After a long wait, Swift season has finally arrived in Singapore.
On 2 March, American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift will kick off the next chapter of her The Eras Tour at the Singapore National Stadium.
Coming after her concerts in Japan and Australia in February, the 14-time GRAMMY winner’s residency in the city-state will see her perform in front of sold-out crowds for six nights.
Given that her Singapore shows will be her only engagements in Southeast Asia, fans in the country will be joined by thousands of others who will be flying in from across the region to populate the 55,000-capacity National Stadium.
While all eyes will no doubt be on the action within and around the concert venue, Swifties can also look forward to immersing themselves in a host of activities that celebrate the ‘Cruel Summer‘ singer and her music when she returns to Singapore’s shores.
Whether you are looking to customise your own friendship bracelets or hit the pool for a party with fellow fans, you will find something that caters to your needs somewhere on the island. Read on to find out what activities Swifties in Singapore can look forward to checking out this Swift season.
Make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it
When: 2 March
Where: Tailee Industrial Building
Price: SGD 45, tickets available here.
Trading friendship bracelets has become an inseparable part of Swift’s concerts, and fans can look forward to continuing that tradition during her shows in Singapore. If you have not already prepared bracelets of your own, there is no need to worry as you can do so at Avant-Garde Art Space‘s friendship bracelet-making workshop. At this three-hour session, you can expect to make as many bracelets as you want under the guidance of an instructor while enjoying tunes from Swift.
Shake it off at a pool party
When: 3 March
Where: Adventure Cove Waterpark, Resorts World Sentosa
Price: From SGD 32, available here.
Hosted by Malaysia-based Taylor Swift fan page TSwiftMY, this pool party is set to be the perfect appetiser for fans waiting to catch Swift in the flesh. The event will transform a portion of Resorts World Sentosa‘s Adventure Cove Waterpark into a space where Swifties can come together to sing their hearts out to their favourite tunes, capture precious memories at a themed photobooth, and just have a splashing good time.
With shuttle bus services plying between Adventure Cove Waterpark and the National Stadium, party-goers attending Swift’s concert on the day of the event can also look forward to getting around with ease.
Forget about the deadlines at a cafe date with friends
When: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, and 9 March
Where: Rise Bakehouse
Price: More information is available here.
Fancy trying a raspberry teacake themed after ‘Lover’ and a creme tea inspired by ‘Lavender Haze’? Why not check out the Eras Themed Cafe Event at halal-friendly cafe Rise Bakehouse? Lovingly curated by Swifties for Swifties, this exclusive selection of cafe treats can either serve as fuel ahead of your evening with Swift or as an antidote for post-concert blues, depending on when you choose to have your cafe date.
What’s more, the first 100 fans who purchase the Lavender Dreams set will receive exclusive Wildest Dreams-themed keychains. Swift-inspired jewellery will also be available for purchase at the event.
Be enchanted by a The Eras Tour-themed light show
Credit: Marina Bay Sands
When: Daily, until 7 March (showtimes are available here)
Where: Event Plaza, Marina Bay Sands
Price: Free, pre-register here.
Integrated resort Marina Bay Sands will be giving its popular nightly light and water show a special twist this Swift season. From now till 7 March, fans can enjoy the dazzling display while singing along to four favourites from the Swift catalogue — ‘You Belong With Me (Taylor’s Version)’, ‘Cruel Summer (Taylor’s Version)’, ‘Style (Taylor’s Version)’, and ‘Shake It Off (Taylor’s Version)’. What’s more, the exterior of Marina Bay Sands will be lit up in The Eras Tour colours from 7 PM to 11 PM.
The 15-minute shows will be free to the public, but fans will have to pre-register online before heading over to Marina Bay Sands.
Get lost in wonderland at a Taylor Swift-themed trail
Credit: Marina Bay Sands
When: Daily, until 13 March (opening hours are available here)
Where: The Shoppes and Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands
Price: Free, more information is available here.
During her illustrious career, Swift has made us fall in love, cry our eyes out, dance, and even feel like a rebel across her 10 diverse musical eras. Located at various parts of The Shoppes and Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands’ The Eras Tour trail features seven installations inspired by Fearless, Speak Now, Reputation, Folklore, and more. The free experience also includes photo opportunities for Swifties.
Make the whole place shimmer at a photobooth
When: Daily, until 31 March
Where: Pixie Loft
Price: SGD 10 for 10 minutes, more information is available here.
Put on your best The Eras Tour outfit and head on over to this pop-up photo studio at Pixie Loft with a friend or two. Aside from featuring backdrops inspired by Swift’s different eras, the studio is also well-stocked with a variety of props, including pink cowboy hats themed after ‘The Archer’, sunglasses like the ones seen in the music video for ’22’, and a phone inspired by ‘Look What You Made Me Do’.
To complete the experience, fans can choose from three photo strip frames inspired by ‘Cruel Summer’, ‘august’, and ‘Style’. They can also purchase fan-made Swift merchandise, including stickers, tote bags, plush toys, and pouches, at the photo studio.
Get your hands on gorgeous pieces of merchandise
When: Daily, until 9 March (opening hours are available here)
Where: Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Level 1, Hall C, Marina Bay Sands
Price: Free, pre-register here.
While you can purchase The Eras Tour merchandise from the concert venue, there is also the option of doing so at a retail pop-up at Marina Bay Sands. Whether you are looking for a new tee to add to your wardrobe or hunting down vinyl, there is bound to be something that catches your attention here.
Fans will have to pre-register online in order to gain access to the retail pop-up.
Plot your great escape in a getaway bus
When: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, and 9 March
Where: Pickup Point A, Singapore Sports Hub
Price: Free, more information is available here.
Finally, you will want to ensure that you have a plan for getting home or back to your accommodation after watching Swift’s Singapore shows. To make fans’ journeys easier, Malaysian tech company Grab has announced that it will be bringing back its free post-concert shuttle services, which you might remember from Coldplay‘s six shows in the country in January.
The first route that concert-goers can choose from includes stops at Redhill and Jurong East MRT stations while the second includes stops at Boon Keng and Toa Payoh MRT stations.
Get ready for the Singapore leg of The Eras Tour with this fan-made setlist playlist:
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