About Us

An arts centre for everyone

 

Through the arts, everyday moments and interactions become sources of inspiration and evoke different responses. Through the arts, we can laugh, cry, move and be moved. We gather and share in the power of human connections, whether we are conscious of it or not. 
 
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay connects artists and audiences in the performing and visual arts, by thoughtfully bringing stories to life and sparking fresh perspectives. Our programmes are curated for different audiences and communities, complemented by performances staged by arts groups and commercial presenters who hire our venues. Everyone is given an opportunity to experience the arts in their own way.  
 
We invite you to come alongside and experience the power of the arts. 
 
Wonder Here at Esplanade, where your story begins.

60 Connections – At Home and Afar

Celebrate the stories and relationships that shape Singapore with live and digital arts programmes in this special SG60 year.

60 Connections – At Home and Afar
Sixty live and digital works bring to life Singapore stories and international collaborations, in celebration of SG60.

Yusof: Portrait of a President
Struggle, sacrifice and an unwavering commitment to serve the nation and its people—don’t miss this illuminating play about Yusof Ishak, Singapore’s first head of state.

Escape to Batam
A boy who found refuge during war, a daughter grappling with grief: don’t miss this powerful new play by Claire Wong and Huzir Sulaiman.

Andreas Scholl with Sarah Traubel and Red Dot Baroque
Experience Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater and more with Grammy-nominated countertenor Andreas Scholl, soprano Sarah Traubel, and Red Dot Baroque.

History, Whose Story?
Rediscover our island home as we take a riotous odyssey through our past in History, Whose Story?, an interactive youth theatre experience.

A Tale of Two Islands
Go on an enchanting musical journey through the legendary tales of Singapore’s islands, as stories of Sisters’ Islands and Kusu Island come to life.

Samsui Women: One Brick at a Time
A life-sized puppetry performance based on the lives of the Samsui women of Singapore.

My Grandfather’s Road – Ten Year Series 2015–2025
Revisit Neo Kim Seng's My Grandfather's Road, a personal project to reconnect with the people and places of his past.

Koko The Great
An imaginative adventure awaits! Follow Koko beyond the riverbank on a magical journey of courage and discovery.

Breath of the Land《呼吸之地》
Responding to Singapore’s ever-evolving built environment, Breath of the Land《呼吸之地》explores themes of belonging, utility and shared memories embedded in the city’s urban landscape.

Who we are

Born from a vision formed in 1989, Esplanade is where Singapore’s performing arts spirit takes centre stage.

 

Beneath our iconic domes, we are a home for stories, shaped by our community and open to all.

 

We champion the arts for today and tomorrow—nurturing artists, inspiring audiences and seeding the future of Singapore’s creative landscape.

Architecture

A striking silhouette on the Marina Bay — designed to inspire inside and out.

  

Discover the inspiration and people behind our spaces.

Milestones

Black and white image of Esplanade being built.

62,000 performances and activities. Countless memories. One shared journey through the arts since Esplanade opened in October 2002.

  

Revisit the moments that have shaped our story.

The Esplanade Co Ltd

Driven by a mission to inspire and build a more connected, empathetic world through the arts.

 

Esplanade is operated by The Esplanade Co Ltd, a not-for-profit organisation, registered charity and Institution of a Public Character.

Bringing the arts to every heart

Discover how the arts can transform lives, bring people together, and make a meaningful impact on communities in need.

Beneficiaries in a drumming workshop.

Community Engagement

Arts Workshops
We work closely with artists to develop and bring a variety of customised performing arts-based workshops to our beneficiaries, providing access and exposure to the arts.
A participant of the Theatre for Dreams community engagement programme for youths.

Community Engagement

Flagship Projects
Our flagship projects provide participants with safe outlets for personal expression through the arts and improve their overall well-being.
Beneficiaries after watching a concert at Esplanade.

Community Engagement

Hosted Visits to Esplanade
Beneficiaries are regularly invited and hosted to performances at Esplanade
A bedside performance for a patient in a hospital ward.

Community Engagement

Offsite & Virtual Performances
We bring offsite & virtual performances for beneficiaries who are limited by health or mobility challenges.

Community Engagement

60 Connections: Big/Little Music Buddies
This programme offers a platform for children and seniors to build confidence, teamwork and intergenerational bonds by playing the angklung together.

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