City: Colonial District/Civic District
Top Things to do in Colonial District/Civic District
Top 7 Concerts & Shows in Colonial District/Civic District, Singapore
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1. Singapore Dance Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
From a humble troupe of seven ballet dancers practising in an old studio on Killiney Road, the Singapore Dance Theatre has evolved into a well-patronised performing arts group comprising 24 dancers pre-dominantly from the Asia Pacific region.
2. Singapore Symphony Orchestra
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Since its founding in 1979, the Singapore Symphony Orchestra (SSO) has been Singapore’s flagship orchestra, touching lives through classical music and providing the heartbeat of the cultural scene in the cosmopolitan city-state. In addition to its subscription series concerts, the orchestra is well-loved for its outdoor and community appearances, and its significant role educating the young people of Singapore. The SSO has also earned an international reputation for its orchestral virtuosity, having garnered sterling reviews for its overseas tours and many successful recordings. The SSO makes its performing home at the 1,800-seat state-of-the-art Esplanade Concert Hall. More intimate works and all outreach and community performances take place at the 673-seat Victoria Concert Hall, the home of the SSO. The orchestra performs 100 concerts a year, and its versatile repertoire spans all time favourites and orchestral masterpieces to exciting cutting-edge premieres.
3. The Arts House
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 65 reviews
Occupying the almost 200-year-old building that was Singapore's first Parliament House, The Arts House has played an active role in the Singapore arts and creative scene for the past decade. As a centre for writing, writers and ideas, The Arts House supports and presents programmes and festivals that aim to develop and promote literary arts in Singapore.
Reviewed By NigelG407 - Singapore, Singapore
The Arts House was the former Parliament Building of Singapore. It is a building steeped in history in its own right and well worth a visit. During the Singapore Art Week the chamber became more colourful than ever it has in its history based on a fabric exhibition entitled Justice for All. The exhibition was organised by the celebrated British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shinabare RA. A truly stunning exhibition which was well worth a visit. The lower floor held Marjorie Doggett’s Singapore photography exhibition. A genius with large frame photography long before the digital era. The exhibition is over now but there are ongoing events here. Even without art events the building is worth looking at alone.
4. Victoria Theatre & Victoria Concert Hall
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 99 reviews
The grand old dames of Singapore’s performing arts scene, Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall (VTVCH), returns after a three-year refurbishment to Singapore's growing arts and cultural landscape. Its elegant Victorian facade is well-preserved, so are its famed clock tower and original passageway connecting the theatre and concert hall. Walk through this charming building to see its heritage elements carefully conserved, namely its 152-year-old twin domes. Providing mid-sized performance venues, VTVCH fills a gap in the local arts scene, and now has improved acoustics, music and dance rehearsal rooms and state-of-the-art facilities.
Reviewed By ReyanshTravellerLove - Kaithal, India
It is situated close to empress place. Enjoyed the enchanting performances. Includes public events , exhibition and musical performances
5. Capitol Theatre
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4.0 based on 8 reviews
6. The Substation
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 10 reviews
Located in the city’s civic district, The Substation is Singapore’s first independent contemporary arts centre.
