocket of the city with plenty to eat, browse and explore – whether you’re here for a slow afternoon by the sea or simply looking for your next neighbourhood haunt. Read on for our full guide. RECOMMENDED: Ultimate guide to Singapore's neighbourhoods and the ultimate guide to Katong and Joo Chiat

While Singapore might be known for its towering skyscrapers and modern feats of architecture, there’s something charming about the city’s street art scene that gives it that bit of edge. These colourful works are often located in heritage-rich neighbourhoods like Little India, Joo Chiat, and Kampong Gelam, hidden away in the backstreets or covering the facade of old shophouses. The next time you’re out and about, go on a hunt for these street art murals before they’re painted over and gone forever. From the vibrant and bold to the subtle and understated, there’s something for every art lover – or aspiring Instagrammer looking to snap that perfect pic. RECOMMENDED: The best urban art trails in Singapore and the best contemporary art galleries in Singapore

We already know how great our hawker food is, the restaurant scene is exciting and we're mighty proud of our culture and heritage. That aside, sometimes it's the weirdest and strangest things that Singaporeans get smug about. From putting the McSpicy on a pedestal to happily exchanging NS ghost stories years after ORD, here are some of the things we hold very dearly.  RECOMMENDED: 13 words that have a different meaning in Singapore than anywhere else and 15 dumb questions Singaporeans get asked all the time

Singapore's nightscape is filled with an endless array of bars, cafés and restaurants ready with headbangin' tunes and heart-rending sets. Whether it's soulful jazz or powerful rock hits, here are our favourite live venues to keep tabs on. Get ready to clear your evenings.  RECOMMENDED Upcoming DJ sets and club parties in Singapore and upcoming concerts in Singapore

It's that time of year when we hang up our national flags and brush up on classic National Day songs like Home and Where I Belong. On August 9, the nation will congregate at the historic National Stadium to celebrate how far we've come together and pledge to unite on the path ahead.This year’s parade is slightly different from the past. It will not include segments like the mobile column, Red Lions and aerial displays. Instead, you can expect an indoor drone show, aerial performances, and special effects. The presidential gun salute will also take place at Kallang Basin for the first time as well. And no National Day is complete without the iconic fireworks. Keen to catch the spectacular display? Here are the best places to catch the NDP 2026 fireworks in Singapore. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Singapore newsletter for the best of the city straight to your inbox. RECOMMENDED: NDP Rehearsal Fireworks 2025: Dates and schedules and The best National Day songs of all time

While catching a live music performance is great, indulging in a home listening party with specially curated playlists makes an ethereal experience – well, coming from us, anyway. If you prefer kicking it old school, trailing the detailed sounds of vinyl scratching against the needle of your turntable and those eargasmic sounds emitting from the speakers, it's about time you expand your record collection. Read on for these amazing record stores and get browsing, dear crate-diggers. RECOMMENDED: Local Vocal: fresh new music from Singapore this week and we explore the vinyl scene in Singapore

Break out the pink shirts and rainbow flags because it's Pride Month in Singapore. LGBTQ+ communities all over the world are celebrating – and we've got a whole buffet of parties, pop-ups, film events, and comedy nights to look forward to, culminating in the annual Pink Dot. Here's what Pride Month is all about, how we celebrate in Singapore, and the absolute best events to head out for.  RECOMMENDED: 10 ways to support the local LGBTQ+ community    

Granted, our island may be small, but there's certainly no shortage of art to discover. This year's cultural calendar is packed with world-class exhibitions, featuring works by celebrated international artists ranging from the late David Hockney to maestro Fernando Botero. Step into the pages of history through an exciting collaboration between the world's most prestigious museum, the Louvre, and our city's Asian Civilisations Museum. For something entirely different, get up close with real human specimens in a thought-provoking exhibition that explores the wonders of the human body. And if you're looking to escape the everyday – lose yourself in the contemplative works of acclaimed Japanese contemporary artist Hiroshi Sugimoto at the ArtScience Museum, where photography, philosophy and time converge to leave you in deep reflection. Here are the best exhibitions in Singapore to check out.  RECOMMENDED: The best contemporary art galleries and spaces in Singapore and the best museums in Singapore

We’re mid-2026 and the concert calendar is still packed through the year-end. Big names such as Post Malone will take over the Singapore National Stadium this September with his country-pop-rap hits, while The Weeknd is bringing his After Hours Til Dawn tour for two nights in October, leaning into cinematic synth-pop and moody R&B. The Kid Laroi is also up in July, leaning into his emotional pop tracks. On the legacy front, K-pop giants BTS and Bigbang are set to reunite in Singapore, each bringing different eras of K-pop back into focus. And then we’ve got the long-running heavyweights: rock legends Guns N' Roses still anchored in big-riff stadium rock, alongside 2000s emo staples My Chemical Romance, whose theatrical, high-drama anthems were the defining earworms of the 2000s and yet still land with stadium crowds like they never left. Here are all the best concerts in Singapore to shell out for in 2026.  RECOMMENDED: The best live music venues in Singapore and the best listening bars in Singapore

The fashion thrifting movement has really kicked off in Singapore over the past few years, and people are now shopping for clothes differently. While our plethora of malls continue to offer the usual trusty line-up of big chain brands, a growing pool of style seekers favours the thrill of scoring pre-loved gems that you’d be hard pressed to find elsewhere. Not only is it easier on the wallet, it’s also a more sustainable way of giving your wardrobe a refresh. We’ve dug through the racks ourselves, and here are some of our favourite thrift stores in Singapore. RECOMMENDED: Six cool indie stores in Singapore and 10 places to shop on a budget in Singapore  

Embrace the great outdoors with these treks and trails that keep you on your feet for hours. Catch some culture on a civic district walk that covers some of the best museums or square up for a gruelling 36km hike that connects Punggol in the northeast to Jurong Lake out in the west. It’s a big world out there, and there’s more to it than tall buildings and ERP gantries. Let’s see it on foot. RECOMMENDED: The best parks for kids in Singapore and the best hidden parks in Singapore

Buzzed and ready to rumble? As a city that never sleeps, Singapore has some of the best late-night spots and nightclubs for all of you party animals to revel in until the early morning. Not a night owl? Don't worry, we've got our fair share of beach clubs and rooftop venues too – perfect for living it up while the sun's still out. From energetic hip-hop and R&B, to thumping house and techno, here are the steamy dancefloors we hope to shake up soon.  RECOMMENDED: The best supper spots in Singapore for late-night dining and 15 reasons why you should stay out late in Singapore    

Two Sisters’ Smoothie is a homegrown smoothie brand that has gone from blending drinks out of a Kembangan home to setting up a cosy neighbourhood spot just outside Marine Terrace MRT. Founded by two sisters in 2024, the brand gained a following for its colourful, fruit-forward blends and playful local twists, inspired partly by the viral smoothie trend on TikTok. Its compact new space keeps things casual, with the iconic camping chairs from its home-based days still lined up outside for customers to hang out. The menu now features more than 20 smoothies across flavours like coconut, citrus, strawberry, mango and acai, with crowd-pleasers including the tropical Green Flag, Strawberry Glaze and indulgent Biscoff Baddie. Our personal picks? The PB&J and Acai smoothies. Prices start from $6.90 for a medium cup and $7.90 for a large cup.

After building a cult following online and through its wildly popular pop-ups, Avant Culture Club has finally put down permanent roots at Pearl's Hill Terrace. Inside the cosy space, you'll find everything from chart-topping pop and hip-hop to cult soundtrack pressings, alongside coloured vinyl variants, hard-to-find imports and exclusive signed collectibles. Whether you're a seasoned collector or simply vinyl-curious, this is one rabbit hole you'll happily disappear into.

Small in size, mighty in selection. Cherry Lane Records is a cosy Joo Chiat record store specialising in music from the '70s to the '90s, with shelves lined with pre-loved vinyl spanning classic rock, jazz, Asian gems and forgotten local releases. Open daily from 1pm to 9pm, it's also well-stocked with hot favourites, from 2000s emo staples like All Time Low to modern pop icons like Charli XCX, as well as rock legends such as Iron Maiden.

For one night only, Temper – the wine room, restaurant and late-night lounge tucked inside Mondrian Singapore Duxton – transforms into ‘House of Temper: A Pride Night’, an immersive celebration of queer expression, connection and unapologetic self-expression. Held in partnership with Man About Town as part of Pink Fest 2026, the evening brings together drag cabaret, live vocals, acrobatics and theatrical performances by House of Rose, led by ringmaster and host Dahlia Rose alongside Jenni Rose, Ella Sugar Rose and Anitta Dolla Rose. Taking place on June 20 from 10pm till late, tickets are priced at $30 per guest, inclusive of one drink. 

Mismatch Fam presents The Love All Serve All Party by Baby Boy, a Pink Dot Saturday after-party running from 10pm to 3am at Hard Rock Cafe, Cuscaden. Extending Pink Dot's energy into the night, the event invites queer folks, allies, and partygoers to move from daytime solidarity to a full-on celebration on the dance floor.  Expect drag performances from Dr Fagnificent, Eriana Conda, Fukkitah, Kak Nina Boo, and House Of Haute Mess, alongside DJ sets by Anna Stacia, Estr, and Lokies, delivering a high-energy mix of hip hop, R&B, pop, and club tracks.  Tickets are priced at $20 (early bird), $25 (advance), and $30 (at the door), with table packages and bottle service available; the night follows an earlier Riot show for those opting into a full Pink Dot Day experience. Do note that entry 18+, and tickets are non-refundable.

Since its debut in 2009, Pink Dot SG has become Singapore’s largest LGBTQ+ gathering, drawing thousands of community members, allies, families and supporters to Hong Lim Park each year in support of the freedom to love. What began as a rally best known for its iconic pink light-up has since grown into a wider platform for advocacy, visibility and connecting with one another. For its 18th edition, Pink Dot is taking a more intimate approach with the theme ‘Come Get Personal’, turning the park into a community-led experience filled with conversations, interactive installations, and storytelling spaces that spotlight the many lived realities of queer Singapore.

London’s globally renowned inclusive rave brand He.She.They makes its Singapore debut at MDLR this June, with local collectives Fomohomo and Mismatch joining the lineup. Headlining the night is London-based DJ, musician and writer Bimini, known for their high-energy sets featuring house, electro, breaks and drum’n’bass with a distinctly punk edge. Alongside sets from Loyboy and Nydthakid, performances by Fivey, Izzy Ershii, Phlegm and Sapphire Blast round out the line-up. Running from 10pm to 3am, the Pink Fest 2026 partner event stays true to He.She.They’s founding ethos: creating a dance floor where all sexualities, genders and identities are welcome.

On June 21, Love Frequency: Pink is packing a full-day collaboration between Universe of Sound and Proud Spaces celebrating queer love, identity, expression, and belonging through connection, creativity, and community. Expect a vibrant mix of workshops, talks, and community booths featuring queer-owned businesses, artists, and organisations, alongside spaces to meet new people, explore self-growth and support local makers. Some highlights include ‘Crystal Singing Bowl Meditation: Becoming Love’, led by Amelia Kang, ‘Relationship Archetypes: Why We Attract Certain Types’ with Eileen Chong, and ‘Poetry Session by Spoke & Bird Poetry’ hosted by Stephanie Dogfoot, each offering reflective, expressive, and communal experiences rooted in queer joy and identity.  Throughout the day, you’ll also be able to browse a marketplace of queer-owned businesses and creatives, from flash tattoos and artisanal leather goods to specialty coffee, baked treats, and original artworks, while connecting with community organisations such as Project X, RainbowAsia, and Longkangbrain.

Pride is hitting the shores of Singapore at Unicorn Pink Beach – a high-energy, seaside party that transforms the shoreline into a playful, fantasy-inspired escape of unicorns and immersive celebration. Now in its second edition and set at Siloso Beach, the beach party brings together DJ sets, live performances, and larger-than-life installations designed to keep you dancing, meeting new friends, and fully immersed in the celebration from day to night. Tickets start from $48 and can be booked here.    

Created from interviews with queer women across generations in Singapore, Girls Girls Girls is an R18 theatre production that brings often-overlooked stories to centre stage. Presented by Wild Rice at Funan as part of Pink Fest 2026, the production explores identity, visibility, chosen family, and community through the voices of everyone from queer elders and mothers to performers, athletes and travellers. Written by theatre and film actor Deonn Yang and Singaporean playwright and poet Alfian Sa’at, and directed by Deonn Yang, the show runs Tuesdays to Sundays, with selected post-show talkbacks and accessible performances including audio description and captioning. Tickets start from $40, with 10% off Cat 1 and 2 tickets when booked through Pink Fest 2026.

Rainforest Wild Asia is the first of its kind – accessible from Mandai Wildlife West, the park lets you trek through a recreated Southeast Asian rainforest, complete with winding paths that reveal wildlife from both above and below ground. Although tailored for adventure lovers, the park is welcoming to all, with raised walkways and covered rest areas for families with strollers and wheelchair users, allowing everyone to explore its varied landscapes and wildlife at a relaxed pace. Spanning 13 hectares, Rainforest Wild Asia brings the jungle to life with nearly 7,000 native trees and shrubs and is home to 36 species of animals. You’ll even be able to walk alongside Malayan tigers, with safe distancing of course.  Visitors can also catch a series of Ranger Talks held across key zones like ‘The Karsts’, ‘Forest Floor’, and ‘Watering Hole’. These daily sessions dive into the fascinating wildlife that thrives in different layers of the rainforest, offering a deeper appreciation of its inhabitants.  Here's an all-in guide to give you a first look at its eight zones, along with what to expect, tips on getting around, ticketing info, dining options, and more.

Jacob Collier is making his way back to our city, set to perform at The Star Theatre on May 28. Jacob Collier’s shows are something special – not just because of his mind-blowing harmonies, but because the audience becomes part of the music too. A master of live crowd harmonisation, he turns concert halls into spontaneous choirs, making every show a unique experience. The seven time Grammy winner is a musical wizard who shot to fame on YouTube with his mind-blowing harmonies and genre-blending sound. He fuses jazz, pop, and classical in ways that feel almost otherworldly. Tickets are now on sale here.  

Lando Norris, Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton aren’t the only ones making noise this Formula 1 (F1) season. Off-track, Singapore is cranking up the volume with over 100 hours of non-stop entertainment at the Circuit Park, from superstar concerts and roving performances to fan-fuelled zones and enough food and drink to power the entire grid. Plus, expect a festival atmosphere that spills from the grandstands onto the streets and beyond with themed pop-ups, afterparties, and F&B.  Since 2008, Singapore has held the bragging rights as the world’s first F1 night race, and it’s still the jewel of the calendar. Make the most of your F1 experience with our handy guide, featuring everything from who’s performing to extended public transport timings and how to watch the whole shebang. Photograph: Singapore GP Pte Ltd When is the F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026?  The big weekend happens from October 9 to 11. That’s three high-octane days with practice, qualifying and support races building to the grand finale on Sunday night. Add in concerts, fan activations and late-night eats, and you’ve got yourself Singapore’s biggest street party. Where will the F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026 be held?  The on-track action unfolds on the Marina Bay Street Circuit, a five-kilometre stretch of adrenaline that snakes through the heart of the city. Tight corners, concrete walls, skyscraper backdrops and the glitter of the bay – it’s basically urban racing theatre, staged under the stars. The off-track e

Singapore has unfortunately been saying goodbye to many old places – from the beloved Punggol East Container Park to the iconic Tan Boon Liat Building, and more. But while a building might be demolished and a business might shut its doors, the stories, skills, and memories built around them don’t necessarily disappear too. That’s the idea behind Departures, a new programme by independent arts organisation OH! Open House that sends artists into places facing closure, redevelopment or transition to explore what prevails – before they’re gone. Through art, food, archival material and conversations with the people connected to these sites, Departures explores the less tangible things that can disappear alongside a physical place. It invites us to look beyond the buildings and monuments themselves to the people, knowledge, relationships and everyday practices that gave them meaning in the first place, asking the big question: what’s actually worth carrying forward when a place changes? Its first two editions are centred on two unconventional facets of Singaporean heritage: an exploration inspired by Kelong E63 running at Golden Mile Tower from October 23 to 25, followed by a visit to Sin Siong Lim Sawmill – Singapore’s last operating sawmill – on November 7. Photograph: OH! Open HouseKelong E63 First stop: the sea. Once part of a much larger offshore fishing industry – there were more than 250 licensed kelongs operating in Singapore in the 1940s – Kelong E63 was acquired by the

TWG Tea has officially opened the TWG Tea Gallery at Changi Airport Terminal 3, the homegrown brand's largest flagship in the world – and that's not even the most interesting part. The TWG Tea Gallery also houses the brand's first-ever tea museum, a gifting section, takeaway counter, and new tea-infused ice cream and sorbet concept. Spanning 2,700 square feet, it features a wall of more than 1,200 tea tins and a hand-painted world tea map across the 23-foot-high ceiling.    Photograph: TWG Tea GalleryTWG Tea Gallery at Changi Airport Terminal 3 The main highlight is the TWG Tea Museum, which houses more than 170 antique tea wares and decorative objects, alongside more than 50 antique Russian samovars — including notable 19th and early 20th-century examples from the celebrated Tula workshops, with pieces by makers such as the Batashev and Shemarin brothers bearing distinctive hallmarks that collectors can trace to specific periods and hands. The brand has built the collection over the past 15 years, sourcing pieces from around the world. Photograph: TWG Tea GalleryTWG Tea Gallery at Changi Airport Terminal 3 Among the exhibits are Yixing clay teapots, Chinese and European porcelain, silver bachelor teapots and antique tea caddies (interestingly, "caddy" derives from "kati," a Malay unit of weight by which tea was traditionally sold). You’ll also find blue-and-white ceramics that reflect centuries of Chinese-Islamic artistic exchange. Guided tours are available with TW

The Weeknd is bringing his blockbuster After Hours Til Dawn stadium tour to Singapore – and if you’re wondering when to show up, what he’ll sing and how to get home afterwards, here’s everything you need to know. What is The Weeknd After Hours Til Dawn Tour? It’s The Weeknd’s massive stadium tour built around his album trilogy: After Hours (2020), Dawn FM (2022) and Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025). The 2026 Asia leg is also the final leg of the tour, so Singapore is your last chance to catch the show before this particular era clocks out. When is The Weeknd performing in Singapore? The Weeknd will perform at the National Stadium on Friday, October 2 and Saturday, October 3, 2026. Are there still tickets? There are still tickets, but most are restricted seats. If that isn’t an issue for you, you can purchase them here. What time will the doors open? Doors open at 6pm. What time does The Weeknd start? The show starts at 8pm. How long will the show last? Exact timings for the Singapore show haven’t been confirmed, but based on previous concerts at the National Stadium, The Weeknd’s set should run about two hours. What is the setlist for The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn Tour? The exact Singapore setlist hasn't been confirmed, but the August 14, 2026 show at Wembley Stadium in London gives us a pretty good idea of what might make the cut. Here’s the setlist from that show: Baptised in Fear Open Hearts Wake Me Up After Hours Starboy Heartless Faith Cry for Me São Paulo Until We’re Skin

Cars, begone. The Land Transport Authority's (LTA) World Car-Free Day 2026 celebrations are taking over Singapore till November 30, encouraging everyone to get around on two feet, two wheels, and public transport – with the main street takeover happening in Joo Chiat on October 3, 2026.  What is World Car-Free Day? First observed in Europe in the late 1990s, World Car-Free Day is an annual initiative that asks cities to temporarily give their streets back to people. The idea is simple: close selected roads to traffic and let people walk, cycle, explore, exercise and hang out in spaces usually dominated by vehicles.  This year’s local programme puts that idea into practice with Joo Chiat Car-Free Day on October 3, when a stretch of Joo Chiat Road will be closed to traffic for an evening of community activities, heritage experiences, fitness and more. When is it? While World Car-Free Day officially falls on September 22, Singapore’s celebrations are running from September to November 30, 2026. The main street party lands on October 3, when a stretch of Joo Chiat Road between Dunman Road and East Coast Road will be closed to traffic from 3.30pm to 9.30pm, making room for a massive weekend festival, community activities, fitness, food, culture and plenty of leisurely wandering. What’s happening at the Joo Chiat street party? The main draw this year is Joo Chiat Street Social, a community-led festival by the Katong Joo Chiat Business Association, with more than 80 local merchants

Books, books, books – that’s what the first weekend of October is shaping up to be all about. For the first time ever, Singapore’s independent bookshops are opening their doors at the same time for a weekend of programming, browsing, and discovering, plus loads of activities to join. What is Singapore Indie Bookshop Day (SGIBD) and when is it? Singapore is getting its very first Singapore Indie Bookshop Day this October. From October 2 to 4, 2026, 20 independent bookshops across the island will come together for a weekend of bookish programmes and activities.  The main celebration falls on Saturday, October 3, but bookshops are hosting programmes throughout that weekend. Expect everything from live sketching and puppet shows to zine discussions, book swaps and PowerPoint parties. What's the SGIBD Passport and stamp rally? Start by picking up a free SGIBD Bookshop Passport from any participating bookshop. It's limited to one passport per person while stocks last and is designed to help you plot your bookshop crawl while documenting the places, books and discoveries you encounter along the way. Then comes the fun bit: collect stamps from the participating bookshops you visit. Rack up at least 10 stamps from 10 different bookshops, and you can enter SGIBD's lucky draw for a chance to win $100 in book vouchers, plus a gift book box curated by booksellers. Registration for the lucky draw opens on October 3, and entries close on November 15, 2026. The passport isn't just for the fe

After dropping a series of cryptic Singapore teasers, London skate label Palace has confirmed that its first Singapore store will open on October 3, 2026. The new outpost will be located at Scotts Square on Orchard Road. This opening in Singapore marks its first permanent retail store in Southeast Asia. And of course, Palace isn’t arriving subtly. Its Singapore launch comes with a local spin on the brand’s familiar visual language, including a roaring lion head with blue markings worked into its iconic Tri-Ferg logo – the brand’s instantly recognisable three-pronged triangle. And if the online hype is anything to go by, you can expect plenty of eager Palace fans and potentially lengthy queues when the doors swing open. For those unfamiliar, Palace began as a London skate crew in the late 2000s before growing into a globally recognised skate and streetwear label. The brand is known for its distinctive Tri-Ferg logo, satirical graphics, and collaborations spanning fashion, sportswear, and pop culture, including projects with Ralph Lauren, Adidas, and Stella Artois. More information can be found on their Instagram here. View this post on Instagram A post shared by PALACE (@palaceskateboards) Palace Singapore is located at  #01-18/19 at Scotts Square on Orchard Road, with doors open from 11am to 9pm. READ MORE Joo Chiat Car-Free Day: the full guide to October 3's street takeover National Gallery Singapore transforms four artworks into original music pieces Si

What if you could experience a painting without looking at it? National Gallery Singapore and The Teng Company are giving that a go with Music for Mindfulness: The Gallery Edition, a new collaboration that translates four works from the National Collection into original soundscapes designed to encourage reflection, wellbeing and a different kind of connection with art. Launching in October 2026 to coincide with World Mental Health Month, the eight-month activation introduces ‘Soundscapes of Art’, a new listening space at the Gallery’s City Hall Wing, Level 2, just outside DBS Singapore Galleries 1 and 2. Open daily from 10am to 7pm, the space sits alongside Singapore Stories: Pathways and Detours to Art, allowing visitors to listen to the compositions while encountering the artworks that inspired them. The four works in question are Tan Ping Chiang’s Music (1979), Khoo Sui Hoe’s Sunbathing on Quilts (1977), Abdul Ghani Hamid’s The Face in Meditation (1975) and Jaafar Latiff’s Vision 1/86 (1986). Developed by Teng, the compositions draw on Singapore and Southeast Asia’s multicultural musical heritage, weaving together Chinese, Malay and Indian influences through instruments including guzheng, pipa, erhu, sheng, bansuri, accordion, cello and keyboard. Rather than simply scoring the gallery like a fancy museum playlist, the music responds to the works’ colours, forms, moods, and artistic sensibilities in sonic form. There’s some serious thought behind the pairing, too. An art th

Just as you think the F1 excitement has wound down, Perspectives Film Festival 2026 returns from November 6 to 8 with Under The Hood: Automobility In Cinema, putting automobiles centre stage with global films featuring road trips, car chases, and iconic cars.  Now in its 19th edition, Perspectives Film Festival: Breakthroughs in Cinema is Singapore’s longest-running student-led film festival, organised by undergraduates from NTU’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information.  This year’s theme looks at the car as more than just a vehicle for getting around. Across seven films, automobiles become entangled with ideas of freedom, ambition, desire, danger and identity, while the roads they travel open up bigger questions about how we experience time, space and movement.  Screening across Oldham Theatre and Golden Village Cineleisure, the lineup gets off to a suitably chaotic start with ‘Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior’, George Miller’s petrol-soaked 1981 classic about a drifter caught in a turf war over precious fuel. There’s also ‘The Wages of Fear’, the nail-biting 1953 thriller about four men tasked with hauling nitroglycerin along treacherous roads, and David Cronenberg’s gloriously unsettling ‘Crash’, which turns car wrecks into the centre of a very unconventional obsession. Both ‘The Wages of Fear’ and ‘Crash’ will screen in new 4K restorations. Elsewhere, the programme heads far beyond the usual Hollywood highway. ‘Luna Papa’ follows a young woman and her family acro

Singapore is about to get front seats to a double dose of cycling rivalry. Isaac del Toro and Paul Seixas, two of the sport’s fastest-rising names, are heading to our city for the Tour de France Singapore Criterium on November 8, where they’ll go wheel-to-wheel around Marina Bay and the Padang. They’ll be joined by returning sprinters Jasper Philipsen and Biniam Girmay, who are also back to battle it out on the Singapore circuit. The 2026 race is the fifth edition of the Singapore Criterium and remains the only Tour de France event currently held in Southeast Asia. The closed-city circuit will zip past landmarks including the Padang, Anderson Bridge, Esplanade, and the waterfront. Photograph: Tour de France EFGH Singapore Criterium/FacebookTour de France EFGH Singapore Criterium So here’s the juicy bit: Del Toro, 22, finished third overall at this year’s Tour de France and took home the White Jersey, while 19-year-old Seixas made a flashy Grand Tour debut by finishing fourth overall. Then, earlier this month, Del Toro beat Seixas in a sprint at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal. With both riders already making their mark at the highest level, their Singapore showdown offers another chance to see this budding rivalry play out on the streets of Marina Bay.  They won’t be the only ones bringing a little history to the circuit. Sprint specialists Jasper Philipsen and Biniam Girmay are also returning, with the pair set to renew their own battle on Singapore’s streets. Philipse

Thailand’s latest guitar hero is hopping from the stage of America’s Got Talent (AGT) to the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Fresh from winning the 21st season of America’s Got Talent, 16-year-old Nene Royal is heading to Singapore on October 13, 2026, to open for American heavy metal giants Avenged Sevenfold. Born Rattikarn Amloy, Nene took home the show’s USD $1 million prize after beating nine other finalists. For her final performance, she tackled The White Stripes’ ‘Seven Nation Army’ with vocals and guitar in hand, earning enthusiastic praise from the judges. Photograph: Nene Royal/FacebookNene Royal Her AGT journey had already gone properly viral. Her audition, a guitar-heavy rendition of The Cranberries’ ‘Zombie’, clocked more than 200 million views across the show’s official online platforms – the biggest audience for any act this season. Before international TV fame, Nene played guitar at a night market in Phuket for donations. She picked up the instrument at only seven, encouraged by her father, who encouraged her to perform at the market to help fund her lessons. If you’ve never caught America’s Got Talent, the show is a long-running US talent competition where performers from across the country – and beyond – take their shot at winning over a panel of judges and a live audience. Catch Nene Royal when she opens for Avenged Sevenfold at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on October 13, 2026. Tickets start from $128 and are available via BookMyShow. READ MORE T4T4T4T brings

Singapore-born craft distillery Distillius has picked up six accolades at the 2026 Asia World Spirits Competition, including the competition’s top prize for liqueurs. The bottle that took home that honour is its Super Pandan liqueur, named Best in Show Liqueur, while also taking Best of Class for Botanical/Herbal Liqueur and a Double Gold medal. At 20 per cent ABV, the spirit takes the aroma of pandan out of its usual kaya toast and dessert territory and gives it a place behind the bar. Photograph: DistilliusSuper Pandan Distillius is a local distillery that aims to rethink how familiar flavours from this part of the world can be used in drinks. It specialises in what it calls equatorial spirits and aperitifs, drawing on botanicals associated with Southeast Asia while borrowing techniques and ideas from global distilling traditions. Photograph: DistilliusDistillius's Distillery Its first aperitif, Arveau, took home the Gold title at the competition. Created around the idea of drinking in Singapore’s tropical climate (rather than simply adapting European drinking conventions), the 20 per cent ABV aperitif combines calamansi and mandarin with torch flower, ginseng, galangal and cloves, and is designed to be enjoyed chilled over ice, topped with soda or mixed into cocktails. The distillery also develops bespoke spirits, liqueurs, botanical gins and aromatic syrups for hospitality and private clients, working directly with clients through tasting, recipe development and refi