New mid-size arena pays dividends for Singapore

Singapore’s live music sector has been boosted by the arrival of a new mid-size, multi-purpose arena.

Arena @ EXPO (Hall 7) opened earlier this year and offers a capacity of 6,700 (4,200 standing/2,500 seated), with plans for future expansion.

Located within the Singapore Expo convention hall, the “plug in and play” venue has already hosted shows by acts including Melanie Martinez, Riize, Wilber Pan and Radwimps.

Operator Constellar says the concert hall is designed to meet the growing demand for mid-sized gigs ranging from 3,000 to 6,000 fans.

“Arena @ EXPO steps in to fill this crucial gap, providing a concert space that is tailored to meet the needs of artists, both local and international,” the company’s VP, sales (venues), Ng Sim Lim tells M&C Asia.

“We know versatility and scalability are now key considerations”

“We know versatility and scalability are now key considerations. The seating arrangements at Arena @ EXPO are adaptable to accommodate a range of audience sizes starting from a few hundred up to 6,700, with options for full seating or partial free-standing configurations.

“Our modular infrastructure and furnishings are also designed for concerts of any scale and are highly customisable, allowing the same space to be tailored to the unique needs of each event. This means that concert organisers can consider booking the venue for diverse music genres or specific event requirements like fan meet-and-greets.”

Upcoming concerts at the venue include Laufey, Regine Velasquez and The Kid Laroi.

At arena level, the go-to venue for overseas artists has traditionally been the 15,000-cap Singapore Indoor Stadium, which has hosted NCT Dream and Conan Gray, among others, in 2024. Olivia Rodrigo, Tomorrow x Together, Lany, Stray Kids, Fujii Kaze and Dua Lipa are lined up to perform before the end of the year.

As per IQ‘s Global Arena Guide, earlier this year, the government announced plans to replace the venue as part of the its plan to transform the Kallang Alive Precinct around the Sports Hub.

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