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. Temasek Foundation x SSO Symphony In The Gardens
📅 13 Jul 2024
⏱ 6pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
The Singapore Symphony Orchestra and our Associate Conductor Rodolfo Barráez invites you to spend an hour with us at the Singapore Botanic Gardens with three of life’s best things: fresh air, nature and great music.
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2. VIVA Fiesta 2024 – Dreams of Tomorrow
📅 4 Aug 2024
⏱ 6pm – 7.15pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
Join us for an unforgettable evening at VIVA Fiesta 2024 – Dreams of Tomorrow, VIVA’s annual hallmark fundraising concert at the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage.
This year’s concert celebrates the rich tapestry of cultural diversity and the unifying spirit of music. We are thrilled to host a dynamic lineup of emerging talents from Singapore, ASEAN, and Taiwan.
These talented artists, some as young as 14, have captivated audiences and amassed substantial followings on social media with their original compositions. The concert will showcase a vibrant mix of multilingual songs in Thai, Malay, English, and Chinese, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region.
Adding to the festive atmosphere, there will be a special dance performance by children, which aims to raise awareness and support for the VIVA Foundation for Children with Cancer. This segment highlights the importance of community and compassion in supporting children facing cancer.
The concert will also include a significant moment as we welcome the diplomatic corps, including ambassadors from ASEAN, to the event. The ASEAN anthem will be performed to honor the shared heritage and multiculturalism of Singapore and its neighboring countries.
VIVA Fiesta 2024 – Dreams of Tomorrow is not just a celebration of music and culture; it is a concert with a cause. By attending, you are helping to raise awareness and funds for the VIVA Foundation for Children with Cancer. Our mission is to save more children’s lives by advancing research, medical care, and education in childhood cancer.
Join us for a magical evening filled with music, joy, and hope, all while supporting a noble cause.
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3. Music Oasis 2024
📅 29 Jun 2024
⏱ 6pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) is back for a mesmerizing concert at Singapore Botanic Gardens this June! Under the baton of Associate Conductor Moses Gay, enjoy the enchanting blend of traditional and contemporary repertoires in the heart of nature such as Festive Celebrations, The Great Wall Capriccio, Song of the Herdesmen, Dance of the Yao Tribe, Hometown Affections and Unforgettable Water-Splashing Festival. Let the SCO’s captivating melodies transport you to a world of musical wonder beneath the lush green canopy. Don’t miss this unforgettable musical experience amidst the beauty of the Botanic Gardens!
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4. Veronica Fusaro at Singapore Botanic Gardens
📅 8 Jun 2024
⏱ 6pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
Swiss Soul Pop artist Veronica Fusaro is set to perform at the Singapore Botanic Gardens Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage on Saturday, June 8th, at 6:00 PM, in what promises to be a unique and memorable closing event of the Swiss Weeks 2024. This free public concert will feature Fusaro’s blend of pop and soul music, marked by her storytelling and melody-driven songs.
Influenced by artists like Adele, Amy Winehouse, and Alicia Keys, Fusaro has a knack for connecting with her audience, whether it’s in intimate venues or larger outdoor events. For this particular solo performance, she will be using a live looping setup to craft her music on the spot, offering an experience that moves seamlessly between personal ballads and energetic highs.
The concert is a feature of Swiss Weeks 2024, an initiative spearheaded by the Embassy of Switzerland showcasing Swiss culture, innovation, and culinary treasures in the Lion City while fostering cultural connections and people-to people ties between the two countries. Swiss Ambassador Frank Grütter notes, “This year’s edition of the Swiss Weeks is an opportunity to showcase the musical talent emerging from Switzerland and to strengthen the bonds between our two countries. We hope this concert, set in the beautiful Singapore Botanic Gardens, will be a place for people to come together and enjoy an inspiring evening of great music.”
Huber’s Butchery, in partnership with the concert organizers, will provide a limited number of picnic baskets filled with Swiss delights. These are available for those who register in advance on a first-come, first-served basis.
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5. SSO Mother’s Day Concert 2024
📅 12 May 2024
⏱ 6pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
It’s a very special Mother’s Day Concert this year with our Music Director Hans Graf himself conducting the Singapore Symphony Orchestra! Expect an enchanting selection of classical delights and picturesque scenes from the great operas, amidst the open-air greenery of the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Join us and make it an unforgettably musical Mother’s Day for the moms in your life!
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6. Spring Sonata – Celebrating Polish Composers
📅 4 May 2024
⏱ 6pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
Join us for an enchanting musical celebration hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Singapore.
Immerse yourself in the captivating performances by renowned Polish duo – pianist Katarzyna Borek and flautist, Elżbieta Woleńska, as they showcase a repertoire of classical masterpieces by esteemed Polish composers: Fryderyk Chopin, Ignacy Paderewski, and Stanisław Moniuszko.
This concert, inspired by the iconic Chopin performances in Warsaw’s Royal Łazienki Park is a highlight of the PolandSHIOK festival, offering a delightful experience for music enthusiasts of all ages.
It is family-friendly event open to all and free for everyone to enjoy.
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7. Jazz Au Jardin – Celebrating UNESCO International Jazz Day 2024
📅 28 Apr 2024
⏱ 5.30pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
International Jazz Day is commemorated across the world on 30 April 2024 every year. To celebrate the role jazz plays in uniting people, the Jazz Association (Singapore) (JASS) is jointly presenting “Jazz Au Jardin” with vOilah! France Singapore Festival.
Held on Sunday, 28 April 2024, 530pm at the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage, Singapore Botanic Gardens, the concert features the Jazz Association Singapore Orchestra (JASSO) led by JASS Executive Director and Music Director, Jeremy Monteiro, alongside JASS Associate Music Director, Chok Kerong, and Singaporean vocalist, Alemay Fernandez. The concert also features acclaimed French musicians, trumpeter Nicolas Folmer, and saxophonist Sylvain Beuf.
Concert repertoire includes jazz classics, tunes by the great Michel Legrand and new commissioned works.
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8. NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Gardens
📅 2 Mar 2024
⏱ 5.30pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
Tze Toh and TO Ensemble presents a performance of original contemporary fusion works from more than a decade of concerts inspired by the beauty of our world. Through the music, immerse in nature’s breathtaking tapestry – a symphony of life orchestrated in a unique blend of jazz, film score, classical, Indian music and Asian sounds. Join us as we travel from the depths of the oceans discovering mysterious whales, to the Arctic where a lonesome polar bear walks; from the Nordic lands of mountains and fjords, to a lake where we hear a beautiful swan’s call; finally dance a dance of life in the forest, and to the skies with a song of the wind, and above to the stars beyond.
Featuring original music by award-winning composer Tze Toh, and performed by Lazar T. Sebastine (Carnatic violin), Wu Bingling (violin), Teo Boon Chye (tenor sax), Tze Toh (piano), Miyata Masato (bass) and Phan Qi Xian (drums).
Tze Toh composes for film, animation, documentaries, concerts, contemporary dance, TVCs and events/media, working with international brands such as Cartier, Club Med, Toyota Discovery Channel and Nendo. An exceptionally versatile composer/pianist, Tze Toh was described by The Straits Times as “an extraordinary musician whose idiom straddles comfortably between genres of classical, jazz, world and film music” who “possesses an original voice”. The Business Times described his music as “sophisticated and accessible”, selecting his debut album Stories from Wonderland as one of the top 10 albums of the year, having “helped shape music in 2011”. His latest concept album Memories of 2055, exploring what it means to be human through the eyes of an A.I, was released to much acclaim. His works have been showcased in Brazil, the Netherlands, the Maldives, Poland, Spain, France, UK, New Zealand, Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and China. He often experiments, collaborating with artists from outside of music, from dance choreographers, painters, motion graphics artists, fashion designers, chefs, poets, story-tellers to scientists.
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9. NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Gardens
📅 24 Feb 2024
⏱ 6pm – 7pm
📍 Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage
Join local orchestra Hear You Later for an enchanting evening of music at the Arts@SBG: NAC-ExxonMobil Concert in the Gardens. The orchestra will perform classic tunes like 花好月圆 (Blissful Harmony) and 夜来香 (Evening Jasmine), as well as Chinese New Year favourites including 新年歌儿大家唱 (New Year Song) and 青春舞曲 (Song of Youth).
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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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