Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay


Wonder on the Bay
 

Theatre Esplanade is one of the biggest and busiest centres of arts in the world, regularly holding numerous theatrical, music and dance events and arts exhibitions. Esplanade team organizes more than 14 festivals and 3000 performances a year. The art centre offers a huge range of programs and workshops designed for a audiences of various ages.

The architectural complex, designed by Singaporean company DP Architects, was built in 1996-2002 years. With total area of 60,000 sq m², it includes a 1600-seat concert hall, designed for music performances, as well as the 2000-seat theatre auditorium opera and ballet performances. Esplanade Theatre is a place where one can listen to the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and other world-renowned musical performers. It is also a home-base for several Singapore's theatrical troupes - Recital Studio, Theatre Studio and Outdoor Theatre. The galleries of Esplanade Theatre are often used for visual exhibitions and various cultural events and activities.


Organization's events

Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts

15 November - 24 November, See the website for the opening hours.

Dance from Head to Toe

20 September 2024 - 19 January 2025, See the website for the opening hours.

Voices – A Festival of Song

05–08 December, See the website for the opening hours.

Out of Site

06 December, 20:00
07 December, 17:00 & 20:00
08 December, 17:00.

Salero Flamenco

10–11 January, 20:00.

Beauty and the Beast in Concert

18 January, 15:00 & 20:00.

ALICE (in wonderland) @ Esplanade

21 February, 19:30
22 February, 15:00 & 19:30
23 February, 15:00.


Contacts

+65 6828 8377


Links


Address

Singapore
1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981

How to get there?

By Bus:

Bus Stop No. 02061 (The Esplanade)
Buses stop outside Esplanade Mall entrance along Raffles Avenue. Bus service numbers 36, 56, 70M, 75, 77, 97, 97e, 106, 111, 133, 162M, 171, 195, 531, 700A, 857, 960, 961, 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, 6N, NR1, NR2, NR5, NR6, NR7, NR8

Bus Stop No. 02111 (Esplanade Bridge)
Buses stop along Esplanade Drive. Bus service numbers 10, 57, 70, 128, 162, 196, 531, 652, 656, 660, 700, 850E, 868, 951E, 971E

By MRT:

City Hall MRT (North-South (red) or East-West (green) line)
Esplanade MRT (Circle Line)

By Taxi:

The taxi stand is located at the entrance to Esplanade Mall along Raffles Avenue.