Trackside at Marina Bay – 2025 Singapore Grand Prix

Entrance, on-track schedule, concerts and more for F1 fans attending the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix at the Marina Bay Street Circuit

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The 2025 Singapore Grand Prix is on October 3-5

Dates are also confirmed for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix on October 9-11

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More like a rock festival than a Formula 1 race, it’s no wonder Singapore has firmly cemented itself as a fan’s favorite since joining the F1 calendar in 2008. The trackside atmosphere at Marina Bay is electric and the organizers put on an big show which goes a long way to justifying the high ticket prices, including A-list concerts and a spectacular fireworks display after the race has finished. It’s hot and humid in Singapore. Dress in light, loose clothing (leave your jeans at home), pack an extra top if you are prone to sweating a lot, and wear comfortable shoes. Don’t forget to check the weather forecast for any signs of rain, as late afternoon storms are not uncommon at this time of year in Singapore.

Access & Orientation: Marina Bay Street Circuit

App: Download the Singapore Grand Prix app for storing your digital tickets, checking the circuit map, on-track schedule and concert details

Gate Opening Times: During the 2024 Singapore Grand Prix weekend, the circuit gates were open from 13:45 to midnight on Friday, September 20 and Saturday, September 21, and from 14:45 to midnight on Sunday, September 22). Gates times are to be confirmed for 2025.

Access Gates: There are ten access gates, each of which has an express lane if you are entering without a bag. If you are carrying a bag, you will need to queue to have it examined. Large items such as folding chairs are not permitted in the circuit. Outside food and drinks are also not permitted, apart from one empty plastic bottle up to 600ml in size. Check this link for the full list of prohibited items

Circuit Zones: The Marina Bay Street Circuit is divided into four zones. Some tickets provide entry to all zones, whilst other tickets only provide entry to one zone. If you are also keen to see a particular concert, ensure that your chosen ticket provides access to the zone where the concert will be held. More about the different zones at Marina Bay is in the Tickets section of our guide. For reference, Zone 1 is where the pits, Singapore flyer, Wharf Stage and many of the best grandstands are located. Zone 1 is the best zone and we recommend getting access, as it’s less crowded (the cheapest ticket with entry to all zones is Premier Walkabout). In order to move to other zones, Zone 1 and 2 ticket holders need to pick up a wrist band each day from information booths

Getting to the Circuit: Read Getting Around for more information on the best way to get to the circuit, including the closest metro (MRT) station and recommended entry gate for your grandstand

Singapore Flyer (Ferris Wheel): If you have a ticket for Zone 1 or Zone 2, rides on the Singapore Flyer are usually complimentary at the Singapore Grand Prix.

2025 Singapore Grand Prix Schedule

On-Track & Concert Schedule: The full on-track schedule will not be confirmed until around six week before race weekend. F1 session times are confirmed for 2025 and listed below. Sunset on race weekend is at approx. 18:55. (The 2024 schedule is available here)

Support Categories: F1 Academy will return for the second year in a row as a support series at the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix. Additional support categories have not yet been announced. In 2024, the support categories also included Porsche Carrera Cup Asia. Support paddocks were opened at selected times during the weekend, and a fan forum was also held for the F1 Academy.

Driver Appearances: The F1 drivers will appear on the Wharf Stage in Zone 1 for a Fan Forum (Q&A) on both Friday and Saturday. You need to have a valid Zone 1 ticket in order to attend. In addition, there will be appearances from the Team Principals on Friday, along with appearances from F1 Academy drivers at the DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre in Zone 4 on Saturday

Pit Lane Walk: Singaporean residents can take part in a ballot to attend a pit lane walk on Thursday. From Friday to Sunday, guests in the F1 Paddock Club can take part in daily pit lane walks.

Friday, October 3

13:45: Gates Open (TBC)

17:30-18:30: Formula 1 – Free Practice 1 (FP1)

21:00-22:00: Formula 1 – Free Practice 2 (FP2)

Midnight: Gates Close (TBC)

Saturday, October 4

13:45: Gates Open (TBC)

17:30-18:30: Formula 1 (Free Practice 3)

21:00-22:00: Formula 1 – Qualifying

Midnight: Gates Close (TBC)

Sunday, October 5

14:45: Gates Open (TBC)

20:00-22:00: Formula 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix 2025 (62 laps or 2 hours)

Midnight: Gates Close (TBC)

Singapore Grand Prix Concerts & Entertainment

Marina Bay feels more like a music festival than a motor race at times! You’ll find multiple stages around the circuit plus roving performers from all over the world, including illusionists, theater and circus-cabaret acts. The main Padang Stage in Zone 4 hosts the biggest headline concerts which close out the program on all three days of the weekend. The smaller Wharf Stage in Zone 1 also hosts concerts from major acts over the weekend, with the exception of the biggest headliners.

In February 2025, Singapore Grand Prix organisers announced the first headline acts for the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix. G-Dragon will perform on Friday evening, with Elton John set to perform after the race on Sunday evening. More acts – like Foo Fighters, Crowded House and The Smashing Pumpkins – were confirmed in May 2025. Final acts were confirmed in July 2025, including Lewis Capaldi, Clean Bandit and Maisie Peters.

The timetable above will be updated closer to race weekend with the full stage times. Check the full entertainment lineup here.

Food, Drink & Amenities at Marina Bay Street Circuit

Food and drink stalls are dotted around the circuit, with the biggest concentration in the Padang area of Zone 4 and near the Singapore flyer in Zone 1. Look out for the ‘hawker’ villages which sell a range of tasty Asian fare, including satays, noodles and curries. Most meals inside the circuit are priced at around $15 SGD, though more expensive options exist as well. A large beer will set you back $16 SGD, cheaper than at the majority of bars outside the circuit, whilst a bottle of water costs $3 SGD and soft drinks around $4-5 SGD.

If you are on a budget, there are plenty of cheaper outlets for food and drink just outside of the circuit if you want a quick break, some of which are air-conditioned. Just remember you can’t bring back any food or alcohol back into the circuit. There are even a few regular supermarkets where you can stock up within the circuit, including at the Esplanade Mall in Zone 4. Toilets are mostly of the portable type, but they are clean and queues are uncommon, even on race day.