Free Concerts At Singapore Botanic Gardens

Symphony Lake is a beautiful lake in the Singapore Botanic Gardens. It also features a large stage known as the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage built on an islet in the middle of the water body.

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There are free concerts held regularly at Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage in Botanic Gardens Singapore. Here are some of the Free Concerts in the upcoming weeks.

1. SSO Mother’s Day Concert 2023

📅 14 May 2023
⏱ 6pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage

Happy Mother’s Day! The Singapore Symphony Orchestra presents its annual celebration at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, dedicated to all moms. This concert will be streamed live on the SSO YouTube channel. Be the first 600 to show up at the SSO booth to receive a free F&B gift.

Bring mom for some fresh air, music and picnic as we help you serenade your love for her in this free one-hour open air concert!

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2. Celebrating UNESCO International Jazz Day 2023! – Swing! Swing! Swing!

📅 30 Apr 2023
⏱ 5.30pm – 6.30pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage

Jazz Association (Singapore) celebrates and commemorates UNESCO International Jazz Day 2023 with “Swing! Swing! Swing!”, a fun-filled outdoor concert at the Botanic Gardens Symphony Stage, featuring the Jazz Association Youth Orchestra (JASSYO!) led by Senior Associate Music Director, Weixiang Tan!

JASSYO! will be performing swinging classics by the greatest big band leaders of all time, Duke Ellington and Count Basie, showcasing Norwegian clarinet virtuoso, Felix Peikli. This concert promises to be an exciting evening full of swinging classic big band tunes such as Count Basie’s “The Kid from The Red Bank,” “Cute,” and other classic jazz tunes.

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3. NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Gardens

📅 19 Mar 2023
⏱ 6pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage

The Arts@SBG NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Gardens series presents Nadi Singapura.

Witness Nadi Singapura’s mastery of drumming and music in Istana Cinta – Palace of Love. Featuring exclusive and original compositions that reflect their passion for Malay music, culture, and evolving identity, amidst the progressive urban landscape of our multicultural society. Through the harmonious blending of Rebana, Gendang, Jidur, Marwas, Talempong, and other instruments, Nadi Singapura demonstrates their commitment to pushing the limits of creative expression and their unwavering passion for their craft – a remarkable display of their skill and dedication.

Since 2011, the ensemble has produced numerous shows and have been invited to various international music and folkloric festival across the globe.

Come on down for an immersive experience inspired by the customs and traditions practiced by the Malay community in Singapore and the Nusantara, thoughtfully crafted by Nadi Singapura. A concert not to be missed!

Nadi Singapura is a recipient of the National Arts Council’s Major Grant for the period of 2023 – 2025.

This concert is part of the Arts@SBG NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Gardens series. Singapore Botanic Gardens is a part of the National Arts Council’s Arts and Culture Nodes Network.

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4. Singapore Police Force Combined Band Concert

📅 12 Feb 2023
⏱ 5.30pm – 6.30pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage

Fancy a picnic accompanied by a live band performance? Spend an evening at the Symphony Stage at the Singapore Botanic Gardens with the Singapore Police Force (SPF) Combined Band on 12 February 2023, Sunday at 5.30pm.

Established in 1925, the band is one of the oldest bands in Singapore. It has evolved from a strictly regimental marching band to a combined band that performs various genres of music.

Performing under the baton of Director of Music, Superintendent of Police Sulaiman Bin Abdul Wahab, the SPF Combined Band comprising the SPF Band, the Women Police Pipes and Drums (WPPD) and the Gurkha Contingent Pipes and Drums (GCPD) Platoon, will be performing a variety of genres ranging from marches, traditional bagpipe music, jazz classics and many more!

Bring along your picnic mats, baskets, family, and friends to the Singapore Botanic Gardens for an evening with the SPF Combined Band!

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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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