Things to know before participating in nightlife activities in Singapore

According to the Singapore Government’s announcement, nightclubs, discos and karaoke bars have been allowed to reopen, in the context of the island nation’s loosening of safety regulations related to COVID-19.

Accordingly, these businesses will be subject to safety management practices that apply to food service establishments, alcoholic beverage establishments, and live shows.

Do travelers have to take a COVID-19 test?

COVID-19 testing is required for any venue that allows customers to dance “as a planned activity will take place”. Test results are valid for 24 hours and must include time period participation in the activity or event.

This provision applies mainly to nightclubs and discos. However, other businesses, such as catering establishments, bars, alcoholic beverage establishments, and karaoke bars, will also be required to comply with this regulation if they plan to hold sexually explicit activity. dance for customers.

What is the expected cost?

This depends on where the visitor wants to go.

Some businesses will ask customers to pay a fee to join. For example, the Zouk nightclub requires payments of between SGD 35 and SGD 40 for female customers, and between SGD 40 and SGD 50 for male customers. This fee includes two drinks.

In addition to the cost of participation and drinking water, customers also need to pay for the ART test prior to arrival.

At Zouk, costs range from S$12 for an online supervised ART test to S$20 if a customer opts for an on-site test. The cost of the on-site testing service, provided by the Bethesda centre, includes test kits that come with a unique barcode for registration with the Ministry of Health of Singapore upon completion of testing.

A third-party ART testing counter located outside the Yang Club in Clarke Quay will assist customers with testing for a cost of S$15. On-site testing at the Cherry Discotheque on Cecil Street has a similar fee.

Do visitors have to wear masks at all times?

According to Singapore government regulations, visitors should still wear masks when participating in any indoor activities, including when at night clubs, discos or karaoke bars.

Similar to other locations, visitors can take off their masks while eating, but must put them back on immediately after eating.

However, it is not mandatory to wear a mask when participating in outdoor activities.

How many friends can you bring with you?

Nightlife businesses must adhere to immunization-based safety controls at the entrance. Therefore, travelers need to ensure that they have the TraceTogether app installed before to confirm arrival.

As of April 26, although safety management measures based on immunization status have been removed for most operations, nightlife businesses that organize dancing are still required to comply with these regulations.

However, visitors are not yet allowed to join different groups in activities that do not require the wearing of masks. Until the regulations are relaxed from April 26, visitors must keep a safe distance of 1m between individuals or groups.

The capacity limit of nightlife establishments is 75% if dancing activities are held.

Are visitors allowed to sing karaoke yet?

Nightlife businesses are now allowed to host community entertainment with darts boards, karaoke equipment and pool tables, provided they hold a Public Entertainment license ( PE) in accordance with regulations.

Guests will not be required to take an ART test before going to karaoke if the facility does not host a dance event.

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