June in Singapore rarely sits still. This month, the city’s calendar fills out across culture, dining, and nightlife, with Pride Month running as an energetic thread through much of the programming. Whether you’re after a full-scale concert, an afternoon at a free market, a film you haven’t seen on the big screen in two decades, or a weekend spent between books and board games, there’s genuine variety on offer. Here are the events worth marking in your calendar this June.
TLDR
Key Takeaways
- June in Singapore features a vibrant array of events, including concerts, exhibitions, and community celebrations.
- Highlights include ‘This Is Michael,’ a tribute show, and Zarina’s art exhibition at STPI.
- Attend GastroBeats for food and music, and don’t miss Thugshop’s warehouse party for local dance beats.
- Celebrate Pride Month with events like Pasar Pink and Pink Dot, focusing on LGBTQ+ inclusion.
- Check out the inaugural BAGFest for books and games, and the Sake Festival for a taste of Japanese culture.
This Is Michael
5 June 2026, 6:30pm & 9:30pm
Capitol Theatre, 17 Stamford Road
This Is Michael has played to sold-out arenas across 25 countries, and now the production makes its Singapore debut. Fronted by Lenny Jay, an MJ tribute performer recognised by the Jackson family for his physical and vocal likeness, the show runs two hours of entirely live vocals and instrumentation. Expect over 20 songs spanning the full arc of Jackson’s catalogue, from Off the Wall to HIStory, with full band, dancers, and production to match. Read our recent feature on This Is Michael.
City Nomads readers get 50% off tickets with code CN50 (minimum purchase of two tickets). Buy your tickets rowone.asia/26sg-thisismichael.
Zarina: Directions to My House at STPI
6 June–1 August 2026
STPI, 41 Robertson Quay
This landmark solo exhibition brings together over 50 works by Zarina (1937–2020), one of the most significant printmakers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries, in the largest presentation of her practice in Southeast Asia. Curated by Sarah Burney, Zarina’s former studio manager, the show traces a body of work shaped by exile, migration, and the idea of home, spanning woodcut prints, personal cartographies, and works layered with Urdu text and familial memory. Alongside the exhibition, STPI presents a series of public programmes including collagraphy and chine collé workshops, guided tours, and a free drop-in charcoal rubbing activity on selected Saturdays.
Free admission to the exhibition. Workshops are ticketed separately. Register for guided tours at stpi.com.sg.
Thugshop Presents: The Warehouse Party
6 June 2026
Keppel Warehouse, 5 Penjuru Road
Thugshop brings its first warehouse party since 2019 to Keppel, with a lineup headlined by Dez, EJ, Ma De, Matsaueh, Shobtell, and Vabs. The opening night features sets from Tuff Outerlude and resident DJs, with support from BNZY and Hobo. Running five-plus hours across one floor, it’s a proper return to form for the local dance music faithful. Note: no photography, no outside food or drink, and strictly 21+ entry.
Tickets from S$40 via eventbrite.sg
GastroBeats 2026
5–28 June 2026
Bayfront Event Space, Marina Bay
Now in its fifth year, GastroBeats returns to the waterfront with over 40 food vendors, live music, and a new elevated dining zone called The Enclave, featuring Neon Pigeon, The Plump Frenchman by Zouk, and rice. Returning favourites include Jett Barbecue, Papi’s Tacos, and The Meatmen Channel, alongside local bands 53A, Jive Talkin’, and SuperSonic on the main stage. New this year: a Sony Music mentorship showcase (GIG-ers), a pickleball zone, a kids’ zone, and Zouk’s pop-up running the full festival run. Pet-friendly and free to enter.
Free admission. Visit gastrobeats.com.sg for the full programme and schedule.
Pasar Pink x Sunday Social
6–7 June 2026
New Bahru School Hall (Level 2), 46 Kim Yam Road
Pasar Pink returns to New Bahru for Pride Month, this time taking over the newly renovated School Hall. The 2026 edition is the most programmed yet, with over 50 local brands alongside a full entertainment lineup, including campy theatrical wrestling by GrappleMax, the Pink Pony Comedy Club, live performances by the Sing! Men’s Chorus, and the fourth edition of the Proud Pet Parade. Both mornings open an hour early (10am) for a quieter, sensory-friendly shopping experience. Entry is free, and the space welcomes pets.
Free admission. For more information, follow @sundaysocialmarket on Instagram.
Pink Screen 2026 at Filmhouse
29 May–28 June 2026
Filmhouse, Golden Mile Tower, Level 5, 6001 Beach Road
Singapore’s annual LGBTQ+ film festival moves to Filmhouse this year, presented alongside NBCUniversal. The 2026 programme spans five films: camp classic To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995), Ang Lee’s Brokeback Mountain (2005) with a special panel screening on 18 June, award-winning Malaysian documentary Queer as Punk, Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner Cactus Pears, and Joan Chen-led Montréal, My Beautiful. Together they stretch from Hollywood milestones to new Southeast and South Asian voices.
Tickets at S$16.50 standard, S$14.50 concession at filmhouse.sg/seasons-events/ps/
Pride Month at Mondrian Singapore Duxton
17, 24 & 28 June 2026
Mondrian Singapore Duxton, 28 Duxton Road
Mondrian Singapore Duxton marks Pride Month with three events spread across June. First up: Retro Night at Jungle Ballroom on 17 June, featuring a live set by artist Qyo from 8pm to 11pm. On 24 June, Christina’s partners with PROUT for a queer trivia night and speed dating evening, with an afterparty from 9pm. The month closes with Canyon Club’s Pink Ball Recovery Pool Party on 28 June, running from 4pm into the evening with DJs, go-go boys, and drag artists at the rooftop bar.
Trivia night tickets at $30 (early bird $25 before 12 June). Pool party and Retro Night, check mondrianhotels.com/singapore-duxton for details.
Sake Festival Singapore 2026
20 June 2026
Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, Level 4, Hall 403
Now in its 11th year, Sake Festival Singapore returns under the theme ‘The Masters’ Return’, bringing over 40 brewers from Japan and more than 600 sakes to one floor. This edition introduces a new Workshop Arena with complimentary sessions by Dassai and Suntory Toki, alongside sommelier-guided tours of the exhibition floor. The Tanjong Pagar Yokocho chefs are back running an izakaya alley, with food from $6. Note: this is an M18 event.
Tickets from $60 in advance at sakefestival.sg.
Pink Dot 18
27 June 2026
Hong Lim Park, Speakers’ Corner
Pink Dot returns for its 18th edition at Hong Lim Park, Singapore’s longest-running community gathering in support of LGBTQ+ inclusion. Run entirely by volunteers and funded by local community support, the annual event brings together thousands at Speakers’ Corner for an evening that traditionally closes with attendees lighting up the space in pink. Specific programming, performance lineup, and timings have not yet been announced. Check pinkdot.sg for updates as the date approaches.
Free to attend. Open to Singapore citizens and PRs only. Visit pinkdot.sg for details.
BAGFest 2026 (Books & Games Festival)
27–28 June 2026
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, Multi-Purpose Hall, Level 7, 1 Straits Blvd
The inaugural Books & Games Festival brings together independent publishers, zine makers, and tabletop game designers under one roof, organised by literary charity Sing Lit Station and board game label Origame. Across two days, visitors can browse contemporary Asian board games and independently published titles, attend craft talks, catch a live Dungeons & Dragons performance, and try game demos. A Read & Play Passport unlocks booth discounts and a chance to redeem a limited-edition poetry.sg card game created for the festival.
Read & Play Passport at $5 online or $8 at the door. Free to browse without. Details at singlitstation.com/bagfest2026.
This is a developing list and will be updated throughout June as more events are confirmed. Bookmark this page and check back regularly for the latest things to do in Singapore this month.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
June is one of the busier months on Singapore’s cultural calendar. Highlights include GastroBeats at Bayfront Event Space, Pink Dot 18 at Hong Lim Park, the Sake Festival Singapore at Suntec, and Pink Screen 2026 at Filmhouse. This guide covers events across dining, nightlife, art, and culture.
Pink Dot 18 takes place on 27 June 2026 at Hong Lim Park, Speakers’ Corner. The event is open to Singapore citizens and permanent residents. Check pinkdot.sg for the latest programme details and updates.
GastroBeats is Singapore’s largest food and music festival. The 2026 edition runs from 5 to 28 June at Bayfront Event Space, daily from 4pm to 11pm. Entry is free, and the festival welcomes families and pets.
Pink Screen 2026 runs from 29 May to 28 June at Filmhouse, Golden Mile Tower. The programme includes five films across camp classics and contemporary queer cinema, including Brokeback Mountain and Cactus Pears. Tickets are $16.50 standard and $14.50 for concessions.
Yes. Zarina: Directions to My House is on at STPI, 41 Robertson Quay, from 6 June to 1 August 2026. Admission to the gallery is free. A series of ticketed workshops and free guided tours are also available throughout the run.
GastroBeats and Pink Dot are free to attend and welcomes children and pets. BAGFest 2026 at the Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre on 27 and 28 June is a good option for families interested in books and board games, with interactive activities across both days.