Celebrated K-pop group Highlight will headline The Kallang Countdown 2027 concert on New Year’s Eve.
The Kallang Group announced the lineup on 4 Nov for its marquee year-end celebration.
Formerly known as Beast, the group debuted in 2009 and produced iconic hits like Fiction and On Rainy Days.
The band last performed in Singapore in September 2024 to conclude their Lights Go On, Again Asia Tour.
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In a statement, Highlight said: “We are so thrilled to be returning to Singapore and to be a part of the celebration at The Kallang.”
“To headline one of Singapore’s most iconic countdown events is an honour, and we promise to bring incredible energy to the stage. We can’t wait to celebrate with our fans as we ring in 2027 together!”
Highlight’s setlist will span classic anthems and recent releases, alongside a diverse lineup of regional and local performers.
The concert forms part of ONE Countdown 2027, uniting celebrations across the island and heartlands.
The show anchors an extensive entertainment season across The Kallang’s venues.
October saw a slew of performances from genre-defining artistes including The Weeknd, Avenged Sevenfold, BigBang, Chinese singer-songwriter KUN and legendary composer Hans Zimmer. Homegrown Mandopop showcase SING浪 rounded out the month.
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November promises to bring a huge month for rock and alternative music fans, with acts from iconic alternative band My Chemical Romance, Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja, Korean indie rock band Wave To Earth, pop-punk icons Simple Plan, powerhouse rock icons Guns N’ Roses and rising stars BABYMONSTER.
Fans can also look forward to ending the year with a bang as K-pop titans BTS are set to arrive in the country.
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The momentum continues into 2027 with Mandopop king Jay Chou, pop icons Westlife, BOYNEXTDOOR and Kenshi Yonezu to start the year.
Global hitmakers Maroon 5 and Japanese duo YOASOBI will arrive in February, while K-pop fans can look forward to Stray Kids and ENHYPEN in March.
Filipino-British singer beabadoobee and global superstar Bruno Mars will then round out an exciting April.
Yazed Osman from The Kallang Group highlighted the precinct’s commitment to world-class entertainment.
He said that signature events like The Kallang Countdown remain accessible to audiences of all ages.
Mr Yazed added: “We are proud to be where communities come together to celebrate and where fans from Singapore and across the region create lasting memories with their loved ones.”
Beyond the international headliner, the countdown concert will feature a vibrant mix of regional and local performers.
The Kallang Kaki members will enjoy priority access to tickets for the countdown event.
Patrons can sign up for membership through The Kallang App, while organisers will release full ticketing details in due course.
The concert forms part of ONE Countdown 2027, uniting New Year’s Eve celebrations across Singapore and the heartlands.
Authorities will unveil more details about the nationwide celebrations later in November.
Members of the public can visit The Kallang’s official website to view the complete event lineup.
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Featured image adapted from The Kallang press release.