F1 Singapore Grand Prix 2026: Janet Jackson, JJ Lin and Cortis among newly announced music acts
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- Music icons Janet Jackson and JJ Lin are among the newly announced performers for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.
- The lineup also includes K-pop group Cortis, Swedish singer Zara Larsson, and English singer James Arthur.
- Organizers promise more artist announcements in the coming weeks, with tickets for the event now on sale.
The entertainment lineup for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix has expanded with the announcement of several high-profile music acts, including global superstar Janet Jackson and Singaporean icon JJ Lin. The additions promise to add significant star power to the event's musical offerings.
Janet Jackson is scheduled to perform at the Wharf Stage on Sunday, October 11. She joins previously announced artists Goo Goo Dolls, who will perform on October 10, and Split Enz, set for October 9, on the same stage. Meanwhile, the Padang Stage will feature JJ Lin and the emerging K-pop group Cortis on the opening night.
Further bolstering the musical program, Swedish singer Zara Larsson is slated to perform on October 10, followed by English artist James Arthur on October 11. The Waterside stage will host Hyo, the DJ persona of Girls' Generation member Hyoyeon, on October 10.
Organizers have indicated that more artists will be revealed in the upcoming weeks to complete the entertainment schedule. Tickets for the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix are currently available for purchase, with prices starting at S$198.
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