Look for the Concourse near the main entrance of Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. This indoor space hosts free performances on selected dates. Check the Esplanade programme and confirm that the venue field says Concourse.
The indoor Concourse and the DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre have separate listings. If you are planning around rain or meeting someone for a specific performance, send the exact venue name and start time.
- Venue: Esplanade Concourse near the main entrance.
- Check the schedule for free indoor performances.
- Confirm the specific event’s admission and timing.
- For waterfront performances, check the separate Outdoor Theatre listings.
Plan your visit
Guide contents
Find the indoor performance space
After entering Esplanade, look for the Concourse near the main entrance. From City Hall or Esplanade MRT, follow signs for Theatres on the Bay and then use the arts centre directory for the Concourse.
If you are approaching from the waterfront, go inside the arts centre. Give friends the name of the event and tell them it is at the indoor Concourse.
Use the venue filter or individual event page
Browse Esplanade’s listings for the day you plan to visit. The Concourse can also host visual art, so check what is scheduled rather than expecting a performance at a fixed hour every day.
Open the event details for the start time, duration and admission instructions. If you are going for a particular artist, check whether there are multiple sets and choose the one you can arrive for.
Plan a short visit around the show
Give yourself time to locate the performance area before the start. Follow on-site instructions for where to sit or stand. If you are with children, choose a spot that lets you leave easily if they need a break.
For a longer outing, check whether a separate installation, outdoor show or waterfront walk fits your schedule. Keep the Concourse listing as the reference for the performance you want to attend.
Common questions
Is the Concourse indoors?
Yes. It is inside the Esplanade arts centre near the main entrance.
Are there free shows at the Concourse?
Esplanade schedules free performances there. Check the specific event listing.
Is this the same as the Outdoor Theatre?
The Outdoor Theatre is a separate venue on the waterfront.