Rainbow Disco Club touches down October 3-4, filling a void in the city’s electronic music scene with curated sessions spanning disco, techno, and experimental sounds.
For years, Singapore’s music lovers have craved a dedicated electronic festival with the kind of curatorial vision that defined Laneway’s golden era. This October, that gap closes. Rainbow Disco Club—the critically acclaimed Japanese institution—is making its Singapore debut across two days and three distinct sessions, partnered with local collective Ice Cream Sundays.
A Festival Built on Eclecticism and Attitude
Rainbow Disco Club operates under an unofficial mantra borrowed from George Michael: “guilty feet have no rhythm.” That cheeky irreverence belies serious programming. Over 17 years, the festival has welcomed a staggering range of artists—from Four Tet and Floating Points to Japanese techno stalwarts like DJ Nobu and Wata Igarashi. Genres roam freely between disco, house, techno, and ambient.
In Japan, RDC takes place outdoors on a scenic cross-country course in Higashi-Izu. But it’s equally at home in warehouses, rooftops, and parks. That adaptability has fueled its expansion to Bali and London, and now Singapore.
What to Expect Across the Weekend
The full lineup remains under wraps, but organizers have dropped tantalizing hints.
Saturday, October 3 – Day Session (Tanjong Pagar Distripark)
An open-air afternoon featuring a live set from one of Japan’s electronic maestros. The session closes with a legendary digger and label owner behind the decks.
Saturday, October 3 – Night Session (Cargo39)
The energy shifts indoors to a warehouse setting, where two Asian techno legends will take control.
Sunday, October 4 – Recovery Session (Rasa Space)
For those needing a gentler comedown, this intimate gathering presents three Asian electronic musicians collaborating in a one-of-a-kind three-way performance.
Tickets and Availability
A limited-time early bird sale is running now through July 8 at 11:55 PM SGT. Individual session passes start at $35, while bundles begin at $80. Purchase via Tessera.
This isn’t just another festival announcement—it’s a signal that Singapore’s electronic music scene is maturing, attracting internationally revered curators who prioritize taste over scale. For anyone who’s felt the city lacked a proper destination festival since Laneway’s heyday, Rainbow Disco Club offers exactly that: a weekend where guilty feet are welcome, and the rhythm is guaranteed.