From Sept 8th to 17th, events and initiatives in the city are themed Formula 1.
The season of the Singapore Grand Prix, scheduled from the Sept. 8th to 17th, where it will be possible to watch one of the best-known Formula 1 races in the world, the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2023, and explore the city to discover all it has to offer by participating in competitive-themed festivals and initiatives, this year named “Circuit of Festivity”.
Unique F1-themed experiences will enliven four areas of the city: Orchard Road will host the technological light and sound show The GPSS Immersive Experience, which tells the story of the Singapore Grand Prix Season, and then continue with shopping at Orchard Pit Shops with 24 stalls of local handicrafts, food & beverage, music and art installations and limited edition products exclusively dedicated to the Grand Prix.
Clarke Quay will have CQ Street Market pop-up at GPSS Fitness Fest feat. Mills, with workouts, music, lights and the latest fitness-themed innovations; motorsports enthusiasts can compete in the Teleios Race Sims Grand Slam e-motorsport championship and earn the title of GPSS Sims champion, while at OutDrive GP, fans will have the chance to meet Formula 1 and Formula 2 drivers. The district will also host Asia’s leading independent music festival, Music Matters Live; in Kampong Gelam, there will be Culturally Singapore, a series of multicultural performances; the GPSS Food Park, where you can enjoy local and international cuisine; and for music lovers, the Haji Lane Blockbuster.
A Sentosa, at the Siloso Beachwalk Bazaar it will be possible to dine, shop and entertain with traveling shows, savor some of Singapore’s most iconic dishes at the GPSS Beach Feastable, with its 20 gourmet stands, and finally Timeless Rides: An Era of Vintage & Classic Cars, a display of unique and rare cars.
Not only that, there are also many other events in town:
Art during the night race
Organized by the Dino Zoli Foundation, the art exhibition at The Arts House will display the creations of international art institutions and artists who have given new life to the spotlights that once illuminated the city’s Formula 1 Grand Prix circuit, now replaced with LED track lights.
Amber Lounge
An exclusive after party with live performances by international musical artists, theatrical cabaret and circus-themed shows, while meeting Formula 1 drivers and other VIPs.
Fine dining
From brunch to other special Formula 1-themed offerings, you can enjoy dishes from eight restaurants in the city: 1-Altitude Coast, 1-Atico, 1-Arden, Monti, The Alkaff Mansion, The Garage, The Riverhouse and The Summerhouse.
Merli-Go-Round: Singapore Grand Prix 2023
Until September 30th there will be a virtual event via the VisitSingapore mobile app to visit all the city’s neighborhoods. At the Singapore Visitor Centres (SVC), however, there will be a physical event where participants can test their reflexes with racing simulators and find out more about the cars competing in the Grand Prix. It will also be possible to take photos with Merli and redeem exclusive mascot gadgets, also F1-themed, by passing certain “missions.”
