Best Parties And Raves In Singapore This May 2026
From all-day vinyl DJ sets at Filmhouse, to Baby J’s first Singapore show, and a vocaloid rave, May’s selection of parties will make you work up a sweat.
It’s hot out there this month – bring your portable fans! – but the parties never seem to end, and you’ll have to take a breather to catch up. There’s techno royalty descending upon us, two open-air raves, a vocaloid party for the otakus-at-heart, and so much more. Plus, indie cinema Filmhouse is celebrating its official opening with an all-day party with live vinyl DJ sets. Read on for the best parties in Singapore this May 2026.
BEST PARTIES IN SINGAPORE IN MAY 2026
1. Goth With Your Friends 2: Mangrove Madness
The doomsday preppers at The Coup are readying another literal underground party, once again powered by the subterranean frequencies of Upper Serangoon Soundsystem, in what they promise to be a “swampy, marshy, dirty, gritty” Labour Day celebration. On the line-up of selectors is Coup mainstay Goth Hobbit along with Evening Chants’ Jasm, along with Midnight Shift’s Hexadecimal.
Date: May 2, 2026
Location: The Coup
Tickets are $10 at the door. More info here.
2. The Mismatch Rasadency presents House Ur Head ft. Daddy Squad
Here comes another iteration of House Ur Head, where the music is infectious in spirit and reckless in volume. Daddy Squad leads the party this time round, a masterful DJ from Madrid’s queer underground whose parties have only one agenda: “sweat first and think later.” He brings with him a variety of immersive styles, from electro to italo-disco and house music: only the filthiest, most hedonistic kind.
Date: May 8, 2026
Location: Rasa
Buy tickets here.
3. Algernon Cadwallader Live in Singapore
The spark that ignited Algernon Cadwallader, one of Midwest emo’s modern gems, lasted for a brief period in the late 2000s. However, the band reunited in 2022, making good on all the fans who missed out on their first run. The band are belatedly making their way to Singapore for their first-ever show here (and who knows, it may be their only one). Emo lovers, this is unmissable.
Date: May 8, 2026
Location: Room526
Buy tickets here.
4. Ice Cream Sundays x Unknwn: Intersect1on
This year’s a significant year for the party people at Ice Cream Sundays, who are celebrating 10 years of groove. This occasion sees them sharing the milestone with Manila’s party collective Unknwn, resulting in an outdoor soiree with the finest tuneage at Tanjong Pagar Distripark, the haunting grounds of the annual Singapore Art Week.
Date: May 9, 2026
Location: Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Buy tickets here.
5. Hanumankind OTW 2026 Asia Tour
India’s most hyped-up rap star in recent times, Hanumankind is making his long-awaited Singapore debut, two years after his single ‘Big Dawgs’ exploded in popularity. Since then, the rapper has counted the likes of A$AP Rocky, Denzel Curry and Maxo Kream as collaborators, while he’s toured the world and gained even more fans since.
Date: May 13, 2026
Location: Foochow Building
Buy tickets here.
6. Baby J 2026 Asia Tour, Singapore
The Jakarta-born, Australia-based Baby J has been one of the few DJs to break through clubs and onto festival stages in record time. Having performed at Glastonbury and with a support slot coming up for Harry Styles’ upcoming disco-inspired tour, Baby J is adept at bringing the finest grooves to the masses. So it’s no surprise her first show here will be a big one.
See also: Harry Styles’ Netflix Concert Debuts His New Album Live
Date: May 16, 2026
Location: Tanjong Pagar Distripark
Buy tickets here.
7. Mid-May Mingle with Cheeselads
Free flow cheese and wine? Sign us up. Held for one night only, Mid-May Mingle is a two-hour cheese party and buzzy mixer organised by Cheeselads, running from 7.30pm till midnight. Expect a spread of artisanal cheeses, cold cuts and accompaniments along with free-flow wine and live music in a cosy atmosphere where you can make new friends and party into the night.
Date: May 16, 2026
Location: 117 Tyrwhitt Road, Singapore 207546
Buy tickets here.
8. 39 MIX - Vocaloid themed party
Enter the Miku-verse! 39 MIX is the refuge for all who are fans, hardcore or casual, of vocaloid music: where vocals are synthesized and superstars are virtual. 39 MIX welcomes cosplayers and regular partygoers, so you’re encouraged to dress up and show up to party (just no prop swords or guns), with vocaloid music played all-night-long.
Date: May 16, 2026
Location: Hard Rock Cafe
Buy tickets here.
9. Thugshop X Unmute presents: Never Tooo Loud Extended with Aerea
Aerea, a word related to “the air, atmospheric and ethereal” in Spanish, is a techno duo whose live shows are imbued by an undeniably celestial atmosphere – their four-on-the-floor rhythms are blessed by hushed vocals, and their style of music circles around the euphoria of trance and ambient music in a seamless mix. Expect all that and more at their Singapore debut at Headquarters.
Date: May 16, 2026
Location: Headquarters
Buy tickets here.
10. Bizarro Bazaar
The sad news of The Projector’s closure was miraculously followed up by the arrival of Filmhouse, and they’re celebrating their official opening this month with plenty of events, both film or otherwise. One of which is Bizarro Bazaar, an all-day music market where you can dig crates for vinyl records and CDs, grab some coffee, enjoy some vinyl DJ sets, and, maybe, catch a movie at the end of the day.
Date: May 23, 2026
Location: Filmhouse
Free entry
11. Gareth Emery
Trance is alive and well – not just in underground clubs but on the big stages, too. Take Gareth Emery, who’s coming to Singapore fresh off his viral Cyberpunk tour. The British DJ and producer has elevated his anthemic brand of trance and EDM with ragged, industrial flavour, and he’ll be bringing some of these weapons-grade tunes to Marquee’s glitzy dancefloor for one night only.
Date: May 29, 2026
Location: Marquee Singapore
Buy tickets here.
12. This Was The Place: 10 Years Of HQ
The end of an era is upon us. Beloved techno club Headquarters is celebrating its final hurrah this May, which incidentally coincides with its 10th anniversary – and what a ride it’s been. But we’ll party first, cry later, because HQ has declared 10 a magic number and it’s determined to go out with a bang: with a 10-hour rave featuring 10 back-to-back sets by the likes of DJs sho&tell, Joshua Dillon, Amber H and plenty more. Head on down for the final time this May 30 to give this EDM homeground an unforgettable send-off. Find out more here.
See also: A Tribute To Headquarters: From Local DJs And Music Lovers
Date: May 30, 2026
Location: Headquarters
Buy tickets here.
13. Jeff Mills 30 Year Anniversary: Live at Liquid Room Mix
30 years ago, the face of techno was forever changed with just one DJ set. Jeff Mills, one of modern techno’s architects, performed at Tokyo’s Liquid Room, which was recorded and then spread like wildfire across the dance music underground. Since then, it’s been seen as an important milestone – the blueprint of any good techno mix, and a masterclass in DJing – and Rasa will host Mills for one night to show how it’s done. Come early and you’ll get to watch the film that shows how it all started.
Date: May 30, 2026
Location: Rasa
Buy tickets here.