Better views, cooler queues: NCT, The Chainsmokers coming to Singapore Expo's upgraded concert venue
BRANDED CONTENT Better views and sound system: NCT, The Chainsmokers to perform in Singapore Expo's newly-upgraded concert venue Besides an upgraded audio-visual experience and a new indoor queueing area, Arena @ Expo's most recent infrastructure overhaul ensures concert goers an intimate and enjoyable vibe
Whether you are into K-pop, electronic music or classic pop and rock, this will be music to your ears: Big acts like South Korean boy band NCT, American EDM pop duo The Chainsmokers and music legend Sting are coming to town.
Filipino singers TJ Monterde and SB19, as well as LingOrm of Thai hit drama series The Secret of Us, are making their way here too. And you can catch them all live at Arena @ Expo from this month onwards.
Iconic musician Sting is headed to Singapore on Sept 23.
PHOTO: LIVE NATION
Newly upgraded and reopened this month, Arena @ Expo boasts a grand stage that measures 18.3m across and 12.2m deep, which remains modular to support various seating configurations. The existing tiered seating rows are now further inclined to let up to 6,700 fans enjoy a clearer view of their idols and a better concert experience.
This makes Arena @ Expo an ideal choice for artistes and concert organisers who want the numbers, but who also wish to maintain a cosy and intimate setting for their close-knit fan community.
So far, it has partnered organisers including Live Nation, iMe Entertainment, Flabbergast Productions, CK Star Entertainment and more, making it the preferred indoor venue for mid-sized performances and up-and-coming names.
Convenience and comfort for concert-goers
In fact, the Arena @ Expo concert-going experience starts off on a comfortable note, right at the door.
While the ticketing and merchandise booths are still situated outside the venue, the queueing area and F&B booths are now indoors – a much-needed reprieve from Singapore's tropical climate.
If you would like to grab a bite before the concert, food court MarketPlace @ Expo serves up a variety of local and international dishes, while Tag Restaurant & Bar offers fusion dining and cocktails.
And if you are coming directly from the airport or flying home after the concert, a cloak room with baggage storage facilities keeps things fuss-free. You will be able to relax and enjoy the show without having to worry about your belongings. Local concert-goers will also find it convenient as the venue is just a five-minute walk from Expo MRT station.
A dynamic space for concert organisers
With a high-end audio-visual system and a seamless Plug and Play setup, Arena @ Expo is designed to deliver an immersive concert experience with crisp sound, smooth transitions and minimal setup delays.
BoyNextDoor's concert at Arena @ Expo in March 2025, held before the latest upgrading works.
PHOTO: IME ENTERTAINMENT GROUP ASIA
Concert organisers can also create the ideal setting with a modifiable concert hall, where they can choose from a Standard Set Up, which comes with Full Seated Configuration, or convert it into a standing pen for an up-close-and-personal vibe.
This is something that iMe Entertainment Group Asia project director Ms Lau Keye Cheng appreciates. The entertainment company/concert organiser is bringing the 2025 NCT Wish Asia Tour Log to Singapore on May 17. Ms Lau says the space and capacity of Arena @ Expo are just right for the South Korean boy band's concert profile.
'Working with the Singapore Expo team on the 2025 NCT Wish Asia Tour Log has been a smooth and pleasant experience. The team has been working closely with us, listening to our feedback, and have consistently made the effort to accommodate our needs and improve processes as we navigate the new Arena @ Expo space together,' says Ms Lau.
Filipino singer-songwriter TJ Monterde will be performing at Arena @ Expo on July 20.
PHOTO: FLABBERGAST PRODUCTIONS
As for the performers, they loved the backstage area, according to Ms Owen Marelie, founder and CEO of Flabbergast Productions, the organisers for Filipino rock band, Eraserheads' show in November 2024 and TJ Monterde's upcoming concert on July 20. 'They said that it felt like they were in a cosy private trailer,' says Ms Marelie.
She adds: 'Arena @ Expo offers a one-stop solution for events, where you can pick and plug what you need without any fuss. The team's really attentive and hands-on. Even with last-minute changes, they stayed flexible and made sure everything ran smoothly.'
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