From The Script to Katy Perry: Our guide to the best concerts & music gigs in 2018

Sarah Khan 18 Dec 2017 updated the 19 December 2017 à 10:20

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Imagine Dragons | Imagine Dragons Evolve World Tour Live in Singapore
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk

When: 7 January 2018, 8PM

Admission: SGD98 to SGD228 (via Sports Hub Tix)

Multi-award winning alt-rock group, Imagine Dragons, will be Singapore-bound for its Evolve World Tour. With brilliant musical compositions like “It’s Time” and “Radioactive”, it’s unsurprising why the band continues to one of the world’s best, critically-acclaimed music acts.
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Fleet Foxes | Fleet Foxes Live in Singapore
Where: Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive

When: 14 January 2018, 8PM

Admission: SGD88 to SGD148 (via Apactix)

American indie-folk group will be performing their set in Singapore for the very first time. Known for its mesmerising instrumentations and dream-like harmonies, be prepared for a night with delightful beats to the tune of “Mykonos”, “White Winter Hymnal” and more.
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Jay Chou | The Invincible 2 Jay Chou Concert Tour 2018
Where: National Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive

When: 6 January 2018, 8PM

Admission: SGD98 to SGD348 (from Sports Hub Tix)

Something for the mandopop lovers: the undisputed king of Mandopop, Jay Chou, kicks off the second part of his global The Invincible tour at the National Stadium!
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Super Junior | Super Junior World Tour Super Show 7
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk

When: 27 January 2018, 4PM

Admission: SGD168 to SGD288 (via Sports Hub Tix)

With the recent release of their eighth album, popular Korean pop band Super Junior returns to Singapore to delight ardent K-pop fans with their new tracks.
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Clean Bandit | Clean Bandit Live in Singapore |
Where: Halls 601-604, Level Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Boulevard

When: 22 January 2018, 8PM

Admission: SGD108 to SGD208 (via Sistic)

Did you know that Clean Bandit was first formed at Cambridge University in 2018 by a string quartet group? This explains the discernable elements of classical sounds in their music, which is a glorious blend of dance beats, electronic synths, catchy hooks and of course, classic strings. The British group is kicking off its I Miss You Tour 2018 here in Singapore, featuring hits like “Rather Be” and “Rockabye”.
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St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2018
Where: The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Drive

When: 27 January 2018, 10AM

Admission: SGD150/each for a group bundle for 5 (available on their website) to SGD200/each for door sales

Singapore’s iconic indie music festival brings with it the likes of indie rock artists like Mac Demarco, Anderson. Paak and showgaze band Slowdive in its 2018 rendition of the festival. It will also feature sounds from local and regional music artists like rapper THELIONCITYBOY, hip-hop emcee and singer MAS1A and post-rock group Amateur Takes Control.
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Foster the People | Foster the People Live in Singapore
Where: Zepp@Big Box Singapore, 1 Venture Avenue

When: 30 January 2018, 8PM

Admission: SGD138 (via Sistic)

Something for the indie music lovers to get pumped up about: Foster the People, the musical geniuses behind indie anthem “Pumped Up Kicks” will be performing hits from its Grammy-nominated debut album ‘Torches’, like “Houdini” and “Helena Beat”! The band last performed on our shores in 2012 - and boy, was it a good gig.
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Incubus | Incubus Live in Singapore
Where: Zepp@Big Box Singapore

When: 9 February 2018

Admission: SGD108 for standard tickets (via Ticketbox)

One of the most popular alt-metal bands of the 2000s, Incubus is back with their standout hits from their two-decades in music, as well as from their new album ‘8’.
9/15
Fifth Harmony | Fifth Harmony PSA Tour
Where: Zepp@Big Box Singapore

When: 14 May 2018

Admission: SGD128 (via Sistic)

After months of build-up and anticipation, multi-platinum selling group Fifth Harmony’s third album Fifth Harmony (via Syco/Epic Records) blasted to the top of the charts around the world upon its August 25 release.
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Katy Perry | Katy Perry Witness: The Tour
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium

When: 8 April 2018, 8PM

Admission: SGD128 to SGD348 (via Apactix)

Mega pop icon Katy Perry is back with her highly-anticipated world tour. Expect a night filled with her infectious hits like “Firework” and “Dark Horse”, as well as songs from her latest LP release, Witness.
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The Script | The Script Live in Singapore
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium

When: 12 April 2018, 8PM

Admission: SGD98 to SGD278 (via Sports Hub Tix)

The Script returns for its fourth ever concert here. With a fifth studio album in the works, this Irish trio will be delighting fans with their bestselling classic songs like “Breakeven” and “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved”.
12/15
Fall Out Boy | M A N I A Tour 2018
Where: Zepp@Big Box Singapore

When: 30 April 2018

Admission: Tickets available via SISTIC

Rejoice, for Chicago-based pop-punk band Fall Out Boy is back as part of their ‘M A N I A’ tour. With its exciting setlist of hits that were pretty much the teenage anthem of everyone born between the late 80s and 90s, you’ll certainly be in for an unforgettable night.
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Harry Styles | Harry Styles Live on Tour 2018
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium

When: 3 May 2018, 8PM

Admission: SGD98 to SGD888 (from Sports Hub Tix)

Something for giddy preteens to rejoice about: just six months following his debut gig in Singapore, former member of boyband One Direction Harry Styles will be returning with American band Warpaint.
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Bruno Mars | Bruno Mars 24K Magic World Tour
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium

When: 6 May 2018, 7PM; 7 May 2018, 8PM

Admission: SGD98 to SGD888 (from Sports Hub Tix)

Bruno Mars, Grammy Award-winning songster behind some of the decade’s most well-loved hits like “Uptown Funk” and “Versace on the Floor”, returns to Singapore for his highly-anticipated 24K Magic World Tour. And not for just one night either, but two shows!
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Niall Horan | Niall Horan’s Flicker World Tour 2018
Where: The Star Theatre

When: 3 May 2018, 8PM

Admission: SGD88 to SGD148 (from Apactix)

One Direction fans can delight in the fact that yet another member of the band will be headed for our shores soon. Niall Horan will be playing in Singapore for his first ever solo concert, to promote his newly released debut album Flicker, featuring chart-toppers like “Slow Hands” and “Too Much to Ask”.. With its distinctly folkier sound and acoustic elements, his solo album is definitely a departure from the pop, boyband tunes of One Direction.

Imagine Dragons | Imagine Dragons Evolve World Tour Live in Singapore

Our guide to the gigs, festivals and concerts to keep a ear out for in 2018!

With mega names in music like the Coldplay and Ed Sheeran delighting music-lovers this year, 2017 has definitely been a pretty impressive year for music in Singapore.

And if the upcoming lineup of music festivals, gigs and concerts happening next year are anything to go by, it certainly looks like 2018 will live up to the exceptional year 2017 has been – at least, on the music sphere.

From chart-topping pop acts like Katy Perry and Harry Styles to regional superstars like Mandopop King Jay Chou, as well as Clean Bandit and alt-metal favourites like Incubus and more returning to our shores, you might just be spoiled for choice with seriously good music gigs crossing over all genres this year.

With tickets rapidly snapping up, be sure to get your hands on your dream concert ticket. Browse our guide to the best concerts, festivals and music gigs to look forward to in 2018 in the gallery above!

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