The Weeknd Singapore concert review: After Hours Til Dawn is a spectacular return after 8 years

Eight years after his last show in Singapore, The Weeknd made a triumphant return on Friday (Oct 2) with powerhouse vocals, dazzling lasers and a larger-than-life production that proved just how far he has come as a performer.

Singer The Weeknd kicked off the Singapore leg of his tour on Oct 2, 2026. (Photos: Sebastien Nagy, Instagram/theweeknd)

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In many ways, Friday's After Hours Til Dawn concert served as a reintroduction to The Weeknd for fans in Singapore. After all, it has been eight years since his last show here, and in that time, The Weeknd has released several songs that could now be considered among his career-best work.

As a performer, he has also improved by leaps and bounds – something that was undeniable to those at Friday’s (Oct 2) concert, as The Weeknd breezed through two hours without letting up.

By every metric, The Weeknd returned to Singapore as an S-tier music act, delivering a show that lived up to that status.

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Japanese hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts made for a strong opening act, dishing out a spirited set that included Otonoke, their crowd-favourite track from the hit anime Dan Da Dan .

The energy carried seamlessly into the main show, with The Weeknd thrilling fans right off the bat with a mesmerising rendition of Baptized In Fear. His dulcet vocals provided a striking contrast to the song’s intense green laser display, setting the tone for the spectacle that followed.

The Weeknd performing with laser displays. (Photo: Sebastien Nagy)

For the next 120 minutes, The Weeknd showed why he’s considered one of the best artistes around, with his unrelenting vocals and showmanship.

Whether it was belting out songs like The Hills and Call Out My Name or getting up close with fans in the floor section for an impromptu sing-along, The Weeknd commanded the crowd with ease.

Even more commendable was the fact that he barely took a break during the two-hour set, quickly moving from one song to the next without compromising his vocal performance.

Singer The Weeknd performing at the National Stadium in Singapore. (Photo: Sebastien Nagy)

Beyond The Weeknd’s technical skills, the After Hours Til Dawn show itself is arguably one of the grandest concert productions I’ve seen.

The stage design made brilliant use of the National Stadium’s vast size, with multiple satellite stages, roving dancers and a giant statue at its centre. The sheer scale of the production ensured that the stage never felt empty, even when The Weeknd was performing in just one section.

The giant statue in the middle of the concert stage. (Photo: Sebastien Nagy)

And then there were the immaculate laser displays and flamethrowers, all perfectly synchronised with the music to elevate each song without ever becoming overwhelming – or, dare I say, “blinding”.

Equally iconic was The Weeknd’s mask, which shot laser beams across the stadium, creating a visual spectacle truly unique to the show.

The Weeknd's mask shoots lasers. (Photo: Sebastien Nagy)

Also deserving of praise were the crowds, who dispelled the notion that Singaporeans are boring concert-goers. Attendees in the seated section near me instinctively got to their feet and danced along to certified bangers such as Blinding Lights and Starboy.

Sure, the phones were still out, but the atmosphere was noticeably livelier than at your typical concert in Singapore.

All in all, The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn was a well-tuned production that served as a glowing testament to his growth as a performer.

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时隔八年，The Weeknd 于周五（10 月 2 日）在新加坡凯旋回归，他以强劲的嗓音、炫目的激光和超乎想象的制作，证明了他作为一名表演者已经取得了多么大的进步。

歌手The Weeknd于2026年10月2日开启了新加坡巡回演唱会。（图片：Sebastien Nagy，Instagram/theweeknd）

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从很多方面来看，周五的“After Hours Til Dawn”演唱会对于新加坡的歌迷来说，就像是一次与The Weeknd的重逢。毕竟，距离他上次在新加坡演出已经过去了八年，而在这段时间里，The Weeknd发行了多首歌曲，如今这些歌曲都可以被视为他职业生涯中的巅峰之作。

作为一名表演者，他的进步也非常显著——这一点在周五（10 月 2 日）的演唱会上得到了充分的证明，因为 The Weeknd 轻松地表演了两个小时，丝毫没有懈怠。

无论从哪个角度来看，The Weeknd 都以顶级音乐人的身份重返新加坡，奉献了一场名副其实的精彩演出。

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日本嘻哈二人组 Creepy Nuts 为观众带来了一场精彩的开场表演，他们活力四射的演出中包括了热门动画《弹弹弹》中深受观众喜爱的歌曲《Otonoke》。

这股能量无缝衔接到了主秀，The Weeknd一开场就以一首令人陶醉的《Baptized In Fear》点燃了全场。他甜美的嗓音与歌曲中强烈的绿色激光秀形成了鲜明的对比，为接下来的精彩演出奠定了基调。

The Weeknd 的表演伴有激光特效。（摄影：Sebastien Nagy）

在接下来的 120 分钟里，The Weeknd 用他无比强劲的嗓音和精湛的表演技巧，展现了他为何被认为是当今最优秀的艺术家之一。

无论是激情演唱《The Hills》和《Call Out My Name》等歌曲，还是与现场观众近距离互动，即兴合唱，The Weeknd 都轻松掌控了全场。

更值得称赞的是，他在两个小时的演出中几乎没有休息，迅速地从一首歌过渡到下一首歌，而没有影响他的演唱水平。

歌手The Weeknd在新加坡国家体育场演出。（摄影：Sebastien Nagy）

抛开The Weeknd的精湛技艺不谈，《After Hours Til Dawn》演唱会本身可以说是我见过的最盛大的演唱会制作之一。

舞台设计巧妙地利用了国家体育场的巨大空间，设置了多个卫星舞台，舞者们在舞台中央穿梭，中央矗立着一座巨型雕像。如此宏大的制作规模确保了舞台始终充满张力，即使The Weeknd只在其中一个区域表演，也不会显得空旷。

演唱会舞台中央的巨型雕像。（摄影：塞巴斯蒂安·纳吉）

还有那完美无瑕的激光表演和火焰喷射器，所有这些都与音乐完美同步，提升了每一首歌的水平，却又不会让人感到过分——或者，恕我直言，“刺眼”。

同样令人印象深刻的是The Weeknd的面具，它能向体育场发射激光束，创造出这场演出真正独一无二的视觉奇观。

The Weeknd的面具能发射激光。（图片：Sebastien Nagy）

同样值得称赞的还有现场观众，他们打破了新加坡人都是无趣演唱会观众的刻板印象。我附近座位区的观众们都情不自禁地站起来，随着《Blinding Lights》和《Starboy》等热门金曲翩翩起舞。

没错，手机依然随处可见，但现场气氛明显比新加坡一般的演唱会热闹得多。

总而言之，The Weeknd 的《After Hours Til Dawn》是一张制作精良的专辑，充分展现了他作为表演者的成长。

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