Singapore Grand Prix

SINGAPORE 2026 CITY GUIDE

Things to do around Singapore Grand Prix weekend — curated activities that fit between sessions.

Quick Picks

Gardens by the Bay

The Supertree Grove, Cloud Forest, and Flower Dome — Singapore's extraordinary horticultural marvel beside the race circuit.

Marina Bay Sands

The iconic three-tower hotel and its SkyPark infinity pool — the defining image of modern Singapore.

Hawker Centre Food

Maxwell Food Centre, Lau Pa Sat, Chinatown Complex — Singapore's Michelin-starred hawker culture at its finest.

Chinatown & Heritage

Sri Mariamman Temple, Chinatown Heritage Centre, Thian Hock Keng, and the shophouse streets of one of Asia's great cities.

Friday

Friday in Singapore

The Singapore GP is a night race, with sessions running from the evening. This leaves entire days free — Friday is ideal for Gardens by the Bay, the Marina Bay waterfront, or a morning in Chinatown.

Most Popular

Gardens by the Bay

3–4 hoursEveryoneEvening show included

The Supertree Grove light show, the Cloud Forest waterfall, and the Flower Dome — extraordinary at any time but magical in the evening before sessions start.

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Iconic

Marina Bay Waterfront Walk

1.5 hoursFirst-timers

The Helix Bridge, the ArtScience Museum, the Merlion, and the full Marina Bay promenade — Singapore's iconic skyline at water level.

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Easy Add-On

Chinatown Heritage & Street Food

3 hoursFoodies, culture lovers

Sri Mariamman Temple, Chinatown Heritage Centre, and the Maxwell Food Centre for char kway teow, chicken rice, and tau huay.

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Saturday

Saturday — Full Day Before Qualifying

Qualifying runs in the evening. Saturday is almost entirely free — use it for Sentosa, the Singapore Botanic Gardens, or Little India and Kampong Glam.

Cultural

Little India & Kampong Glam

3 hoursCulture lovers, first-timers

Two of Singapore's most vibrant heritage districts — Tekka Market, Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple, Arab Street, and the Sultan Mosque.

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Unmissable

Singapore Botanic Gardens (UNESCO)

2 hoursNature lovers, families

The oldest UNESCO World Heritage botanical garden in Asia — the National Orchid Garden, the rainforest walk, and the Heritage Trees.

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Local Favourite

Hawker Centre Deep Dive

Full morning or eveningFoodies, everyoneSingapore institution

Work through the best of Singapore's hawker culture — Lau Pa Sat satay street, Old Airport Road Food Centre, and the local kopi shop tradition.

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Sunday

Sunday Before the Night Race

Race day is a Sunday night — the full day is free. Singapore rewards a slower Sunday: a sunrise at the Marina Bay Sands SkyPark, a dim sum brunch, or a final visit to a neighbourhood you missed.

Race Day Ritual

Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation

1 hourEveryoneBook ahead

The 57th-floor infinity pool terrace — the most famous view in Singapore, and the race circuit is visible directly below it on race weekend.

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Local Favourite

Dim Sum Brunch — Peranakan or Chinatown

1.5 hoursEveryone

A Singapore race-day tradition — a long dim sum or kaya toast brunch at a Chinatown coffee shop before the night race.

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Cultural

National Museum of Singapore

2 hoursCulture lovers, curious travellers

Singapore's history from 14th-century trading port to modern city-state — beautifully curated in the Neoclassical colonial building on Stamford Road.

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Extra Day

One Extra Day in Singapore

Singapore is small but dense. An extra day before or after the race opens up Sentosa properly, the deep hawker trails, or a slower drift through Tiong Bahru and the civic district.

Day Trip

Sentosa Island Day

Full dayFamilies, groups

Palawan Beach, Universal Studios Singapore, the cable car, and S.E.A. Aquarium — Singapore's leisure island off the southern tip.

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Local Gem

Tiong Bahru Art Deco Neighbourhood

2 hoursDesign lovers, couples

Singapore's hippest old neighbourhood — 1930s curved Streamline Moderne housing blocks, artisan coffee shops, independent bookshops, and excellent brunch.

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Best Value

Singapore River & Boat Quay Walk

2–3 hoursHistory lovers, evening strollers

The colonial Civic District, Fort Canning Park, and the restored shophouses of Boat Quay and Clarke Quay along the Singapore River.

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Travelling As

Find Your Style

Best for First-Timers

Gardens by the Bay · Marina Walk · Chinatown

Best for Short Trips

Hawker Centres · MBS SkyPark · Supertrees

Best for Couples / Friends

Sentosa · Tiong Bahru · Gardens Night Show

Best for Culture & Food

Little India · Kampong Glam · National Museum

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Gardens by the Bay

Marina Bay Waterfront Walk

Chinatown Heritage & Street Food

Little India & Kampong Glam

Singapore Botanic Gardens (UNESCO)

Hawker Centre Deep Dive

Marina Bay Sands SkyPark Observation

Dim Sum Brunch — Peranakan or Chinatown

National Museum of Singapore

Sentosa Island Day

Tiong Bahru Art Deco Neighbourhood

Singapore River & Boat Quay Walk

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