Think July might be a quiet one? Well, think again, because you’re about to get booked and busy. This month, it’s major festival season – of every kind. There’s the Illustration Arts Festival, Singapore Garden Festival, and Glow Festival, plus youth celebrations and the return of Sentosa GrillFest.
It’s a huge month for jazz lovers, too, as Esplanade fills your days with endless jazz music. And while we know that the Singapore Grand Prix is still a few months away, who says you can’t get a head start on the night race fever? Look back on the sporting event as the F1® Exhibition Singapore finally revs into town. Here’s everything you should get up to this month.
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5. Live out your F1 dreams at F1® Exhibition Singapore
Warm up your engines before the Singapore GP with the F1 Exhibition at Gardens by the Bay. This immersive showcase features seven themed galleries tracing the sport’s evolution from the 1950s to today’s high–tech spectacle. Explore iconic circuit moments, engineering breakthroughs and legendary cars like the 2011 championship–winning Red Bull RB7 up close. The display includes race suits and artefacts from teams like Ferrari and McLaren, a racing simulator to test your skills in the cockpit and a final gallery dedicated to the city’s historic night races.
7. Get your barbecue fix at Sentosa GrillFest
Sentosa GrillFest is firing up Siloso Beach for four weekends of smoky flavours and beachside feasting. The 2026 edition features more than 40 stalls across four themed zones. Local Grill puts a smoky twist on hawker favourites like laksa and Hokkien noodles, while International Grill serves up open–flame global dishes like Taiwan sausage with sticky rice. Save space for Beachside Grill’s roasted snacks and sweet treats, or head over to the Marketplace to customise your dining experience using sustainably sourced meats and ocean–friendly seafood.
13. Party with trip-hop pioneers Massive Attack
Original trip–hop architects Massive Attack return to Singapore after more than a decade to perform at The Star Theatre on July 29, 2026. The Bristol collective will take the stage with a full live band and a powerhouse lineup of guest vocalists. Expect a heavy dose of timeless electronic classics like ‘Unfinished Sympathy’, ‘Teardrop’ and ‘Inertia Creeps’ – tracks from ground–breaking albums like Blue Lines and Mezzanine that rewired the sonic landscape. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster, and please note that entry is restricted for children under six.
