Step into the heart of the Nusantara as Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts returns for its 24th edition at Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay from 1 – 4 May 2025!
A beloved celebration of Malay arts and culture, the festival is a highlight of the season that the community can look forward to during Hari Raya Aidilfitri. This year’s festival features an array of music, dance, theatre and storytelling—each work rich in history, heritage and the creative spirit of our region.
- G-Town Open House: Klub Goyong Edition - Various artists (Singapore)
- 4 May 2025, Sun, 7pm
- 3hrs
- (Intermission: 1 x 20mins)
- Esplanade Annexe Studio
- Tickets from $32
- Parent-Child Workshop: Silat untuk Rakyat
- Silat World
- 4 May 2025, Sun, 11am
- 1hr 30mins
- (Intermission: None)
- Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
- Tickets from $30
- Nusantara on a Plate: The Cultural Tapestry of Nasi Ulam (Demo) - Kebon Dapor & Dapur Cahaya
- 3 May 2025, Sat, 11am & 3pm
- 2hrs
- (Intermission: None)
- Esplanade White Room
- $20
- Jarum dalam Jerami (Needle in a Haystack) - Hartati (Indonesia)
- 2 May 2025, Fri, 8pm
- 3 May 2025, Sat, 8pm
- 1hr
- (Intermission: None)
- Esplanade Theatre Studio
- Tickets from $28
- My Name Is (NOT) Khan - Written by Hafidz Rahman & Directed by Rizman Putra
- 1 – 4 May 2025
- View dates and time
- 1hr 15mins
- (Intermission: None)
- Esplanade Recital Studio
- Tickets from $32
- Dari Sudut Hati, Habsah Hassan - ORKESTRA TRADISIONAL MALAYSIA - SOUNDS OF MALAYSIA, Salamiah Hassan, Dato’ Jamal Abdillah, Rahimah Rahim, Sufie Rashid, Rahila Rashun, Arish & GTS (Malaysia/Singapore)
- 2 May 2025, Fri, 8pm
- 1hr 30mins
- (Intermission: None)
- Esplanade Concert Hall
- Tickets from $24
Image Credit: Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay
When
01–04 May, See the website for the opening hours.
Age
6+
Telephone number
+65 6828 8377
Links
Address
Singapore1 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.