Grand Prix Season Singapore (GPSS) 2026 has confirmed its full lineup, and it's bigger than ever: ten days of race-themed activations across the city from 2 to 11 October, timed around the FORMULA 1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix weekend on 9 to 11 October.

TL;DR

  • GPSS 2026 runs 2 to 11 October, complementing the F1 Singapore Grand Prix race weekend of 9 to 11 October at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.
  • Two new headliners debut this year, adidas Motorsport Popups and Orchard Paddock 2026, alongside returning favourite CQ at Clarke Quay's Ray-Ban activation.
  • Most precinct activations are free to walk into, though some experiences inside them (simulators, merchandise, ticketed shows) may have their own cost, which the Singapore Tourism Board's release does not itemise.

When is Grand Prix Season Singapore, and how is it different from the F1 race itself?

GPSS is the city-wide festival that surrounds the race, not the race itself. Per the Singapore Tourism Board (STB), GPSS 2026 runs 2 to 11 October across multiple precincts, while the F1 race weekend proper (practice, sprint and the Sunday night race) falls on 9 to 11 October at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. This is now the 17th edition of GPSS, and STB frames it as a way to bring race-weekend energy to visitors and locals who may not hold circuit tickets.

What's new at GPSS 2026?

Two new headline precincts join the programme. The adidas Motorsport Popups take over Funan (adidas x Audi Revolut F1 Team) and Raffles City Shopping Centre (adidas x Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team), with showcar displays, racing simulators and exclusive collections. Orchard Paddock 2026 makes its debut at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza from 8 to 10 October, turning the plaza into a late-night precinct with dining, live performances and open-air movie screenings. Two new programme partners also join: PlayStation's Gran Turismo World Series (GTWS) Round 3 at Marina Bay Sands' Sands Theatre on 3 October, marking Singapore's first-ever GTWS stop in Southeast Asia, and Porsche's Raceborn Fest at Guoco Midtown from 9 to 11 October, which includes the Southeast Asian debut of the new 911 Challenge race car.

Where can I catch race-weekend events around town?

The programme spans several precincts beyond Marina Bay. At the Singapore River, CQ at Clarke Quay returns with Ray-Ban presents: Beyond the Track, bringing the Scuderia Ferrari Collection to the riverside with race simulators, a pit stop challenge and a special appearance by a Scuderia Ferrari HP Formula 1 driver, alongside live sets as part of Music Matters Live. If you're after Clarke Quay's regular nightlife scene outside of GPSS hours, our roundup of the city's hottest new bars, clubs and nightspots is a useful companion read (https://hotinsg.com/discover-singapores-hottest-new-bars-clubs-and-nightspots-in-2024/).

Over at Somerset, TRIFECTA stages Backyard Sessions Vol. 6 to build race-weekend anticipation, alongside a Sports Car Charity Drive with Sports Car Club Singapore on 3 October. Suntec City hosts a VCARB F1 LEGO Big Build Race Car and what STB calls Singapore's largest LEGO race-themed mosaic. The fully reopened Zouk Singapore rounds out the nightlife side with Zouk Presents: The Circuit, featuring DJs Argy and Mustard in the lead-up to race weekend, a good pairing with our guide to the city's best rooftop bars if you want to make a full night of it (https://hotinsg.com/5-rooftop-bars-in-singapore-that-actually-deserve-your-friday-night/).

Orchard Paddock's live music line-up on 8 October is headlined by Singapore acts ALYPH and YAO, with support from 53A, Reverie and Dreamsound, before the precinct continues through 10 October with open-air screenings and late dining.

Is Grand Prix Season Singapore free to attend?

STB's release doesn't publish a single ticketing policy for GPSS as a whole, since it's a collection of separately run precinct activations rather than one ticketed festival. Walk-through experiences at the shopping mall and precinct popups are generally open to the public, but individual add-ons such as simulator sessions, merchandise, or specific ticketed shows within a precinct may carry their own cost or require registration. The F1 race itself, at the Marina Bay Street Circuit on 9 to 11 October, is a separate ticketed event.

Why it matters

Even if you're not at the circuit, race week reshapes where the city's energy is for ten days, from Orchard Road to Clarke Quay to Marina Bay. Booking dinner, drinks or a hotel in these precincts during 2 to 11 October means planning around bigger crowds, possible road closures near Marina Bay on race weekend, and a run of pop-up experiences that won't be around once GPSS wraps up.

Frequently Asked Questions

When exactly is Grand Prix Season Singapore 2026?

GPSS 2026 runs from 2 to 11 October, with the F1 Singapore Grand Prix race weekend itself falling on 9 to 11 October at the Marina Bay Street Circuit.

What's the biggest new addition to GPSS this year?

Orchard Paddock 2026 at Ngee Ann City Civic Plaza is the most significant debut, running 8 to 10 October with live music, open-air screenings and late-night dining, alongside the adidas Motorsport Popups at Funan and Raffles City.

Do I need an F1 race ticket to enjoy GPSS?

No. GPSS precinct activations across Clarke Quay, Orchard Road, Somerset, Suntec City and Marina Bay Sands are designed for visitors and locals without circuit tickets, though the Marina Bay Street Circuit race itself requires a separate ticket.

Sources and method: This article is based on the Singapore Tourism Board's media release of 2 September 2026, published at stb.gov.sg, cross-checked against independent reporting from TTG Asia (4 September 2026) and race-weekend dates reported by RacingNews365. All event names, dates and venues are attributed to these sources; the practical framing and precinct recommendations are Hot in SG's own. Details such as ticketing and exact timings for individual activations may be updated by organisers closer to the event.