Marina Bay Street Circuit: events, getting there and where to stay
Marina Bay Street Circuit is a race circuit in Singapore, about 8 km from the centre. It hosts 2 of the events we cover, including Singapore Marathon, Singapore Grand Prix. Below: dates, how to get there, where to stay nearby and what to do around it.
Marina Bay Street Circuit in short
- Type
- Race circuit
- Where
- Singapore, about 8 km from the centre
- Events we cover
- 2
- Next up
- Singapore Marathon, 4 to 6 December 2026 (expected)
- Getting there
- The circuit is in the middle of the city. MRT stations Promenade, Esplanade, City Hall and Raffles Place serve the gates; trains run late on race nights.
Events at Marina Bay Street Circuit
Singapore, SingaporeMarathon8 Oct 2027Singapore Grand Prix
Singapore, SingaporeF1
Getting to Marina Bay Street Circuit
The circuit is in the middle of the city. MRT stations Promenade, Esplanade, City Hall and Raffles Place serve the gates; trains run late on race nights.
Start and finish areas are on public transport; streets on the course close for the morning.
Changi (SIN) is on the MRT East-West line, 30 to 40 minutes to the city; taxis cost about S$25 to S$35.
Public transport directions to Marina Bay Street Circuit
Where to stay near Marina Bay Street Circuit
| Budget | Where | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Bugis and Little India | Cheaper hotels on the MRT. |
| Mid-range | Clarke Quay and Chinatown | Walk or MRT to the circuit. |
| Splurge | Marina Bay | Inside the circuit zone. |
Three hotels we would book
- Budget: Hotel 81 Bugis
- Mid-range: Hotel Boss
- Splurge: Marina Bay Sands
Things to do near Marina Bay Street Circuit
Free hours before or after an event: the best-rated tours and activities in Singapore.
Evenings
Weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Daylight (15th) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | About 26°C average | 235 mm | 12 h 03 min | |
| February | About 27°C average | 102 mm | 12 h 04 min | |
| March | 30°C | 24°C | 168 mm | 12 h 06 min |
| April | About 28°C average | 193 mm | 12 h 09 min | |
| May | About 28°C average | 199 mm | 12 h 11 min | |
| June | About 28°C average | 164 mm | 12 h 12 min | |
| July | About 27°C average | 174 mm | 12 h 11 min | |
| August | About 27°C average | 173 mm | 12 h 10 min | |
| September | About 27°C average | 167 mm | 12 h 07 min | |
| October | About 27°C average | 210 mm | 12 h 05 min | |
| November | About 27°C average | 283 mm | 12 h 03 min | |
| December | About 26°C average | 300 mm | 12 h 03 min | |
Questions people ask
What events are held at Marina Bay Street Circuit?
Singapore Marathon, Singapore Grand Prix.
How do I get to Marina Bay Street Circuit?
The circuit is in the middle of the city. MRT stations Promenade, Esplanade, City Hall and Raffles Place serve the gates; trains run late on race nights.
When is the next big event at Marina Bay Street Circuit?
Singapore Marathon, 4 to 6 December 2026 (expected).
Where should I stay near Marina Bay Street Circuit?
Clarke Quay and Chinatown: Walk or MRT to the circuit.