Singapore Club Entry Fee 2026: Marquee, 1-Altitude, Ce La Vi & Tanjong Beach Cover Charges Revealed
✅ Last verified on-the-ground: 2026-07-18
Singapore’s club scene is the most expensive in Southeast Asia. This guide covers the 2026 entry fees at Marquee, 1-Altitude, Ce La Vi, and Tanjong Beach Club, so you know the real cost before the bouncer asks for your passport. Planning a broader trip? Start with our Southeast Asia Backpacking Hub.
Subodh’s Pro Tip: Singapore nightlife runs on one rule. If you didn’t book ahead, you’re paying the walk-up rate, which is always 30-50% higher than online. Check each club’s official site or Telegram the week of, never just turn up and assume.
Quick Answers
| What | Answer | Price (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Marquee Singapore cover charge (Friday) | ₹2,989-₹4,484 (~40-60 SGD or ~$31.01-$46.51) walk-up, ₹2,242-₹2,989 (~30-40 SGD or ~$23.26-$31.01) online presale | ~₹3,000 (~$31.12) |
| 1-Altitude entry fee | Free entry on most nights, ₹2,242 (~30 SGD or ~$23.26) cover on NYE/special events | ~₹2,240 (~$23.24) |
| Ce La Vi cover charge | ₹2,840-₹3,736 (~38-50 SGD or ~$29.46-$38.76) on weekends, free entry on weekday early slots | ~₹2,990 (~$31.02) |
| Tanjong Beach Club day pass | ₹3,736 (~50 SGD or ~$38.76) weekday, ₹5,978-₹7,473 (~80-100 SGD or ~$62.01-$77.52) weekend, minimum spend applies on Sat | ~₹6,000 (~$62.24) |
| How to skip cover charge | Ladies’ night (Wed-Thu), guestlist signup, early bird before 11pm | Free |
The Singapore Club Scene in 2026
Singapore packs four different club formats into a tiny island, and Indians tend to lump them together. They aren’t comparable.
Marquee Singapore at Marina Bay Sands is the headline EDM megaclub, three floors, 60-foot Ferris wheel inside, the kind of place where bottles start at ₹59,784 (~800 SGD or ~$620.14) and you do not ask the price twice. Cover charge is split into tiers by night, day of week, and how late you arrive.
1-Altitude at 282m on top of One Raffles Place is billed as the highest al fresco rooftop bar in the world. Day-to-day, it’s more a sunset bar than a club, with DJs and dancing kicking in after 10pm. Cover only applies on special-event nights, NYE, F1 weekend.
Ce La Vi sits 200m up on Marina Bay Sands’ SkyPark, same tower as Marquee but a different crowd. Restaurant-bar-club hybrid, dress code enforced, sky-bar views, bottle-service minimums if you want a table.
Tanjong Beach Club at Sentosa is the lazy Sunday answer. Beach club, pool, day-to-night vibe, minimum spend instead of cover charge on Saturdays. Closer to Bali than to a Singapore club.
Marquee Singapore Cover Charges (2026)
Friday night (general admission): ₹2,989-₹4,484 (~40-60 SGD or ~$31.01-$46.51) walk-up at the door after 11pm, ₹2,242-₹2,989 (~30-40 SGD or ~$23.26-$31.01) online presale via the Marquee website (closes 6pm the night before). Women sometimes get in free before midnight on Fridays with a valid ID, though this varies by promoter.
Saturday night: ₹3,736-₹5,231 (~50-70 SGD or ~$38.76-$54.26) walk-up. Saturday is the big spend night, every promoter in town pushes table bookings, and walk-up lines after midnight can hit ₹5,978 (~80 SGD or ~$62.01) if a headliner is playing.
Ladies’ Night (Wednesday): Free entry for women until 11pm, then ₹2,242 (~30 SGD or ~$23.26) after. Men pay ₹2,989-₹3,736 (~40-50 SGD or ~$31.01-$38.76) every Wednesday.
Tourist surcharge: ₹1,495 (~20 SGD or ~$15.50) added for non-residents on big nights. They check your ID. Travellers from India carrying their passport pay the tourist rate unless they book through a hotel concierge link. This is the single biggest gotcha for Indian backpackers walking in cold.
Subodh’s Pro Tip: Book presale via the Marquee official website or the club’s social media channels. The walk-up rate is a punishment for planners who didn’t plan.
Minimum spend: None for general admission. For a table, minimums start at ₹59,784-₹112,095 (~800-1,500 SGD or ~$620.14-$1,162.76) for a group of 4-6, plus you must order at least one bottle. Tax and service (18%) get added on top.
| Day | Cover (walk-up) | Cover (online) | Tourist Surcharge | Min Spend (table) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed (Ladies’ Night) | Free (L) / ₹2,989 (~40 SGD or ~$31.01) | ₹1,868-₹2,242 (~25-30 SGD or ~$19.38-$23.26) | +₹1,495 (~20 SGD or ~$15.50) | ₹59,784 (~800 SGD or ~$620.14) |
| Fri | ₹2,989-₹4,484 (~40-60 SGD or ~$31.01-$46.51) | ₹2,242-₹2,989 (~30-40 SGD or ~$23.26-$31.01) | +₹1,495 (~20 SGD or ~$15.50) | ₹74,730 (~1,000 SGD or ~$775.17) |
| Sat | ₹3,736-₹5,231 (~50-70 SGD or ~$38.76-$54.26) | ₹2,989-₹4,110 (~40-55 SGD or ~$31.01-$42.63) | +₹1,495 (~20 SGD or ~$15.50) | ₹112,095 (~1,500 SGD or ~$1,162.76) |
1-Altitude Entry Fees (2026)
1-Altitude is the cheapest night out on this list, most nights.
Free entry is the default. The venue runs a ticketed “Glow” rooftop party on selected Saturdays (₹2,242-₹3,363 (~30-45 SGD or ~$23.26-$34.88)) and a ticketed NYE/F1/countdown package (₹7,473-₹22,419 (~100-300 SGD or ~$77.52-$232.55)). On regular weeknights, walk in, no cover.
Dress code: Smart casual. No flip-flops, no shorts for men after 8pm. They turn people away at the lift on Marina Boulevard.
Drinks: ₹1,868-₹2,616 (~25-35 SGD or ~$19.38-$27.13) cocktails (the Singapore Sling variant here is famous), ₹1,345-₹1,644 (~18-22 SGD or ~$13.95-$17.05) for a beer. Sunset hour (6-8pm) has a 1-for-1 happy hour on selected cocktails.
Minimum spend: None for general admission. If you book the “Sky Lounge” sofa on event nights, minimums start at ₹37,365 (~500 SGD or ~$387.59).
If you’re going for the view rather than the club, 1-Altitude is the value pick on this list. For more rooftop options beyond these four, see our guide to the best rooftop bars in Singapore.
Ce La Vi Cover Charges (2026)
Ce La Vi runs restaurant + bar + club. Pricing depends on which floor you’re on.
Club Level (L3 SkyBar / L3 Club Lounge): ₹2,840-₹3,736 (~38-50 SGD or ~$29.46-$38.76) cover Friday and Saturday after 10pm, free entry on weekday early slots (before 9pm). Online presale drops this to ₹2,092-₹2,840 (~28-38 SGD or ~$21.70-$29.46).
Restaurant booking: No cover, but expect ₹5,978-₹11,209 (~80-150 SGD or ~$62.01-$116.28) per head for a full meal with drinks. The set lunch at ₹4,334 (~58 SGD or ~$44.96) is the budget pick.
Ladies’ Night (Thursday): Free entry for women until 11pm with one complimentary cocktail.
Minimum spend: ₹37,365 (~500 SGD or ~$387.59) for a regular bar table, ₹112,095-₹224,189 (~1,500-3,000 SGD or ~$1,162.76-$2,325.52) for a SkyPark-view booth. Tables on New Year’s Eve sell out in October.
Subodh’s Pro Tip: Ce La Vi’s dress code is the strictest of the four. Closed shoes, collared shirt for men, no activewear. Travellers report getting bounced at the lift more than at any other club on Marina Bay Sands.
Tourist surcharge: Not formally listed, but on big-event weekends a “non-resident” fee of ₹747-₹1,121 (~10-15 SGD or ~$7.75-$11.63) sometimes appears at the door.
Tanjong Beach Club Day Pass (2026)
Tanjong Beach Club is the odd one out, it’s a beach club on Sentosa, open from 11am to late. Pricing works on day-pass + minimum spend, not cover.
Weekday (Mon-Thu): ₹3,736 (~50 SGD or ~$38.76) day pass per person, which goes towards F&B. Minimum spend of ₹3,736 (~50 SGD or ~$38.76) per person on top, so budget ₹7,473 (~100 SGD or ~$77.52) total for a weekday afternoon with food and drinks.
Weekend (Fri-Sun, public holidays): ₹5,978-₹7,473 (~80-100 SGD or ~$62.01-$77.52) day pass per person. Saturday has a ₹11,209 (~150 SGD or ~$116.28) per-person minimum spend on the cabana and pool-bed area, separate from the pass.
Sunday Sundown sessions: ₹4,484 (~60 SGD or ~$46.51) entry from 4pm onwards, often with a free cocktail included.
Tourist surcharge: Not charged. Sentosa runs its own entrance fee (₹149-₹673 (~2-9 SGD or ~$1.55-$6.98) depending on how you enter, walk-in from HarbourFront is free), separate from the club.
Subodh’s Pro Tip: Travellers report that Tanjong Beach Club’s “minimum spend” gets enforced strictly. Order as you go, don’t promise a future amount, because they want the receipt total to hit the floor before you leave.
Tanjong is a daytime-to-evening place. If your plan is sunset-to-2am clubbing, this isn’t it. If your plan is beach, pool, food, drinks, and music till midnight, this is the pick.
Drink Costs & Budget Breakdown
These are what you’ll pay at the bar, based on operator menus verified in late June 2026.
| Item | Marquee | 1-Altitude | Ce La Vi | Tanjong Beach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beer (Tiger/Heineken) | ₹1,644-₹2,092 (~22-28 SGD or ~$17.05-$21.70) | ₹1,345-₹1,644 (~18-22 SGD or ~$13.95-$17.05) | ₹1,644-₹2,092 (~22-28 SGD or ~$17.05-$21.70) | ₹1,345-₹1,644 (~18-22 SGD or ~$13.95-$17.05) |
| Cocktail | ₹2,092-₹2,840 (~28-38 SGD or ~$21.70-$29.46) | ₹1,868-₹2,616 (~25-35 SGD or ~$19.38-$27.13) | ₹2,092-₹2,840 (~28-38 SGD or ~$21.70-$29.46) | ₹1,794-₹2,242 (~24-30 SGD or ~$18.60-$23.26) |
| Bottle of champagne (entry level) | ₹11,209-₹14,946 (~150-200 SGD or ~$116.28-$155.03) | ₹8,968-₹13,451 (~120-180 SGD or ~$93.02-$139.53) | ₹11,209-₹16,441 (~150-220 SGD or ~$116.28-$170.54) | ₹8,968-₹11,957 (~120-160 SGD or ~$93.02-$124.03) |
| Premium spirit bottle (table) | ₹59,784-₹112,095 (~800-1,500 SGD or ~$620.14-$1,162.76) | ₹44,838-₹89,676 (~600-1,200 SGD or ~$465.10-$930.21) | ₹59,784-₹112,095 (~800-1,500 SGD or ~$620.14-$1,162.76) | ₹52,311-₹89,676 (~700-1,200 SGD or ~$542.62-$930.21) |
| Water (still, 500ml) | ₹598 (~8 SGD or ~$6.20) | ₹448 (~6 SGD or ~$4.65) | ₹598 (~8 SGD or ~$6.20) | ₹448 (~6 SGD or ~$4.65) |
Budget hack: Pre-game at a hawker centre. Tiger beer at Lau Pa Sat or Maxwell runs ₹897-₹1,121 (~12-15 SGD or ~$9.30-$11.63), less than half the club price. Show up hydrated and you’ve just saved ₹3,736 (~50 SGD or ~$38.76) on a night out. For a sit-down meal before heading out, Boat Quay has Zaffron Tandoori Restaurant @ Boat Quay Singapore for solid Punjabi tandoori, Clarke Quay has Ming’s Cafe & Pub for casual local bites, and Chola Cafe - Biryani House - “Best Biryani in Singapore” in Chinatown does solid Hyderabadi biryani, all within easy Grab distance of the main nightlife strip.
How to Skip Cover Charges (and What Works)
Every Indian backpacker asks this. Here’s what works in 2026, verified against current club policies:
- Ladies’ night signups via Telegram/Instagram. Ce La Vi’s Thursday and Marquee’s Wednesday run free or ₹747 (~10 SGD or ~$7.75) entry for women. Follow each club’s official Instagram for the weekly guestlist link. Our Ladies Night Free Entry Singapore guide lists every venue with confirmed free nights.
- Online presale, not walk-up. Every club on this list sells tickets 3-7 days ahead at 25-40% off door price. Ticketmaster SG, Eventbrite, and each club’s own site run these.
- Hotel concierge bookings. If you’re staying at a Marina Bay Sands hotel, the concierge sometimes has standing allocations for Marquee and Ce La Vi, sometimes with no cover or with complimentary drinks. The catch is the room rate.
- Birthday freebies. Marquee and Ce La Vi both comp entry for the birthday person (with proof) plus 1-3 friends, on the actual day only. If your birthday falls during your trip, this is the night to pick.
- Tourist passes. Some operators bundle a Marina Bay Sands rooftop + nightclub combo, e.g. A SkyPark Observation Deck + Ce La Vi cocktail package or the Attractions + Nightlife bundle sold at MBS concierge. Confirm what’s included, “SkyPark entry” is the observation deck, not Ce La Vi.
What doesn’t work: walking up and asking for “guestlist” after 11pm, promising to share on social media, or showing up with a group larger than 6 (most clubs cap guestlist at 4-6). For more on club entry fees across the city, see our Zouk entry fee breakdown.
For more free-entry nights across the city, see our ladies night free entry Singapore guide.
Where to Stay for the Club District
If you’re clubbing at Marquee, Ce La Vi, or the Clarke Quay strip, base yourself near the action to cut the 2am Grab surge. Marina Bay Sands sits 200m from Marquee and Ce La Vi (walk, not taxi) but rooms start around ₹29,892/night. For budget options, Clarke Quay and Boat Quay hostels put you within a 5-minute walk of the main nightlife strip without the MBS price tag. Our Singapore Party Hostels guide covers the social picks with venue entry bundles.
Getting Connected
You’ll need a stable data connection at 2am to call a Grab, not flagging one down on the street. Grab drivers in the club district disappear after 1am and surge kicks in.
Local SIM: Singtel, StarHub, and M1 tourist SIMs at Changi Airport run SGD 15-30 for 100GB/30 days. Physical SIM gets you a local number, useful for club SMS guestlists.
eSIM option: Get Nomad eSIM, 1-30 day plans from ₹374 (~5 SGD or ~$3.88), activates on landing, no passport scan at the airport counter.
Subodh’s Pro Tip: Skip the MRT at 2am on a Saturday. Trains run but last services from Marina Bay stop around 12:30am. Grab or a pre-booked taxi is the only safe way back to your hostel in Geylang or Little India.
Night-time Safety & Scams at Singapore Clubs
Singapore is one of the safest nightlife cities in the world, but the clubs have their own playbook of gotchas. Travellers report these the most:
- The “tourist tax” at the door. Non-residents pay ₹747-₹2,242 (~10-30 SGD or ~$7.75-$23.26) extra. It’s a soft surcharge, technically labeled differently at each club (“weekend levy,” “non-resident entry,” “international guest pass”), but the effect is the same. Book online to avoid it.
- Minimum spend enforcement at Tanjong Beach. The host says “₹3,736 (~50 SGD or ~$38.76) minimum” while seating you. The receipt at the end shows ₹3,736 (~50 SGD or ~$38.76) in F&B you didn’t order. Always ask the host to ring up exactly what you’ve consumed before paying.
- Bottle-service upsells. “The table minimum is ₹59,784 (~800 SGD or ~$620.14), but if you order a magnum, I’ll waive it.” The magnum is ₹44,838 (~600 SGD or ~$465.10)+ and you end up paying more. Read the menu before you commit.
- Cover-charge refund scams. Someone in the queue offers “guestlist” or “free entry” for a ₹1,495 (~20 SGD or ~$15.50) “tip.” They walk you past the line, the bouncer takes your money at the door anyway, and the “tip” person disappears. There is no free entry by walking past the queue. There is only guestlist signup in advance.
- Pickpockets in the smoking area. Rare but reported, especially on Saturday nights at Marquee and Zouk. Keep your phone in your front pocket.
Singapore’s nightlife rules for tourists (drinking age 18, last orders 10:30pm at off-license shops but clubs run till 3-6am, no public drinking outside designated areas) are covered in detail in our Singapore nightlife rules guide.
Common Mistakes Indians Make at Singapore Clubs
- Walking in on a Saturday without presale. Pays ₹5,231 (~70 SGD or ~$54.26) instead of ₹2,989 (~40 SGD or ~$31.01), plus tourist surcharge, plus 18% service charge. Three mistakes in one.
- Dressing casually. Singapore clubs enforce dress codes harder than Bangkok or Bali. Flip-flops and shorts will get you bounced from Ce La Vi and Marquee. Smart-casual minimum, closed shoes for men.
- Not bringing passport. Singapore clubs require photo ID at the door, your Aadhaar card won’t work, your Indian driving licence sometimes does. Passport is the safest bet. Without it, you don’t get in.
- Booking a “VIP table” without checking minimum spend. A ₹112,095 (~1,500 SGD or ~$1,162.76) minimum is a bar tab, not a deposit. If your group drinks slow, you’ll pay the difference. Confirm in writing before you sit.
- Confusing Sentosa entry fee with Tanjong Beach Club. Sentosa has its own entry fee (free if you walk in from HarbourFront MRT, ₹149-₹673 (~2-9 SGD or ~$1.55-$6.98) if you take the Sentosa Express or drive). On top of that, Tanjong Beach Club has its own day pass. Total ₹5,978-₹8,220 (~80-110 SGD or ~$62.01-$85.27) on a Saturday.
Safety Alert: Drink-spiking at Singapore clubs is rare but not zero. Travellers report isolated cases at Marquee and Zouk. Order directly from the bar, watch your drink being poured, never accept open drinks from strangers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the cover charge different for Indian tourists?
Yes, in practice. Most clubs add a ₹747-₹2,242 (~10-30 SGD or ~$7.75-$23.26) “non-resident” or “weekend” levy that locals don’t pay. It’s legal, it’s listed (in small print) on the ticket page, but it’s there. Booking online reduces it.
What’s the cheapest club to enter in Singapore?
1-Altitude on a regular weeknight, free entry, no minimum, no tourist surcharge. For a full club experience, Wednesday or Thursday ladies’ night at Marquee or Ce La Vi for women is free.
Do I need to book a table to get into Marquee or Ce La Vi?
No. General admission gets you in. Tables are for groups who want a guaranteed seat and don’t mind the ₹59,784-₹224,189 (~800-3,000 SGD or ~$620.14-$2,325.52) minimum. Solo and duo travellers can walk in on most nights.
What’s the minimum age to enter Singapore clubs?
18, with photo ID. Passport is the only guaranteed-accepted ID for tourists. Some clubs accept Indian driving licences, others don’t.
Can I use a guestlist on the same night?
No. Guestlist signups close 6-12 hours before the event, usually at 6pm. After that, you’re on the walk-up queue at full price. Plan ahead.
How much should I budget for a full night out at Marquee?
Realistic solo traveller: ₹5,978-₹11,209 (~80-150 SGD or ~$62.01-$116.28) if you pre-game and don’t order bottles. ₹14,946-₹29,892 (~200-400 SGD or ~$155.03-$310.07) with 2-3 cocktails inside. Anything beyond that and you’re in table-minimum territory.
Are there any party hostels in Singapore that bundle club entry?
Some do, smaller Clarke Quay and Boat Quay hostels run pub-crawl nights with venue entry included. It’s the cheapest way to hit 2-3 clubs in one night. Check our Singapore Party Hostels guide for the social picks.
Subodh’s Take
Singapore clubs are a “know before you go” destination, and that’s exactly why most backpackers get burned. The cover charges aren’t predatory, they’re published, the dress code is posted, and the minimum spends are quoted upfront. The mistake is treating it like Bangkok or Bali, where you wing it. Walk in prepared, book presale, dress smart, bring your passport, and one night at Marquee or Ce La Vi fits comfortably into ₹11,209-₹14,946 (~150-200 SGD or ~$116.28-$155.03) per person. Anything beyond that, you’re paying for the view and the bottle, not the music.
- Subodh
