The Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix is already a compelling reason to fly to Singapore. But if you're making the trip, there's a whole city to explore once you've had your fill of racing, from heritage neighbourhoods and hawker centres to rooftop bars, galleries and gardens. The 2026 Grand Prix runs from Friday, October 9–Sunday, October 11, with the 4.927-kilometre circuit winding through the Marina Bay area. And with Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS) running from Friday, October 2–Sunday, October 11, there's a full ten days of race-season events and experiences to work into your itinerary. Whether you're a die-hard supporter of one team or simply picked a favourite based on the livery, here's where to eat, drink and explore in Singapore. Ferrari: Start With the Classics Ferrari fans can start in Singapore's Civic District, where some of the city's most recognisable historic buildings sit alongside its cultural institutions. The National Gallery Singapore occupies the former City Hall and Supreme Court buildings, with its collection focused on modern Southeast Asian art. From there, make your way to Raffles Singapore for a Singapore Sling at Long Bar, where the drink was created in 1915. For dinner, head towards Marina Bay Sands for CUT by Wolfgang Puck, then take a wander around the waterfront. McLaren Mastercard F1 Team: Go for the Full Marina Bay Day McLaren Mastercard F1 Team fans can keep the day around Marina Bay, starting at Gardens by the Bay. Take in the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest before heading up to the Supertree Observatory, then make your way towards Marina Bay Sands. For dinner, you've got LAVO Coastal Italian Restaurant & Rooftop Bar and Spago Dining Room by Wolfgang Puck, both on level 57. The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands also has a range of places to stop, including Din Tai Fung and JUMBO Signatures, alongside cafes and bars. Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team: Take the Scenic Route Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team fans can spend an afternoon exploring Kampong Gelam, from Haji Lane and Arab Street to Bussorah Street. The neighbourhood's shophouses, street art and heritage buildings make it an easy one to explore on foot. Stop at The Coconut Club on Beach Road for food, then head to Bar Stories for cocktails. If you're after something more casual, Kampong Glam Cafe is another option before you call it a night. Oracle Red Bull Racing: Make It a Food Trip Oracle Red Bull Racing fans can make a beeline for Little India, where the food alone can fill an afternoon. Start at Tekka Centre before working your way through the neighbourhood's restaurants, including Lagnaa...barefoot dining, Khansama @ Little India and Nalan Restaurant. Leave some time between meals to explore the streets and visit Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple. It's a part of Singapore where you can pack plenty of food, culture and wandering into a single afternoon. Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team: Take a City Wander For Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team fans, start in Chinatown and make your way through one of Singapore's oldest neighbourhoods. Chinatown Complex is an obvious food stop, while Fortune Garden and Yum Cha give you a couple of options for sitting down to eat. From there, head towards the Singapore River and continue on to Boat Quay. Once evening rolls around, you've got a good selection of restaurants and bars along the waterfront to keep the itinerary going. Atlassian Williams F1 Team: Keep Things a Little More Active For Atlassian Williams F1 Team fans who'd rather spend some of the trip moving around, start with the Urban Momentum Cycling Tour. It takes in Kampong Gelam, Raffles Hotel and the Civic District, as well as Bras Basah-Bugis, giving you a way to see several parts of central Singapore without doing it all on foot. For another way to explore, the Singapore Pulse Walking Tour covers URA City Gallery, the Kallang Sports Precinct and the Kallang/National Stadium. And if you still have energy to burn, head to HyperDrive Sentosa for its three-level indoor electric kart track and 14 turns. Audi Revolut F1 Team: Make an Afternoon of Funan Audi Revolut F1 Team fans can start at Funan, where the team's GPSS pop-up is taking over the shopping centre during race season. From there, branch out into the surrounding Civic District and Bras Basah-Bugis, with the National Gallery Singapore also within reach. For dinner, head towards the Singapore River and continue on to Boat Quay. If you want to keep exploring after that, Chinatown is close enough to work into the same day, with Chinatown Complex another option for food. BWT Alpine F1 Team: Save Your Energy for After Dark For BWT Alpine F1 Team fans, build the itinerary around Singapore after dark. Start with drinks at Mr Stork at Andaz Singapore, where the rooftop bar sits 39 floors above the city, before heading into the city for dinner. You could make an evening of the Singapore River and Boat Quay, or keep moving between bars around the city. If you're in Singapore on October 10–11, Amber Lounge Singapore at Clifford Pier is another late-night option, with Apl.de.ap and J. Rey Soul headlining Saturday, October 10, and Eve headlining Sunday, October 11. Whatever Team You Support, Leave Room for Singapore The Grand Prix might be the reason you're booking the trip, but Singapore has plenty to fill the days around it. From its heritage neighbourhoods and hawker centres to museums, gardens, rooftop bars and the waterfront, you can build a whole itinerary without spending every day at a race-related event. Grand Prix Season Singapore runs from Friday, October 2–Sunday, October 11, so there'll also be a full slate of events happening across the city during race week. But with the circuit only taking up part of the trip, it's worth leaving some room for the Singapore beyond the Grand Prix. The Formula 1 Exhibition Singapore at Gardens by the Bay is one option, with the Asian debut of the exhibition exploring more than 76 years of F1 history. Events such as Gran Turismo World Series Round 3 Singapore and Raceborn Fest at Guoco Midtown give you other ways to spend time away from the circuit. The Grand Prix itself runs from Friday, October 9–Sunday, October 11, with Singapore's first-ever F1 Sprint also joining the program. Explore Singapore beyond the circuit, book your early-bird tickets and start planning your trip. Images: Supplied
