Singapore’s Best Live Music Venues in 2025

If your idea of a good night out involves smoky vocals, cold pints, and that electric buzz only live music brings, Singapore’s got the soundtrack for you. From jazz lounges to indie dives and Mandopop hotspots, here are the venues hitting all the right notes this year.

Little Island Brewing Co.

Changi Village | South Beach | Gillman Barracks

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Freshly brewed craft beers, 15-hour smoked brisket, and a vibe that makes you want to stay all night—Little Island Brewing Co. (LIBC) is where Singaporeans come to let loose. With three outlets across the city, each space blends rustic charm with buzzing energy: think fairy lights under starry skies in Changi Village, breezy beachfront vibes at South Beach, and vintage grooves at Gillman Barracks. Local bands take the stage regularly, and Saturday nights at Gillman even feature the Vinyl Vertigo retro series—perfect for dancing on the tables, singing along, or just soaking in the tunes. Add wood-fired sourdough pizzas, hearty smoked meats, and 20 taps of rotating craft brews, and you’ve got a night out that hits all the senses. Whether it’s catching a live band or just toasting with friends over a pint, LIBC is the kind of place where music, food, and fun collide effortlessly.

Cool Cats

32 Beach Road, Singapore 189764

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Sophisticated, sleek, and sultry, Cool Cats is a speakeasy dedicated to live jazz. With both local and international artists gracing the stage, the lineup features talents like Rob Collins, Carol Gomez, and Anne Weerapass. The cocktails are equally impressive, with creations like the Ragtime Revolution (a mix of tequila, rum, vermouth, banana, and egg white) and the Holiday’s Protest (a blend of gin, sencha, dragonfruit, and yuzu) paying homage to significant moments in jazz history.

Le Noir Live Music Lounge

2 Bayfront Avenue, #01-84 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

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Channelling New York’s 1960s in design, Le Noir is a dimly lit bolthole that covers the live music spectrum. From jazz and funk to pop and hip-hop, the venue offers a diverse range of performances. Regular acts include Jack & Rai, Amanda & Jordon, and TNT. The bar menu features bar bites like the truffled mushroom slider and cocktails with fanciful names like the Rolling Stone Sour.

Ameising Live House

2 North Wing, #01-512/513 Suntec City Tower, Singapore 038989

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If you're a fan of Mandopop, Ameising Live House is the place to be. Located in the CBD, this bar offers live Mandopop hits every night. Whether you want to belt out Cantonese songs or indulge your feelings with Mandopop, the live music here provides a lively atmosphere to let your hair down and sing your heart out.

LeVel Up

3A River Valley Road, #02-04 Blk A Clarke Quay, Singapore 179020

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LeVel Up is a bar in Clarke Quay that features a casual setting with live music and retro arcade games. Enjoy some friendly competition with a game of foosball and let loose with drinking games, while their live band sets the tone for the night with English hits from all genres. From trending pop songs to soulful R&B, EDM bangers, jazz, and more, the live bands at this Clarke Quay bar promise a night of good tunes for a good time.

Whiskey Library & Jazz Club

39 Syed Alwi Road, Singapore 207630

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For an evening of smooth tunes and even smoother cocktails, Whiskey Library & Jazz Club is the place to be. Nestled along Syed Alwi Road, this sophisticated venue jazzes things up with live music, setting the perfect soundtrack for a night out. Whether you're into soulful jazz, nostalgic oldies, romantic ballads, chart-topping pop, Mandarin classics, or even sultry Latin beats, there's a tune for you.

The Blackbird

8 Lock Road, Singapore 108936

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The Blackbird is a hidden gem located in the Gillman Barracks Arts Enclave. This intimate venue offers a cozy atmosphere with live music performances every night. The lineup features a mix of genres, from indie and acoustic to jazz and blues, providing a diverse range of tunes for every music lover.

Wheeler’s Estate

2 Park Lane, Singapore 798386

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Located within the lush greenery of Seletar Aerospace Park, Wheeler’s Estate is an alfresco restaurant and bar with live music every night. Escape from the hustle and bustle of life, and treat yourself to scrumptious Western fare such as Wheeler’s Signature Tomahawk, indulgent burgers, grilled seafood, and more. When the sun goes down, get your dancing shoes out and groove to live music by local bands in Singapore for a night to remember.

Frienzie Bar & Bistro

10 Tebing Lane, #01-02, Singapore 828836

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North-Easties, you won’t have to travel far to watch a live band in Singapore! Simply plan a night to check out Frienzie Bar & Bistro, where you’ll find slightly more affordable booze and Western fare and a different live band that takes the stage every night. From classic Mandopop hits to oldies but goodies English classics, you’ll easily find a live band at Frienzie Bar & Bistro that will play music you can groove to.

Simply Live by Tin Box

73 Bras Basah Road, #01-01/02, Singapore 189556

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Simply Live by Tin Box is one of our favourite bars to go for live music in Singapore. Rather than spotlighting a range of local artists, this bar is home to a live band that takes the stage night after night with the latest Mandopop hits. Though their food selection is limited, their mains are affordable, and there is no minimum spend to enjoy the lively atmosphere and their talented Mandopop live band.

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