GastroBeats 2026 Returns with Free Entry and Exclusive Grab Dining Deals

Jun 5
2 min read

Get ready for a vibrant festival playground this June with food, music, family-friendly activities and special dining perks. Enjoy free entry, pet-friendly spaces and exclusive savings throughout the festival!

Colorful GastroBeats festival poster with musical motifs, food and shrimp, reading 5th Anniversary, Free Entry, Pets Are Welcome.

Image: Facebook/GastroBeats

One of Singapore's most anticipated lifestyle festivals is back. GastroBeats 2026 returns to Bayfront Event Space from 05 Jun 2026 to 28 Jun 2026, bringing together food, music, games and community experiences in conjunction with i Light Singapore.

Celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, GastroBeats continues its tradition of creating a lively gathering space where families, friends and food lovers can enjoy great food, entertainment and memorable moments against the backdrop of Marina Bay.

Crowd at an outdoor night festival watches red and gold fireworks over a city skyline from picnic tables under tents.

Image: Facebook/GastroBeats (previous edition)

Food takes centre stage once again, with up to 40 vendors serving a mix of local favourites and international flavours. Visitors can tuck into authentic Texas-style barbecue from Jett BBQ, enjoy festival-exclusive offerings from rice., and savour seafood favourites from Sea High, including seafood boils, satay, sambal stingray and lala served on banana leaf.

New for 2026 is the Elevated Dining Zone, offering artisanal and bespoke food and beverage experiences for those seeking something a little different during their festival visit.

Image: Facebook/GastroBeats

Adding even more value to the experience is GastroBeats' partnership with Grab as the festival's Official Transport and Dining Platform Partner. Festivalgoers can enjoy up to 15% off Grab Group Rides and receive 10% off their total bill at participating GastroBeats food and beverage vendors when they pay using Grab Dine Out. It is a convenient way to save on both transportation and dining while exploring the festival.

Families visiting during the June school holidays can also look forward to a range of activities beyond food. This year's edition introduces dedicated spaces featuring pickleball, developed in partnership with the EPIC World Championship, alongside arcade games and interactive experiences suitable for all ages.

Crowded night festival with colorful carnival rides and food stalls, set before glowing city skyscrapers.

Image: Facebook/GastroBeats (previous edition)

Music remains a key part of the GastroBeats experience. Live performances take place daily throughout the festival, featuring a mix of established local acts and emerging talents. Audiences can catch popular Singapore bands such as 53A, SuperSonic and Jive Talking, while also discovering new artists through the GastroBeats x Sony Music GIGs Mentorship Programme.

Two hands toast with plastic cups of beer against blue sky; GastroBeats poster says HIGH ON FIVE, beers from $5.55.

Visitors looking to wind down after work can also enjoy the festival's fifth anniversary HIGH ON FIVE promotion. From Sunday to Thursday between 5pm and 6pm, selected beers, stouts and ciders are available from $5.55.

With free admission, a waterfront setting, live entertainment, food discoveries and family-friendly activities, GastroBeats 2026 offers plenty of reasons to visit throughout June.