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ArtsFreeRhythms of Tradition
Experience an evening of classical Indian dance featuring bharatanatyam and kathak, blending music, movement and storytelling. The programme is presented at Esplanade as part of Kalaa Utsavam.
Approximate date, worth checkingEsplanade — Theatres on the Bayfamily · adults
MusicAn Indian Girl's Mixtape
Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi favourites are reimagined live with keys and percussion as part of Esplanade's Kalaa Utsavam festival programme.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults
ArtsA Very Mahogany Wedding
Part of the Kalaa Utsavam festival, this performance explores the tension between the spectacle and emotional reality of a South Asian wedding through diverse literary forms.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults
ArtsInventions by Biswa Kalyan Rath
Popular Indian stand-up comedian Biswa Kalyan Rath brings his observational comedy show to Singapore as part of the Kalaa Utsavam Indian Festival of Arts.
Esplanade Theatreadults · 18+
ArtsSongs of the Bulbul
Part of the Kalaa Utsavam Indian Festival of Arts, this dance-theatre production explores themes of love, loss, and freedom through the imagery of the bulbul bird.
Esplanade Theatre Studioadults
ArtsMasterclass with Aakash Odedra & Rani Khanam
Join acclaimed dancers Aakash Odedra and Rani Khanam for a masterclass exploring kathak rhythms, storytelling, and expressive movement. The session is part of Esplanade’s Kalaa Utsavam festival programme.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults
ArtsPaati’s Spice Kitchen
Part of the Kalaa Utsavam Indian Festival of Arts, this immersive theatrical experience invites audiences into a warm, aromatic world of memory and kitchen magic.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayfamily · adults · seniors
ArtsFreeNot Quite Murukku
Manisha’s imperfect murukku leads her to Twisty the Murukku Genie-us, who helps her celebrate creativity and embrace her own handmade creations. This is an arts performance at Esplanade as part of Kalaa Utsavam.
Approximate date, worth checkingEsplanade — Theatres on the Bayfamily · kids
ArtsFreeRooted in Tradition: A Youthful Insight
Young dancers from Temple of Fine Arts present a contemporary take on traditional arts, exploring how heritage stories connect with today’s youth experience. The programme is part of Esplanade’s Kalaa Utsavam festival lineup.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayfamily · kids · adults
MusicDialled In Singapore
Part of the Kalaa Utsavam festival, this event features a showcase of local and international South Asian artists performing diverse electronic music.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults · 18+
ArtsFreeA Little Town Called Maybe
An original, music-led interdisciplinary performance that reflects on what it means to stay deeply human in a world shaped by technology and complexity. Part of Esplanade’s Kalaa Utsavam festival programme.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults
MusicFreeEchoes of Isai
Tamil semi-classical traditions are reimagined through folk, ghazal and cinematic influences, paired with modern minimalist arrangements. The performance is part of Esplanade’s Kalaa Utsavam festival programming.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults · seniors · family
ArtsThe Failed Romances
A coming-of-age cabaret performance exploring themes of love and heartbreak through the lens of Tamil cinema, presented as part of Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts.
Esplanade Theatre Studioadults
MusicEther to Earth: Muthuswami Dikshitar’s Ode to the Five Elements
Part of Kalaa Utsavam 2026, this immersive musical performance explores Muthuswami Dikshitar's Pancha Bhootha Kritis through a blend of storytelling, visuals, and elemental soundscapes.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults · seniors
ArtsSamyojana – Amalgamation
A celebratory showcase by Omkar Arts featuring more than 30 dancers, blending classical and fusion Indian dance pieces. Presented at Esplanade as part of Kalaa Utsavam, the performance highlights the diversity and beauty of Indian dance.
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bayfamily · adults · seniors
MusicFreeConfluence: Indian Classical x Jazz
An evening performance that reimagines jazz through Indian classical instruments, blending improvisation, rhythmic complexity, and distinctive harmonies. Part of Esplanade’s Kalaa Utsavam festival programme.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults
ArtsFreeLasya Tarangini: An Ensemble of Grace
An evening performance of mohiniyattam presented at Esplanade, exploring devotion, feminine grace and the life force through pieces such as Padam, Shiva Saptham and Jeeva. Part of Kalaa Utsavam, the Indian Festival of Arts.
Approximate date, worth checkingEsplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults · family · seniors
ArtsFreeTamil Spoken Word Poetry (கவிப்படை)
A Tamil spoken word poetry performance that brings poems to life through oral delivery, blending poetic expression with music. Part of Esplanade’s Kalaa Utsavam festival programme.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults · family
ArtsFreeSthayi
Young dancers from Chowk present odissi in a traditional work created by the late Guru Kelucharan Mahapatra. The performance is part of Esplanade’s Kalaa Utsavam Indian Festival of Arts.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayfamily · adults
MusicFreeSamyuti: A Confluence
Keyboard and live electronics meet kathak and Indian classical vocals in a performance exploring the dialogue between Western and Indian artistic traditions. Part of Esplanade's Kalaa Utsavam festival.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults · seniors · family
ArtsBedok to Bollywood
Two friends, with zero connections, chase a Bollywood dream in this interactive dramedy about love and ambition. It is presented at Esplanade — Theatres on the Bay.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults
MusicFreeShaam-e-Sukhan
An evening of Urdu poetry, ghazals and classical music at Esplanade as part of Kalaa Utsavam.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults · seniors
MusicFreeMazhai: Live & Acoustic
Mazhai presents heartfelt Tamil originals and familiar favourites in an intimate acoustic performance, featuring soulful vocals with guitar and cajon. Part of Esplanade’s Kalaa Utsavam festival programming.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults · family
MusicJob Kurian Live
Acclaimed Malayalam singer-songwriter Job Kurian performs an evocative blend of folk, rock, and contemporary Kerala roots music as part of the Kalaa Utsavam festival.
Esplanade — Theatres on the Bayadults