Singapore's Groove Driver Festival, Lively National Day, and Quirky Cultural Exchanges

Oi oi! Big hello to all my globetrotters and welcome to Things to do in Singapore with your mate Oly Bennet, where we dive headfirst into the Lion City’s whirlpool of wild events and quirky happenings. The date is Saturday, September 27th, 2025, and let me tell you, Singapore’s buzzing louder than a Stadium Wave at the World Cup!

Now, a quick weather check before we get into the epic stuff. It's steamy and tropical today, with highs around 30 degrees Celsius, sticky humidity, and a side order of “patchy rain possible.” That’s right, pack both your sunblock and your brolly—classic Singaporean roulette, but also perfect weather for adventures and dancing in the rain.

The city is absolutely humming and nowhere is that groove stronger than the Groove Driver Festival 2025, kicking off today at Suntec Plaza and South Beach Tower. This is your exclusive preview of next week’s Formula 1 chaos—a two-day blast of international DJs, local music heroes, food stalls, rooftop parties, and the kinds of cocktails that make you think you’re a pop star. With acts like Henry Moodie and an all-female DJ lineup including Licaxxx and Debbie Chia, plus skyline views to make your Instagram sizzle, Groove Driver is the official pre-Grand Prix energy boost according to Outlook Traveller.

And for the family crowd or anyone keen on a creative culture binge, don’t miss the National Day celebrations rolling on through the National Museum of Singapore. Dive into LEGO heaven with the “Stories of Singapore” diorama, unleash your inner artist with hands-on workshops, and as night falls, the museum’s entire facade transforms into a radiant tribute to the city—yes, literal art attacks, light-shows, and enough patriotic energy to make your heart sing. Elle Singapore says this is a must-see for kiddos, adults, and anyone who ever built a LEGO Merlion.

If you’re in the mood for some international flare, Thailand Week 2025 at Suntec City is your ticket. Discover over 50 provocative Thai brands serving up everything from handmade jewellery to sustainably fashionable threads and wild snacks like freeze-dried mango sticky rice. There’s even a claw machine and free ice cream, because who says cultural exchange can’t be silly and sweet?

Craving something a little more offbeat? Check out the Maritime Youth Festival at the Singapore Maritime Gallery this afternoon. Picture this: boatloads of maritime fun, youth-driven activities, live demos, and the kind of educational games that would make even your school teacher crack a smile.

Swinging into citywide news—foodies, sharpen those forks because Singapore’s restaurant scene just levelled up. Keep your eye out for a hot new opening at Tanjong Pagar, reportedly featuring a fusion of Peranakan and vegan magic. Meanwhile, over in public transit, SMRT is rolling out later train services along the North-South Line for event weekends, so you can stay out grooving just a little longer without sweating the last ride home.

If you’re wondering what to do with the rest of your day, here’s today’s Oly-approved action plan: start with kopi and kaya toast at a local kopitiam, stroll the heritage shophouses of Joo Chiat, sneak in a cheeky rooftop dip at your hotel, and when the sun dips, hit the Groove Driver Festival, or let National Museum’s lights transport you to a whole new state of Singaporean pride.

Today’s Ollie tip: Never underestimate the power of a Singlish phrase—it’s more than lingo, it’s the ultimate local passport. Try “lah” at the end of your sentences and watch doors open, noodles appear, and smiles multiply!

On the horizon: Singapore’s about to shift into full Formula 1 overdrive with headliners like G-Dragon, Elton John, and Foo Fighters taking over next week! Tune in tomorrow for secret pop-ups, wild afterparties, and the absolute quirkiest things you can only do here in the Lion City.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your Things to Do in Singapore podcast, Oi
Oi Big hello to all my globetrotters, and welcome to
Things to Do in Singapore with your mate Only Bennett,
where we dive headfirst into the Lime City's whirlpool of
wild events and quirky happenings. The date is Saturday, September
twenty seventh, twenty twenty five, and let me tell you

(00:21):
Singapore's buzzing louder than a stadium wave at the World Cup.
Now a quick weather check before we get into the
epic stuff. It's steamy and tropical today, with highs around
thirty degrees celsius, sticky humidity and a side order of
patchy rain possible. That's right, Pack both your somblock and
your brolly, classic Singaporean roulette, but also perfect weather for

(00:44):
adventures and dancing in the rain. The city is absolutely humming,
and nowhere is that groove stronger than the Groove Driver
Festival twenty twenty five, kicking off today at Suntech Plaza
and South Beach Tower. This is your exclusive preview of
next week's Formula one Chaos, a two day blast of

(01:05):
international DJs, local music heroes, food stores, rooftop parties and
the kinds of cocktails that make you think you're a
pop star with acts like Henry Moody and an all
female DJ lineup including like Acsex and Debbie Cheer, plus
skyline views to make your Instagram sizzle, Groovedrivers the official
pre Grand Prix energy boost according to Outlook Traveler, and

(01:29):
for the family crowd or anyone keen on a creative
culture binge, don't miss the National Day celebrations. Rolling on
through the National Museum of Singapore, Dive into Lego Heaven
with the stories of Singapore Diorama, unleash your inner artist
with hands on workshops, and as nightfalls, the museum's entire
facade transforms into a radiant tribute to the city. Yes,

(01:54):
literal art attacks, light shows, and enough patriotic energy to
make your heart sing Elles Singapore says this is a
must see for kiddos, adults and anyone who ever built
a Lego Merlin. If you're in the mood for some
international flare, Thailand Week twenty twenty five at Sumtech City
is your ticket. Discover over fifty provocative Thaie brands serving

(02:18):
up everything from handmade jewelry to sustainably fashionable threads and
wild snacks like freeze dried mango sticky rice. There's even
a claw machine and free ice cream, because who says
cultural exchange can't be silly and sweet. Craving something a
little more offbeat, check out the Maritime Youth Festival at
the Singapore Maritime Gallery this afternoon. Picture this boatloads of

(02:40):
maritime fun, youth driven activities, live demos, and the kind
of educational games that would make even your school teacher
crack a smile. Swinging into citywide news, foodies, sharpen those
forks because Singapore's restaurant scene just leveled up. Keep your
eye out for a hot new opening at Tanjoonpaga report
tedly featuring a fusion of peranakin and vegan magic. Meanwhile,

(03:04):
over in public transit, SMRT is rolling out later train
services along the North South Line for event weekends, so
you can stay out grooving just a little longer without
sweating the last ride home. If you're wondering what to
do with the rest of your day, here's today's only
approved action plan. Start with copy and kaya toast at
a local coppatium. Stroll the heritage shophouses of juciat sneak

(03:28):
in a cheeky rooftop, dip at your hotel, and when
the sun dips hit the Groove Driver Festival or let
National Museum's lights transport you to a whole new state
of Singaporean pride. Today's ol tip never underestimate the power
of a Singish phrase. It's more than lingo, it's the
ultimate local passport. Try Lah at the end of your

(03:49):
sentences and watch doors open, noodles appear, and smiles multiply
on the horizon. Singapore's about to shift into full Formula
one overdrive, with headliners like g Dragon, Elton John and
Foo Fighters taking over next week. Tune in tomorrow for
secret pop ups, wild after parties, and the absolute quirkiest

(04:10):
things you can only do here in the Lion City.
Thanks for listening, Please subscride, and remember this episode was
brought to you by Quiet Please Podcast Networks. For more
content like this, please go to Quiet Please dot Ai