Sitting on prime waterfront at Marina Bay, the Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay offers a complete lifestyle experience in dining, shopping and the performing arts. It was completed in 2002 and is well-recognised for its "prickly" exterior similar to the durian, a popular local fruit.
Visit the Esplanade Singapore to see its striking architecture, or drop by the concert hall in the early afternoon to catch a lunchtime concert for a taste of what's on offer here. A hotspot for many recreational activities, live music and arts performances, its programme is full of line-ups through the year, ensuring that you'll get your art fix in the form of live music, dance, theatre, visual arts and performance art.
Besides its various auditoriums, the Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay also houses the library@esplanade, Singapore's first performing arts library. Also browse the Esplanade Mall, which encompasses 8,000 square-feet of ample shopping and dining options.