Entrance, on-track schedule, concerts and more for F1 fans attending the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit
- The 2025 Singapore Grand Prix is scheduled for October 3-5
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More like a rock festival than a Formula 1 race, it’s no wonder Singapore has firmly cemented itself as a fan’s favorite since joining the F1 calendar in 2008. The trackside atmosphere at Marina Bay is electric and the organizers put on an big show which goes a long way to justifying the high ticket prices, including A-list concerts and a spectacular fireworks display after the race has finished.
Itās hot and humid in Singapore. Dress in light, loose clothing (leave your jeans at home), pack an extra top if you are prone to sweating a lot, and wear comfortable shoes. Donāt forget to check the weather forecast for any signs of rain, as late afternoon storms are not uncommon at this time of year in Singapore.
Access & Orientation: Marina Bay Street Circuit
- App: Download the Singapore Grand Prix app for storing your digital tickets, checking the circuit map, on-track schedule and concert details
- Gate Opening Times: During the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix weekend, the circuit gates will be open from 13:45 to midnight on Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21, and from 14:45 to midnight on Sunday, September 22)
- Access Gates: There are ten access gates, each of which has an express lane if you are entering without a bag. If you are carrying a bag, you will need to queue to have it examined. Large items such as folding chairs are not permitted in the circuit. Outside food and drinks are also not permitted, apart from one empty plastic bottle up to 600ml in size. Check this link for the full list of prohibited items
- Circuit Zones: The Marina Bay Street Circuit is divided into four zones. Some tickets provide entry to all zones, whilst other tickets only provide entry to one zone. If you are also keen to see a particular concert, ensure that your chosen ticket provides access to the zone where the concert will be held. More about the different zones at Marina Bay is in the Tickets section of our guide. For reference, Zone 1 is where the pits, Singapore flyer, Wharf Stage and many of the best grandstands are located. Zone 1 is the best zone and we recommend getting access, as it’s less crowded (the cheapest ticket with entry to all zones is Premier Walkabout). In order to move to other zones, Zone 1 and 2 ticket holders need to pick up a wrist band each day from information booths
- Getting to the Circuit: Read Getting Around for more information on the best way to get to the circuit, including the closest metro (MRT) station and recommended entry gate for your grandstand
- Singapore Flyer (Ferris Wheel): If you have a ticket for Zone 1 or Zone 2, rides on the Singapore Flyer are complimentary at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix.
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2025 Singapore Grand Prix Schedule
- On-Track & Concert Schedule: On-track session times and concert headliners for 2025 will not be confirmed until closer to race weekend. Sunset on race weekend is at approx. 18:55. The 2024 schedule is listed below for information purposes and is subject to change.
- Support Categories: F1 Academy will return for the second year in a row as a support series at the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix. Additional racing series in action have not yet been announced. In 2024, the support categories also included Porsche Carrera Cup Asia. Support paddocks were opened at selected times during the weekend, and a fan forum was also held for the F1 Academy.
- Driver Appearances: The F1 drivers appear on the Wharf Stage in Zone 1 for a Q&A on both Friday and Saturday afternoon. You need to have a valid Zone 1 ticket in order to attend. TBC for 2025
- Pit Lane Walk: Singaporean residents can take part in a ballot to attend a pit lane walk on Thursday. From Friday to Sunday, guests in the F1 Paddock Club can take part in daily pit lane walks.
Friday
- 13:45: Gates Open
- 14:10-14:55: Porsche Carrera Cup Asia – Practice Session
- 15:20-15:50: F1 Academy – Practice Session
- 15:50-16:20: Fan Forum – F1 Drivers (Wharf Stage)
- 16:00-17:10: Paddock Club – Pit Lane Walk
- 16:00-17:00: Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Support Paddock Viewing (Zone 2)
- 17:00-18:00: F1 Academy Support Paddock Viewing (Zone 2)
- 17:30-18:30: Formula 1 – Free Practice 1 (FP1)
- 19:00-19:30: F1 Academy – Qualifying Session
- 19:45-20:45: Thirty Seconds to Mars (Zone 1 – Wharf Stage)
- 19:40-20:40: Paddock Club – Pit Lane Walk
- 21:00-22:00: Formula 1 – Free Practice 2 (FP2)
- 22:15-23:45: OneRepublic (Zone 4 – Padang Stage)
- Midnight: Gates Close
Saturday
- 13:45: Gates Open
- 13:50-14:20: Porsche Carrera Cup Asia – Qualifying Session
- 15:05-15:35: F1 Academy – First Race (12 laps, or 25 minutes + 1 lap)
- 15:40-16:10: Fan Forum – F1 Drivers (Wharf Stage)
- 16:10-16:45: Porsche Carrera Cup Asia – First Race (12 laps or 30 minutes)
- 16:30-17:30: Kool & The Gang (Zone 1 – Wharf Stage)
- 16:30-17:30: F1 Academy Support Paddock Viewing (Zone 2)
- 16:55-17:15: F1 Academy Fan Forum (Zone 4- Outdoor Theatre at Esplanade)
- 17:30-18:30: Formula 1 (Free Practice 3)
- 17:45-18:45: Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Support Paddock Viewing (Zone 2)
- 18:30-19:15: Tones & I (Zone 4 – Downtown Stage)
- 18:40-20:30: Paddock Club – Pit Lane Walk
- 19:30-20:50: The Corrs (Zone 1 – Wharf Stage)
- 21:00-22:00: Formula 1 – Qualifying
- 22:25-23:30: Kylie Minogue (Zone 4 – Padang Stage)
- 22:45-23:45: F1 Experiences Champions Club – Trophy Photo & Grid Walk
- Midnight: Gates Close
Sunday
- 14:45: Gates Open
- 15:35-16:05: F1 Academy – Second Race (12 laps, or 25 minutes + 1 lap)
- 16:15-17:00: Tones & I (Zone 1 – Wharf Stage)
- 16:40-17:15: Porsche Carrera Cup Asia – Second Race (12 laps or 30 minutes)
- 17:00-18:00: F1 Academy Support Paddock Viewing (Zone 2)
- 17:25-18:55: Paddock Club – Pit Lane Walk
- 18:00-18:30: Formula 1 Drivers’ Parade
- 18:00-19:15: Kylie Minogue (Zone 1 – Wharf Stage)
- 18:00-19:00: Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Support Paddock Viewing (Zone 2)
- 18:15-19:15: Thirty Seconds to Mars (Zone 4 – Padang Stage)
- 19:44-19:46: National Anthem
- 20:00-22:00: Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix (62 laps or 2 hours)
- 22:25-23:55: Lenny Kravitz (Zone 4 – Padang Stage)
- Midnight: Gates Close
Singapore Grand Prix Concerts & Entertainment
Marina Bay feels more like a music festival than a motor race at times! You’ll find multiple stages around the circuit plus roving performers from all over the world, including illusionists, theater and circus-cabaret acts. The main Padang Stage in Zone 4 hosts the biggest headline concerts which close out the program on all three days of the weekend. The smaller Wharf Stage in Zone 1 also hosts concerts from major acts over the weekend, with the exception of the biggest headliners.
Headline acts at the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix will be OneRepublic (Friday), Kylie Minogue (Saturday) and Lenny Kravitz (Sunday). Also performing across the weekend will be The Corrs, Disclosure, Kool & The Gang and Tones & I. Concert times for the headline concerts have been added to the race schedule above. Check the full entertainment lineup here.
Food, Drink & Amenities at Marina Bay Street Circuit
Food and drink stalls are dotted around the circuit, with the biggest concentration in the Padang area of Zone 4 and near the Singapore flyer in Zone 1. Look out for the ‘hawker’ villages which sell a range of tasty Asian fare, including satays, noodles and curries. Most meals inside the circuit are priced at around $15 SGD, though more expensive options exist as well. A large beer will set you back $16 SGD, cheaper than at the majority of bars outside the circuit, whilst a bottle of water costs $3 SGD and soft drinks around $4-5 SGD.
If you are on a budget, there are plenty of cheaper outlets for food and drink just outside of the circuit if you want a quick break, some of which are air-conditioned. Just remember you can’t bring back any food or alcohol back into the circuit. There are even a few regular supermarkets where you can stock up within the circuit, including at the Esplanade Mall in Zone 4. Toilets are mostly of the portable type, but they are clean and queues are uncommon, even on race day.
I don’t think the Singapore Flyer will be free for Zone 1 ticket holders. I hear it is only a 10% discount off advertised prices.
Thanks for the information David, we’ve updated the guide.
I have zone 1 tickets and have had an email to say that the Singapore Flyer will indeed be free
Confirmed! I was up there on Friday during FP1, great views
Hi. Just wondering if u can buy tickets to the Singapore Grand Prix at the gate on the day? Thanks
Hello everyone, Iām trying to decide if I should buy tickets to the Singapore Grand Prix for only Sunday which is race day or if I should get the package for all three days? I never been to a GP race before but Iām thinking is paying the extra three to $400 worth going for all three days.
Hi Kevin, it’s worth going for all three days. Make a proper weekend of it, enjoy the concerts and everything else the race has to offer
Iām going to the Singapore F1 next month. But I won’t be there until Saturday. Is it confirmed that The F1 drivers will be appearing on the Wharf Stage for a Q&A on both Friday and Saturday afternoon? Cause I saw that last year someone shared that there is only on Friday. I really hope they will also be there on Saturday.
Yes, it has been announced that the drivers appear on both Friday and Saturday on the Wharf stage. However, I think they will probably split the teams, have the less popular teams on Friday and the more popular teams on Saturday – this is a guess, not yet confirmed.
Thanks for your reply, it really helped me a lot. Will the team’s attendance list be announced in advance or will be known on the day. Iām a Ferrari fan by the way, so I really hope they will be there on Saturday as you guessed. I assume Ferrari is the more popular team , right? šš
Yes, I think Ferrari drivers will appear on Saturday
Hi Andrew,
Thanks for your reply. It really helped me a lot. Iām wondering will the team’s attendance list be announced in advance or will be known on the day. Thanks
It should be published in advance, but maybe not too long before race weekend
I’m after some advice if possible. My family and I are coming for the 2018 Singapore GP. My husband and Father purchased 3 day passes. I’m planning in attending on Sunday with a 1 day pass. Are you aware if children can share tickets? My kids are only young so I was going to bring one in the morning for a few hours and the other in the afternoon.
Hi Nicole, please read the General Terms and Conditions. It looks like tickets are not transferable, sorry.
I am planning to come to the Singapore F1 Night race next month. I have looked at the previous blogs and discovered that the track will be open for fans after the final track activity and the checkered flag when the race finishes. I want to go onto the track and feel the atmosphere on the racing track after the race. Therefore i have a few questions as follow. Is the track only open to zone1 ticket holders after the race finish? Or can zone 3 and zone 4 holders access the track after the final track activity on sunday? Also, i would also like to know the exact location where the track is open and where i can access the track(e.g. near turn 20) after race finish.
Hi Hin, it would be better to have Zone 1 access after the race, but I think anyone can go on the track. But if you have Zone 1, you can be one of the first. They open the track up at various points, near the last corner and first corner mainly.
I got on to the track from Zone 1 last year and got a good view of the podium, but be warned, you will then be ushered off round the track and like me who wanted to visit that Padang Stage, missed my exit gate and ended up exiting the track near Turn 11, but I’ve noticed on one certain Webpage, that they’ve shown a walking route which would be helpful. If you are allowed on the track from other zones, I don’t think it would be at a time to catch the celebrations and if you are allowed on the track from any gate, depending on the time, you may then be caught in everyone getting ushered off and won’t be able to walk back in the opposite direction towards the pits.
Hi! Do you have any idea what time should i wait at gate. 8 for autograph or photo opurtunity ? I knew you said 3-4hours before the event, I just confused as the first activity will be ferrari c
I’d say 3-4 hours before the first F1 session, and 2-4 hours after the last F1 session (on each day)
is gate 8 the one near helix bridge?
Any tips on how to meet the drivers in the singapore GP this week…
As per the article advice, or you could hang around outside one of the nearby hotels like the Pan Pacific or Ritz Carlton, where many teams and drivers stay.
I have tickets for the weekend (Friday till Sunday); do I have now also free Access to the autographsession from 18 till 20 houses? So yes, can you tell me where I have to go?
Anyone know if there is any trackside FM radio broadcast for commentary?
You can try and tune into 107.7FM
Last year (2018) this wasn’t functioning – I’m trying to find out for 2019 to save a wasted journey for my headphones.
Hi, I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you. I had a dream come true attending Singapore F1 2018. I’m sure it wouldn’t have been the same without your informative and excellent guides. I stayed in the Holiday Inn Express Clarke Quay, which beat my expectations. Local travel by foot, trains and taxi was affordable and straight forward, even with mobility issues. I used crutches and sometimes a mobility scooter..
I treated myself to hospitality at TwentyThree, expensive, but everything you could imagine was included.
Time for me to research Brazil! Again, thanks.
Great to hear Sophia! I was there too, love that race. Brazil should be awesome, all the best. Andrew
Hi Sophia,
Just looking at tickets for this year and debating hospitality… the only thing is that I would only really want it for race day and then looking at somewhere like Turn 2 for Friday and Saturday but I can only see 3 day options available on most ticket options. Did you do TwentyThree for all 3 days or mix and match? – and if so, how?
Also, is the track view reasonable from TwentyThree?
Thanks in advance!
Just wondering will there be fireworks at this years Grand Prix? If so what day and time please? :)
Yes, as soon as the race finishes on Sunday night. Should be around 10pm
Hello, beside the race I’m also very excited for the concert on the last day, may I know how long the concert usually is? Is it gonna be a proper concert or it’s more likely to be a short performance (3-4 songs) before the race? Thank you in advance
Hi, this will be a proper concert after the race, probably 1-2 hours the band will be on stage
Hi! My family are planning to watch the grand prix in Singapore. I am also very excited about the concert since i am a huge fan of westlife and greenday. However, this will be my first time to watch the Singapore grand prix, may i know what are the particular time of the concerts? Is it before the race? during the race? or after the race? I hope you can answer my questions since i will be coming from different country. Thank you!
Hi there! No exact timings announced yet, but the concerts take place after the track action has finished each day. Westlife will perform after qualifying on Saturday and Green Day will perform after the race on Sunday. You can read more info about this year’s concerts here.
Thank you for GREAT information.
I got 3days pass ticket at baystand. (Zone 3,4) Is it possible to see the drivers at the padang stage? Like a fan meet at the other circuits or they just still are at zone 1 only?
I don’t think it’s possible to see the drivers on the Padang stage. Normally the only way to meet drivers is with Zone 1 access, hanging around outside the entrance to the F1 Paddock. I think there are also autograph sessions and pit lane walk on Thursday, but this is only for lucky fans who win competitions. Otherwise, you may try hanging out at the best 5-star hotels in the city.
Hi Andrew , I bought the ticket already for Spore GP .. they said will send the ticket on the 16th of sept . Am I getting the E ticket and I pick up the original ticket in Spore ? Can I ask my friend to pick it up in Spore ? Thank you
There’s no original ticket. You receive the e-ticket on your email, and that gets you into the circuit.
Hi, I wanted to ask if for the grand prix this year (2022) you can leave the circuit and re-enter within the opening hours through the same access gates. through the Will that be possible? (I have a Zone 4 Walkabout Ticket).
Yes it should be possible.
Hi,
Do you know if there is a storage facility for small suitcases/luggage within or near the circuit park? I am planning to bring my things with me at the race and rush to the airport right after. Thanks!
Within the circuit park, there won’t be. You won’t get into the circuit with small suitcases/luggage. I’m sure it’s possible to store somewhere else in the city, but I don’t have any suggestions for you. A quick google search throws up plenty of luggage storage facilities in the centre of Singapore, some of them in or near MRT stations
Hi, is it best to bring cash to the track for food / drink / merchandise or will most places be contactless? Thanks.
Most places will accept card payments, but always good to have a bit of cash just in case
Hi, do I need bring cash to buy food and drink? or all cashless?
You should be fine with card, but I always like to have some cash with me for emergencies!
Hi, im about to bring my son 2 years old to singapore gp. is it possible to bring stroller which can fold it to the zone 4? or better not bring it?
And do you recommend the free viewing at esplanade drive near Fullerton hotel? is it to crowded?
I believe you are ok bringing in a stroller, and I think it would be a good idea for a 2 year old. Don’t forget to also bring ear protection for him. I’m not 100% familiar with the viewing area you mentioned. For sure it will get crowded for qualifying and the race. Any viewing area for Walkabout in Zone 4 will get very busy
For the Singapore Grand Prix, is there and opportunity on the Thursday to do a Pit Lane Walk?
Only for Singapore residents, and only the lucky ones that won tickets in a ballot
Hi guys, we have a zone 1 pass and I was wondering what the Driver Meet and Greet sessions are like. Is it like an autograph session?
Not sure as hasn’t been done before in Singapore. But I think it will mainly be about the drivers appearing on the Zone 1 stage. Not sure if there will be an autograph element to it, I’m guessing not.
Hi Andrew, wondering the fireworks displays is on Sunday only or every night from Friday to Sunday after the race finished?
Fireworks are only after the race on Sunday
Hi! Thank you for the super helpful guide!
Ive got a ticket for Sunday for all zones, but Iām wondering where the entrance to the paddock is exactly? Im coming from overseas and Iād really love to catch a glimpse of the drivers up close if possible! Thank you!
Hi, no worries. Looking forward to being there again myself next weekend! Paddock entrance is close to the Singapore flyer, back of the pits obviously. Here’s a Google Map link
Hi Andrew! Thank you so much for these detailed guides. I’m very excited for the 2023 gp, and I bought a 3 day premier walkabout ticket. I was wondering, will I have access to any/all concerts, or are those for grandstand tickets only?
Also, where are your favorite spots to watch the race on Sunday? Spots either especially good for being close to the cars, or spots good to watch any overtaking. I plan on walking around the track to scout out spots on Friday and Saturday, but if you have particularly favorite spots, I would love to know.
Thank you!
Hi Emily, thanks for the nice words! With Premier Walkabout, you can attend all the concerts on both the Wharf Stage (Zone 1) and Padang Stage (Zone 4).
The last few years, I’ve watched the race from the inside of the circuit near Turn 2, where they have some raised platforms. It wasn’t hard to find a place last year, but that was probably because of the huge downpour right before the start. There’s some good platforms on the outside of the last turn, but even on Friday last year, these were full and hard to get a place.
Basically, the best viewing for Premier Walkabout is in Zone 1, because there are less people than the other zones. But for sure, get some walking shoes on and explore different parts of the track.
Hi Andrew,
I wanted to thank you for the great article guide, as it is very helpful for me as a first-timer.
I have a question regarding attending all concerts. Is it possible to do so with a single day access ticket or would I need to purchase a 3-day pass?
Thank you for your time and greetings from the Philippines.
If you buy a single day pass, you can only go to the concerts on that day. Thanks for the nice comments and hope you make it to the race this year!
Hi Andrew,
Thanks for the guide.
On the official website, it was mentioned that there would be a Formula 1Ā® Drivers’ Meet & Greet sessions held on 15 and 16 September at the Zone 1 Wharf Stage. Would you happen to find out the time of this event? and I assume it would be at the F1 Village?
Thanks in advanve, and if you are going, let’s do a meet and greet ourselves!
Hi Nana, the F1 driver appearances happen on the Wharf Stage in Zone 1, behind the Turn 1-2 grandstands. The times haven’t been announced for 2023, but will probably be similar to last year, which was at around 4-5pm on both days. This is about 1-2 hours before the first F1 session of each day. Unfortunately, I’m not going this year – going to Japan instead. Have a great time in Singapore
Hi,
I have bought the Stamford Grandstand ticket. But can i walk around to other zones as well?
Stamford Grandstand is in Zone 4. You can only enter Zone 4 with your ticket – not the other zones.
I am going to the race next week!! Is there an autograph session with the drivers that I can attend? I was at Baku 2018 and there was a session like this (with around the first 30 reached to the queue). I have tickets to the first corner grandstand so no issue with zone access.
Any info will be very helpful
Thanks!!
No organized autograph session with the drivers. Yes, it still happens in Baku, but this is the least attended race of the year. Bigger races like Singapore, there are just too many fans to organize such a session. You can attend the fan forum with the drivers on the Wharf Stage on Friday and Saturday, but this is just interviews on the stage. The other chance to get a selfie or autograph is by hanging around at the entrance to the Paddock in Zone 1, close to the Singapore Flyer – you can go there to catch them arriving or departing the circuit, but you may be waiting around for a few hours in both cases.
Would it be possible to use the circuit by the public? Ride a bike there? Like last year?
Now that the race is finished, many of the sections return to being regular roads. Yes, it is possible to cycle parts of the track, though you will be sharing parts with cars, buses etc.
Been going to the F1 in Singapore for about 10 years now. I booked the Pit stand in 23, I missed most of the Robbie Williams concert as the walk takes a long time. Any chance in making available e Scooters to get around a bit faster?
Good idea, but it’s not going to happen :) It’s always been an issue in Singapore, you either have to watch the racing or the concert at peak times. But there are strategies to get quicker from the pit area to the Padang concert stage, like taking the Metro.
Hello!! thankyou for the informative article. i was wondering if zone ticket 1 (i got the republic grandstand tix) holders can go to the podium area? im going to singapore gp and im so confused cuz its my first time, thankyou in advance.
Do you mean after the race? Yes, from Zone 1 you can go to the podium ceremony on the track after the race. It’s really good to have Zone 1 access, as you can also go to the concerts on the Wharf Stage, which is much less crowded than the Padang Stage in Zone 4 (but still has many of the same performers!)