CATS the Musical runs at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, from 29 October to 22 November 2026. For a November matinee, the venue lists Saturdays at 2pm and Sundays at 1pm. Most evening performances start at 8pm, with Sunday evening performances at 6.30pm. Check your chosen date in the official booking calendar.
Tickets start at S$68 before fees, with dynamic pricing and availability. Marina Bay Sands recommends the show for ages seven and above and does not admit children below four. The running time is about 145 minutes including a 20-minute interval. If you are planning a first musical with children, compare a matinee and the earlier Sunday evening option.
- Published run ends Sunday 22 November 2026 at Sands Theatre.
- Saturday matinee at 2pm; Sunday matinee at 1pm. Check the actual date and any holiday pricing.
- D Reserve Grand Circle from S$68 before fees. Check the actual seat and any view restrictions.
- Children under four cannot attend. All admitted visitors need a ticket. Children below 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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When is CATS playing in Singapore in November 2026? · How much are CATS Singapore tickets? · What age is CATS suitable for? · What is CATS the Musical about?
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- When is CATS playing in Singapore in November 2026?
- How much are CATS Singapore tickets?
- What age is CATS suitable for?
- What is CATS the Musical about?
- How to get to Sands Theatre from Bayfront MRT
- Three ways to plan a CATS visit
- How to prepare for CATS if you have never seen it
- Frequently asked questions
- More November and December activities
| Published performance pattern | Time | Approximate finish if on time |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday–Friday evening | 8pm | 10.25pm |
| Saturday matinee | 2pm | 4.25pm |
| Saturday evening | 8pm | 10.25pm |
| Sunday matinee | 1pm | 3.25pm |
| Sunday evening | 6.30pm | 8.55pm |
When is CATS playing in Singapore in November 2026?
The Marina Bay Sands event listing gives a 29 October to 22 November run. For a November outing, start with the date shown in the booking calendar, then choose the time. The venue’s general schedule distinguishes off-peak and peak performances. Actual showtimes and ticket prices depend on the dated listing.
When are the afternoon shows?
The published Saturday matinee starts at 2pm and the Sunday matinee at 1pm. Those are the principal options for families who want to avoid a late finish. A 1pm show lasts until about 3.25pm if it runs to the published time. A 2pm show would finish around 4.25pm. Allow time for leaving the auditorium and walking through The Shoppes before arranging another booking.
What about evenings?
The venue lists 8pm on Tuesday to Saturday under its respective pricing categories. Sunday evening is at 6.30pm. An 8pm performance would finish around 10.25pm. That timing can work after dinner but gives less room for a long trip home. The earlier Sunday evening start can suit someone who wants an evening atmosphere with an earlier return.
Which show is likely to use off-peak pricing?
The venue’s published off-peak pattern includes Tuesday to Thursday at 8pm and Sunday at 6.30pm outside public holidays and their eves. Friday and Saturday performances and the Sunday 1pm show fall under the listed peak pattern. Use the actual date and seat at checkout for the price. An off-peak label cannot guarantee the lowest category remains available.
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How much are CATS Singapore tickets?
The venue lists D Reserve Grand Circle from S$68, C Reserve from S$88, B Reserve from S$128, A Reserve and Dress Circle from S$158 and Jellicle VIP from S$208. It lists certain box products and obstructed-view seats separately. Prices exclude booking fees and dynamic pricing applies. Use the official event page and selected performance to see the current price.
Compare view and price together
A low-price seat can be a good option if you are comfortable with its location. Check the level, row and view notes. An obstructed-view category may be listed separately at a price similar to another seat category. If seeing the full stage is a priority, check the description before paying. CATS uses group movement and an oversized setting, so a clear view of the stage can help a first-time viewer follow changes.
How to compare box seats
The venue lists four-seat box products with their own pricing and conditions. Compare the total for the actual number of people attending. A box may be sold as a group rather than as individual seats. Confirm any advertised benefits or dining arrangements in the product you are buying, especially if they affect your arrival time. The headline box name is only a starting point.
Booking for a group
Pick the date and section together before paying. If one person purchases several seats, agree how the group will meet and access tickets on arrival. A family with a child may prefer adjacent seats over the first date offered. If you need an aisle, a wheelchair space or a companion seat, check the venue’s official booking assistance before choosing.
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What age is CATS suitable for?
Marina Bay Sands recommends the show for ages seven and above. The admission minimum is four. Children below four cannot enter, and every admitted visitor needs a ticket. The venue requires children below 12 to attend with a parent or guardian. Use the show’s own age rules rather than general theatre admission assumptions.
Why the recommended age matters
The venue warns of loud sound effects and intense moments. It also advises that the production may use strobe lighting, fog or haze. Read the event advisory for anyone affected by those elements. A child who meets the minimum age may still prefer a shorter or quieter show. For families attending CATS, choose a time when the child is comfortable and leave room for an interval break.
What should a child know before the show?
The musical follows a group of cats at the Jellicle Ball. Tell a child to watch how each cat introduces itself through movement, costume and song. A short description is enough to start. They can ask about particular characters afterwards. If they have never watched a long performance, explain that there will be a break and that people normally stay seated during songs.
Plan around the interval
The advertised 145 minutes include a 20-minute intermission. Locate the foyer and toilets before the show so the break is easier to use. If a child needs to step out during the performance, follow staff directions for returning at a suitable break. Doors open 60 minutes before the performance, giving time to get settled. The venue lists booster seats on a first-come, first-served basis.
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What is CATS the Musical about?
The musical is adapted from T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, with music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. Its best-known song is Memory. Much of the performance introduces characters through song and dance as they gather for the Jellicle Ball. The stage design uses objects at a scale that helps you see the world from a cat’s perspective.
Why it can feel different from a dialogue-led musical
Look for what a performer shows through posture and movement before expecting a spoken explanation. A new song often introduces a character or gives a different view of the gathering. A visitor who focuses on the group’s reactions can follow relationships even if a name is missed. The dance and setting carry information alongside the lyrics.
What to listen for in Memory
Notice how the performer uses pauses, changes in volume and the space around a phrase. Then listen for how the orchestra supports the voice as the song builds. You can enjoy the song without knowing the rest of the score in advance. It may feel different in context from a recording you have heard on its own.
Discuss the stage with children or first-time visitors
Ask each person which costume, movement or object gave them a clue about a character. A child might recognise a personality before catching a name. An older audience member may notice how a repeated movement changes in a crowd scene. Let different people describe what they saw rather than trying to recall the story in perfect order.
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How to get to Sands Theatre from Bayfront MRT
Take the Downtown or Circle Line to Bayfront (DT16/CE1). Marina Bay Sands’ official directions list Exits C and D for The Shoppes and Sands Theatre. Follow the current signs inside the complex. Marina Bay Sands has more than one venue, so use Sands Theatre as your destination.
Build the walk into the evening plan
From the station, allow time for the indoor walk, ticket checks and finding your row. The venue advises early arrival and admits latecomers only at a suitable break. If you are having dinner first, agree when to leave the restaurant. For an 8pm show, a meal that finishes just before 8pm is too close if it takes time to reach the theatre.
Getting home after the 8pm show
Check the last useful train connection from Bayfront, especially if you need to change lines. Plan time for exiting the building after the approximate 10.25pm finish. If someone is arranging a pickup, confirm a legal and named location using the current directions. People going to different parts of Singapore may prefer different routes even if they arrive together.
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Three ways to plan a CATS visit
A Sunday matinee with children
Choose the 1pm performance if it fits the family’s schedule. Eat early or leave lunch until after, depending on what the child can manage. Arrive with enough time to find seats and the toilets. Use the interval to reset. After the show, take a short walk or get a meal if the group has the energy.
An off-peak evening with adults
Compare Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday seats at 8pm. Make dinner an earlier booking and plan the trip home around a finish after 10pm. If travelling across town, tell the group when to meet at the theatre. One person can check that each ticket has the correct date and row.
A late-November visit near the end of the run
The published closing date is Sunday 22 November. Check the calendar rather than assuming there will be a later extension. Look at more than one remaining performance if your first-choice seating is unavailable. If you want a different show in December, use its own venue, age and timing information instead of assuming the same conditions apply.
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How to prepare for CATS if you have never seen it
Begin with the setting
The musical introduces a community of cats rather than asking you to learn every name before the show. Focus on the gathering, then notice how individual cats present themselves. Their costumes and movement can help distinguish them even from farther back. Give each new scene a little time before deciding how it connects to the one before it.
Choose a detail to follow through the show
A first-time viewer might follow the way the dancers use a large set, the way a costume catches the light, or how an ensemble responds to a solo. At the interval, compare what someone else noticed. Two people can follow different parts of the same scene and come away with a fuller idea of what happened.
Compare the sound with the stage picture
Listen when the orchestra keeps a pattern going as performers move across the stage. Then notice what changes when a singer comes forward. Children who enjoy dance can watch the placement of the performers. A reader familiar with the poems can notice what the musical adds through movement and sound.
What to check if this is your first Sands Theatre trip
Look up the station exit, your seat level and the venue advisory. Check the age cutoff separately from the recommendation, and read any sensory notes that matter to your party. If the group needs wheelchair or companion seating, use the official box office information on the event page. Allow more time than the station-to-theatre walk alone so you can find the correct entrance and level.
A simple post-show plan
After a matinee, give yourselves a flexible meal time rather than another fixed booking immediately afterwards. After an evening performance, keep the return route clear and ask children which character or song stayed with them. If they want to talk later, the performance can end with a comfortable trip home.
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Frequently asked questions
Is CATS on in December 2026 in Singapore?
The published Sands Theatre run ends on 22 November 2026.
Can a five-year-old attend?
The venue admits ages four and above, recommends ages seven and above and requires children under 12 to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
How long is the musical?
Approximately 145 minutes, including a 20-minute interval.
What are the cheapest published seats?
D Reserve Grand Circle starts at S$68 before fees, subject to dynamic pricing and availability.
Which MRT station is closest?
Bayfront MRT. Follow Exits C or D and the Sands Theatre signs inside Marina Bay Sands.
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More November and December activities
See the Singapore November and December events guide for other year-end performances, festive events and exhibitions.