From sensational concerts to show-stopping events, 2024 is the year that keeps on giving. Keep your eyes on these four milestone events coming up at the Singapore Sports Hub!
Our Little Red Dot may be small, but it sure is mighty. Case in point: it has hosted some of the most epic events just within the first half of the year. We’ve got global music sensations like Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars who graced our stages, along with major athletic events such as the HSBC SVNS Singapore, fitness race Hyrox and the Singapore Badminton Open.
And spoiler alert: the second-half of 2024 will pack an even bigger punch with four history-making events coming up at the city’s premier destination, Singapore Sports Hub. Curious about what’s on the cards? Scroll on as we unveil these historic events and dish on their surprising significance…
4 upcoming milestone events at the Singapore Sports Hub
1. A momentous occasion: Pope Francis’ visit to Singapore
How many people can say that they’ve met the head of the Roman Catholic Church? ICYMI: you don’t have to make a trip to Vatican City to realise your dream of meeting the Pope. From 11 to 13 September 2024, Pope Francis will be in Singapore as part of his four-country apostolic visit. A milestone moment for the Catholic community, this marks almost 40 years since the first pontifical visit by the late Pope Saint John Paul II in 1986!
Come 12 September 2024, Pope Francis will hold a Papal Mass at the National Stadium. Tickets are free, non-transferable and allocated through a balloting system. But don’t fret if you didn’t manage to get them, as the Papal Mass will be streamed online, too. Tip: check out the official website for more details on this historic visit.
2. Music legend returns: A.R. Rahman’s concert
We’ve welcomed British rock band Coldplay in January, followed by international superstar Taylor Swift in March, and now, another legend in the music industry is set to take centre stage. We’re talking about the legendary composer and music maestro, A.R. Rahman! Synonymous with soulful and compelling music, this multiple Oscar and Grammy Award-winning artiste will hold his concert – Greatest Hits of A.R. Rahman, A Rahman Rhapsody Live in Singapore – on 31 August 2024.
Fans of Rahman, you’re probably already buzzing with excitement as this marks his return to Singapore after a whopping decade! And here’s another mind-blowing fact: it’ll be the first Indian concert to be held at the National Stadium. Join in for a spectacular night, featuring his well-loved classic film scores and greatest hits. Priced between $148 and $398, tickets are available online. You don’t wanna miss one of the biggest Indian music events in Singapore history!
3. The city’s sporting milestone: FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2024
Can’t get enough of watching the finest athletes go for gold in the global arena? With the Paris Olympics 2024 at its tail-end, here’s a fiery sports tournament in our backyard to check out: the FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2024. From 12 to 15 September, this prestigious basketball tournament returns for the second time at the Singapore Sports Hub. Catch six of the world’s top teams representing six continents battle it out in this 34th edition of the Intercontinental Cup.
If you think it can’t get more exciting than this, brace yourselves ‘cos Singapore is about to make history by hosting its first FIBA Hall of Fame Class of 2024 induction ceremony! This star-studded ceremony will formally recognise seven players and one coach for their outstanding contributions to the sport. Catch fan favourites in the line-up, including America’s former Olympic champ, Reggie Miller, and Serbia’s Olympian, Predrag Stojakovic.
Priced from $5, head online to secure your four-day VIP, three-day or single day tickets for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup. And here’s sweeter news: all matches on the first day of the tournament (12 September 2024) will be free to enter for everyone. Admission will be on a first-come, first-served basis. We’ll take that as a sign to round up our crew for some world-class basketball action!
4. Race fever hits: Groovedriver Festival 2024
It’s September; which means it’s time to rev up for the Formula 1 season! If your typical race weekend agenda sounds like race, party and repeat, this electrifying festival coming up at Singapore Sports Hub will raise the celebrations to fever pitch.
From 13 to 22 September 2024, Singapore Sports Hub – in collaboration with 8-Beat Collective – will be presenting its first extensive line-up of programming for the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix. Think non-stop live music and entertainment, local and international artistes, and an array of F&B options to fuel up. And not forgetting the always-on pop-up beach club: 8-Beat Beach Club is where you can unwind with good beats while sipping refreshing tipples.
Local and regional artistes Benjamin Kheng, LinYing and ALYPH will kick off the festival on opening night, before nine more days of high-octane performances with British pop band Johnny Hates Jazz and English musician Chicane among the international performers. The DJ line-up is equally exciting, with DJs XTVA and Che’Molly set to play back-to-back for the opening set for the Ministry of Sound. Ticketed and non-ticketed events are available online, so check out the full line-up and get ready for endless revelry!
Singapore Sports Hub: Diverse world-class events for all
From momentous religious occasions to milestones in the sporting and music front, there’s lots to look forward to in the upcoming months. Beyond these four exciting events, check out Singapore Sports Hub’s website for the full event calendar. Whether it’s sporting, entertainment or lifestyle experiences, its diverse programming ensures there’s an event that caters to every community. Psst: we’re already keeping an eye out for shiny new happenings on the horizon!
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This post is in partnership with Singapore Sports Hub.
