Actor-comedian Pete Davidson to perform in Singapore
Tickets to the live performance go on sale from Aug 6 at 10am, as part of event organiser Live Nation's pre-sale. The general sale begins on Aug 7 at 10am from www.ticketmaster.sg. Ticket prices have yet to be announced.
His upcoming tour will also head to Australia in late September for shows in Perth, Melbourne and Sydney.
The 31-year-old is best known for being a cast member on American comedy sketch series Saturday Night Live from 2014 to 2022. He is also the creator, executive producer, writer and star of comedy series Bupkis (2023).
Born in New York City, Davidson was named one of Forbes' 30 Under 30 in 2016, and listed among Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2022.
He has appeared in films such as Big Time Adolescence (2019), The King Of Staten Island (2020) and Dumb Money (2023). His heist action comedy flick The Pickup, co-starring veteran American actor-comedian Eddie Murphy, premieres on Aug 6 on Prime Video.
Over the years, his high-profile dating history has made headlines. He was engaged to singer Ariana Grande, and was in relationships with actresses Kate Beckinsale and Margaret Qualley, as well as reality TV star Kim Kardashian.
Since March 2025, he has been dating model-actress Elsie Hewitt. The couple anounced in July they are expecting their first child.
Elsie Hewitt (left) and Pete Davidson are seen as the Boston Celtics take on the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on May 16, 2025, in New York City. PHOTO: AFP
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When: Sept 26, 8pm Where: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green Admission: Tickets will be available at www.ticketmaster.sg. Prices have yet to be announced.
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