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Three themed weekends of focused explorations, dialogues and perspectives through dance, connecting to important facets and expressions of our lives.

da:ns focus

Four days of indie rock and alternative music on the bay, featuring the best of Singapore and beyond.

Baybeats 2026

A season of thought-provoking theatre and programmes exploring the conditions, structures, and relationships that render us precarious, along with the dilemmas and choices that follow.

The Studios

In the month of our nation’s birthday, we celebrate the things that make us uniquely Singapore. Enjoy music, theatre, poetry and film from all who contribute to making this little red dot home.

Red Dot August 2026

 Composium 2026 is presented by Ding Yi Music Company in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

Composium 2026

Reminisce the good ol’ days with the eternally young-at-heart through music performances, line dance, film screening, talks, esports and more. 

A Date With Friends 2026

Jazz is Free. Fun. Dirty. Romantic. Rebellious. Classy. Chaotic.

Jazz in July 2026

The SYF Celebrations is organised by the Ministry of Education annually to provide students with multi-modal and collaborative platforms to express their artistic talent and creative voice, and to share their passion for the arts with the wider community. 

Singapore Youth Festival Celebrations

In its third edition, the Contemporary Performing Arts Research Residency is an artist capability development programme by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, supported by the National Arts Council, Singapore. 

Contemporary Performing Arts Research Residency

Where cultures and ideas cut through boundaries. Where every exchange (XΔ) sparks new possibilities.

eXchAnge 2026

Presented by The Human Expression (T.H.E) Dance Company in Collaboration with Esplanade — Theatres on the Bay

cont·act Dance Festival

A playful festival of circus, comedy, physical theatre and puppetry.

Flipside 2026

Take a walk down memory lane as you sing along to every lyric and sway along to every tune.

Songs We Grew Up With 2026

Encounter the beauty of sacred traditions from familiar and distant lands.

A Tapestry of Sacred Music 2026

Youth take the spotlight with verve and vigour in a month of diverse performances.

In Youthful Company 2026

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).

Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts 2026

Sixty live and digital works bring to life Singapore stories and international collaborations, in celebration of SG60.

60 Connections – At Home and Afar

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

Foreword 2026

March On is Esplanade’s annual festival for young audiences, a vibrant celebration of the stories and experiences that matter to them. With a sense of playfulness and wonder, the festival also supports artists in crafting meaningful and imaginative works for young audiences. 

March On 2026

Let Huayi be your mane attraction this Year of the Horse

Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts 2026

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

Cool Classics 2026

Gemadah – Traditional Malay Music Festival is presented by Persatuan Pemuzik Tradisional Melayu Singapura in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay as part of Pentas

Gemadah

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

All Things New 2026

The Singapore Fringe Festival is an annual festival of live performances by Singaporean and international artists, presented by The Necessary Stage, in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

Singapore Fringe Festival 2026

Celebrate friendships new and old as artists and kindred spirits come together for a time of collaboration, reflection and revelry.

Come Together 2025

Voices – A Festival of Song is a celebration of vocal music and an annual music festival that covers a range of styles and genres, from choral, opera, and a cappella to musical theatre, K-pop, Mandopop, and more!

Voices – A Festival of Song

An annual festival that celebrates the vibrant Indian arts and culture.

Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts 2025

Iconic songs from stage and screen—hum along to familiar favourites and discover new songs to bop to.

Soundtracks 2025

Muara Festival is presented by Era Dance Theatre in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay as part of Esplanade's Pentas series.

Muara Festival

Baybeats 2025

In conjunction with Children’s Day in October, Esplanade presents Octoburst! – A festival that encourages artful play and fun for all.

Octoburst! 2025

From current chart toppers to comeback viral songs from your favourite social media platforms, Popaholic celebrates the POPular music that we know and love.

Popaholic 2025

Embark on a journey across different lands with music from around the world. Celebrate the vibrancy of music with Global Beats Weekend, a global music-themed weekend this September, with talks and stage performances!

Crossing Borders 2025

Celebrating the Malay language through various forms of music.

Cipta Cita

Red Dot August 2025

Reminisce the good ol’ days with the eternally young-at-heart through evergreen music performances, craft workshops, karaoke sessions and more.

A Date With Friends 2025 

Jazz in July 2025

eXchAnge 2025

Flipside 2025

Sing along to every lyric, sway along to every tune. Take a walk down memory lane as our artists share the soundtrack of their youth and what it has inspired!

Songs We Grew Up With 2025

The annual nation-wide Chinese dance outreach event organised by Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre is back again!

Chinese Dance Fiesta 2026

Pesta Raya – Malay Festival of Arts 2025

In Youthful Company 2025

A Tapestry of Sacred Music 2025

Foreword 2025

March On 2025

Discover the enduring appeal of Western classical music in this edition of Cool Classics, with a spotlight on Singapore composers.

Cool Classics 2025

Don't eat snake, feast your senses at Huayi!

Huayi – Chinese Festival of Arts 2025

All Things New 2025

Find the magic in the ordinary and create meaningful experiences as PLAYtime! 2026 explores the guiding themes of social and emotional development.

PLAYtime!

Designed for schools, Feed Your Imagination (F.Y.I) offers students a series of music, dance and drama performances by established local arts groups.

Feed Your Imagination (F.Y.I)

The best of Western classical music performed by the world’s best orchestras and musicians.

Classics

Presenting music from various genres by distinguished musicians and stellar international artists.

Mosaic Music Series

Watch some of Singapore’s best school choirs and symphonic bands showcase their musical talent at the Concert Hall.

Limelight

A ballet education series for young audiences with narration and excerpts, presented by Singapore Ballet in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.

Dance Appreciation Series

A showcase of Indian performing arts in dance, music and theatre, to develop interest and appreciation of Indian arts and culture throughout the year.

Raga

A monthly concert series paying tribute to evergreen favourites in English and Mandarin. Have a cup of coffee after you relish your favourite oldies.

Coffee Morning & Afternoon Tea

A free monthly concert series featuring homegrown orchestras, wind bands and music ensembles, offering everyone a chance to enjoy music in the Concert Hall.

Beautiful Sunday

Catch some of the finest theatre productions on screen!

National Theatre Live

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

Voices Series

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

Pentas

A curatorial showcase of exhibitions by Singapore and Southeast Asian artists throughout the year.

Visual Arts

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