Wed, 20 May 2026: 9:30 am
Thu, 21 May 2026: 9:30 am
Wed, 28 Oct 2026: 9:30 am
Thu, 29 Oct 2026: 9:30 am
Fri, 30 Oct 2026: 9:30 am
Synopsis
Watch an arts performance, participate in a workshop and explore a performance venue—all in one day! Join us for Day Out! @ Esplanade, an exciting full-day programme packed with artful experiences you won’t want to miss!
May edition
19 – 21 May 2026, Tue – Thu
At Day Out! @ Esplanade in May, lower primary level students get to enjoy an eye-opening and colourful encounter with traditional instruments from around the world through a vibrant performance by KULCHA at the DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. They will then be treated to a special dramatised tour of the Esplanade Concert Hall and discover interesting insights about the world-class performing venue. To cap off the day, students get hands-on with vocal music in a performance workshop led by multi-award winning soprano Akiko Otao. What’s more, they will get to experience how their voices sound in the meticulously tuned acoustics of the Esplanade Concert Hall!
Oct edition
28 – 30 Oct 2026, Wed – Fri
At Day Out! @ Esplanade in October, KULCHA returns to present an eye-opening and colourful encounter with traditional instruments around the world at the DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre (first presented in the May edition of Day Out! @ Esplanade). Students will then enjoy a hands-on story crafting performance-workshop using visuals, sound and text with multidisciplinary artists Jessica Heng and Bambby Cheuk. What’s more, they will get to go on a guided tour of the Esplanade Concert Hall with drama educators and get to discover the unique features of the Esplanade Concert Hall.
Learning Objectives
Categories: Genre Exposure & Cultural Understanding
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Experience traditional instruments from different cultures and learn about musical elements.
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Discover the unique features of Esplanade and its performing arts venues.
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[May] Gain an understanding of different styles of singing and performing together in a group.
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[Oct] Understand how stories are created, and apply this newfound understanding by making their own stories using visuals, sound, text and materials from everyday life.
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Oct Edition: Schools (All Mainstream Primary and Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges and Centralised Institute)
For every 20 student tickets purchased per performance, one complimentary teacher ticket will be issued.
The complimentary offer is only available for purchases made in a single transaction for the same show title.
Homeschools and International Schools
To make a booking, please contact Esplanade Box Office at 68288389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.
For enquiries, email education@esplanade.com.
Tote Board Arts Grant
All Primary, Secondary Schools, Junior Colleges / Centralised Institute & ITEs may use the Tote Board Arts Grant to subsidise up to 50% of the programme cost.
For more details, please contact Esplanade Box Office at 6828 8389 or email boxoffice@esplanade.com.
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When a show is cancelled, ticket buyers will be duly notified by the event organiser primarily via email. You may also be notified through the event organiser's authorised ticketing agent, media or any other applicable communication channels. Information will be provided on where and when you can get your refund. For postponed performances for which the date of the new performance is known, refunds are optional.
For free programmes, any cancellations or postponements will be updated on the event website and/or relevant official communication channels. As no tickets are issued, refunds do not apply.