David Hockney: Bigger & Closer is listed through Monday 30 November 2026 at IMBA Theatre, Gardens by the Bay. The indoor experience uses large projections, music and the artist’s narration. Its six chapters run on a continuous loop of about 50 minutes, so visitors enter during their booked admission window rather than waiting for the start of a film.
IMBA lists single-show tickets at S$22 for Singapore-resident adults and S$18 for children aged three to 12, with non-resident rates of S$26 and S$22 respectively. The two-show pass also covers Botero: A Life in Fullness. Check November availability in the live booking calendar, because some older ticket copy still mentions a September end date.
- The current IMBA and Gardens listings give 30 November as the closing date.
- Monday–Thursday: 10am–7pm, last entry 6pm. Friday–Sunday and public holidays: 10am–8pm, last entry 7pm.
- Use Bayfront MRT Exit B and follow signs towards IMBA Theatre on West Lawn.
- The 50-minute presentation loops. Leave room for entry, finding a position and any separately booked exhibition.
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Is David Hockney still on in Singapore in November 2026? · How much are Hockney tickets and the IMBA Immersive Pass? · What is Bigger & Closer like inside? · How to get to IMBA Theatre from Bayfront MRT
| Admission | Singapore resident | Non-resident |
|---|---|---|
| Single show, adult aged 13+ | S$22 | S$26 |
| Single show, child aged 3–12 | S$18 | S$22 |
| Hockney and Botero pass, adult aged 13+ | S$38 | S$45 |
| Hockney and Botero pass, child aged 3–12 | S$30 | S$37 |
Is David Hockney still on in Singapore in November 2026?
The Gardens by the Bay listing and IMBA’s show page give 30 November 2026 as the closing date. Some ticket descriptions still mention an earlier end date. Use the current official event page and select an available November window in the live booking system before travelling.
What are the opening hours?
The IMBA ticket page lists 10am to 7pm on Monday to Thursday and 10am to 8pm on Friday to Sunday and public holidays. Last admission is one hour before closing. On a normal Monday schedule, the listed last entry is therefore 6pm. Check the live calendar for the final Monday rather than assuming every last-day slot remains available.
Pick a window with enough time to watch
An early or midday visit leaves room for a meal or another exhibition. If you choose the last available entry, check the time it takes to walk from the station and whether the remaining hours suit one full loop. A public closing time tells you when the space shuts. Your selected window tells you when to arrive.
How much are Hockney tickets and the IMBA Immersive Pass?
IMBA lists the adult category from age 13 and the child category from three to 12. The single-show prices are shown above by residency. Check the final checkout and any residency requirements, including the terms for a child younger than the displayed price band. If you are coming only for Hockney, choose the named single-show product.
When does the two-show pass make sense?
The advertised pass covers Hockney and Botero in one visit. For a Singapore-resident adult, two single admissions at S$22 each would total S$44, while the pass is listed at S$38. That comparison matters if you want both presentations and can use the pass under its terms. If the group wants a shorter outing, a single admission is cheaper and leaves more time for the Gardens.
Check timing for the second show
Read the pass instructions for the date, entry windows and how the visits fit together. A second projection show can make a long visit for someone who needs breaks. Ask how the venue handles timing before booking a meal between the two. Check the actual checkout price and availability rather than relying on an older promotional headline.
What is Bigger & Closer like inside?
IMBA describes a projection and sound experience covering decades of David Hockney’s work. The ticket page mentions landscapes, iPad drawings and stage designs, with narration by Hockney and music by Nico Muhly. The chapters play continuously, so visitors may enter partway through and stay until they have seen a full cycle under the venue’s rules.
Do you need to arrive at the start of a chapter?
The ticket page says to arrive within your booked window. If a chapter is already playing, use the first one you see as a reference. You can watch until the material repeats instead of trying to identify a universal beginning for everyone in the room. If time is limited, ask staff how to make the most of the part you can see.
What to look for in the projections
Notice how the scale changes what you see first. A small detail in a drawing can take up much more space on a wall. Compare how a landscape uses distance with how a stage design directs your attention. If you are visiting with a student, ask which image they would like to look at again and why.
What to know about access and children
The ticket page describes the venue as wheelchair-accessible and asks young children to remain under adult supervision. It also notes one brief instance of artistic nudity. Check the venue’s advice if the room, sound or projections affect whether the experience suits your party. Ask about practical arrangements before buying if your visit depends on them.
How to get to IMBA Theatre from Bayfront MRT
Use Bayfront (CE1/DT16), Exit B, towards Bayfront Plaza. The Gardens lists IMBA Theatre at West Lawn beside Bayfront Plaza. IMBA’s ticket page gives the address as 18 Marina Gardens Drive, #01-24. Set the venue name as your destination. ArtScience Museum and the conservatories have separate entrances.
Choose a simple second stop
The nearby Disney Garden of Wonder is in Floral Fantasy and has separate admission. If your main reason for going is Hockney, book it first. Decide whether the group wants another paid experience or a short walk afterward. If the weather changes, an indoor programme and a meal can be the full outing. The header shows Marina Bay Sands as local context rather than a view inside IMBA Theatre.
Choosing a one-show visit or a two-show afternoon
One loop with a friend
Book a Hockney slot, choose a place to meet at the theatre and allow time for one full cycle. When you enter, remember the first chapter or image you see so you can tell when the loop returns to it. If you want to talk about the work, do it after the show in a public area. A short visit with a meal can leave more time to discuss one or two images than a tightly planned second admission.
Both immersive exhibitions
Choose the combined pass only after checking that both venues and entry arrangements work for your date. If one person wants extra time to watch a chapter again, agree whether the rest of the group will wait or move on. Find out whether a second booking time is needed. Give yourself time to move between rooms and to take a break, particularly if children or older adults are coming.
A final-week November visit
The official listing gives Monday 30 November as the last date. If you have a choice, compare earlier dates with the final day instead of assuming a place will be left. If you use a ticket seller link and it displays older wording, verify that you can select your intended November date before making travel plans. Share the confirmed time window with the group, along with Bayfront Exit B and IMBA Theatre.
What to notice once you are back outdoors
Choose a view around the Gardens and notice what you look at first. Compare that with how a projected image directed your attention inside. A child can make a quick sketch or simply point to an object they had missed before. It connects the visit to how Hockney looks at a scene without requiring an extra ticket or activity.
Frequently asked questions
When does Hockney close in Singapore?
IMBA and Gardens by the Bay list 30 November 2026. Check the current dated booking window.
How long does the experience take?
Approximately 50 minutes for one loop.
Can you enter after the loop begins?
Yes, within your booked admission window, according to IMBA.
Does the pass include Botero?
The IMBA Immersive Pass lists both exhibitions.
Which MRT exit should I take?
Bayfront Exit B towards Bayfront Plaza.
See the Singapore November and December events guide for more year-end outings.