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To maintain the valuable links between the
past and present, the arts centre was
subsequently named Esplanade - Theatres on
the Bay.
Today, this architectural icon with its
distinctive twin shells is sited within
Singapore’s civic district, just by Marina
Bay at the mouth of the Singapore River.
Esplanade comprises two large halls: the
2,000-seat theatre and the 1,600-seat
Concert Hall, complimented by two smaller
studios, an outdoor theatre as well as a
mall. The two domes housing the Theatre
and Concert Hall were designed in glass,
to convey a sense of openness. To keep the
centre cool in the tropics, over 7,000
pieces of aluminums sunshades together
with double-glazed laminated glass were
installed on a steel truss frame to form
the cladding that makes the centre such a
striking architectural icon against
Singapore’s city skyline. The spiky
cladding has since earned the centre the
popular nickname of a beloved local fruit,
the Durian.
Esplanade aims to be a performing arts
centre for everyone, and its programmes
cater to its diverse audiences. Its
programme line-up spans all genres to
encompass music, dance, theatre and visual
arts, with a special focus on Asian
culture.
Location
Esplanade is situated between Raffles
Avenue and Esplanade Drive
Tel
68288377
Fax
63373633
Get There
Taxi
The taxi stand is located at the Esplanade
Mall entrance along Raffles Avenue.
Bus
The Esplanade is easily accessible via
public buses.
Bus numbers: 36, 56, 75, 70, 77, 97, 106,
111, 133, 162, 171, 174M, 195, 502, 700A,
857, 960, 961, NR1, NR2, NR5, NR6, NR7,
NR8
The nearest bus stop is also located along
Raffles Avenue, outside the Esplanade Mall
entrance.
MRT
The Esplanade is just a 10-minute walk
from the City Hall MRT Station through an
underpass which also links four shopping
centres - Raffles City, Marina Square,
Suntec City and Millenia Walk.
Vehicle Access
There is a passenger pick-up and drop-off
point at the Main Entrance (Mezzanine
level) along Esplanade Drive and Esplanade
Mall entrance along Raffles Avenue.
River Taxi
Cruise down the Singapore River to the
Esplanade. Alight at the jetty along the
Esplanade Waterfront.
Tours
The Esplanade iTour gives you the freedom
of exploring the centre on your own with a
Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) linked to
smart technology which helps you navigate
the centre, hear fascinating anecdotes,
view valuable footage and gain insight
into Esplanade's workings.
This tour will not take you to the
performing venues. Please note that your
Identification Card or Passport is
required for the loan of the PDA.
Price: S$10 per adult, S$8 per child (7 -
12 years old)
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