As social distancing measures and regulations loosen up in Singapore, more and more in-person events are coming back including concerts, gaming events and festivals.
From Michael Jackson tributes and JJ Lin fans to (G)I-dle for the Kpop fans out there, here are the complete lists of concerts, events and even trade show you need to know for 2022, as well as some tips and tricks to save while you spend.
List of concert/show/festival dates
Date
Who/what
Where
Sept 16
Charlie Lim & The Great Wave
Esplanade Concert Hall
Sept 20
A Tribute to Michael Jackson
The Star Theatre
Sept 20
Beabadoobee Beatopia Tour
Singapore Gateway Theatre
Sept 25
LinYing: There’s Still TIme
Esplanade Concert Hall
Sept 25
The Script Greatest Hits Tour
Singapore Indoor Stadium
Sept 30 to Oct 2
Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix
Padang
Oct 1
(G)I-DLE: Just me ()I-DLE Tour
The Star Theatre
Oct 2, 3
Slchld
SCAPE The Ground Theatre
Oct 13
Seventeen: Be The Sun tour
Singapore Indoor Stadium
Oct 14
Boys like Girls
EBX Live Space
Oct 18
Anne-Marie Dysfunctional Tour
Capitol Theatre
Oct 20
Say Sue Me
Esplanade Annexe Studio
Oct 21
SOBS – Air Guitar
Esplanade Annexe Studio
Oct 22
Meitei
Esplanade Annexe Studio
Oct 22, 23
One Love Asia Festival
Bayfront Event Space
Oct 23
Phum Viphurit
Esplanade Annexe Studio
Oct 25
Justin Bieber Justice Tour
Singapore National Stadium
Oct 28
Calum Scott ‘Bridges’ Tour
Capitol Theatre
Oct 28 to 30
Baybeats Festival
Esplanade
Nov 4, 5
JJ Lin ‘JJ20’ Tour
Singapore National Stadium
Nov 5
All Love No Hate Sid Sriram
The Star Theatre
Nov 7
Lany: A November to Remember
Singapore Indoor Stadium
Nov 12
Guns N’ Roses 2022
Singapore National Stadium
Nov 28
Maroon 5 World Tour
Singapore National Stadium
Nov 30
Keshi: Hell/Heaven Tour
The Star Theatre
Nov 30
Boy Pablo
Esplanade Theatre
Dec 2, 3
Zoukout 2022
Siloso Beach
Dec 3
Mayday Fly to 2022
Singapore National Stadium
Dec 6
Clinton Kane: Maybe Someday It’ll All Be Ok Tour
The Theatre at Mediacorp
Dec 17, 18
Jay Chou Carnival Tour
Singapore National Stadium
List of gaming events/expo
Date
Who/what
Where
Sept 15
TECHSPO Singapore 2022 Technology Expo
Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre
Sept 15 to 16
DigiMarCon Singapore 2022 – Digital Marketing Conference & Exhibition
Marina Bay Sands
Sept 21 to 22
Tech in Asia Conference 2022
Virtually
Oct 14
Meta Expo Singapore & Web3.0 Summit
Marina Bay Sands
Oct 20 to 23
Gamescom Asia
Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre
Oct 20 to 23
Dota 2: The International (TI) Playoffs
Suntec Convention & Exhibition Centre
Oct 29 to 30
Dota 2: The International (TI) Finals
Singapore Indoor Stadium
List of trade events
Date
Who/what
Where
Sept 29 to Oct 3
STB Brussels Media Familiarisation Trip
STB Western Europe
Sept 29 to Oct 4
Sponsorship Opportunity for Leisure Trade Familiarisation (FAM) Trip
STB Americas
Oct 13 to 16
Reverse Roadshow & Family
Singapore – STB Oceania
Oct 16 to 18
Sponsorship Opportunity for ITB Asia 2022 Pre-event Familiarisation Trip
STB
Oct 19 to 21
Internationale Tourismus Börse (ITB) Asia
Singapore – STB HQ
With everything coming back all at once, there may be just one too many events you want to attend. To be able to attend all the events, one would need to finance their budgets efficiently and effectively. It is also important to keep an eye on when the tickets go on sale and when the last chance to purchase these tickets are.
Cashback and discounts
Using cashback credit cards, one can gain more benefits from the returned value. There are cards with an annual fee and ones without an annual fee.
There are also a lot of options for credit cards that are suitable for entertainment transactions.
OCBC FRANK Credit Card
Consider this if you frequently spend money on shopping and entertainment
Pros
6 per cent rebate on online, mobile contactless, and FX spend
Fee waiver with $10,000 annual spend
Cons
0.3 per cent rebate on general purchases
Annual fee after two years
Capped cashback at $75
The OCBC Frank Card offers a 6 per cent rebate on online purchases, mobile contactless spend, and on FX transactions. To be eligible for these rebates, one must spend $600 per month, which is on the lower end compared to other cards. On all other spend, there is a 0.3 per cent cashback with a monthly cashback capped at $75.
There is also a cashback of up to 5 per cent through purchasing at movie theatres, bars, and cafes. The annual fee of $80 is waived for the first two years and will continue to be with a $10,000 of annual spend.
Citi Lazada Card
All About the Citi Lazada Credit Card
Picture this: you’re scrolling through Lazada, those shiny deals, and you get a sweet perk for every dollar you spend. That’s the vibe of the Citi Lazada Credit Card. Let’s break it down into the good, the bad, and the why‑you‑should‑give‑it‑a‑look.
Pros – The Perks that Make Your Wallet Smile
- Four miles (10 points) per $1 spent on Lazada. That’s like getting a free mini-jet for every shopping spree.
- Two miles (5 points) per $1 on local dining, entertainment, travel, and transport. Eats, shows, or a train ride—stuff you’ll actually use.
- Shipping rebates and exclusive Lazada deals. Free perks that only show up in your app or email.
Cons – Things to Keep in Mind
- Monthly cap of 4,000 miles (10,000 points). That’s about $1,000 of good‑goods in a single month.
- Annual fee of $192.60. The card waives that fee for the first year, but after that, it comes back to bite.
- General spend earns only 0.4 miles per $1. The “regular” category is pretty mild.
Bonus Details – Money That Moves
Those Citi Rewards points flex a lifespan of up to three years, giving you the freedom to choose: cash rebates, more miles, vouchers, or cool merchandise. The card even bundles complimentary travel insurance—think of it as a safety net for those concerts you’ll hop on a plane for.
Why It Might Be Worth Your Time
If you’re a regular on Lazada and love perks for everyday spend, this card can feel like a bonus reward for something you already do. Just watch out for that annual fee and the monthly mileage ceiling; they’re the brakes on your enthusiasm.
Maybank Platinum Visa Card
Consider this if you spend $300-$500/month
Pros
Great starter card for young adults
Good fit for budgets between $300 and $500/month
$80 annual fee
Cons
Few extra perks
Doesn’t award specialised spend (ie dining, shopping)
Maybank Platinum Visa Card allows cardholders for a rebate of 3.33 per cent with as low of $300 monthly spend at up to $30/quarter. Usually for most other cards, a monthly spend of $300 results in just a 0.3 per cent base cashback rate. Cardholders also get free travel insurance which is also perfect for travelling to events or shows.
There is a $80 annual or $20 quarterly fee, however, this is waived simply by using the card at least once each quarter. It is easy to maintain for a greater cashback reward compared to other credit cards.
Citi Cash Back Card
Consider this if you want a card with great petrol discounts and huge rewards for dining and groceries
Pros
Great dining and groceries rewards
High petrol discounts
Cons
Lacks shopping and entertainment rewards
Not suitable for lower budgets
The Citi Cash Back Credit Card provides 8 per cent cashback on groceries and 6 per cent cashback on dining with 0.25 per cent cashback on all other purchases. To earn a bonus cashback, a minimum monthly spend of $800 is required, with monthly cashbacks capped at $80. There are also up to 20.88 per cent of fuel savings at Esso and Shell gas stations with 8per cent cashback at other gasoline stations.
Currently, there is a promotion going on with a gift of an Apple iPad 9th Gen, Xiaomi Mi Robot Vacuum-Mop 2, a Samsonite Straten Spinner, or $350 worth of cash within 30 days of card approval. Through these high rates of cashbacks, one could easily save up to visit shows and purchase concert tickets.
Other ways to save
Volunteer in concert venues
Most concert venues, especially larger venues will have sign ups for volunteers. This means that you would not have to pay for the concert tickets, but it also means that you might not be able to enjoy the concert with full experience.
Subscribe to mailing lists or Spotify lists
By subscribing to mailing lists of concert venues or even by following your favourite artists on Spotify, they will send an early email in advance. Keep an eye out on your email inbox for early bird deals and discounts to your favourite artists!
Last-minute tickets
After the tickets have been on sale for a while, even right before the show and still have not been sold, it is likely that sellers and resellers of the show will drop the prices of the tickets. However, this is also based on the fact that the tickets have not been all sold out.
Conclusion
While purchasing and obtaining tickets for events and shows are expensive and need thoughtful planning, there are various ways that money can be saved. These include credit card cashbacks, discounts from buying tickets early or late, and rewards you can obtain through spending.
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This article was first published in ValueChampion.
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