The Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix is already a compelling reason to fly to Singapore. Throw in a night race through the city, the debut of Singapore's first-ever F1 Sprint, and a Circuit Park entertainment lineup featuring the likes of Lana Del Rey, The Killers, Janet Jackson and Zara Larsson, and you've got plenty to keep you occupied from Friday, October 9–Sunday, October 11, 2026. But the Grand Prix is just the headline act of what's happening in Singapore this October. From Friday, October 2–Sunday, October 11, 2026, Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS) is spreading race-season celebrations across the city, with restaurants, bars, hotels, attractions, shops and cultural spaces all getting involved. So, if you're making the trip over for the race, you might want to leave some room in the itinerary. Get Your Racing Fix Away From the Circuit You don't have to be trackside to get closer to the sport. The Formula 1 Exhibition Singapore has landed at Gardens by the Bay for its Asian debut, taking visitors through more than 76 years of F1 history across seven immersive rooms. Alongside cars and other racing memorabilia, you'll find more than 25 race suits and 50 helmets, plus machines including the 2011 Red Bull RB7 and 2003 BAR Honda 005. There's also the chance to swap the grandstand for a racing simulator. On Saturday, October 3, the Gran Turismo World Series Round 3 Singapore will make its Southeast Asian debut at Sands Theatre, bringing some of the world's fastest sim racers to town. The Singapore Regional Gran Turismo Cup will be followed by the Manufacturers Cup and Nations Cup, with crucial championship points up for grabs. Then, on Wednesday, October 7, join McLaren Racing driver Oscar Piastri and CEO Zak Brown for an exclusive one-night event which delves into McLaren's past, present and future with McLaren Racing Live — In Conversation will bring Oscar Piastri and McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown to the same venue. The one-night event will delve into McLaren's 60-plus-year history, its technical changes and its current season, offering a different way to get into the sport before the real racing gets underway. The Race Doesn't Stop When the Sun Goes Down GPSS is also taking the race-season action into Singapore's bars, rooftops and late-night venues. At Marina Bay Sands, a destination-wide Ferrari takeover will bring a Scuderia Ferrari HP Racing Car display, Ferrari's first Lifestyle boutique in Asia and red lighting across Marina Bay Sands and ArtScience Museum after dark. Then, over at MARQUEE Singapore, Diplo, Martin Garrix and Anyma will be taking over the decks. For a rooftop perspective, Mr Stork sits 39 floors above the city at Andaz Singapore, with race-inspired cocktails, music and skyline views on the agenda. The St. Regis Bar has a five-cocktail GPSS menu inspired by different moments on the track. And if you want to see what race season looks like at street level, Sago Festival of Speed is taking over Duxton Hill on Saturday, October 10. The second edition of the event will bring classic cars, vintage bicycles, live music, creative workshops, sim racing and race-season food and drinks to the neighbourhood, with local bars and restaurants joining in. Make a Few Pit Stops for Food Food is another reason to give yourself more than a couple of days in town. Across GPSS, restaurants are serving race-themed menus, special collaborations and one-off dining experiences, meaning there's plenty to get through between sessions. Pole Position is one of the bigger options, with 12 restaurants from 1-Group each taking inspiration from a different real-world racing circuit. You can pick one venue or make your way through several, with menus ranging from tasting experiences to larger feasts. Elsewhere, SUSHISAMBA Singapore is taking things 52 storeys up, with rooftop parties, race-season cocktails and limited-edition rolls combining Japanese, Brazilian and Peruvian flavours. Birds of a Feather is also getting into the spirit with its 62 Laps Set Meal, pairing contemporary Sichuan dishes and champagne with a mini race challenge. And when you've had enough of the track-inspired action for one day, Tanjong Beach Club offers a different way to spend a Sunday. Its GPSS program includes a Sunset Grill, a Saturday brunch with champagne and caviar, and a Sunday recovery session with cold plunges, bottomless Bloody Marys and music by the ocean. Leave Some Time to Explore Singapore, Too GPSS also gives you an excuse to get away from the main race-season hubs and see more of the city. Jump on one of three carefully-curated adventures with Let's Go Tour to discover the stories of Singapore's transformation. There's even a GPSS Sidecar Shuttle, which brings you to race party venues, heritage sights and race season hotspots! Between the racing action, dive into new experiences at the revamped Singapore Oceanarium, explore the creative shops and dining at New Bahru, and wander the restored heritage spaces of House of Tan Yeok Nee. And, Yes, You Can Recover A few days of night racing, rooftop parties and late dinners might call for a recovery session of their own. GPSS has that covered, too. Nowhere Baths is offering a two-hour ritual of warm and cold baths, steam, sauna and quieter moments, followed by a 30-minute head massage. There's also Paws, Play, Pitstop, which is taking over four Wildseed Café locations across Singapore with race-themed experiences in some of the city's greener spaces. It's a particularly handy option for anyone travelling with family or simply in need of a break from the crowds. Of course, the Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2026 is still the main event. From Friday, October 9–Sunday, October 11, the Marina Bay Street Circuit will host the city's biggest weekend of racing, including the debut F1 Sprint and the Porsche Carrera Cup Asia's final race of the season. But with GPSS running for ten days and bringing race-season food, nightlife, entertainment, retail, culture and plenty of ways to explore Singapore into the mix, there's a strong case for giving yourself more time on either side of the chequered flag. Book your early bird tickets for the 2027 race and start planning your Singapore Grand Prix trip today. Images: Supplied
