The month of November was stacked to the brim with live music in Singapore, and December is chalking up to be no different. From the likes of the Opeth to Zedd and JJ Lin to Skrillex, Paul Gilbert, Cate Le Bon and more, check out our top picks for the gigs you can't afford to miss this December.

LEGACY MUSIC FESTIVAL

When: 6 & 7 December
Where: Siloso Beach, Sentosa

This December, Legacy will make its debut with a massive line-up that will feature the likes of ZEDD, Tiesto, Don Diablo, Cosmic Gate, Sub Zero Project, Hyo and more. 

For tickets, click here. 

IU

When: 6 & 7 December
Where: The Star Theatre

IU will be returning to Singapore for her Love, Poem tour in December, during which she will perform not one, but two shows. An esteemed singer with six studio albums and nine EPs, IU's music has been well-received in the K-pop industry for a decade. 

For tickets to IU's concert on 6 Dec, click here. 
IU's concert on 7 Dec is sold out. 

The Alex Blake Charlie Sessions

When: 7 December
Where: Pasir Panjang Power Station

The Alex Blake Charlie Sessions is a new female-fronted indie music festival that will take place for the first time in Singapore at the Pasir Panjang Power Station. The festival's line-up currently features the likes of Cate Le Bon, Charly Bliss, Kero Kero Bonito, Goat Girl, Ladies of LCD Soundsystem, Soak, Vandetta, Ginette Chittick and many more. 

Get your tickets here. 

CHROMEO

When: 7 December
Where: Monti

Formed in 2002 by musicians David "Dave 1" Macklovitch and Patrick "P-Thugg" Gemayel, the duo's sound draws from blue-eyed soul, dance music, rock, synth-pop, disco and funk. The band has released five studio albums. Their fifth album, Head Over Heels, was released on June 15, 2018.

Get your tickets here. 

OPETH (SOLD OUT)

When: 8 December
Where: The Crossroads

Swedish progressive metal giant Opeth is set to return to Singapore, this time performing a more intimate set at the now sold out Crossroads. Expect to hear the band's biggest hits, as well as new tunes from its latest album, In Cauda Venenum. 

The show is completely sold out. 

BOYZ II MEN

When: 9 December
Where: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre

Known for its emotional ballads and immaculate a cappella harmonies, Boyz II Men has earned major critical acclaim as a multi-platinum group in music history, with four Grammy awards and three Billboard awards under its belt. Having sold over 64 million albums worldwide over the past two decades, some of the trio's biggest hits include 'End of the Road', 'On Bended Knee', and 'One Sweet Day', the longest-running No.1 song for 16 weeks in Billboard history. 

Get your tickets here. 

PAUL GILBERT

When: 10 December
Where: The Substation

Guitar virtuoso Paul Gilbert, best known to the masses as a founding member and lead guitarist of iconic rock band Mr. Big, is coming to Singapore for a solo concert. After a lengthy career in music, which includes multiple awards, and being voted as one of the Top 10 Greatest Guitar Shredders of All Time, Gilbert will perform in Singapore, as a solo artist, for the first time ever this December. 

Get your tickets here. 

ED BANGER TAKEOVER

When: 12 December
Where: Zouk Singapore

Recognised for its famous blend of house, electronic, hip hop, disco, and funk sounds everywhere in the world, Ed Banger’s reputation and reach worldwide has reached massive heights. Now, the label has its sights set on Singapore, where it will host its next takeover at Zouk Singapore. 

Set to perform at the Ed Banger Takeover are Busy P, Breakbot & Irfane, MYD, and YASMIN. 

Get your tickets here. 

SKRILLEX

When: 13 December
Where: Marquee Singapore

One of the biggest names in dance music will return to Singapore this December for a special performance at Marquee. Skrillex's bass-heavy dubstep combined with the frights of Friday, the 13th, should result in an interesting night for dance music fans. 

Get your tickets here. 

ITZY

When: 13 December
Where: Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre

K-pop girl group ITZY, under the JYP roster, will be arriving in Singapore for their debut showcase tour this December.

Get your tickets here. 

ERIC CHOU

When: 14 December
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium

The Mandopop singer-songwriter previously played in Singapore on his 22PLUS 2018 Asia Tour in June last year. Following three sold-out shows in Taipei and Kaohsiung, the How Have You Been 2019 Asia Tour will see Chou performing hits such as 'Let’s Not Be Friends In The Future', 'How Have You Been' and 'The Chaos After You'. 

Get your tickets here. 

YUNG BAE

When: 14 December
Where: Kilo Lounge

Los Angeles-based producer Yung Bae (real name Dallas Cotton) who has been making waves in Asia with his funky, sample-heavy disco tapes and catchy remixes, will be performing a one-night-only set at Kilo Lounge on 14 December. 

Get your tickets here. 

Kelsey Lu

When: 18 December
Where: Kilo Lounge

Singer, songwriter, cellist, and producer Kelsey Lu constructs her dreamy alternative music with a mix of classical chamber and folk influences, topping off her intricate arrangements with her soulful vocals. 

Get your tickets here.

SSO presents: The Music of Star Wars

When: 19 & 20 December 
Where: Esplanade Concert Hall

This December, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra will pay tribute to John Williams' masterpieces, with conductor Christopher Dragon at the helm. Expect to hear compositions like 'Main Title', 'Yoda's Theme', 'The Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)', 'Duel of the Fates' and more live. 

Get your tickets here. 

JJ LIN

When: 21 & 22 December
Where: National Stadium

Last year, the home-grown singer held four sold-out shows at the Singapore Indoor Stadium in August 2018 during the run of his Sanctuary World Tour. Now, JJ Lin will return to Singapore to take on two back-to-back shows at the massive National Stadium. 

Get your tickets here.

UMMET OZCAN

When: 24 December
Where: Zouk Singapore

Ring in Christmas with beloved DJ and producer Ummet Ozcan at Zouk Singapore. Expect a highly energetic set and a ton of Christmas fun. 

Get your tickets here.  

EKIN CHENG

When: 28 December
Where: Singapore Indoor Stadium

Hong Kong singer-actor Ekin Cheng will be holding his first full-fledged concert in Singapore in December. He released his debut album Don’t Cry in 1991 and gained wider acclaim with his single 'Only Love You in a Lifetime' off his third album On Stage. His most well-known tracks include 'Age of Friendship' and 'Willing to Replace You'.

Get your tickets here. 

W&W

When: 31 December
Where: Marquee Singapore

The Dutch duo will return to Singapore to ring in 2020 with a bang as it makes its debut at Marquee Singapore. The last time the duo performed in the Lion City was for a headlining set at ZoukOut 2018.

Get your tickets here. 

BASSJACKERS

When: 31 December
Where: Zouk Singapore

Ring in the New Year with global dance music stars Bassjackers as they lead Zouk into the new decade. Expect fist-pumping, singalongs, and a ton of confetti. 

Get your tickets here. 

Siloso Beach Party

When: 31 December
Where: Siloso Beach, Sentosa

This year, Siloso Beach Party returns for its 13th edition. One can expect an incredible party experience as they bid farewell to this decade, with the Technicolour splendour of two stages delivering chart-toppers across genres non-stop for 12 hours. At the stroke of midnight, a dazzling fireworks spectacle will usher in 2020. 

Get your tickets here.