Botero: A Life in Fullness is listed through Monday 30 November 2026 at IMBA Theatre, Gardens by the Bay. The immersive presentation takes about 40 minutes and is narrated by Fernando Botero’s eldest son, Fernando Botero Zea.
IMBA says Botero has fixed screening times and asks visitors to arrive at least 10 minutes early. Single-show tickets are listed from S$18 for Singapore-resident children aged three to 12 and S$22 for resident adults. Choose a live November session rather than relying on older ticket copy that still mentions September.
- Venue: IMBA Theatre, West Lawn near Bayfront Plaza.
- The final date shown on the current IMBA and Gardens pages is 30 November.
- The Hockney and Botero Immersive Pass is a separate two-show product.
- Use Bayfront MRT Exit B and allow time for the walk and check-in.
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When does Botero close in Singapore? · How much are Botero tickets and the combined pass? · What is Botero: A Life in Fullness like? · How to reach IMBA Theatre from Bayfront MRT
| Ticket | Singapore resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Single show adult aged 13+ | S$22 | S$26 |
| Single show child aged 3–12 | S$18 | S$22 |
| Two-show pass adult aged 13+ | S$38 | S$45 |
| Two-show pass child aged 3–12 | S$30 | S$37 |
When does Botero close in Singapore?
The Gardens by the Bay listing and IMBA event page give 26 April to 30 November 2026. Some older seller copy still mentions September. Use the current event listing and check that the live calendar actually offers your desired November date before making travel plans.
Which time do you need?
The IMBA ticket page lists general opening hours of 10am–7pm Monday to Thursday and 10am–8pm Friday to Sunday and public holidays, with last admission one hour before closing. Botero begins at fixed screening times. Select a listed session and arrive at least 10 minutes early. Do not treat the venue’s opening hours as a list of screening starts.
What if you want the final Monday?
Compare the available sessions on 30 November with earlier dates. The published closing date does not guarantee a place at the time you want. For a late session, allow time to find the theatre and check in. If someone is coming separately, share the exact screening time rather than just the date.
How much are Botero tickets and the combined pass?
IMBA lists S$22 for a Singapore-resident adult and S$18 for a resident child aged three to 12. For non-residents it lists S$26 and S$22 respectively. Read the live terms for residency and any child outside the displayed age range. When buying for a group, make sure the confirmation covers each person and the intended screening.
Is the two-show pass worth it?
The Immersive Pass lists admission to Botero and David Hockney. For a resident adult, the listed pass costs S$38 compared with S$44 for two S$22 single-show tickets. For a non-resident adult, the listed comparison is S$45 against S$52. Buy a combined pass only if you want both and can use it under the date and entry terms. A single ticket costs less for a one-show visit.
Which exhibition should you see first?
Botero has a fixed screening start. The Hockney guide explains its continuous loop and admission windows. Plan around Botero first, then check that Hockney fits your ticket conditions. Leave time between them to find the entrance, take a break and complete any checks. Do not assume the two-show pass settles the order or timing for you.
What is Botero: A Life in Fullness like?
The production uses large projections and sound to introduce Fernando Botero’s life and artistic development. IMBA describes it as a collaboration with the Fernando Botero Foundation. The personal narration brings a family perspective to a body of work many viewers know first through its rounded shapes and exaggerated proportions.
Look beyond the size of the figures
Choose one image and notice how the proportions affect what draws your eye. Then look at the background, objects and space around the main figure. A viewer who has seen Botero’s paintings before might notice different details when an image is projected at a large scale. Someone encountering his work for the first time can start with how a picture feels before looking for a historical reference.
What is the introductory room for?
IMBA says visitors can explore the introductory room before or after the screening. If you arrive early, ask whether you have enough time to look before taking your place for the fixed start. If you prefer to see the presentation first, leave room afterwards to read or reflect. A family with limited time should protect the screening slot and treat the introductory room as flexible.
Planning for different ages
Check the official advice for children and for the lighting or sound of the projection room. If a visitor needs accessible assistance, contact the venue with the date and screening time. IMBA describes its theatre as wheelchair-accessible. The exact route and practical help are best confirmed before arriving.
How to reach IMBA Theatre from Bayfront MRT
Use Bayfront MRT (CE1/DT16), Exit B, for Bayfront Plaza and follow the current signs to IMBA Theatre on West Lawn. The Gardens has multiple entrances and paid attractions, so set the theatre as your destination. The header photograph shows a Bayfront MRT approach, while the venue page gives the actual walking route.
An easy November itinerary
Book the Botero screening first. Choose one other stop if you want a longer outing, such as Hockney or a walk in the Gardens. If you add another timed event, allow for the 40-minute show and time to leave. For a group meeting after work, agree when to head towards the venue and give everyone the same booking and arrival details.
A practical way to watch the Botero presentation
Pick one question before the screening
Ask what makes a figure look calm, playful or imposing. In the projection, look beyond the silhouette and pay attention to the figure’s pose, surroundings and relationship to the objects nearby. The scale of the room may make a detail visible in a way a small reproduction does not. A viewer who already knows Botero can compare that experience with looking at a printed image.
Listen for the family perspective
The narration is by Fernando Botero Zea. Notice when a personal recollection helps you understand a work or when the images carry the story on their own. If someone in the group is interested in the art and another in the biography, the two can compare what they took from the same sequence. There is no need to follow the artist’s life in detail before attending.
A November afternoon for two different tastes
If one person wants only Botero and another wants both shows, compare the individual and combined options for each person. Set a meeting point after the fixed screening. The Hockney loop and Botero screening serve different viewing plans, so check the actual admission windows before buying. One person can use the introductory room or take a break while the other makes a separate choice, subject to access terms.
A comfortable first visit
Leave time to ask staff about seating and the route to the room. If the group includes a child, describe a projection show before entering so they know what to expect. Keep a flexible plan after the screening in case someone wants a shorter outing or more time with the introduction.
Frequently asked questions
When does Botero close?
The current IMBA and Gardens pages list 30 November 2026.
Is it a continuous loop?
IMBA says Botero has fixed screening starts. Arrive at least 10 minutes early.
How long is it?
About 40 minutes, with optional time in the introductory room.
Can I see Hockney with the same ticket?
The separate Immersive Pass lists both exhibitions.
Which MRT exit should I use?
Bayfront Exit B towards Bayfront Plaza.
See the Singapore November and December events guide for more year-end outings.