The 10 Best Concerts & Shows in Central Area/City Area, Singapore

Thanks for all your support of our show, Chinatown Crossings. The show has concluded and won't be running again in this venue. Kindly follow our social media and website for upcoming shows. Founded in 1990, Drama Box is a non-profit company known for creating theatre that inspires dialogue, reflection and change. By shining a spotlight on marginalised narratives and making space for the communal contemplation of complex issues, it seeks to tell stories that provoke a deeper understanding of Singapore’s culture, history and identity. Drama Box is a recipient of the National Arts Council’s Major Grant 2017 – 2020. It is also a member of the Singapore Chinese Language Theatre Alliance.

Recognised for its high performing standards, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra has been invited to perform at various major occasions such as the World Economic Forum and the International Summit of Arts Council in 2003, as well as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Annual Meeting in 2006, which saw visitors from all over the world.

Top 10 Comedy Nights in the World as listed by Traveler, Australia. We have been around for 8 years, and are Singapore's biggest & most popular weekly stand-up comedy show, featuring the best international, regional & local comedians.

The Merry Lion is Singapore's only full-time comedy club. We are open 5 days a week from 6pm - midnight. Most shows start around 8pm and the bar is open to everyone until then. Shows are priced from $0 (free) to $50 depending on what is on offer. Acts come from all over the world to perform at The Merry Lion. We also help develop local talent with our open mic nights. There are many special offers on drinks prices for those who choose to pre-order for the show they are attending and even 1-4-1 drinks on Thursdays and Mondays. See you soon at The Merry Lion. ROAR!

Affectionately known among locals as the "durian", Esplanade is one of the busiest arts centres in the world with about 3,000 performances presented yearly. Spot our prickly cladding in the middle of the central arts and cultural district, and take in the view from the Marina bay waterfront where our Outdoor Theatre is situated. Coming to Esplanade means that you're in for a complete lifestyle experience, from enjoying a night out at a show, to shopping and dining. And whether you're a first-timer, an ardent patron or fellow arts lover, you're most welcome here and we'll do our best to give you a great experience with the arts.

From a humble troupe of seven ballet dancers practising in an old studio on Killiney Road, the Singapore Dance Theatre has evolved into a well-patronised performing arts group comprising 24 dancers pre-dominantly from the Asia Pacific region.

The Singapore Repertory Theatre continues to establish ties with some of the best theatre practitioners in the world, adding a new dimension to the local arts industry and elevating it to the world stage.

Since its founding in 1979, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has been Singapore’s flagship orchestra, touching lives through classical music and providing the heartbeat of the cultural scene in the cosmopolitan city-state. In addition to its subscription series concerts, the orchestra is well-loved for its outdoor and community appearances, and its significant role educating the young people of Singapore. The SSO has also earned an international reputation for its orchestral virtuosity, having garnered sterling reviews for its overseas tours and many successful recordings. The SSO makes its performing home at the 1,800-seat state-of-the-art Esplanade Concert Hall. More intimate works and all outreach and community performances take place at the 673-seat Victoria Concert Hall, the home of the SSO. The orchestra performs 100 concerts a year, and its versatile repertoire spans all time favourites and orchestral masterpieces to exciting cutting-edge premieres.