Esplanade Concert Hall

Performing Home of the SSO

Esplanade Concert Hall

Esplanade Concert Hall

The Esplanade Concert Hall is part of Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, which opened in 2002. The distinctive exterior of its Concert Hall and Theatre has earned the Esplanade the nickname "durian", after the spiky tropical fruit.

The Singapore Symphony Orchestra assembled in full force for Richard Strauss's "Death and Transfiguration" (Jan 2023)
The Singapore Symphony Orchestra assembled in full force for Richard Strauss's "Death and Transfiguration" (Jan 2023)
SSO POPS To Broadway, With Love (Sep 2022)
SSO POPS To Broadway, With Love (Sep 2022)
SSO Artist-In-Residence Chloe Chua concludes her performance of the Bruch Violin Concerto. (Mar 2023)
SSO Artist-In-Residence Chloe Chua concludes her performance of the Bruch Violin Concerto. (Mar 2023)
Many happy memories are made during our autograph sessions with artists, including superstar violinist Ray Chen. (Mar 2019)
Many happy memories are made during our autograph sessions with artists, including superstar violinist Ray Chen. (Mar 2019)
Singapore Symphony Music Director Hans Graf
Singapore Symphony Music Director Hans Graf
South Korean soprano Sumi Hwang singing Mahler with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and Hans Graf (Jan 2023)
South Korean soprano Sumi Hwang singing Mahler with the Singapore Symphony Orchestra and Hans Graf (Jan 2023)
The SSO National Day Concerts are held every August.
The SSO National Day Concerts are held every August.
The voices of the Singapore Symphony Choruses with the SSO.
The voices of the Singapore Symphony Choruses with the SSO.
The SSO holds its annual Christmas Concert every December. (Dec 2022)
The SSO holds its annual Christmas Concert every December. (Dec 2022)

Esplanade Concert Hall

BY BUS

  • Esplanade Bridge (Bus stop 02111) along Esplanade Drive. Buses 10, 57, 70, 128, 162, 196, 531, 652, 656, 660, 700, 850E, 868, 951E, 971E. Take the underpass near the bus stop to reach the Esplanade. (6-min walk)
  • Pan Pacific Hotel (Bus stop 02089) on Raffles Boulevard. Buses 36, 56, 75, 77, 97, 107M, 171, 195 and 960. (15-min walk through Marina Square)
  • The Esplanade (Bus stop 02061) on Raffles Ave facing Marina Square. Buses 36, 70M, 106, 111, 133, 162M, 171, 531, 700A, 857, 961. Note that 56, 75, 77, 97, 97e, 195 and 960 start from Marina Centre terminal nearby and are more suited for your home journey. The following night services also pick up from this stop: 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N, 6N, NR1, NR2, NR5, NR6, NR8.

BY MRT

  • City Hall Station (Raffles City)
    Enter Citylink underground mall and follow the signs to the Esplanade's basement (carpark) entrance. (10-min walk, completely sheltered, with many retail distractions along the way.)
  • Esplanade Station
    Enter Citylink underground mall and follow the signs to the Esplanade's basement (carpark) entrance. (10-min walk, completely sheltered.)

BY TAXI
The taxi stand is located at the entrance to Esplanade Mall along Raffles Avenue.

BY CAR
The carpark is available from both sides of Esplanade Drive. If the carpark is full, you can park opposite Esplanade, at Marina Square.

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