Symphony Lake, nestled within the enchanting landscape of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, boasts not only its serene beauty but also hosts the distinguished Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage. This grand stage is strategically positioned on an islet at the heart of the lake.
The Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage is a notable venue where complimentary concerts are regularly organized for the public to enjoy in the picturesque setting of the Botanic Gardens in Singapore. Take note of the following free concerts scheduled for the upcoming weeks.
1. Music Oasis @ Singapore Botanic Gardens – Songs of Ancient Birds
📅 5 Apr 2025
⏱ 6pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
This April, let the enchanting melodies of birdsong take flight at the Singapore Botanic Gardens! Under the baton of internationally-acclaimed Principal Guest Conductor Darrell Ang, the Singapore Chinese Orchestra returns with ‘Music Oasis: Songs of Ancient Birds’. Be captivated by pieces like Dancing Phoenix and Hundreds of Birds Adoring a Phoenix, alongside other masterpieces inspired by nature’s winged creatures.
Bring along a picnic mat, find your perfect spot, and immerse yourself in the soothing sounds of Chinese orchestral music. Join us as we celebrate the harmony of music and nature once again in this beloved green sanctuary!
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2. Nexus at the Gardens
📅 12 Apr 2025
⏱ 6pm – 7.15pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
Nexus International School (Singapore) is proud to be making their debut on the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage at Singapore Botanic Gardens. Enjoy a special evening of musical performances from our Primary, Secondary and Chamber Choirs, as well as our Chamber Strings, Jazz/Pop Ensembles and Senior Orchestra.
Pack your picnic baskets and get ready to be serenaded as Nexus learners perform classic pop hits, including numbers from Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, ABBA and more!
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3. Chinese Dance Fiesta 2025
📅 20 Apr 2025
⏱ 5.30pm – 6.30pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
Singapore Chinese Dance Theatre’s (SCDT) annual nationwide Chinese Dance Fiesta (CDF) returns!
Since 2015, the Chinese Dance Fiesta has brought the local Chinese dance community together while deepening public appreciation and understanding of the art form.
For the first time, the Chinese Dance Fiesta CDF 2025 will open at the Singapore Botanic Gardens on 20 April 2025, presenting a captivating series of performances before traveling to various locations across Singapore until 4 May 2025.
Celebrating the diversity and vibrancy of Chinese dance, all performances will be free for all to enjoy.
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4. Celebrating UNESCO International Jazz Day – “The Soundtrack of Our Lives”
📅 27 Apr 2025
⏱ 5.30pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
The Jazz Association Singapore Youth Orchestra (JASSYO!), led by Senior Associate Music Director Weixiang Tan, welcomes you to join them in celebrating UNESCO International Jazz Day 2025.
This year’s concert will be a salute to SG60 as it will be filled with a musical potpourri of Singaporean songs from the last decades all arranged by Singaporean top jazz musicians. Feast your ears on an eclectic set of songs, from “Shanty” by hometown heroes The Quests, to Dick Lee’s “The Ding Dong Song”. We’ve even got a very special performance by Linda Elizabeth and Max Surin of Tokyo Square, presenting to you their hit, “Within You’ll Remain”.
Join us as we celebrate 60 years of Singapore music, brought to you by JASSYO!
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5. SSO Mother’s Day Concert 2025
📅 11 May 2025
⏱ 6pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
Flowers bear the sweetest fruits of labour – the Singapore Symphony celebrates Mother’s Day with a free, open-air concert at the Botanic Gardens. Bring mom, family and your picnic basket to an evening of blossoming musical inspiration, starring young musicians and composers of Singapore.
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6. Arts@SBG: NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Gardens presents The Straits Ensemble
📅 8 Feb 2025
⏱ 6pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
Ring in the Year of the Snake SSSingapore ssstyle with the multicultural sounds of The Straits Ensemble. Put a spring in your step with their repertoire of familiar Lunar New Year favourites, local folk tunes, and the band’s originals like 喜洋洋, 金蛇狂舞, Ten Thousand Flowers in Spring, and more.
Enjoy uplifting rhythms and dynamic arrangements that capture the heart of Singapore’s diverse musical landscape, and let the harmonious sounds usher in joy, prosperity and togetherness.
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7. Arts@SBG: NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Gardens presents Budak Pantai
📅 1 Mar 2025
⏱ 6pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
Let homegrown a cappella mavericks Budak Pantai take you on a musical joyride filled with smooth harmonies, cheeky twists, and songs you know and love—some given a fresh (and possibly irreverent) spin. From soulful ballads to bopping tunes, expect an evening where anything can happen, and probably will.
So spread out your picnic mats, warm up your vocal cords, and get ready to laugh, sing, and maybe even join in the fun—because with Budak Pantai, the music isn’t just on stage, it’s everywhere.
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8. GREAT in the Gardens
📅 8 Mar 2025
⏱ 5.30pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
The British High Commission and Tanglin Symphony Orchestra warmly invite you to an enchanting evening of music, showcasing a diverse selection from the United Kingdom, including beloved classics and iconic pieces from stage and screen. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, this concert will celebrate the rich cultural ties between the United Kingdom and Singapore, forged through 60 years of diplomatic relations.
Grab your picnic mats and join us at the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage!
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9. Botanic Beats
📅 15 Mar 2025
⏱ 5.30pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
A diverse programme of upbeat music performed by orchestras, choirs and jazz bands from Tanglin Trust School in celebration of the school’s centenary.
The concert will include arrangements from beloved musicals, pop hits from artists such as Bruno Mars, Abba and Jamiroquai, popular classics by Elgar, Piazzola and Mozart, and jazz favourites from Duke Ellington and more.
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10. Piano Evening With Alessandro Martire
📅 21 Mar 2025
⏱ 6pm – 7.30pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
Presented by the Embassy of Italy in Singapore and Temenggong Artists-In-Residence, we welcome you to an unforgettable evening with the extraordinary pianist and composer Alessandro Martire! With his first concerto compositions at age 15, Alessandro has masterfully blended contemporary classical music with pop and minimalism.
Whether in wintery landscapes, majestic mountain peaks or spectacular lakes, Alessandro is renowned for his breathtaking performances in the beauty of nature. Amongst his many accolades, he performed his composition The Future of Nature at the Expo City Dubai for COP28, the 28th annual UN climate conference in 2023.
Set in the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore’s only UNESCO World Heritage Site – be taken away by Alessandro’s magical compositions, joined by Flavours Quartet, a Singapore string ensemble dedicated to bringing diverse musical styles, eras, and emotions.
This concert marks the beginning of a year filled with cultural celebrations for the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Italy and Singapore, during which we will celebrate and strengthen our friendships with music, art and both nations’ cultural diversities!
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Note: All details are correct as at the time of publishing. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information, no guarantee is given nor responsibility is taken for errors or omissions in the compilation. Readers are advised to check with the respective owners / event organisers for the most updated schedules, venues and details.
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