Your Definitive Guide to Singapore's Hottest International Concerts in 2023

The COVID-19 pandemic may have put a dent on many music fans’ hearts, but as Singapore relaxed its health measures in early 2022, concert and gig goers have reclaimed live music once again for performances they missed during the health crisis.

This 2023, Singaporeans can look forward to a slew of concerts to attend, many of which featuring international artists and bands. Here are some of the hottest concerts you should catch in Singapore this year!

Kehlani ‘Blue Water Road Trip Singapore 2023’ - Feb. 6

The Grammy Award-winning California-hailing superstar Kehlani will be gracing Singapore this February with a one-night show. Kehlani's tour for her third album "Blue Water Road" will see her perform in the United Kingdom, pop, and soul – this show is for you. Tickets are priced at S$108 excluding the S$4 booking fee on Book My Show.

Where: Singapore Capitol Theatre, 17 Stamford Road

Phoebe Bridgers Reunion Tour - Feb. 14-15

The Grammy-nominated American singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers, who has released the albums "Stranger in the Alps" and "Punisher," thus far, will be coming to the city-state in February for a two-day show. Promoted by AEG Presents Asia, the concert will be Bridgers' first time in the Lion City! Tickets are on sale on Ticketmaster Singapore and are priced from S$89 to S$129.

Where: Esplanade Theatre, 1 Esplanade Drive

Westlife ‘The Wild Dreams Tour’ - Feb. 16-18

It's safe to say that there are many fans of pop boy band Westlife in Singapore, as the first two days of its concert were swiftly sold out. Thankfully, Unusual Entertainment has announced a third day to meet the clamor, so if you missed the tickets for Feb. 16 and 17, you can still get tickets for the show on the 18th on Ticketmaster! Westlife's “The Wild Dreams Tour” will make stops in Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Indonesia, and the Philippines, aside from the city-state. Ticket prices range from S$128 to S$258.

Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk

The Vamps ‘Greatest Hits Tour’ - Feb. 12

Singapore is one of the stops of British pop band The Vamps for their Greatest Hits Tour, which will also see the group perform in Tokyo, Osaka, Bangkok, Seoul, and Manila! Comprised of Brad Simpson, Connor Ball, Tristan Evans, and James McVey, The Vamps burst into the UK charts at number 2 back in 2014 thanks to their album "Meet the Vamps." As the band goes back on tour this year, you can look forward to their performance of "Married in Vegas," which they created remotely during the pandemic lockdown. Tickets range from S$108 to S$168 and may be purchased on Ticketmaster.

Where: The Theatre at MediaCorp, One-North Avenue, The Shugart

Red Hot Chili Peppers Live in Singapore 2023 - Feb. 16

Are you ready to rock? Iconic American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers is staging a concert on Feb. 16 and it's one you shouldn't miss! The group released its latest album "Return of the Dream Canteen" last year, and it's the only proof we need that rock will never be dead! The Rock and Roll Hall of Famers kicked off their global tour early in 2022 with shows in Spain, London, Paris, Dublin, New York, and more. Ticket prices for its Singapore show range from S$138 to S$328 on Ticketmaster.

Where: Singapore National Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive

Backstreet Boys ‘DNA World Tour’ - Feb. 22

If you're among the older millennial crowd (ehem ehem), then you're no stranger to the cultural phenomenon that is Backstreet Boys! There may be newer faces now in the scene, but BSB will always hold a special place in our hearts and on the pop culture stage for all eternity. This February, the group will be gracing Singapore for its “DNA World Tour,” along with Tokyo, Kaohsiung, and Manila. Tickets are priced from S$168 to S$328 on Ticketmaster. Quit playing games and get yours!

Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk

AURORA: The Gods We Can Touch - Feb. 27

The ethereal Norwegian singer-songwriter Aurora will likewise be performing in Singapore by February's end. Known for her hit song "Runaway," Aurora grew up surrounded by nature in Bergen, Norway, and has been composing songs since she was six. The very song inspired another famous singer, Billie Eilish, to compose her own songs when she was 12. Tickets for Aurora's concert range from S$98 to S$138, excluding a S$4 booking fee.

Where: The Theatre at MediaCorp, One-North Avenue, The Shugart

Phoenix - March 9

Lisztomaniaaa! Legendary French indie and pop rock band Phoenix will be performing in Singapore this March for a one-night show! Prepare to be electrified by their concert, which follows the release of their 2022 album "Alpha Zulu," the band's first since 2017's "Ti Amo." The album, recorded at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs within Paris' Palais du Louvre, is a reminder of how peerless these French icons are. Don't miss this blazing show on March 9, with tickets ranging from S$98 to S$148 on SISTIC.

Where: The Star Theatre, 1 Vista Exchange Green, #04-01

Bryan Adams: So Happy It Hurts - March 13

Who hasn't heard of Bryan Adams? The music legend will be treating Singaporean fans to a show on March 13, a Monday, as part of his "So Happy It Hurts Tour" in Asia. Adams is famous for his rock music, but also for love songs such as "When You Love Someone" and "Everything I Do, I Do It for You," to name a few – lyrical pieces that seem to encompass time and ages. The tour is named after Adams' 15th album, which features 12 new songs that he co-wrote. Tickets range from S$118 to S$228 on Ticketmaster!

Where: The Star Theatre, 1 Vista Exchange Green, #04-01

Harry Styles: Love On Tour 2023 - March 17

Harry Styles may have initially been known as part and parcel of boy band One Direction, but longtime fans know that he started off as a solo contestant on The X Factor. Now a solo artist, Styles has taken the world (and our hearts) by storm – and we're not complaining. Asian fans of the superstar will only be glad to know that he'll be gracing Singapore this March for a concert, which is just one among over 80 other shows across 26 countries that the Love On Tour will be covering. Ticket prices range from S$138 to S$588 on Ticketmaster. Get yours before they run out!

Where: Singapore National Stadium, 1 Stadium Drive