10 Worth-Attending Events in Singapore in October 2017

Celebrate Moonfest 2017 with Peking Opera Classics Excerpts! The award-winning Hubei Provincial Peking Opera Theatre will perform five of their signature works including excerpts from “Xu Ce Running to the City Wall”, “Meeting the Queen”, “Monkey King Battles the Water Demon”, “Wu Jia Slope”, and “Farewell My Concubine”.

The show will feature the company’s top performers, Pei Yongjie, Wang Xiaochan, and Wan Xiaohui.

Metal heads rejoice! Progressive hard rock band, Dream Theater, is returning to Singapore as part of the Images, Words and Beyond 25^th Anniversary Tour.

Images & Words was released in 1992 and remains as the band’s top selling album to date. On its 25^th year, Dream Theater fans will get a chance to rock out to a live set of the entire Images & Words album plus other hits.

GameStart 2017 is the 4th edition of Southeast Asia’s premier game convention. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better with 6,000 sq. m. of game space and two new areas. Gamers will also be among the first in Southeast Asia to try AR competitive game.

Attendees can register for tournaments or simply watch other gamers battle it out in the game arenas.

Yamaha Music brings back the Asia-Pacific Electone Festival this October at the Capitol Theatre in Singapore. 23 contestants from China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand will compete for a chance to attend the Yamaha Electone Concours Final in Japan this December.

The first Electone Festival was held in Japan in 1964 and was originally named All Japan Electone Concours. It became an international competition in 1974 and was later renamed to its current festival name.

Boxing fans in Singapore can look forward to an exciting fight night this October! Singapore’s first world champion, Muhamad Ridhwan, will headline the event as he challenges Koos Sibiya of South Africa for the IBO Intercontinental title.

The fight card also includes the highly anticipated rematch between Mirage Khan and Chase Haley.

The Roar of Singapore 3 – ”The Chosen Wan” is presented by Ringstar Management.

Backstreet’s back, alright! The popular 90s boy band is coming back to Singapore for a one-stop Asian concert in conjunction with the WTA Finals.

Backstreet Boys is recognized as the bestselling boy band in history. Their mega hits include “I Want It That Way”, “Quit Playing Games (With My Heart)”, and “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)”.

The Finals of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) is coming back to Singapore for its 4^th year. Tennis fans will get to watch the top 8 singles and doubles players in the world compete for the grand prize.

The BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore is presented by SC Global.

Food Japan is the biggest Japanese food show in Southeast Asia. It is open to the public on its last day but exclusive trade events like workshops and master classes will be held starting from October 26^th.

If you love Japanese food, this is your chance to learn more about the cuisine and marvel at the wide array of authentic Japanese food and beverages.

The Straits Wine Company is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Singapore Wine Fiesta! It is dubbed as Singapore’s biggest outdoor wine festival where visitors can sample around 300 wines from around the world.

The fun continues every night at the after-hours wine party, complete with DJ’s and live music. What a great way to enjoy wine and meet fellow wine lovers against the backdrop of Marina Bay!

The Singapore Jewellery and Gem Fair is now on its 5th year in Singapore! More than 150 exhibitors from around the world will showcase their luxurious collections as well as casual pieces. Visitors can also create their own design through customization services offered by some exhibitors.

Seminars and workshops are also available for those who have a serious interest in the world of jewellery.