October is a month many millennials look forward to because of Halloween. But there is no reason why you can’t channel your favourite character, slather on some over-the-top makeup and have a good time at these exciting events all month long!
Party it up with EDM superstar Nicky Romero as he spins familiar hits like Tolouse and I Could Be The One. Enjoy the sick beats as you ride Marquee Singapore’s indoor 3-storey ferris wheel.
Date: 5 October
Time: 10pm to 6am
Address: 10 Bayfront Avenue, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018956
Admission: Tickets available at the door (price fluctuates according to demand)
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Celebrate the fashion tour de force that is Alexander McQueen. A montage of interviews, archival and exclusive footage tells the story of one of Britain’s finest fashion designers and his untimely demise.
Date: 6 and 11 October 2019
Time: 5pm (6 October), 8.30pm (11 October)
Address: The Projector, 6001 Beach Road, #05-00, Golden Mile Tower, Singapore 199589
Admission: $13.50, tickets available on The Projector’s website
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Learn more about mental wellbeing with a panelist of experts, including a psychotherapist who will share about maintaining good work-life-relationship balance. There will be breakout sessions so you can clarify your doubts. You can also request for topics to be addressed when you RSVP.
Date: 10 October 2019
Time: 6pm to 10pm
Address: WeWork (Suntec Tower 5), 5 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038985
Admission: Free, register at A Piece of Mind’s website
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If you can’t get enough of RuPaul’s Drag Race, 2 of its queens, Nina West and Thorgy Thor, are coming to town. They will slay you with their wicked humour just in time for Halloween.
Date: 29 October 2019
Time: 8pm
Address: Shine Auditorium, 100 Beach Road, #03-01, Shaw Tower, Singapore 189702
Admission: $88 to $158, tickets available on SISTIC
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Party at the rooftop carpark of Golden Mile Tower. DJs Joshua P of NINETEEN80, MC SWTLKR of Love International, Ramesh of CÉ LA VI and others will get you high with their music. There will be drinks for purchase at $10 each.
Date: 4 October 2019
Time: 5pm onwards
Address: The Projector, 6001 Beach Road, #05-00, Golden Mile Tower, Singapore 199589
Admission: $10
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Fitness classes, food stalls, performances and workshops will invade the streets in the Keong Saik and Jiak Chuan Road area. Urban Ventures is back with its annual street party, so expect some outdoor fun, good music and good food!
Date: 5 October 2019
Time: 3pm to 10.30pm
Address: Keong Saik Road and Jiak Chuan Road
Admission: Free
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Here’s a good reason to drop by Haw Par Villa. It will be a unique experience as Shi Fu Miz, the people behind dope music festivals in Hong Kong, will be curating the music for this event. Get your tickets ASAP as they tend to sell out quickly.
Date: 12 October 2019
Time: 3pm to 10.30pm
Address: 262 Pasir Panjang Road, Haw Par Villa, Singapore 118628
Admission: $25, tickets available on ticketing.igo
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If you can’t get enough of Bananarama, ABBA, Queen and Nirvana, be sure to attend this party. Put on your dancing shoes as you enjoy the retro music and observe the parade of fashionable partygoers in Singapore.
Date: 18 October 2019
Time: 10.30pm to 3am
Address: 133 Cecil Street, Cherry Discotheque, Singapore 069535
Admission: $25 for early birds, tickets available on Facebook
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YouTube stars Boyce Avenue will be serenading you at this exclusive event. There will be a zone to ‘chill & yoga’, and homegrown talents like Charlie Lim and DJ Jade Rasif will also be there to entertain you.
Date: 19 October 2019
Time: 1pm to 10.30pm
Address: Fort Canning Green, Singapore 179037
Admission: $138 to $228, tickets available on ChillFest’s website
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Enjoy the rooftop view from Victoria Wholesale Centre as you party to hip hop, funk and jazz. Papi’s Tacos will also be dishing out their delicious tacos so come enjoy your Deepavali holiday in this lively atmosphere.
Date: 27 October 2019
Time: 6pm to 12am
Address: 101 Kallang Avenue, #08-02, Victoria Wholesale Centre, Singapore 339508
Admission: $10 (cash only)
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Learn about the life of Tadao Ando, one of Japan’s renowned architects who marries tradition and modernism in this documentary film. Ando is well known for his minimal, concrete-based structures.
Date: 5 October 2019
Time: 3.30pm
Address: The Projector, 6001 Beach Road, #05-00, Golden Mile Tower, Singapore 199589
Admission: $13.50, tickets available on The Projector’s website
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Fabulous Singapore drag queen Becca D’Bus will entertain you through the night as you wind down with a beer on a Saturday night.
Date: 19 October 2019
Time: 10pm to 11.55pm
Address: Hard Rock Cafe, 50 Cuscaden Road, #02-01, HPL House, Singapore 249724
Admission: $25 for standing, $40 for seats, tickets available on RIOT’s website
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If you are a traveller who enjoys customising your own itinerary, this one’s for you. Klook’s first travel festival will empower you with important information on popular destinations and tips to make the most of your trips. There will also be event-exclusive discounts and other deals.
Date: 5 to 6 October 2019
Time: 11am to 9pm
Address: 1 Raffles Boulevard, Halls 401 and 402, Suntec Convention Centre, Singapore 039593
Admission: Free, register on Klook’s website
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Meet new and existing designers from overseas as you check out their crafts. The stalls at the show are set up by independent designers so this is your chance to get a peek at the latest wares from all over the region.
Date: 5 to 6 October 2019
Time: 1pm to 7pm
Address: 1 Raffles Boulevard, Hall 403, Suntec Convention Centre, Singapore 039593
Admission: Free
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Enjoy the beautiful greenery between Labrador Park and Sentosa on this Saturday walk. Make new friends as you try to spot birds on this nature trail. You’re encouraged to bring along a water bottle, money for emergencies and a pair of binoculars to spot wildlife.
Date: 12 October 2019
Time: 8.30am to 4pm
Address: Labrador Park MRT, Singapore 109029
Admission: Free
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Bring along your yoga mat and enjoy free yoga right under our iconic Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay. Make sure to register early for this eagerly awaited annual mass yoga event held by True Yoga.
Date: 20 October 2019
Time: 7.30am to 9am
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Supertree Grove, Singapore 018953
Admission: Free, register on True Yoga’s website
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Universal Studios Singapore’s ever-popular Halloween Horror Nights is back to give you a good scare. This year, directors of Thai horror films Shutter and 4bia have designed original haunted houses to make you squeal in fear.
Date: 1 October to 31 October 2019
Time: Varies, schedule available on the official website
Address: 8 Sentosa Gateway, Universal Studios Singapore, Singapore 098269
Admission: $55 to $258, tickets available on the official website
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This list of events for October 2019 will ensure you will have plenty of things to do in Singapore.
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