1. Singapore International Jazz Festival 2016
Back for its third year running, this year’s edition of the Singapore International Jazz Festival will feature a stellar lineup of local and international jazz acts. The three-day festival will see artists like Joss Stone, BadBadNotGood and Jeremy Monteiro taking the stage. Local acts Weish, Vandetta and Darker Than Wax – Sound System will be performing at the festival as well.
Date: 4 – 6 March
Time: 4pm – 11.45pm (Fri), 3pm – 11.45pm (Sat), 3pm – 11.45pm (Sun)
Venue: Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza, Marina Bay Sands, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018970
Admission: From $85. Get your tickets here.
(Source: Singapore International Jazz Festival Facebook)
2. Cafe Asia and International Coffee & Tea Expo
Interested in starting your own cafe? You’ll definitely want to check out the Cafe Asia and International Coffee & Tea Expo then. The 3-day event is the only trade and consumer exhibition in Southeast Asia that brings together cafe owners and coffee and tea distributors from all over the region. Participating cafes include Coast and Company, Working Title, Kith Cafe and The Lokal.
Date: 3 – 5 March
Time: 10am – 6pm (Thu to Fri), 10am – 5pm (Sat)
Venue: Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Center (Hall C), 10 Bayfront Ave, Singapore 018956
Admission: Free. Register here.
(Source: Cafe Asia and International Coffee & Tea Expo Facebook)
3. IT Show 2016
Looking for a new laptop or smartphone? The IT Show is back again to bring you the best deals on electronics and gaming gadgets. This year, the event has a new pre-sale option where you can purchase the same deals online first, then collect your items during the event. You can also trade in your old laptops, gaming consoles, smartphones and gaming software at the event.
Date: 10 – 13 March
Time: 11am – 9pm (Level 3), 12pm – 9pm (Level 4 & 6)
Venue: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre, 1 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039593
Admission: Free
(Source: COMEX and ITSHOW Facebook)
4. Singapore Design Week 2016
Design buffs will be pleased to hear about Singapore Design Week, an event which features a slew of local and international exhibitions, showcases, trade shows, conferences and workshops. The event, which is open to both businesses and the general public, will have over 100 design-related events and programmes throughout the week.
Date: 8 – 20 March
Time: Varies
Venue: National Design Centre, 111 Middle Road, Singapore 188969
Admission: Varies
(Source: DesignSingapore Facebook)
5. Pet Expo Singapore
Here’s one for the animal lovers out there – Pet Expo Singapore returns once again for more furry fun and animal action. Among other things, the pet-focused event will have educational and social activities to help you learn more about your pet. The best part? Pets are welcome at the event too.
Date: 25 – 27 March
Time: 11am – 8pm
Venue: Singapore Expo Hall 7, 1 Expo Dr, Singapore 486150
Admission: $4 – $10. Get your tickets here.
(Source: Pet Expo Singapore Facebook)
