The After-party in Singapore runs on each night of race week: October 9, 10 and 11 in 2026. The circuit programme at Marina Bay finishes late in the evening, which is when the other half of the night begins. Private events open from 9pm, so the two programmes overlap. Most guests leave the grandstand and arrive at a party already in progress.
Singapore does this differently from other race cities. Monaco is compact and the yacht parties sit half a minute from the barriers. Abu Dhabi is contained on Yas Island. Singapore is a working city that happens to host a night race, and the after-dark scene spreads across Marina Bay, Raffles Place and the colonial waterfront along the river.
How the After-party Singapore Scene Works
Race week in Singapore has two kinds of evening event. The first runs alongside the circuit: the race ends, the stands empty, and the crowd disperses into the city. The bars around Clarke Quay and the hotel pools along Marina Bay fill quickly on race nights.
The second is the private tier. These are events with their own ticketing, their own guest list and their own programme. They run parallel to the circuit, which is why some guests skip the race entirely and go straight to the venue at opening. Amber Lounge has run this format since 2003 and brings it to Singapore each October. The 2026 programme runs at Clifford Pier inside the Fullerton Bay Hotel.
Clifford Pier is dressed specifically for race week. The room opens with a fashion show, then live music runs until the DJ set takes over past midnight. Friday tends to run quieter. Saturday night after qualifying is the peak. Sunday is looser, with the result known and the pressure gone.
Who You Will Find in the Room
Drivers come through. Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Daniel Ricciardo and others have attended Singapore editions across the years. Celebrities follow a similar pattern: Jason Derulo, Craig David and Akon have played or attended. The fashion show carries the HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco patronage. The room treats the race as its opening act.
Tables book in categories by size and position. They go earlier than most people expect. The Singapore race week page has General Admission and table options for 2026. If you are attending all three race cities this season, the Penthouse programme covers Monaco, Singapore and Abu Dhabi under one booking with priority positioning in each room.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the After-party in Singapore and when does it start?
After parties in Singapore run on each of the three race week nights: October 9, 10 and 11, 2026. Private events typically open their doors from 9pm, while the circuit programme is still running. Amber Lounge at Clifford Pier, Fullerton Bay Hotel is the main private after-dark event during Singapore race week.
Is the After-party in Singapore included with a circuit ticket?
No. Circuit tickets cover access to the Marina Bay Street Circuit grandstands and zones during racing sessions only. After-dark events require a separate booking. Private events such as Amber Lounge have their own ticketing.
Do Drivers attend the Singapore after party?
Some do, depending on qualifying and race result. Amber Lounge has had Lando Norris, Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton, Daniel Ricciardo, George Russell and Carlos Sainz attend across its Singapore editions. Not every driver attends every night.