Padang, Singapore

The Padang (Malay for 'field') is an open playing field located within the Downtown Core of the Central Area in Singapore.

The Padang is surrounded by several important landmarks, which include Saint Andrew's Cathedral, City Hall, the Old Supreme Court Building and the City Hall MRT station.

Due to its prime location and historical significance, it has been used as a venue for a variety of events.

From 2023 through 2025, it will host the parade due to the reconstruction of its designated main venue The Float @ Marina Bay as NS Square.

[1][2][3] On 4 November 2018, the Padang hosted the live finals of the Mandopop reality music competition SPOP Sing!.

An aerial view of Singapore, showing the Padang on the right, surrounded by Parliament House building, new and old Supreme Court Buildings and Swissôtel The Stamford .
A football match at the Padang set against the Singapore skyline
Old Supreme Court Building with the Padang, the New Supreme Court Building shown in the background
Aerial panorama of Singapore's Downtown Core