Singapore with its dynamic cityscape, luxurious shopping malls, thrilling theme parks, exotic cuisine and fascinating natural attractions offers travellers an unforgettable holiday adventure. Set amidst picturesque waterfront areas, this thriving city boasts an old world charm as well which offers visitors a truly distinctive holiday experience. Amidst this lively metropolis you will find the striking Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay which has become one of the premier performance venues in the country.

Enjoying an enviable location along the Marina Bay waterfront, this exceptional performing arts venue features a one of a kind design which is similar to shells with spikes that is sometimes compared to a fly’s eye! Inaugurated in 2002, this spectacular site is spread across six hectares of the Marina Bay area and also features shopping and dining options that ensure that there is always something to do and see.

The Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay has a variety of modern performance venues that host a wide range of events throughout the year. The main Concert Hall is known for its fantastic acoustics that means that you can enjoy truly wondrous sound when taking in concerts including orchestral performances.

With a capacity for 1942 people, the horseshoe style Theatre is spread across four levels and is a great place to view both Western and Asian performances. Featuring the country’s largest stage, this venue is home to a fly tower that spans 30 metres and an orchestra pit that can accommodate as much as 100 musicians. Hosting dances, dramas, operas and musical performances, the Theatre offers a memorable setting for some evening entertainment.

Home to a Recital Studio which is used for solo recitals, chamber music and film screenings and a Theatre Studio where you can witness avant-garde experimental theatre productions, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay also has outdoor venues such as the Outdoor Theatre where you can view performances amidst a breathtaking waterfront backdrop.

Travellers heading to the city and looking for Singapore hotel accommodation near the waterfront can stay at Studio M Hotel Singapore. This modern Singapore hotel in Robertson Quay makes an ideal base from which to explore the city and visit such sites as Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay.