Esplanade Concert Hall

PERFORMING HOME OF THE SSO

The Esplanade Concert Hall is part of Esplanade Theatres on the Bay, which opened in 2002. Its distinctive shape has earned the Esplanade the nickname ‘the durian’! Today, the Esplanade is the performing home of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.

Explore your dining options around the Esplanade Concert Hall and click here for dining options in the Esplanade Mall.

BY BUS #

The nearest bus stops are:

  • 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.