Countdown to Singapore Grand Prix begins beyond the circuit

The countdown to the Formula 1 (F1) Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2026 has begun as Grand Prix™ Season Singapore 2026 (GPSS) unveils a jam-packed lineup of race-themed activities happening in the weeks leading up to the race.

In its 17th edition this year, GPSS is headlined by Adidas Motorsport Popups at Funan and Raffles City Shopping Centre; the Orchard Paddock 2026 at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza; as well as returning headliner CQ@Clarke Quay’s Ray-Ban presents: Beyond the Track. Meanwhile, first-time programme partners PlayStation's Gran Turismo World Series Round 3 and Porsche with Raceborn Fest join returning partners Zouk, Trifecta and Lego.

Here is a guide to the events and activities taking place this year:

Experience Mercedes-AMG Petronas, Audi Revolut

Funan; Raffles City Shopping Centre

28 September – 11 October

Following the adidas Orchard Ignition event in August – which featured a Live Race Car Demo and an exclusive appearance by K-pop girl group Babymonster – Adidas extends its programming by bringing showcar displays, racing simulators and more to the Adidas Motorsport Popups: the Adidas x Audi Revolut F1 Team Popup at Funan, and the Adidas x Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Popup at Raffles City Shopping Centre.

Food, live performances and open-air movies

Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza

8-10 October

Meanwhile, Orchard Paddock 2026 brings the electrifying energy of race weekend to Orchard Road, Singapore’s most iconic thoroughfare. Making its debut at GPSS, the event will transform Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza after dark with late-night dining, live performances from local acts, and open-air movie screenings.

The live music line-up on 8 October at Orchard Paddock will be headlined by ALYPH, a Singapore-born rapper, songwriter and producer behind viral hit SWIPE; and a Singaporean contemporary pop singer-songwriter YAØ. They will be joined by established local acts 53A, the band behind Singapore’s 2016 National Day Song Tomorrow's Here Today; Reverie, known for its energetic rock, soul and funk performances; and Dreamsound, an indie creative music collective and label based in Singapore.

Ferrari simulators and challenges

CQ @ Clarke Quay

1-14 October

Over at the Singapore River, CQ @ Clarke Quay returns this year with Ray-Ban presents: Beyond the Track. Visitors and fans may look forward to a special appearance by a Scuderia Ferrari HP Formula 1® driver, explore limited-edition pieces from the collection, take on thrilling race-themed challenges, including Race Simulators, Pit Stop Challenge, and Reflex Test, and stand a chance to win exclusive merchandise. The night continues with live performances from international acts as part of Music Matters Live.

Virtual racing championship’s first stop in SE Asia

Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands

3 October

At Marina Bay, PlayStation’s Gran Turismo World Series (GTWS) Round 3 makes history as Singapore becomes its first-ever GTWS championship stop in Southeast Asia, bringing the world's premier virtual racing championship to the Sands Theatre at Marina Bay Sands. The world's best GT drivers will battle for points in the Manufacturers Cup and Nations Cup in the penultimate round before the finals in Tokyo.

Porsche teasers, tributes and simulators

Guoco Midtown

9-11 October

Also making its debut at GPSS this year, Porsche's Raceborn Fest at Guoco Midtown will unveil the new 911 Challenge race car for the first time in Southeast Asia, while paying tribute to motorsport heritage by showcasing iconic classics. Also awaiting fans and visitors are racing simulators and opportunities to learn more about the upcoming Porsche Experience Centre Singapore – set to open next year in Changi.

Club beats

Zouk Singapore

2-11 October

The fully reopened Zouk Singapore is set to deliver world-class sets from DJs Argy and Mustard, alongside high-energy club experiences in the lead-up to race weekend with Zouk Presents: The Circuit.

Music and giving

Trifecta

3 October

Over in Somerset, Trifecta will stage its marquee entertainment and music event, Backyard Sessions Vol. 6, to build anticipation for race weekend, and partner with Sports Car Club Singapore for the Sports Car Charity Drive in a nod to community giving.

Bricks galore

Suntec City

2-11 October

At Suntec City, visitors can marvel at a Vcarb F1® Lego Big Build Race Car and Singapore's largest Lego race-themed mosaic, before taking part in hands-on challenges to win exclusive Lego rewards.

Source: Singapore Grand Prix 2026: What's beyond the circuit: Travel Weekly Asia