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Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay

1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981, Singapore (Downtown Core)
(65) 6828-8389
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Ranked #20 of 287 attractions in Singapore
Type: Theatres
Owner description: Sitting on prime waterfront at Marina Bay, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay offers a complete lifestyle experience in dining, shopping and the... more » Owner description: Sitting on prime waterfront at Marina Bay, 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. « less
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Davao City, Philippines
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Though the esplanade had been there for a long time it never fails to amaze me.The theater had been properly maintained,well cleaned.The acoustics give me goose bumps when there are very good singers or concerts.outside you could just relax and watch people go by.The atmosphere Is very relaxing

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australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

enjoyed our walk along the esplanade, listening to the bands playing and lots of family walking together and watching the laser lights from the Marina Bay Sands.

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Redditch, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 June 2013

Booked over the Internet whilst in Singapore. Tickets only around 55 dollars each, great theatre, all clean, seats comfortable, would recommend.

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Los Angeles, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

This is one of my favorite hangout places in Singapore. Its got a great vibe; beautiful venue in a really nice location. A diverse and constantly rotating set of well-curated music concerts, talks, and festivals, many of which are free. There's a library, and a range of eateries, with lovely ambience. I only wish they had more vegetarian options, but... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

The esplanade is one of Singapore's latest iconic building and offers some of the best performances from around the world. From musicals to symphonic performances and even recital by independent musicians, you find it all here. Affectionately known to the locals as the "Durian" due to its seemingly spiky facade, esplanade offers many dining options including Chinese seafood restaurants, Japanese... More

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Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

The Esplanade is not really worth the visit for the architecture, but if you want to watch a performance, it is a nice venue.

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Kuching, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

Theatres on the Bay make up the skyline of Singapore. Its has this unique shape and looks like a half cut durian fruit. Walking closer one will notice the spiked shell that enclosed the building. Its situated long the waterfront alongside Marina Bay and hosted many concerts, cultural shows and plays in its auditorium and theatre.

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Makati, Philippines
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

from the outside you can see the unique architecture of the theatre, good place to take a walk or skate there's a mini park located outside where you can relax.a very nice establishment that embodies singapore's culture and modernization.its okay to take pictures in some areas.

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Ottawa,Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

We have been there three times during our 3-month stay in SIngapore. We went to three different room and all three were comfortable and had a nice ambiance

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Singapore, Singapore
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

From overlooking the cool city/bay view from the rooftop, to watching musical performances in one of its modern theatres, this place has it all. They also have a library and huge spaces, for you to stay while waiting for a performance to start/end. The durian exterior serves as a cool background for photographs. Overall, an excellent place to visit.

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