Nightlife SGP: Singapore Cocktail Festival 2023, Plus 9 More Hot Events

Another weekend in Singapore is upon us and this spells for a jam-packed schedule of concerts and gigs, happy hour and cocktail nights, fresh raves, and club nights you must not miss. We saved you the stress of planning your weekend and week ahead with our rundown of the best nightlife events.

To keep your finger on the pulse of the city, follow The Beat Singapore to see what’s best in store for nightlife and partying in the city from this Friday to next Thursday.  

1. Singapore Cocktail Festival 2023

Cocktail enthusiasts shouldn’t miss this weekend extravaganza! The Singapore Cocktail Festival is back in the Lion City to celebrate its ninth year of bringing unique new drink creations and live entertainment.

Attendees can also meet and greet world-famous mixologists from across the world, while taking in the breathtaking 180-degree view of Singapore’s city skyline. To keep up with the latest festival updates and special offers, go here.

When: 5 PM-10:30 PM, May 5-7

Where: Festival Village, 12A Bayfront Avenue, Bayfront Event Space 

How much: S$12-S$55 via Klook

2. Marquee Presents Alesso: Official After-Party

Get ready to let loose and have a good time at the largest dance and night club in Singapore! Swedish DJ and record producer Alesso will be playing some of his highly anticipated sets, such as “Heroes” and “If I Lose Myself, Alesso.”

Revellers must dress in stylish and clubby outfits, as shorts, singlets, flip flops, and sandals are strictly prohibited. For further details, go here.

When: 3 AM-6 AM, May 5

Where: Marquee Singapore, The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue, #B1-67 

How much: S$30 via Marquee

3. Marquee Wonderland

If you enjoyed the after-party hosted by Alesso, you might also enjoy this weekend shindig. The resident DJs at Marquee Wonderland will spin bangers that will knock your socks off. You can get your tickets online; prices vary for ladies and gentlemen, and there’s also an option for expedited entry.

When: 10 PM-6 AM, May 6

Where: Marquee Singapore, The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue, #B1-67 

How much: S$40 via Marquee

4. ’RE: GRASSHOPPER’ Tour Concert

Hong Kong’s acclaimed Cantopop group, Grasshopper, will have their full 100-minute concert in Singapore this weekend. The trio will perform new renditions of their chart-topping music, along with a choreographed dance. As might be expected, the band will also relive its popular hits from the ‘90s.

Grasshopper was formed in 1985 and consists of Edmond Chi-Wai So, Calvin Yat-Chi Choy, and Remus Yat-Kit Choy. They dropped their debut album in 1988 and crossed over to the Taiwanese music market in 1990. Despite taking time off from performing, the band never broke up and remained together throughout the years.

When: 8 PM-10 PM, May 6

Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium, 2 Stadium Walk 

How much: S$128-S$288 (booking fee excluded) via Sistic Singapore

5. ‘Feel My Seoul 2.0’ Party 

Annyeong, K-Pop lovers!

The “Feel My Seoul 2.0” party, hosted by Our Culture, will light up your weekend as it will feature the ultimate K-Pop playlist combined with vibrant visuals.

Apart from listening to your favourite K-pop hits, the event will have trivia quizzes (complete with prizes!) and song request segments, as well as giveaways and special performances.

Tickets and table reservations are required. You may choose between a standing table (S$600), a sofa (S$1,200), and a VIP sofa (S$1,500). For the drinks, there are plenty of options, including vodka, gin, tequila, rum, cognac, scotch, liquor, soft drinks, juicers, mixers, and more. You may register via this link.

When: 10 PM-4 AM, May 6 

Where: Luxe Club, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Pan Pacific Hotel

How much: S$30

6. Beerkini Rocks

Bikini Bar will have its Cinco De Mayo Special this weekend, featuring live music from O.K READY and DJ Ephrem. 

Partygoers will also be treated to plenty of deals on beer buckets, tequila shooters, sangrias, and margaritas to get them in the festive mood. Obviously, the party has bikini girls all around! 

To reserve a table, send an email to [email protected].

When: 3 PM-‘til late, May 6

Where: Bikini Bar, 50 Siloso Beach Walk #01-01

How much: Free entry

7. Drip Singapore Presents Sik-K

Singapore's biggest underground club, Drip, will have South Korean rapper Sik-K this weekend, along with DJ sets by Jinah, SMMT, Kong, and Shin.

Expect a night filled with hip-hop and rap performed by Sik-K in the main room, while the Salt Room will include music from the Top 40s, electronic dance music, and hard rock. Moreover, the first 300 people who purchased tickets and downloaded the SNRKDUNK app will each receive a Sik-K picture card, while the first 20 people will receive a signed version of it.

We recommend coming early to reserve the best party spot. For table and sofa reservations, you may contact +65 8032 6226.

When: 10 PM- 4 AM, May 6

Where: Drip Singapore, 100 Orchard Road

How much: S$68-S$128

8. Marquee Mixtape Rewind

Ladies who love to party should not miss this! The "illest hip-hop mid-week party downtown" at Marquee is offering a complimentary entry for women. Just use the code MQLN.

The Mixtape Rewind is about nostalgia and will serve as a time machine that will transport revellers to the chart-topping music of A$AP Rocky, Bruno Mars, Drake, and Usher played by DJ Sabio. He is known for his bop mashups, blends, and remixes featuring Tupac, Ne-Yo, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Nelly, and Akon.

When: 10 PM, May 10

Where: Marquee Singapore, The Shoppes, Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue, #B1-67 

How much: S$20 via Marquee

9. Young Captain’s ‘Walking Here’ World Tour

Have a chance to get up close with the maker of lovelorn hits and emo love songs, Yang Lang, popularly called Young Captain. The young artist will have a stop in Singapore as part of his “Walking Here” World Tour this year. Young Captain will perform his chart-topping songs for the first time, such as “11 (with Hooleegar), “NUNA,” and “Where Are You.”

When: 8 PM-9:30 PM, May 11

Where: The Star Theatre, 1 Vista Exchange Green 

How much: S$98 via BookMyShow

10. Bruichladdich x The Elephant Room Present Four Exciting Cocktails

Don’t miss out on the last few days of Bruichladdich Distillery and The Elephant Room’s collaboration in presenting four new cocktail mixes.

You can take a sip of the Bruch Lady made with a balance of sweet and spicy aromas of Amchoor. You may also give the Black Potion a shot if you’re in the mood for something smokier and whisky-based. Other cool concoctions that are worth trying are Candy Shop and The Project Coal. The Bruichladdich Distillery will donate S$55 for every bottle purchased.

When: 6 PM-11:59 PM, Until May 11 

Where: The Elephant Room, 20 A Teck Lim Road

How much: S$25

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