Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2026: Exhibitions, watch parties, and pop-ups to get into the racing mood

With the streets of Marina Bay now undergoing its annual ritual transformation for the Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2026, race fever is yet again coursing through the heart of the Lion City. Though the night race and its headlining concerts are undoubtedly the star of the show, that doesn’t mean the supporting acts popping up across the city are any less worthy of attention.

Make the trek away from the track, and you’ll be duly rewarded with a host of activities designed for gearheads looking to work off the race weekend (October 9 to 11) jitters — think car showcases, race simulator competitions, and merchandise pop-ups organised by the marques and their lifestyle partners.

For the best and buzziest entertainment options beyond the Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2026, keep reading.

The Formula One exhibition

Before history gets made on the asphalt once more, local F1 aficionados might want to glance at the rearview mirror and revisit the legends of racing past — and there’s no better time, or place, to do it than the official Formula One exhibition, currently residing in the Gardens by the Bay as part of its globetrotting tour.

The landmark exhibition brings together race cars, simulators, interactive displays and historical artefacts across seven themed galleries. Expect stories of grand triumphs, legends in the making, ferocious rivalries and survival against the odds, with highlights including Sebastian Vettel’s championship-clinching Red Bull RB7 and the surviving parts of Romain Grosjean’s crashed Haas race car.

There’ll even be a chance to get your gloves on for a racing sim experience tackling virtual circuits up to and including the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The exhibition runs until October 18.

Find out more here.

Lewis Hamilton’s lifestyle & non-alcoholic agave spirits brand pop-ups at Marina Bay Sands

Having made his mark in F1 history as world drivers’ champion seven times over, Lewis Hamilton is now the driving force behind lifestyle brand +44 and non-alcoholic blue agave spirit Almave, both of which will make their Southeast Asian debuts at Marina Bay Sands during the Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2026 race weekend. 

In a demonstration of +44’s self-stated love for culture, community and creativity, the apparel brand will collaborate with Singapore artist Jahan Loh to release a limited-edition streetwear capsule collection comprising hoodies, tees, shorts, jerseys and even a celestial camo tracksuit inspired by the Spaceman motif Loh is known for. Purchases can be made online or in-person at the pop-up, which will run from October 5 to 11.

As for Almave, the agave spirit will be made available for one year in line with MBS’ alcohol-free beverage programme. It will also be available as The Lewis, a bespoke cocktail co-created with the champion, at various MBS restaurants (including Wakuda, Lavo, Mott 32, and Bread Street Kitchen) from October 8 to 15. Bottles of Almave will also be made available at the hotel gift shop for the same period.

Find out more about +44 and Almave.

Sago Festival of Speed

If you’re still looking for ways to stave off pre-race excitement, here’s how: make a lap around the lively Duxton Hill neighbourhood, collecting cocktails and laidback bar bites along the way.

For just one day on October 10, the area will transform for the Sago Festival of Speed with shopping, street food stalls, vintage car and motorcycle displays (you’ll find them parked at the Duxton Hill car park) and yes, plenty of fast-pour cocktails from the likes of Sago House, Cat Bite Club and Puffy Bois. Come thirsty.

Find out more here.

Night Race Party Tours by Singapore Sidecars

Save for the LeClercs’ and Norris’ of the world (or safety car drivers), almost nobody gets the chance to wend their way through the tortuous Marina Bay Street Circuit in the flesh — except now you can, in a scooter’s sidecar no less.

Welcome to the now-annual spectacle of Singapore Sidecars’ Grand Prix tours, whisking you from local heritage sites to hip party venues with the wind whipping through your hair. This year’s proceedings even include the option of a finale dinner at Fairmont Singapore’s Italian restaurant Prego, just a hop away from the heart of the action.

Find out more here.

McLaren Racing Live: In conversation with Oscar Piastri and Zak Brown

While it might be tempting to keep your engine running hot throughout the Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2026 proceedings, it never hurts to let the revelry take a backseat for something more cerebral.

We’ve got just the thing: a one-night-only live conversation at the Sands Theatre between McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 driver Oscar Piastri (holding steady at seventh in the drivers’ league as of press time) and CEO Zak Brown, breaking down the past, present, and future of the legendary marque.

With any luck, you’ll get the inside line on the achievements, challenges and setbacks that’ve shaped McLaren’s motorsport legacy across the past 60 years.

Find out more here.

Chivas Regal Afterparty at HighHouse

In a nod to Chivas Regal’s partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP, the Scotch whisky brand has set about building anticipation for the Singapore F1 Grand Prix 2026 with a series of activations across bars and retail locations around the island. These range from the screening of the Malaysia Grand Prix at the casual Georges bar in Bedok (October 4) to pop-ups at the sky-high Milli on race weekend (October 10).

Speaking of which, Chivas Regal will also be hosting what is surely Singapore’s loftiest F1 race watch party at sister concepts HighHouse and Nova. We mean that very literally; the establishment is 62 storeys above ground level, which means unrivalled panoramic vistas of the Lion City amid the rush of the F1 night race.

That’s not all: Every night of race weekend (October 9 to 11) culminates in an exuberant afterparty complete with golden installations, celebratory Chivas Regal bottle rituals, visiting DJ performances, and a complimentary F1-themed Leclerc Spritz cocktail.

Find out more here.

Snag race-themed pet swag & meet Oliver Bearman at ION Orchard

Haas’ Oliver Bearman will be at ION Orchard on October 6 as part of the launch of Vetreska’s race-inspired collection. (Photo: Vetreska)

Singapore’s buzzy Orchard Road shopping belt has never missed an opportunity to work retail therapy into the adrenaline-fuelled world of motorsport, and this year is no different.

On offer at Ion Orchard only during F1 season: the unveiling of New York-based pet lifestyle brand Vetreska’s race-inspired collection, with matching photo walls and product showcases. The outdoor pop-up will be open from October 3 to 11, with a special in-person appearance by its frontman, Haas’ rising British star Oliver Bearman, on October 6. 

Find out more here.

The Trackside experience by VCARB

Just inside ION Orchard at the Level 1 atrium, you’ll find The Trackside pop-up by VCARB (Visa Cash App Racing Bulls) running from October 1 to 11. It’s about as complete a lifestyle experience as it gets, with interactive race-themed challenges, exclusive merchandise and the chance to get a glimpse of the latest VCARB 03 showcar face-to-bumper.

Partners Hugo and Tudor also make their presence felt with their own collaborative collections designed around the joys of motorsport. This includes timepieces cloaked in the same yellow-on-black livery of the latest VCARB racer from the Swiss watchmaker, along with an exclusive selection of replica team- and fanwear from Hugo’s F1-inspired fall/winter collection.

If you can, save your visit for October 7 to get up close and personal with VCARB’s Liam Lawson and Arvin Lindblad.

Find out more here.

Raceborn Fest by Porsche

Don’t miss the excitement of F1 race weekend — or the highly anticipated international turnout — as Porsche takes over the public space outside its studio in Guoco Midtown for a three-day fete (October 9 to 11) celebrating all things Porsche.

Professional racing simulators for adrenaline junkies and interactive challenges for kids will be on display, along with car displays ranging from legendary classics flown in from the Porsche Museum in Zuffenhausen to the new 911 Challenge racer, here in Southeast Asia for the first time.

Even more exciting: an early preview of the Porsche Experience Centre Singapore, set to open in Changi next year.

Find out more here.

Adidas x Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 team pop-up at Raffles City

If you’ve been won over by Mercedes-AMG Petronas’ dominant performance this season, this one’s for you. Sportswear giant Adidas has joined the marque to deliver a motor-themed sportswear collection designed specifically for the Singapore race.

Head down to Raffles City before October 12 to sniff out the merch in person and enjoy other race-centric activities like high-octane racing simulator challenges. There’s even a showcar display doubling up as a ready-made excuse to snap a selfie in your new digs.

Find out more here.