Numberblocks Musical: The Second Story is at Sands Theatre, Marina Bay Sands, from Wednesday 16 to Sunday 20 December 2026. There are 12 shows across five days. Weekdays have 3pm and 7pm performances, and Saturday and Sunday have 11am, 2.30pm and 6pm performances.
Standard individual tickets start at S$58 before applicable fees. The show is suitable for all ages, and every visitor needs a ticket, including infants in arms. The running time is about 70 minutes without an interval. If your child wants to meet the Numberblocks, choose a ticket that explicitly includes the post-show meet-and-greet.
- 16–18 December: 3pm and 7pm. 19–20 December: 11am, 2.30pm and 6pm.
- C Reserve S$58, B Reserve S$68, A Reserve S$88, VIP with Meet & Greet S$148 before applicable fees.
- Check the S$192 Grand Circle four-seat box if booking for exactly four. Compare actual availability and the view.
- Doors open 60 minutes before the show. Allow time for toilets, ticket checks and finding your seats.
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When is the Numberblocks Musical in Singapore? · How much are Numberblocks tickets at Sands Theatre? · Do babies and toddlers need Numberblocks tickets? · What is The Second Story about?
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- When is the Numberblocks Musical in Singapore?
- How much are Numberblocks tickets at Sands Theatre?
- Do babies and toddlers need Numberblocks tickets?
- What is The Second Story about?
- How to get to Sands Theatre from Bayfront MRT
- Three ways to plan your Numberblocks day
- Choosing the right showtime for your child
- Frequently asked questions
- More December school holiday activities
| Date | Showtimes | Scheduled running time |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 16–Fri 18 Dec | 3pm or 7pm | About 70 minutes, no interval |
| Sat 19–Sun 20 Dec | 11am, 2.30pm or 6pm | About 70 minutes, no interval |
When is the Numberblocks Musical in Singapore?
The official Marina Bay Sands event listing gives 16–20 December 2026 for The Second Story. It lists two performances per weekday and three per weekend day. Check the time and date together before paying. Each show has its own available seats, so a category you see for 11am may be unavailable at 2.30pm on the same day.
What time will it finish?
The advertised 70 minutes puts an 11am show at roughly 12.10pm and a 2.30pm show at roughly 3.40pm if the performance starts on time. A weekday 7pm show would finish at about 8.10pm. Add time for leaving the theatre and for any included post-show experience. For a restaurant booking, allow extra time after the scheduled performance rather than booking for the minute it ends.
Which slot suits a first theatre trip?
Choose a time when your child is usually alert and comfortable. An 11am slot can leave lunch until after the show. A 3pm weekday slot can suit a child who rests earlier. An evening show may work for older siblings, provided the trip home fits your routine. The best ticket time is the one that works after you include travel, food and a toilet stop.
What if you are meeting family at the venue?
Send them the exact time, room and seating details. Marina Bay Sands has several entertainment and exhibition spaces. Use Sands Theatre as the destination. If one family wants to meet for lunch, give yourselves a time to leave the restaurant rather than assuming every part of the group will finish at once.
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How much are Numberblocks tickets at Sands Theatre?
The venue lists S$58 for C Reserve, S$68 for B Reserve, S$88 for A Reserve and S$148 for individual VIP with Meet & Greet. It lists S$192 for the four-seat Grand Circle Box and S$592 for the four-seat VIP Box with Meet & Greet. It also lists obstructed-view C Reserve Grand Circle seats at S$58. Check the complete price and seat information in the official booking flow.
Compare costs for every person attending
A family with two adults, a preschooler and an infant needs four tickets. Four standard C Reserve seats at S$58 amount to S$232 before applicable fees. The S$192 Grand Circle Box is a separately listed four-seat product. If it is available, compare the location, sightlines and final charges against four individual seats. The box price is for the set of seats, so the comparison is different for a group of two or three.
Which seat is best with a small child?
Look for a suitable line of sight and a route to the seat that works for your family. The cheaper obstructed-view category should be checked against the seat description, particularly for a child who needs a clear view. If you expect to step out during the show, check an aisle position if available. Ask the venue about access and companion seats rather than guessing from the category name.
How to check the VIP meet-and-greet
Use the exact ticket label. The event page says VIP ticket holders with the benefit can take part after the show and that slots are limited per performance. Read the conditions for your chosen seat, including any instructions on where to wait after the show. Add time afterwards before making lunch, transport or other bookings. If the group purchases a mixture of VIP and standard seats, ask how the venue handles access to the session.
Buy only after everyone agrees on the time
For a group arranging more than one order, agree on a show and seating area before paying. Check the date, time and ticket count in the booking summary. If a price looks too low for a box or bundle, confirm whether you are seeing the total or a per-person amount. Save the order confirmation somewhere easy to find at the door.
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Do babies and toddlers need Numberblocks tickets?
Yes. The venue describes the production as suitable for all ages and requires a ticket for every patron, including infants in arms. The venue also requires children below 12 to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Read the admission terms in the official listing before you buy. A child sitting on an adult’s lap still needs a ticket for this show.
Can a young child sit through 70 minutes?
There is no scheduled interval. If your child is new to theatre, explain that the group will sit and watch the story, and use the toilet beforehand. Pick a showtime after an appropriate meal or rest. Check the venue’s rules about food and drinks. If your child needs to leave during the show, ask staff where to go and expect to wait for a suitable break before re-entering.
Are booster seats available?
Marina Bay Sands says booster seats are available first come, first served and are not guaranteed with a ticket. It also says patrons can bring their own boosters. Check the current policy if you are planning around one. For a family who needs extra time to organise seats, arrive early rather than relying on the last minutes before the performance.
What about access and baby care?
The venue provides an official contact for wheelchair and companion seating. Ask about the route and any help you need when you book. For a stroller, feeding or changing arrangements, check the current venue information and the nearest facilities before you go. Choosing a simple route through the mall can make the outing easier for everyone.
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What is The Second Story about?
This is a live Numberblocks adventure. The official description follows the group towards Giant Land and introduces bigger numbers through the story. A young viewer who already knows the characters may enjoy recognising them on stage. A child seeing them for the first time can follow the adventure without doing any preparation.
A short number activity before you go
Use a few blocks or pieces of paper to show that the same quantity can be arranged in different ways. Four can be a straight line or a square of two rows. Ask the child to count it again after you move the pieces. Keep it playful and stop when they have seen that rearranging does not change how many there are. It gives them something familiar to notice without turning the outing into a lesson.
What to talk about after the show
Ask which character or scene they remember and why. If they noticed a big number, invite them to draw it, say it or build it from smaller groups. Older siblings can explain how they would split a number into parts. The child can choose whether to share an answer on the way home. A conversation about a favourite moment is enough.
Taking photographs and following theatre rules
The venue prohibits recording and photography during the performance. If a group wants a souvenir, use a permitted public area outside the auditorium and check the specific rules for any VIP photo opportunity. Tell children before the show what will happen with phones so the family can focus on watching together.
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How to get to Sands Theatre from Bayfront MRT
Take the Circle or Downtown Line to Bayfront (CE1/DT16). Marina Bay Sands’ directions list exits C and D for The Shoppes and Sands Theatre. Follow the Sands Theatre signs inside the complex. The venue is distinct from ArtScience Museum, the hotel and the expo halls.
Allow time between the train and your seat
The route can include escalators, a mall walk and ticket checks. If someone arrives with a stroller or uses a lift, leave additional time to find the appropriate route. Ask everyone to aim for the theatre rather than the MRT entrance if you want to meet close to the doors. Doors are listed to open an hour before the show.
Make food and toilets part of the route
For an 11am show, choose whether the family needs a snack before entry and lunch after. For a later performance, have an early meal if that suits your child. Follow the venue’s rules for food and drink inside. Check the toilet location before heading to your seats, especially because the show has no interval.
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Three ways to plan your Numberblocks day
A morning with preschoolers
Book 11am if it suits their morning routine, then aim to reach the theatre with time for toilets and finding seats. Have lunch after the show. Keep an optional short walk by the bay if the group is still comfortable and the weather is good. The performance itself can be the full outing.
An afternoon with siblings
Choose a matinee and decide whether older siblings are joining or meeting afterwards. Compare seating and ticket prices for the actual family size. If one person has a meet-and-greet ticket, confirm what the rest of the group will do after the show. Use a clearly named meeting place inside The Shoppes.
A quick stop before or after the performance
The mall and waterfront are separate from your theatre ticket. Choose one stop that fits around the show rather than a second timed activity with a tight connection. If it rains, remain indoors for the meal and walking legs. If a child is tired, use the shortest comfortable route back to Bayfront MRT.
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Choosing the right showtime for your child
Compare the full outing, not just the start
Work backwards from the time you want to reach your seats. A weekend 11am performance may mean leaving home earlier than expected once you include breakfast and the MRT. A 2.30pm or 3pm show might be easier for older siblings but can overlap with a younger child’s usual rest. Check what the family can comfortably do before and after the performance.
Leave room for a short break before the theatre
Arriving when doors open gives you options if the family needs a toilet stop or extra time for booster seating. If you are early and everyone is comfortable, explore a small part of The Shoppes before going in. Keep the theatre entrance as the fixed point. A family can take a longer rest after the show without risking a late arrival.
If a child is sensitive to lighting or sound
The official event advisory says the production may use strobe lighting, fog or haze. Read the current advisory and contact the venue about practical arrangements if needed. Choose an aisle or a route that makes stepping out manageable where available. During the show, follow staff directions for leaving or returning.
When grandparents or another household are joining
Check the time, date and number of people on both orders. If grandparents are meeting you inside the mall, share the theatre location and a named public landmark. Allow time for lifts and seating. If not everyone is attending a VIP session, agree where the group will regroup before the performance starts.
If the exact seats you want are gone
Compare another performance with the same start pattern before moving to a more expensive tier. A Friday matinee and a Wednesday matinee have the same advertised runtime but can offer different seat choices. If a cheaper seat is listed with an obstructed view, check whether that fits the child’s experience. Use the amount shown in the live checkout. The venue says dynamic pricing applies.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Numberblocks Musical Singapore suitable for toddlers?
The venue lists it as suitable for all ages. Every visitor needs a ticket, including infants in arms.
How long is The Second Story?
About 70 minutes with no intermission.
Which ticket includes a meet-and-greet?
Look for VIP with Meet & Greet or the specifically listed VIP Box with that benefit. Verify the terms at checkout.
What is the earliest performance?
11am on Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December.
Which MRT station serves Sands Theatre?
Bayfront MRT. Use the Marina Bay Sands directions for Exits C and D and follow the theatre signs.
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More December school holiday activities
See the Singapore November and December events guide for family outings, exhibitions and festive events.