Enjoying the Singapore F1 on and off the track

The population swells and clubs spill onto the streets; engines roar and the smell of burned rubber fills the air. It’s high octane and the whole city is ready to party. Isn’t it time you experienced it for yourself?

The action all kicks off on September 16th, and the off-track parties are guaranteed to be just as hot as the engines on the track. True to form, the Singaporeans have a stellar line-up of events and festivals to keep you entertained all month long.

Here are some of the must-see events:

1. Amber Lounge, The Original GPSS Experience
If it’s the glitz and glamour of race week you seek, you’ll want to check out the Amber Lounge Singapore. Merging the party spirit of the West with the opulence and splendour of the East, events such as Amber Lounge Formula 1 Driver Fashion Show and closing party prove why Amber Lounge is the hottest club in town.

2. Ultra Singapore 2016
Ultra Singapore will be the first South East Asian edition of one of the biggest electronic dance music festivals in the world. This hugely anticipated event from the team behind Miami’s Ultra Music Festival will feature three stages, 40 artists, and a world-class stage production featuring state-of- the-art visuals.

3. Singapore Arts Circuit
The 2016 Singapore Arts Circuit is three exhilarating nights (16–18 September) of art, luxury cars and non-stop entertainment! This glamorous race week party will attract race drivers, celebrities, musicians, models, and the Singapore ultra-elite.

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4. Race weekend performances
A star-studded array of performers will celebrate FORMULA 1 weekend, including Kylie Minogue, Queen & Adam Lambert and KC and the Sunshine Band. Ticketholders can also enjoy full-length concerts from multi-platinum artists Imagine Dragons, Halsey, Bastille and Pentatonix.

5. Savour Wines
Singapore’s largest gourmet festival, Savour will boast a stellar line-up of award-winning restaurants, bars and music stage at Bayfront Avenue from the 9th–11th September. For the first time ever, Savour will have a Wine Market with over 400 varieties of wines, making it the largest ever showcase of the world’s top wines in one place. Tasting tickets are available from SGD $15 for 10 tastings.

6. Chinatown Mid-Autumn Festival
If experiencing traditional culture is what floats your boat, you’ll want to soak up the festive mood of the Mid-Autumn Festival at Chinatown from 3rd – 30th September. Brightly lit lanterns will line the streets, nightly entertainment will captivate audiences of all ages, and the food will tickle your taste buds like nothing else.

7. Singapore International Festival of Arts
Featuring an impressive lineup of theatre, dance and music works, Singapore International Festival of Arts is back once more to show the world why Singapore has a reputation as the most exciting arts hub in the region.

8. Splash & Dash Pool Party – W Singapore, Sentosa Cove
Swap the sound of roaring engines for incredible beats at W Singapore – Sentosa Cove’s race weekend pool party that will be taking place on 17 September from 2pm-8pm. Scottish DJ/Producer and Ibiza Clubbing Guide Award Winner Marko Liv will rev up the heat with his electrifying beats.

Tickets to the 2016 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix start from $78 (Friday Zone 4 Walkabout Ticket). Book online at www.singaporegp.sg

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