Pop icon Janet Jackson will make her long-awaited return to Singapore as the headlining act for the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026, performing on Sunday, October 11 at the Wharf Stage in Zone 1 of the Marina Bay Circuit Park. The multi-platinum star, whose last Singapore show was 15 years ago, joins a growing roster of international and regional talent confirmed for the three-day race weekend from October 9 to 11.
Swedish singer Zara Larsson, K-pop group Cortis, and Singaporean mandopop legend JJ Lin are among the other newly announced acts, rounding out a lineup that already includes Mark Ronson, DJ Snake, Major Lazer Soundsystem, and Goo Goo Dolls. Organizers have promised additional names in the coming months.
Janet Jackson Returns to Singapore
Jackson’s booking is the most anticipated of the new additions. The influential American pop star, known for decades of hits including “Rhythm Nation” and “Nasty,” has not performed in Singapore since 2011. Her return comes as part of a broader trend of major international acts headlining the Grand Prix’s entertainment program, which has grown to rival standalone music festivals in the region.
The Sunday slot at the Wharf Stage places Jackson opposite other acts performing simultaneously across more than 10 stages within the circuit park. Fans hoping to catch her set will need a ticket granting access to Zone 1, as not all passes cover every zone.
A Global and Regional Lineup
Over at the Padang Stage in Zone 4, the weekend kicks off on Friday, October 9 with JJ Lin, a homegrown star who has dominated mandopop charts for two decades, alongside the K-pop phenomenon Cortis. On Saturday, October 10, Zara Larsson brings her high-energy pop anthems to the same stage, while British singer-songwriter James Arthur closes out Zone 4 on Sunday with soulful ballads.
Beyond the headliners, the event features a wide variety of acts. Split Enz will perform at the Zone 1 Wharf Stage, while electronic acts ZHU and Flight Facilities take over the Zone 1 Barge Stage. Australian indie rockers Spacey Jane and local band Lola Armour are slated for Zone 4 stages. Organizers stress that more music acts are still to be announced, suggesting the final lineup could be one of the largest in the Grand Prix’s history.
Plan Your Race Weekend
Tickets for the Singapore Grand Prix 2026 are available through the official website and authorized resellers. The event draws tens of thousands of visitors each year, and Sunday race day passes tend to sell out fastest and command the highest prices. Because ticket types grant access to specific zones, attendees are advised to plan strategically—verify which stages and areas are included before purchasing.
For those looking to extend the experience, the official Formula 1 Exhibition is making its Asian debut at Gardens by the Bay earlier in the year, and the F1 All Access 2.0 program returns with a first-ever look at race control operations.
The Singapore Grand Prix has long positioned itself as more than just a motorsport event—it’s a cultural spectacle. By booking a legend like Janet Jackson alongside regional heavyweights and emerging international artists, organizers continue to blur the line between race weekend and music festival. With more lineup announcements on the horizon, anticipation is building for what could be a record-breaking year.