5 Things To Do in Singapore This Week: 4 December to 10 December 2017
PUBLISHED December 3rd, 2017 11:31 am | UPDATED May 14th, 2018 01:07 pm
The arrival of December is not the only reason to celebrate. This week sees the return of the much-anticipated dance music festival ZoukOut and the arrival of a massive carnival like no other. Also, join a craft beer exploratory tour, watch a brand new Korean-Singapore theatrical production, and party with renowned beatmaker Eric Cloutier.
ZoukOut 2017
Surely you know this one? After all, ZoukOut is only Asia’s largest dance music festival on the beach, and it’s back for another epic round of dusk-to-dawn revelry this Friday and Saturday. In its 17th edition this year, look forward to two distinct stages spread across everything from EDM and Trance to Techno, House, and more, including A-list names Flume, Marshmello, Robin Schulz, DJ Snake, Amelie Lens, and special live acts Joji and Rich Chigga in collaboration with 88rising.
ZoukOut is happening on 8 & 9 December 2017 at Siloso Beach Sentosa, from 8pm daily. Tickets are priced from $138 for a one-day pass, available here. For more details, check out the official website here.
Marina Bay Carnival
Forget Uncle Ringo fairs for a moment and turn your attention towards the Prudential Marina Bay Carnival, touted as Singapore’s biggest carnival to date with over 40 heart-stopping thrill rides (think the fearsome Star Flyer, Booster Maxx, and Cyclone Coaster) and games from all over the globe, including the UK, Germany, and Italy – many of them here for the first time. Fancy plush toys? There are over a million of them from Marvel and Pixar up for grabs, alongside delectable bites and delicious gourmet offerings.
Update: This event’s opening date has been pushed back to 15 December 2017
The Prudential Marina Bay Carnival is running from 8 December 2017 to 1 April 2018 at The Promontory @ Marina Bay. Admission is free. For more details, check out the official website here.
A Quayside Vibe
There’s nothing like a cold pint of beer on a Saturday afternoon, is there? From iconic American IPA’s to thirst-quenching Singapore Golden Ales, this boozy tour by SG on Tap will take you through a VIP beer tasting at a secret craft beer bar and local brewery – delicious finger food for lining up the stomach included! That’s three hours of happy drinking, learning about the fundamentals of beer, about the brewing process, and about what makes Singapore’s brewing scene so unique.
A Quayside Vibe is happening on Saturday, 9 December 2017 along the Singapore River, 4pm – 7pm. Tickets are priced at $65, available via Peatix. For more details, check out the event page here.
Flying Through Time: A RWS Theatrical Extravaganza
Fans of Korean productions or otherwise will want to check out Flying Through Time, and acrobatic and theatrical extravaganza produced with one of the leading creative celebrities in Korea, Choi Chul Ki. Starring local personalities Joshua Tan and Melody Low, as well as an international cast of athletes from South Korea, Taiwan, Mongolia, and Malaysia, follow the hilarious story of the noble warrior Tiger who traversed through time and space from ancient Korea to modern Singapore – replete with eye-popping stunts and a winning dose of local flavour.
Flying Through Time is running from 9 December 2017 to 21 January 2018 at Resorts World Theatre. Tickets are priced from $38, available via SISTIC. For more details, check out the event page here.
Interstellar with Eric Cloutier – Palinoia/ Bunker NY (USA)
After bringing us names such as Robert Leiner, µ-Ziq, Eat Static, Minilogue, The Delta, Bandulu, Shifted, and Marco Shuttle, Interstellar is now closing the year with one of the most remarkable music selectors on the planet: Eric Cloutier. Known for his unique sound – dark but warm, dynamic, original, and captivating – and ability to combine dance music’s past and future, this self-described record digging psychopath from Detriot is one to watch. Plus, get fuelled up with the delicious bar by BottlesXO.
Groove with Eric Cloutier on Saturday, 9 December 2017 at a to-be-disclosed location in Singapore, 10pm. Tickets are priced at $30 (advanced) and $40 (door), inclusive of a drink and available here. For more details, check out the event page here.
