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15 NEW THINGS TO DO IN SINGAPORE THIS F1 RACE WEEKEND & IN SEPTEMBER 2024!

1. LEGO Technic Grand ‘Brix’ Pop-Up Experience

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Life-sized LEGO Mercedes?! The LEGO Group has teamed up with the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team to create a life-sized replica of the Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 model made entirely of LEGO bricks—even down to the real steering wheel, rotatable selectors and shifting pedals!

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Aside from admiring the giant LEGO Mercedes display, visitors to the pop-up can also experience various activity stations such as a race training station to test your reflexes, a LEGO speed-building challenge and a DIY LEGO racing challenge where you make your own custom car to race against your friends! 

 

LEGO Technic Grand ‘Brix’ Pop-Up Experience

Dates: Now till 22nd September 2024

Address: Wisma Atria in Orchard Road, Level 2 Entrance

Opening Hours: 11am-9pm daily

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2. Peanuts Marketplace

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SG is so happening recently! Spotted a new Peanuts Pop-up store at NTUC and it’s just sooo cute~ 📍Vivo City 01-23 (Inside NTUC) #sgtiktok #sgfyp #popup #fyp #peanuts #snoppy #vivocity

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Snoopy fans, get excited: there’s a new Peanuts pop-up store happening right now at FairPrice! Snap photos at the adorable marketplace-inspired space and backdrop and shop exclusive Peanuts merchandise!

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There’s plenty of Peanuts goods up for grabs like t-shirts, plush toys, keychains, collectibles and even blind boxes! The pop-up is now happening at FairPrice Xtra VivoCity for a limited time only, while stocks last.

Peanuts Marketplace

Dates: Now till 2nd October 2024

Address: 1 HarbourFront Walk, #B2-23 VivoCity, Singapore 098585

Opening Hours: 8am-11pm daily

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3. Shifted Perspectives Exhibition

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Discover McLaren Racing’s F1 driver Lando Norris like never before in this one-of-a-kind exhibition featuring a 3D perception shifting sculpture in Norris’ likeness! The artwork uses multi-dimensional techniques aimed at challenging the way things are perceived.

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The exhibition is a collaboration between Airwallex, Lando Norris and Michael Murphy; exploring how technology, art and storytelling merge to drive progress. The Shifted Perspectives exhibition is free to visit for viewing from 19th till 22nd September 2024. 

 

Shifted Perspectives 

Dates: 19th-22nd September 2024

Address: 39 Keppel Rd, #03-01, Tanjong Pagar Distripark 089065

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 11am-7pm; Saturday-Sunday, 12pm-6pm

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4. Underground: The Summoning 

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Brace yourself for an immersive horror experience below the surface! Held at Battlebox Fort Canning and at over 12,000 sqft, Underground: The Summoning is also Singapore’s largest horror venue. Exclusive early bird sale now on. Get your tickets now! Visit underground.sg today

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Get ready for an all-new horror experience in Singapore with Underground: Singapore’s first and only theatrical horror experience located in an underground bunker at Fort Canning! Underground is located 20 feet below ground, set in January 1942 just before the Japanese Occupation.

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The experience is said to be an immersive and terrifying one, filled with 45 minutes of chaos, mayhem and demons that are out to attack the humans. Participants will also be working together in small groups of 8 to 9 persons. There are limited showtimes available for now, and tickets are priced from $56.20 per person. 

 

Underground: The Summoning 

Date: From 25th September-3rd November 2024 (select nights)

Address: 2 Cox Terrace, Fort Canning Park, Singapore 179872

Opening Hours: Various

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5. Mid-Autumn Festival @ Gardens by the Bay

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🌕 中秋节快乐!Mid-Autumn Festival at Gardens by the Bay! 🏮✨ Join Kiddo and friends on a whimsical journey through our enchanting lantern displays, inspired by nostalgic childhood memories. #gardensbythebay @visit_singapore MidAutumnGBB MidAutumnFestival

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Gardens by the Bay lights up this Mid Autumn season with massive and stunning lantern displays depicting joyful scenes of childhood playtime. Catch some iconic scenes recreated with lit-up lantern displays like the Dragon Playground, Singapore’s colourful shophouses, floral blossom arches, a whimsical Dragonfly Lake and more.

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Aside from photo-worthy light-ups, there will also be activities like a lantern-making workshop, Chinese tea art appreciation, Guzheng performances, and even a marketplace with street food, carnival games and rides too. 

Mid-Autumn Festival @ Gardens by the Bay

Dates: Now till 22nd September 2024

Address: Dragonfly Lake, The Meadow, Golden Garden & Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay

Opening Hours: 6pm-10pm daily

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6. A Fiesta of Orchids

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Orchid lovers are in for a treat with this new orchid-themed floral display that’s just landed at Gardens by the Bay! The new Gardens by the Bahay Kubo: A Fiesta of Orchids at Cloud Forest features some of the most beautiful blooms from the Philippines

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Look forward to some of the most rare orchid species in the world, like the Vanda, Dendrobium, Phalaenopsis, and even the legendary Queen of Philippine Orchids. There will even be a replica of a traditional Bahay Kubo (an indigenous stilt house) among the orchid blooms for you to snap photos with.

 

A Fiesta of Orchids

Dates: Now till January 2025

Address: Cloud Forest, Orchid Haven, Gardens by the Bay

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7. SGP: Dare To Be Different Exhibition

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Get your #F1 racing fix this weekend! Check out what the good folks at the all new Gallery26 have put together for their inaugural exhibition — SGP: Dare To Be Different 🏁 Dive into the evolution of the #F1NightRace and discover the meticulous planning and engineering marvels behind the creation of the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Details ⬇️ 📍Blk 26 Dempsey Road 📆 Tuesday – Sunday ⏰ 11am – 6pm 🎟 Free admission for all #exhibitions #motorsport #Singapore #exploresg #f1

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This F1-centric gallery in Dempsey is free to visit, and has a slew of exciting displays to get you all excited for the actual race! SGP: Dare To Be Different exhibition lets you discover the history of how the Marina Bay Street Circuit was created, browse some exclusive F1gear, check out a piece of the actual racetrack and more.

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There will even be an exclusive car showcase that’s perfect for motorsport fans and car enthusiasts alike. The showcase features an line-up of Ferrari F1 cars: namely Charles Leclerc’s SF16-H and Kimi Raikkonen’s SF15-T and SF14-T models. Entrance to the exhibition is free. 

8. Speed of Sound

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Happening for one day only during race weekend itself is Speed of Sound, an electric 20-hour long party in the sky! The party is held 57 floors above ground at CÉ LA VI, a skybar and rooftop lounge perched atop Marina Bay Sands, and promises a night (and morning) of high-octane dance floor energy.

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At the helm is the renowned Nic Fanciulli, a heavyweight in the electronic music scene. The party starts at 12pm on 21st September, Saturday, and will go on all night long till 8am in the morning. Ticket prices start from $48 nett per person and includes a premium house pour drink. 

 

Speed of Sound

Date: 21st September 2024

Address: CÉ LA VI, 1 Bayfront Avenue Marina Bay Sands, Hotel, Tower 3, Singapore 018971

Opening Hours: 12pm-8am

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9. Street Style Speedway

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Get your F1 merchandise fix and check out exclusive car art installations at the eclectic Street Style Speedway event happening at Clarke Quay! Clarke Quay partners up with Culture Cartel to bring sports car exhibitions, light shows and installations, plus limited edition F1 merchandise and streetwear.

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Think Mercedes cars emblazoned in graphic designs and projection maps, LED-lit walkways that pulse in sync to a curated soundtrack; and even an exciting drone show happening on 19th September 2024 at 8.30pm. 

 

Street Style Speedway

Dates: Now till 22nd September 2024

Address: Clarke Quay, 3 River Valley Rd, Singapore 179019

Opening Hours: 12pm-11pm daily

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10. Glam Circuit Festival

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🏁And away we go! The Glam Circuit Festival is open daily from 2pm, located in the iconic Kampong Gelam District as part of GPSS 2024. From now until 22 Sep, treat yourself to an abundance of gastronomical, rhythmic and adrenaline-pumping experiences. Join us at Baghdad Street carpark, Sultan Gate Park, and Aliwal Street carpark. #TheGlamCircuitFestival#VisitKampongGelam#GPSS2024 #VisitSingapore #PassionMadePossible #SingapoRediscovers #SingapoReimagine @visit_singapore @stb_sg

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This new festival at Kampong Glam boasts food, games, live performances under the stars and more! There’s even F1-themed activities like a racing simulator, themed photobooth and DIY car assembly workshops too.

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Look forward to some 80 food and drink vendors, game booths, live performances and more; including eats like rainbow cheese coin, croissant “tarik”, kunafe desserts, beef birria tacos, deep fried sushi, loaded fries, Philly cheesesteaks, BBQ seafood and much more. 

The Glam Circuit Festival

Dates: Now till 22nd September 2024

Address: Kampong Gelam District, 241 Beach Rd, Singapore 189753

Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday, 2pm-10pm; Friday-Sunday, 2pm-10.30pm

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11. TRIFECTA Race Club 2024

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TRIFECTA also gears up for the race season as the “Ultimate Race Pitstop on Orchard Road” with their race club event happening all throughout the month of September!

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Look forward to adrenaline-pumping activities like speedy Surf & Snow challenges, electric test drives with Volkswagen and more. F1 Ticket holders also get to enjoy exclusive discounts on drop-in surf, snowboard, ski and skate sessions. 

TRIFECTA Race Club 2024

Dates: Now till 30th September 2024

Address: 10A Exeter Rd, #01-01, Singapore 239958

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-10pm; Saturday-Sunday, 8am-11pm

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12. illumi

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Ready for a magical light extravaganza under the stars? The world’s largest light, sound and multimedia show, illumi, is finally making its international debut in Singapore! The spectacular high-tech light wonderland features 9 unique themed worlds and a total of 20 million LED lights.

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[FIRST LOOK] COLOSSAL 47-METRE TREE OF LIGHTS?! The world’s largest light wonderland, illumi, has finally made its highly-anticipated debut in Singapore! Here’s your first look into the 9 immersive worlds at illumi, created with over 20 million LED lights for spectacular photo-ops at every corner! illumi Dates: Now till 2nd February 2025 Address: Bayfront Event Space, 12A Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018970 Opening Hours: 7.15pm-9.30pm daily

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The enchanting outdoor showcase is the first of its kind in Singapore, with the world’s tallest Tree of Lights standing at a whopping 47-metres tall, Carousel, lifelike animatronics of Jurassic creatures, a dazzling palace of lights and more. Tickets to illumi start from $20 per adult, and you can purchase them here

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Dates: Now till 2nd February 2025

Address: Bayfront Event Space, 12A Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018970

Opening Hours: 7.15pm-9.30pm daily

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13. Bubble Planet

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✨ Bubble Planet has arrived in Singapore! 🫧 Ready for endless fun and laughter at our newest spot? #ExploreSingapore

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Colossal bubble bathtub you can “shower” in?! This popular mega bubble-themed playground is now in Singapore with 11 unique themed and immersive rooms, larger-than-life bubble installations, 360-degree experiences and more!

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Bubble Planet boasts various thematic spaces and experiences filled with plenty of fantastic and dreamy, photo-worthy moments to capture. Some highlights from the event is the massive Bubble Bath, a ginormous “bathtub” ball pit (that’s more like the size of a swimming pool” with a larger-than-life “person” lounging within and countless balls for you to dive into. 

 

Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience

Dates: Now till 16th March 2025

Address: Hall 8B, 9 Somapah Road, Singapore Expo, Singapore 487370

Opening Hours:11am-10pm daily

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14. GPSS Night Race Party Tours

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The exclusive night race experience with Singapore Sidecars is back this F1 season, with limited runs available! Hop onboard one of the iconic sidecars on F1 nights and take a tour around the various F1 party venues and streets to soak in the electric vibes of the race.

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This year’s edition of the night tours also comes with dining options to go along with your ride. You can choose to start or end the ride with a meal at Prego, and the restaurant is even located within earshot of the race track! The tour lasts 60 minutes in total, and is priced at $230 per person. For enquiries and bookings, see here

 

GPSS Night Race Party Tours

Dates: Now till 25th September 2024

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15. The Art of the Brick

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LEGO fans are in for a treat, as the world-famous LEGO exhibition, The Art of the Brick, is back in Singapore! The magnificent exhibition has toured over 100 cities all around the world, and features over a million LEGO bricks in more than 150 unique artworks that the whole family can enjoy.

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You’ll find recreations of famous art pieces like Michelangelo’s David statue, Van Gogh’s Starry Night, Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, a 6-metre long Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton and more—all made entirely from LEGO! You’ll also be able to get creative and build your own LEGO structures at the build area. Tickets start from $19.90 per person. 

 

The Art of the Brick

Address: Hall 8B, 9 Somapah Road, Singapore Expo, 487370

Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11am-9pm; Friday-Saturday, 10am-10pm; Sunday, 10am-9pm

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