Festivals & Series

Make A Date With Friends at Esplanade this March!

Presenting the diverse sounds, colours and moods of sacred music from around the world.

Three days of indie rock and alternative music on the bay, featuring the best of Singapore and Asia.

A yearly festival that celebrates the spirit of dance and the joy of movement, from the classical to the cutting-edge and the popular.

A series that presents the lighter side of the arts, offering fun and offbeat theatre, music and dance programmes.

A cultural festival that celebrates contemporary Chinese arts in the Lunar New Year, featuring artists from Singapore and all over the world.

A cultural festival that celebrates traditional and contemporary Indian arts during Deepavali, performed by artists from Singapore and all over the world.

Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with a range of Chinese folk arts performances and activities for all in the family.

Spend your Children's Day weekend at Esplanade! Be treated to a host of activities that will entertain, unleash your imagination and tickle the funny bone!

Celebrate the icons and treasures of the Malay community in its diversity and richness through the best in theatre, dance, and music from the Nusantara (Malay Archipelago).

It’s time for a festival of song.

A series of free concerts performed by Singapore music groups held on Sundays every month at Esplanade Concert Hall.

This series of recitals showcases the beauty of Chinese classical music performed by small ensembles in an intimate setting.

A series that showcases the best of Western classical music performed by the world's best orchestras and musicians.

English and Chinese evergreen treats for a burst of nostalgia every first Monday of the month.

Dance presentations by the world's best dance companies throughout the year.

In collaboration with Singapore Dance Theatre (SDT), Dance Appreciation Series is a ballet education series for children and young adults.

Encouraging students to engage with the arts through a series of interactive arts education programmes throughout the year.

in::music showcases some of the most inspiring Chinese singer-songwriters and bands performing their original compositions.

A series of performances that showcases the best of school choirs and concert bands at the Concert Hall.

Presenting music from distinguished icons of jazz, soul, pop, electronic, and rock.

A variety of Malay programmes throughout the year, in dance, music and theatre.

A series designed for audiences aged two to six that seeks to nurture their interest in performing arts.

A showcase of Indian performing arts throughout the year, in dance, music and theatre.

If life is fleeting and death is certain, how do we make our days count? Over five productions, The Studios invites us to confront this question in our everyday.

A curatorial showcase of themed exhibitions by Asian artists throughout the year, located at the unique spaces in Esplanade.

A series that showcases vocal music performed by the world's best and renowned vocal ensembles.

There are many sides to any story. Discover the other sides of our featured musicians at A.I.R. Time.

Celebrate new music and welcome fresh faces as Singapore artists embark on brand new chapters of their musical journeys.

Spread the festive cheer this jolly season at Esplanade, as we celebrate the gift of friendship and kinship all throughout the month!

Explore friendships in music with collaborations between musical kindred spirits.

Classical music from the East and the West and their common expressions through time.

A world of cultural expressions from different lands.

Spoken, narrated, musically interpreted—words, stories and literary texts take centrestage this month.

Good things happen when you are IN YOUTHFUL COMPANY!

The 10th edition of Jazz in July takes you on an exploration of jazz that reaches deep into its roots to discover new horizons.

In the month of our nation’s birthday, we celebrate the things that make us uniquely Singapore.

The sound of rock music today, from all over Asia.

Sing along to every lyric, sway along to every tune. These are the songs that hold special places in our hearts.

Groove to the infectious sounds of funk, soul and R&B.

Iconic musical moments from the stage and the screen.

Commemorating Ding Yi’s 10th anniversary, this year’s edition of the Chinese Chamber Music Festival will be a celebratory showcase of the finest and most innovative Chinese chamber music works by renowned overseas ensembles from Taipei, Shanghai and Chengdu, and also feature a special concert presented by Ding Yi’s graduating musicians. The overseas ensembles will also be conducting free Masterclasses and workshops for Chinese music enthusiasts in Singapore.

Discover rising artists and fresh works from the Asian and international contemporary dance scene at the M1 CONTACT Contemporary Dance Festival.

A platform for young people in Singapore to stage productions at professional theatre venues under the guidance of professional theatre practitioners.

The M1 Singapore Fringe Festival is an annual festival of theatre, dance, music, visual arts and mixed media created and presented by Singaporeans and international artists.

Discover the rich heritage of Malay traditional and contemporary dance and music at Muara Festival, Singapore’s largest gathering of Malay dance practitioners and enthusiasts. 

Catch some of the finest theatre productions on screen!

SIFAS Festival of Indian Classical Music, Dance & Arts showcases local and foreign talents in the field of Indian classical music and dance.