Singapore Grand Prix 2026 Race Weekend
Formula 1's original night race under the Marina Bay floodlights — practice Friday, Sprint Saturday, Grand Prix Sunday, with hawker dinners between sessions.
Trip overview
- Arrival & Friday practice
- Sprint Saturday
- Race Sunday
Best time to visit
The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix runs October 9-11. Tropical heat and evening thunderstorms are possible — the grandstands are covered, but plan for humidity.
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1 · Arrival & Friday practice
- 🏨14:00Check in near City Hall or Marina Bay
- 🍚17:00Maxwell Food Centre hawker dinner
- 🏎️20:00Marina Bay Circuit · Friday practice
- 🌃22:30Riverside walk along Boat Quay
- 🏨
Day 2 · Sprint Saturday
- 🌳09:00Gardens by the Bay & Cloud Forest
- 🍢13:00Lau Pa Sat lunch satay street
- 🏁16:00Marina Bay Circuit · Sprint & Qualifying
- 🎵21:00Post-session concerts in Zone 4
- 🌳
Day 3 · Race Sunday
- 🏮10:00Chinatown & Sri Mariamman Temple stroll
- 🍜14:00Early dinner before track gates
- 🏎️18:00Singapore Grand Prix under the lights
- 🍸23:00Marina Bay Sands SkyPark nightcap
- 🏮
Budget
Estimated total cost: 540 SGD for 3 days.
Includes accommodation, local transport, food, and activities. International flights not included.
Travel tips
- The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix runs October 9-11. Tropical heat and evening thunderstorms are possible — the grandstands are covered, but plan for humidity.
- Carry local currency for small eateries and street food; cards are widely accepted in cities.
- Book popular restaurants in advance during peak season.
- Use public transit where possible — most stops in Singapore are tourist-friendly.
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