Music fans in Singapore have good reason to rejoice as some of the biggest annual music festivals are coming up in the months ahead. Each festival showcases different genres of music, ensuring that there’s something for everyone.
Music festivals are a great place to discover up-and-coming talent as they rub shoulders with some of the most well-known musical acts in the world. Thanks to our excellent connectivity in Singapore, it’s relatively convenient to fly to each of these music festivals in the region.
| Music Festival | Dates | City | Ticket Price |
| LaLaLa Fest | 22 – 24 August | Jakarta, Indonesia | 2,150,000 IDR (~169 SGD) |
| Ultra Japan | 13 – 14 September | Tokyo, Japan | 30,000 JPY (~261 SGD) |
| SXSW Sydney Music Festival | 15 – 19 October | Sydney, Australia | 120 AUD (~100 SGD) |
| Clockenflap | 5 – 7 December | Hong Kong | 1,990 HKD (~326 SGD) |
| Wonderfruit | 11 – 15 December | Chonburi, Thailand | 9,500 THB (~378 SGD) |
#1 LaLaLa Fest
Source: LaLaLa Fest
Dates: 22 – 24 August 2025
Venue: Jakarta International Expo, Indonesia
Ticket Prices: 2,150,000 IDR (~169 SGD) for a 3-day General Admission Ticket
Flight to Jakarta: Between 129 SGD (AirAsia) to 172 SGD (Scoot)
Accomodations: From 311 SGD (Grand Mecure Jakarta Kemayoran)
Up and coming LaLaLa Fest is making a case to be one of Indonesia’s biggest music festivals. After making a big return last year following COVID, they are going all out this year.
This year’s lineup for the 3-day annual pop music festival boasts big name headliners including Camilla Cabello, LANY, and the Black Eyed Peas. Other renowned artistes at LaLaLa Fest include Tinashe, Hannah Bahng, The Rose, and Like-An-Angel, the new solo project by Tetsuya of legendary band L’Arc-en-Ciel.
#2 Ultra Japan
Source: Ultra Japan
Dates: 13 – 14 September 2025
Venue: Tokyo Odaiba Ultra Park, Japan
Ticket Prices: 30,000 JPY (~261 SGD) for a 2-day General Admission Ticket
Flight to Tokyo: Between 544 SGD (Scoot) to 1,394 SGD (Singapore Airlines)
Accomodations: From 527 SGD (Hilton Tokyo Odaiba)
Ultra is the world’s premier electronic music festival, and it has spread worldwide, with Ultra Japan celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
This year’s Ultra Japan lineup features popular DJs including Calvin Harris, Martin Garrix, DJ Snake, and Hardwell as headliners.
#3 SXSW Sydney Music Festival
Source: SXSW Sydney
Dates: 15 – 19 October 2025
Venue: Various locations in and around Chippendale, Sydney, Australia
Ticket Prices: 120 AUD (~100 SGD) for a Festival Wristband
Flight to Sydney: 657 SGD (Scoot) to 1,626 SGD (Singapore Airlines)
Accomodations: From 419 SGD (Four Points by Sheraton Sydney, Central Park)
South by Southwest (SXSW) is an iconic event that combines film, interactive media, and music festivals and conferences. A spinoff event, SXSW Sydney, started in 2023.
The music festival portion of SXSW Sydney 2025 features a host of the best indie musicians on the cusp of breaking out. The more familiar names include US-based Vandelux, South Korea’s Rovv, and India’s Rashmeet Kaur. while Tash, Paulina, Mariae Cassandra, and Lyric are representing their home country of Australia. This year’s SXSW Sydney lineup also includes alternative rock band Thy Howler from Singapore.
#4 Clockenflap
Source: Clockenflap
Dates: 5 – 7 December 2025
Venue: Central Harbourfront, Hong Kong
Ticket Prices: 1,990 HKD (~326 SGD) for a 3-day General Admission Ticket
Flight to Hong Kong: 472 SGD (Singapore Airlines) to 627 SGD (Cathay Pacific)
Accomodation: From 888 SGD for 4 nights (Butterfly on LKF)
For almost 20 years, Clockenflap has been the marquee Hong Kong music festival. This year’s lineup includes names like Franz Ferdinand, Jacob Collier and Rich Brian.
#5 Wonderfruit
Source: Wonderfruit
Dates: 11 – 15 December 2025
Venue: The Fields at Siam Country Club, Chonburi, Thailand
Ticket Prices: 9,500 THB (~378 SGD) for a 5-day full pass
Flight to Bangkok: From 322 SGD (Singapore Airlines) to 541 SGD (Thai Airways)
Accomodation: From 1,126 SGD for 4 nights (Shared Pavilion Tent)
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Wonderfruit has been called the “Burning Man of Asia” because of its similarity to the iconic weeklong large scale desert event in Nevada, USA.
This year, in response to the high demand, Wonderfruit has planned for even more Pavilion Tents on the festival grounds, saving you commuting time traveling from external accommodations to The Fields at Siam Country Club.
The entire experience is the draw, not any specific artiste in the lineup. Tickets are sold in 48-hour blocks per month, starting in September, with ticket prices increasing closer to the event date.
