The 2026 Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix will take place from October 9 to 11, featuring extensive live music across 10 stages with over 170 hours of performances [1, 2, 3, 4].
Headlining artists announced on June 25 include Janet Jackson, JJ Lin, Zara Larsson, Cortis, and James Arthur [1]. Janet Jackson will close the event with a performance on the Wharf Stage on October 11, the final day [1, 2]. JJ Lin and K-pop group Cortis will open the music line-up on October 9 on the Padang Stage. Cortis debuted less than a year ago in August 2025 and have quickly gained international chart success [1, 5].
Zara Larsson is slated to perform on October 10 on the Padang Stage, while James Arthur will play on October 11 on the same stage [1, 3]. Classic rock bands join the roster, with New Zealand’s Split Enz performing October 9 on the Wharf Stage and the American Goo Goo Dolls playing on October 10 on the Wharf Stage [1, 4].
A new Barge Stage will showcase electronic dance music acts such as Mark Ronson, DJ Snake, Major Lazer Soundsystem, Rev Run, TOKiMONSTA, and Zhu, highlighting a heavy EDM presence for the first time [2, 3, 4, 5].
Tickets for the event are currently on sale starting at S$198 for single-day grandstand or walkabout access [1, 2]. Organisers said more artistes will be announced in the coming weeks to complete the entertainment line-up [1].
The performances are scheduled alongside the three-day race weekend, with artists performing daily from October 9 to 11 across multiple stages, including Padang, Wharf, and Barge stages. The event promises a diverse musical experience linked with the premier motorsport event in Singapore.
