Esplanade, Singapore

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The night view of the Esplanade

Esplanade

Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay is one of the world’s busiest arts centres, officially opened on 12 October 2002.

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 aluminium 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.

There are many restaurants in Esplanade to tickle your tastebuds. Spend the evening chilling out at the bars with your friends and enjoy watching the skyline lit up.


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.

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