With an excellent range of entertainment, activities and festivals, it's no surprise that Singapore also has an international jazz festival. The first annual Singapore International Jazz Festival was held in 2001 and went on for three days, with over 150 regional and international musicians participating in the event. The festivities were held on four stages, with three stages free for the public and the main stage only accessible to visitors with tickets. Held at the Singapore Convention Center, the first Singapore International Jazz Festival became an instant hit, giving rise to repeated festivals held annually.

The annual Singapore International Jazz Festival is held during the Spring season, around May-June each year. Local and international jazz masters make an appearance on the stage and quite often, there's an eclectic mix of musical performances, including swing bands, groove, percussion and blues. The number of Asian bands performing during the jazz festival outnumber the western bands. The most popular jazz performers hail from Brazil, Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia Philippines, Hong Kong and of course, native Singapore. Several master jazz performers are flown in via Singapore Airlines to entertain the crowds. The concept of the Singapore International Jazz Festival is to introduce the broader range of music performed under the title of jazz.

The audience and visitors to the jazz festival can partake of some excellent venue-side stall food, such as skewered and barbecued meat, Turkish ice cream and other specialty food from a wide array of regions and nations. In addition to these delights, the traditional Heineken stalls can also be found. Outdoor restaurant-style seating arrangements are available near the food stalls, where people can walk out and enjoy a sumptuous meal or snack, while still watching the jazz performances on the large video screen fitted just a few feet away.

During the jazz festival, there's a huge international crowd gathering in Singapore, so you should reserve your Singapore hotel in advance. You can avoid all the accommodation hassles by booking a renowned city center luxury hotel. Singapore offers modern convenience at highly affordable prices for everyone.