Baybeats 2026: 3 to 6 September at the Esplanade, Free Entry
Baybeats is back from Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 September 2026 at Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, and entry is free. The Esplanade's own listing puts 48 acts across the outdoor and indoor stages, with performances running from about 6.45pm each night. The outdoor waterfront stages need nothing at all, no ticket, no sign-up. Only the Annexe and Powerhouse2 shows ask you to register first.
What Baybeats 2026 actually costs you
Nothing, which is the whole point of it. This is the 25th edition of Singapore's biggest alternative music festival and it has been free since it started. Walk into the Esplanade waterfront, stand in front of a stage, watch a band. The only friction is registration for the two indoor rooms, the Annexe and Powerhouse2, which fill up because they are indoors and small. Do that in advance on the Esplanade site rather than at the door. If you are planning the rest of your weekend around it, our guide to what we run and the wider Esplanade calendar are worth a scroll first.
Who is playing
48 acts, and the spread is wider than people expect from a free festival. Boris, Bilderbuch, Tramhaus, Coaltar Of The Deepers, The Cabs, Perunggu, The SIGIT, Typecast and Ran Cap Duoi are on the international side. Homegrown names include Subsonic Eye, Disco Hue, Kin Leonn, The Observatory and Stopgap, with newer acts like Soggy Jeans, MUFF, Pretty Girls Cry and Mediocre Haircut Crew filling out the bill. Genres run from shoegaze to hardcore to hip-hop, so check the daily schedule instead of turning up and hoping.
The stuff around the music
Gas Attack runs its gear market on 5 and 6 September with 18 vendors selling and trading second-hand instruments and pedals. That is the one to arrive early for, because the good pedals go in the first hour. There is also Beatsverse, a Roblox build that went live on 4 August 2026 with songs from 23 Singapore alternative bands and in-game rewards. On site you can make shrink-art keychains, collage your own album cover and press badges at the craft tables, run by artist Beverley Ng.
Good to know
· The outdoor stages need no ticket. Only the Annexe and Powerhouse2 shows need registration, so sort those before you go.
· Performances start around 6.45pm and run past 10.30pm, so eat first. Esplanade Mall and Makansutra Gluttons Bay are both a two-minute walk.
· Gear market is 5 and 6 September only. Cash helps, and the sellers are traders, not a shop.
· Esplanade is a five-minute covered walk from Esplanade MRT (CC3) via CityLink.
FAQs
Is Baybeats 2026 free?
Yes. Baybeats 2026 is free entry. The outdoor waterfront stages need no ticket at all. Only the Annexe and Powerhouse2 performances require you to register in advance.
When is Baybeats 2026?
Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 September 2026, at Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, 1 Esplanade Drive. Performances start from about 6.45pm each evening.
How many artists are playing?
The Esplanade lists 48 acts across the festival, spanning indie rock, hardcore, metal, shoegaze, hip-hop and electronic music.
What is Beatsverse?
Beatsverse is Baybeats in Roblox. It launched on 4 August 2026 and carries music from 23 Singapore alternative bands, with in-game rewards attached.
Is there anything to buy at Baybeats?
Yes. Official festival merch and band merch are sold on site, and Gas Attack runs a second-hand music gear market on 5 and 6 September with 18 vendors.
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