SINGAPORE, 22 AUGUST 2024 – The Singapore Sports Hub is excited to announce a vibrant and diverse lineup of events for the second half of 2024. From premier sporting events like the FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2024 to the biggest Asian acts including the first-ever Indian concert at the National Stadium by AR Rahman, K-pop idols Stray Kids taking centre stage inside the National Stadium for the first time, and multi-show concerts by Kings of Mandopop Jay Chou and Andy Lau. We will also welcome Dua Lipa who will kick off the Asia leg of her upcoming tour in Singapore, while Olivia Rodrigo will perform in Singapore as part of her first-ever run of shows in Asia. When race fever hits Singapore, experience the best of sport and entertainment at the inaugural Groovedriver Festival at the Sports Hub. This event, part of Grand Prix Season Singapore, promises live entertainment and interactive experiences across the precinct.
This exciting lineup emphasises the Sports Hub’s dedication to providing a diverse array of events that resonate with patrons across the region. Earlier this year, fans and the community were out in force at athletic events including Singapore Smash, HSBC SVNS Singapore, fitness race Hyrox, and at concerts by the biggest names in the music industry Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and Bruno Mars.
Up next, a few ‘first-ever’ experiences for all, across community and professional sporting events and performances by international artistes.
Asia’s Vocal Powerhouse
AR Rahman – 31 August 2024: This event marks the first-ever Indian concert at the National Stadium. AR Rahman, renowned for his iconic music, returns to Singapore after a decade, promising an unforgettable evening filled with his legendary compositions. This concert not only celebrates Rahman’s global influence but also underscores Singapore’s vibrant cultural tapestry and its role as a hub for diverse musical events. More information on this concert can be found here.
A milestone for the Catholic community
Pope Francis Visit – 12 September 2024: Nearly four decades after Pope John Paul II's historic visit to Singapore in 1986, Pope Francis will be visiting our sunny shores, marking the second papal visit to Singapore. This momentous occasion will unite Singapore’s Catholic community in a profound journey of faith and reflection, emphasising the enduring significance of this deeply meaningful event.
A Celebration of the Finest in Sport
FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2024 – 12 to 15 September 2024: This prestigious basketball tournament at the Singapore Sports Hub will showcase six teams representing six continents, promising an exhilarating global competition. Adding to the excitement, Singapore will host the induction ceremony for the FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2024 for the first time!
That is not all, fans can also look forward to free entry to all matches on the first day, allowing increased access to world-class basketball and to meet the high demand for the sport in Singapore. More information can be found here.
Experiential Entertainment Feeds the Race Fever
Groovedriver Festival - 13 to 22 September 2024: The inaugural Groovedriver Festival presented by 8-Beat Collective and Singapore Sports Hub marks the first time an extensive line-up of programming for Grand Prix Season Singapore is put up at the Sports Hub. Across both ticketed and non-ticketed events, you can expect an exciting lineup of live music and entertainment by local and international artistes and DJs, to experiential F&B choices across three venues at the Sports Hub. One of the festival’s key features is the 8-Beat Beach Club, a pop-up always-on beach hangout at the Sports Hub Beach Volleyball Courts that brings together beach house music, food and drinks. More information can be found here.
Across both our stadiums and from OCBC Arena to OCBC Square, there are sport, entertainment and community events not to be missed.
- PedalFest Singapore 2024
- YOGA LIN [idol] WORLD TOUR IN SINGAPORE
- Greatest Hits of AR Rahman, A Rahman Rhapsody Live In Singapore
- Mirxes Nations Cup 2024
- Conan Gray - Found Heaven On Tour in Singapore
- HOMEGROWN
- TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR <ACT : PROMISE> IN SINGAPORE
- Gen Z Alpha Series 3
- FIBA Intercontinental Cup Singapore 2024
- GROOVEDRIVER FESTIVAL 2024
- LANY - a beautiful blur: the world tour in Singapore
- Stray Kids World Tour <dominATE SINGAPORE>
- 2024 ZEROBASEONE THE FIRST TOUR [TIMELESS WORLD] IN SINGAPORE
- Olivia Rodrigo – GUTS world tour in Singapore
- REAL® Run 2024
- Andy Lau《今天…is the Day刘德华巡回演唱会2024 - 新加坡站》
- Jay Chou Carnival World Tour 2024 - Singapore
- Dua Lipa - Radical Optimism Tour
- 2024 Energy [IMMINENT] Live in Singapore
- Imagine Dragons - LOOM WORLD TOUR in Singapore
More information on upcoming events at the Singapore Sports Hub can be found here. All media assets can be found here.
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Denise Ho
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Gerri Kwan
Executive Manager, Communications
Kallang Alive Sport Management
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ABOUT SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB
Singapore Sports Hub is an iconic, premier destination offering sporting, entertainment and lifestyle experiences for all to enjoy. This world-class development is managed by Kallang Alive Sport Management Co Pte Ltd (KASM). It offers programming that comprises international recreational and competitive events, live entertainment as well as activities that cater to the broader community. The Singapore Sports Hub aims to serve the sporting and entertainment needs of people from all walks of life.
Home to unique world-class sports facilities within the city, the Singapore Sports Hub plays a critical role in accelerating the development of Singapore’s sports industry, excellence and participation. Located on a 35-hectare site in Kallang, the Singapore Sports Hub includes the following facilities:
- A 55,000-capacity National Stadium with a retractable roof and movable tiered seating
- The iconic Singapore Indoor Stadium
- A 6,000-capacity OCBC Aquatic Centre that meets FINA standards
- A 3,000-capacity OCBC Arena which is scalable and flexible in layout
- Kallang Tennis Hub, Singapore’s first international tournament-ready indoor tennis facility
- Kallang Football Hub housing Singapore’s National Training Centre for football
- Water Sports Centre featuring kayaking and canoeing
- 41,000 sqm Kallang Wave Mall, including indoor climbing wall and Splash-N-Surf facility (Kids Waterpark, Stingray and Lazy River)
- 100PLUS Promenade that encircles the National Stadium
- Singapore Youth Olympic Museum & Singapore Sports Museum
- Shimano Cycling World
- Daily community facilities and activities, including beach volleyball, hard courts (futsal, basketball and netball) lawn bowls, giant chess, skate park and running & cycling paths.
For more information, please visit the Singapore Sports Hub website:
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