Mon-Sun: 2 Mar-8 Mar

Monday, 2 Mar

Mon, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: And She Sang. Nanyang Girls’ High School Choir presents And She Sang, a choral celebration of the female spirit and the feminine sensibility of sensitivity and vulnerability. The programme features songs about women of strength and character, and the feminine sensibility of sensitivity and vulnerability. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Tuesday, 3 Mar

Tue, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: Bamboo Winds in Spring. Join 合笙: Resonance for a luminous Spring Lantern Festival celebration through the enchanting voices of the sheng. Experience the harmonious beauty of this ancient mouth organ as it fills the air with resonant melodies perfect for welcoming renewal, joy, and the bright promise of the season. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Tue, 8pm (Weekly): Open Mic Comedy Tuesdays. Come watch local and foreign comics take a crack at doing stand-up comedy. We give you a lineup of 12+ comics doing their 3-5-minute stand-up routines. 18+. The Lemon Stand. $27.31.

Tue, 8pm: Reimagining Butoh Resident Workshop: let's romanticise the cosmos by Tan Weiying. This is a night out into the open where we gaze into our light polluted skies and imagine the stars beyond. we experience scale through the vastness of the cosmos and let it sit within us. Outdoors (TBC), RSVP for details. Free (RSVP).

Wednesday, 4 Mar

Wed, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: We’re All Dandelions. This upcoming performance marks a special milestone: ten years since Jin An released her first EP. In this intimate retrospective show, she revisits the stories, struggles, and unexpected turns that shaped her journey as an artist over the past decade. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Wed, 7:30pm: Huayi Dialogues with King Shih-Chieh: Time, Slowed Down. A pioneer of Taiwan’s modern theatre scene and fondly remembered for his role as Jiang Binliu from Secret Love in Peach Blossom Land, King Shih-chieh represents a significant chapter in the history of Chinese-language theatre. In a rare dialogue session, King Shih-chieh generously shares the wisdom he has gained starting from his early days when he had nothing to do till his current world of washed-away glitz and glamour. Esplande, Singtel Waterfront Theatre. $5.

Wed, 8pm: Improv Comedy Night: Regency Bias & Mission Improvables. Catch these 3 amazing teams in one hilarious night! Whose Line Is It Anyway-style games, Improvsed Bridgerton, and more. Blu Jaz Bali Ln. $25.

Thursday, 5 Mar

Thu, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: A Song You’ve Definitely Heard Before. Singapore singer-songwriter Tristan Ong brings his lively performance to the Huayi stage, performing popular Chinese songs that are beloved and recognised by audiences. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Thu, 7pm: The Plot Thickens: Found Families, Fierce Loyalties. Three authors. No moderator. No scripts. Join Jojo Chia, Low Ying Ping and Anittha Thanabalan for a live, unscripted conversation on ride-or-die friendships, magical sisterhoods and the bonds we choose. Through their characters, they’ll explore loyalty, outgrowing someone, and when to hold on or let go. Epigram Books. Free (RSVP).

Thu, 7pm (Weekly): GLORIOUS CLASSIC TRIVIA @ MONK’S BREW CLUB (2026). Get ready to flex your brain muscles at Monk’s Brew Club with trivia nights that test your knowledge and have you laughing all the way! Monk's Brew Club. $13.68.

Thu, 8pm: Huayi Brewery. The Huayi Brewery is an incubation programme by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay that supports independent artists based in Singapore, creating works in the Chinese‑language medium or exploring themes of Chinese identity and culture. For this second iteration, we’re thrilled to welcome theatre practitioner Ric Liu and choreographer‑dancer Li Ruimin into the Huayi Brewery family. Esplanade Annexe Studio. Free (RSVP).

Friday, 6 Mar

Fri, 6:45pm & 7:45pm: Lines We Didn’t Say. Jazz vocalist Ywenna and vocal powerhouse Jerry Peh come together for a series of duets that expresses emotions that cannot be simply shown through words. Bask in the melodies of songs such as Wrong Love by Wang Leehom and soundtracks from famed Wong Kar Wai film, In the Mood for Love. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Fri, 7pm & 8:15pm: Music and the WonderLen. Let Lennerd charm you with his versatility as he performs songs in Mandarin, English and Thai languages. Esplanade, DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Free.

Fri, 8pm (Weekly): Funny Fridays. Join us every Friday for Singapore's funniest and best new comedians at The Lemon Stand Comedy Club. 18+. The Lemon Stand. $32.54.

Fri, 10pm: EMONIGHTSG: The B-Sides. This night is dedicated to any one who feels like they don’t quite fit within the mould of society. Expect to hear alternative music, from nu-metal to pop punk and emo. Unite in the resounding melodies of our common dread, comfort, hope and what makes us all the same – being human. 18+. Hard Rock Cafe. From $23.

Saturday, 7 Mar

Sat, 10am-2pm: Tatreez and Chill. Learn the art of Palestinian Embroidery. This is a class open to all backgrounds. Whether you have any experience with the needle or not, this is a perfect class to come together and relax. Whether you’re experienced or a complete beginner, this circle is about connection, creativity, and community. A Public Living Room by Stranger Conversations. $30 (without kit); $65 (with kit).

Sat, 10am-6pm: GOODSTUPH Moving Out Sale! We’re moving and we have wayyyyyy too much stuph in the office we’d need to clear before @singaporelandauthority takes back our building. If it’s in the office, it’s for sale. Except Auntie Law. 90 Eu Tong Sen Street, 02-02. Free entry.

Sat & Sun, 1-8:30pm: Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) Open House. From creative markets to live performances, we’re opening our doors for a weekend of pure creativity, community and culture! Bras Basah Complex. Free entry, free and ticketed programmes.

Sat, 2pm: Artist Talk | Michael Eko: Making stories for social change. In this talk, documentary photographer Michael Eko will share about Kapuas Mahakam, his decade-long project about the two longest rivers in Borneo. The project features the diverse geography, culture and ecology of the rivers and the communities that live alongside them, inviting us to consider the possibilities of co-existing with nature. Objectifs. Free (RSVP).

Sat, 2-6pm: BEANS&BEATS X SWEE CHOON. We’re taking over Swee Choon and turning your usual dim sum run into a full-blown daytime function. GIGI & WONNI will be on the decks serving baile funk, garage and city pop - high-energy rhythms built to move you. Swee Choon Jalan Besar. $15 (incl. coffee).

Sat, 2:15pm & 3:15pm: Yapping with Frogs. Join Jo Kwek and Ci Xuan as they retell The Frog God, a story originally from Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio. This storytelling session reimagines an unusual meeting point between humans and gods, nature and belief, set in a world where frogs reign. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Sat, 3pm: Reimagining Butoh Resident Workshop: Selfie-Taking Skills Future: Butoh Face Service by Sharyfairy. A somatic laboratory to recalibrate our faces and be ready to serve them! We dissect selfie-taking as a performance system, design new masks and discover tools to consciously navigate our technologically mediated identities. 136 Goethe Lab. Pay as you wish (recommend: $16.29; funds will go to performance installation production).

Sat & Sun, 3-9pm (Weekly): Ressurack Vintage Market. A weekend-only vintage marketplace in Singapore that brings together the best possible mix of vintage dealers, small businesses, and local talents across Singapore into various corners of a vibrant iconic street of Singapore - Bugis Street. Bugis Street. Free.

Sat, 5pm: Huayi Dialogues with Nick Yu: The City as a Stage. A prolific playwright and artistic director of Shanghai Dramatic Arts Centre, Nick Yu’s works have consistently and precisely captured the pulse of urban living. How does theatre capture a city’s transformation and evolution? Yu’s distinct Shanghainese perspective offers valuable inspiration and reference. Esplanade Black Room. $5.

Sat, 5pm-12am: PRESSPLAY: Permission to Play. PRESSPLAY transforms the library into a vibrant, after-hours bibliotheque-discotheque. Dance to live performances by local bands, lose yourself in our silent disco, create something unique at our craft stations, explore our curated art market, or simply find a cozy nook to read. Central Library. Free.

Sat, 6:45pm, 8pm & 9:15pm: Quis: There are aliens in Singapore? Commiserate and find connection with homegrown Mando pop-rock band Quis in this musical showcase of their latest album, We Are All Aliens《我们都是外星人》, alongside other songs. Inspired by the concept of alienation as perceived in the souls of the common man and woman, this album reflects the experiences of those weighed down by the pressures of time, exploring self-discovery and actualisation while navigating this turbulent world. Esplanade, DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Free.

Sat, 7pm & 8pm: Strings in Motion. The vibrant sounds of the yangqin meets the rich warmth of the cello in this Esplanade debut by Vanda Yanqin Chamber Ensemble. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Sat, 7pm: Reimagining Butoh Resident Workshop: Gragok Butoh by Elden Zachery. A dialogue / workshop about Kristang art and culture. Calling all Eurasians, but open to all who are curious about the culture. 136 Goethe Lab. Free.

Sunday, 8 Mar

Sun, 10am: Strength and Suppleness Yoga​. A mindful session that blends gentle strength work with restorative stretches, and ends with a brief reflection inspired by Fear No Power: Women Imagining Otherwise. Explore what stepping into your own power means, both on and off the mat. National Gallery Singapore, Padang Atrium. $30 (20% for Gallery Insiders).

Sat & Sun, 1-8:30pm: Bras Basah.Bugis (BBB) Open House. See Sat.

Sun, 1:30pm: Remedial Kids: playful academic lectures for the culturally curious. Arf Arf: A History of Dogs in Singapore. Dogs have been in Singapore for hundreds of years and for much of their history they roamed the forests and streets of the island, acting as utilitarian companions to Singaporeans. Join us for a discussion of how the dog and Singaporean society changed over time. Druggists. $30 (incl. 1 happy hour beer/wine or 2 sodas).

Sun, 2pm: Culture Presents SoulSet. This one’s intimate, only 400 spots. DJ console in the middle, surrounded by love, wrapped in vibes. Same SoulSet energy, tighter room, louder sing-alongs. 18+. MDLR. $28.35.

Sun, 3pm: Sculpting Her World: The Art of Dora Gordine. Who was Dora Gordine and how might we understand her works today? This afternoon’s programme centers on the life and legacy of artist Dora Gordine, tracing her practice and the contemporary implications of her works. National Gallery Singapore, The Ngee Ann Kongsi Auditorium. $10 (concession available).

Sun, 3pm: Reimagining Butoh Resident Workshop: Embracing 妖 by Sonia Kwek. Butoh was originally coined Ankoku Butoh, or the dance of darkness. How do we express the dark and feral within, yet not be engulfed by it? How do we allow our desires to reveal, not inebriate? This Butoh workshop specifically looks at 妖 figures in folklore, exploring their ways of moving through the world, and how we may tap into these hidden embodied wisdoms. 136 Goethe Lab. Pay as you wish (recommended: $10; all proceeds will go to g@zA fundraiser campaign/s).

Sat & Sun, 3-9pm (Weekly): Ressurack Vintage Market. See Sat.

Sun, 4:15pm, 5:15pm & 6:15pm: Many Cultures, One Spring. Celebrate the Lunar New Year with KULCHA, a world music ensemble that brings together sounds and instruments from across cultures. Drawing on musical traditions from Asia and beyond, KULCHA weaves familiar festive melodies with contemporary rhythms, creating a vibrant and welcoming soundscape for all. Esplanade Concourse. Free.

Sun, 6:30pm: Reimagining Butoh Resident Workshop: Elemental Inquiry by Kansh. Using participant's astrological elements, sign and placements, we use imaginative prompts for embodied movements and inquiry for collective observation. 136 Goethe Lab. $20 or more ($5 or more if you wish to donate more will go to Mahmoud's fundraiser from Palestine).

Sun, 6:45pm & 8pm: Timeless Melodies. Cheng San Chinese Orchestra invites you to a night where music, emotion and the festive spirit meet under the open sky! Enjoy familiar, uplifting compositions, including a medley of golden hits by Teresa Teng as well as a unique jazz-inspired reimagining of Ti Or Or, which features multiple suonas. Esplanade, DBS Foundation Outdoor Theatre. Free.

Sun, 7pm: EVERYTHING MUST GO by Among Laymen. Among Laymen x 526 presents... EVERYTHING MUST GO!!! Where's Roxie?, Lil Bebed, Spider, Pathetic Ordinary. Room 526. $15 (early bird); $18 (presale); $28 (presale duo); $20 (doors).

Sun, 7:30pm: SSO Chamber Series: Quartets Two By Two. In this relaxed one-hour programme at the Esplanade’s new Black Room, take an intimate look into the heart and soul of the string quartet by the father of the genre, Joseph Haydn, and prolific Singaporean composer Chen Zhangyi. Excerpts performed by musicians of the Singapore Symphony will be interspersed with introductions by Chen Zhangyi himself. Esplanade Black Room. $20.