DBS Marina Regatta - Bay Festival
24 & 25 May 2013
Into its second year, the DBS Marina Regatta is growing bigger and better in 2013 with a brand new Bay Festival!
Following a weekend of exhilarating dragon boat races on 18 and 19 May, the DBS Marina Regatta – Bay Festival offers an exciting programme and wide range of activities that cater to both young and old. From Watersports by the Bay, Family Fun by the Bay, to Rhythms by the Bay, there is every reason for you, your families and friends to come to Marina Bay on 24 & 25 May
There is no pre-registration for the watersports activities. Just pop by the various registration booths on the day and you will be allocated a timeslot when you sign up.
Please make sure you have comfortable clothing such as a t-shirt and shorts/bermudas, flip-flops, sunblock and sunglasses. Please bring an extra change of clothing in case you get wet.
There will be no changing room. The closest restrooms are located at Marina Bay Sands, Marina Bay Link Mall and the Marina Bay City Gallery. Alternatively, you may use the portable bathrooms onsite.
No, there is no charge to attend the Bay Festival as it is free for the community.
Watersports by the Bay
On 24 May, the Marina Bay waters will be buzzing with action as close to 50 dragon teams from secondary schools and various community groups give their best in the invitational races.
On 25 May, it will be your chance to have a splashing good time – simply sign up onsite on that day for one of our dragon boating or kayaking sessions! Registration will be open from 2.30pm on a first-come-first-served basis. More details will be made available on 10 May. Do check back!
How can I get tickets to DBS Marina Regatta?
DBS Marina Regatta is a community event brought to you by DBS. The event is open to the public and admission is free for both the Dragon Boat Races (18 & 19 May) and Bay Festival (24 & 25 May).
The 500m races will start near the Merlion monument and end at the Promontory at Marina Bay.
Family Fun by the Bay
Create special memories with your loved ones and friends on 24 & 25 May. From archery, art & crafts, to roving circus acts and Kinect, you can expect many interesting activities at the Bay Festival. Don’t forget to bring your cameras to capture the special moments!
At DBS, we are committed to supporting social entrepreneurship because we believe social enterprises offer innovative and sustainable solutions to the social challenges in Asia. We are therefore pleased to bring you the Social Enterprise Carnival @ DBS Marina Regatta. On this weekend, we are partnering over 10 social enterprises to offer games, food and beverages and many other fun activities. Come and find out more about these social enterprises and their causes.
Rhythms by the Bay
The finals of the DBS Marina Regatta Drum Challenge will be held on 25 May, following the semi-finals on 19 May. The best of the best percussion groups in Singapore will battle it out on stage for the top prize of $5,000. Let them inspire you with their talent and energy! The list of finalists will be announced on this website on 21 May. In the meantime, click here to find out more about the Drum Challenge.
On 25 May, you will be entertained by popular local acts, including Electrico, Jack and Rai, Jessica Soo and Mel & Joe, with Kelly Latimer as the emcee.
Check out the 'live' performances at the DBS Marina Regatta – Bay Festival on 25 May.
Social Enterprise Carnival @ DBS Marina Regatta
Championing social entrepreneurship across Asia is the centrepiece of DBS’ social responsibility efforts. We are committed to promoting the development of the social enterprise sector, supporting social enterprises* (SEs) through funding, expertise and volunteerism, and procuring their goods and services where possible.
This year, we are pleased to partner the Ministry of Social and Family Development for the first-ever Social Enterprise Carnival @ DBS Marina Regatta on 18 & 19 May. The Carnival serves as an excellent platform for SEs to showcase their businesses and promote their products and services. You can expect an array of sumptuous food and snacks, a wide range of merchandise and a myriad of live performances and circus acts. Don’t forget to have a go on the one-of-a-kind bamboo bicycle!
The Social Enterprise Carnival will also be held at the DBS Marina Regatta – Bay Festival on 24 & 25 May. On this weekend, we are partnering social enterprises to offer games, food and beverages and many other fun activities.
