See What See: The Esplanade Through Instagrams

Welcome to “See What See”, the laziest series on DANamic.ORG. Travel around Singapore and do your touristy sightseeing – all through your screen! The best way to discover Singapore is through a local’s eyes, so take a peek from wherever you are – through the magic that is Instagram embeds. Here’s the best part: it’s all free!

“We believe in making the arts accessible for everyone. As a not-for-profit arts centre, we are driven by our mission to entertain, engage, educate and inspire through the arts. Our social motivations guide our programmes so that there is always something for everyone to enjoy.”

The Esplanade, or 榴莲头/”durian heads”, has sat comfortably at Marina Bay for the past thirteen years. Completed in 2002, Singapore’s centre for the arts has seen more than 28,000 shows and 20 million guests come through its halls. With one of the busiest performance schedules among the world’s concert halls, the Esplanade is still keeping in line with making the arts accessible, with free events happening almost every day.

If we’ve piqued your interest so far (was it the mention of “free”?), take a virtual tour around the Esplanade through these curated picks from Instagram.

Seminggu lagi berangkat ke Singapore. Jalan-jalan sendiri #explore #handstand #handbalance #parkourindonesia #parkour #parkoursurabaya #adventure #ollopk #photooftheday #xiaomi
A photo posted by Andreas Lucio Ivanno (@andreaslucivan) on Dec 9, 2015 at 7:01am PST

A photo posted by @ich2345 on Dec 8, 2015 at 9:36pm PST

#durian #theatre #night
A photo posted by Fuz (@fuzkaka) on Dec 2, 2015 at 3:43am PST

Nice view from up here! Shot with #GoProHero4BlackEdition #marinabaysands #exploresingapore #mbs #cbd #ig_singapore A photo posted by Fakrul Jamil (@fakruljamil) on Dec 5, 2015 at 4:34am PST

Something I snapped on Saturday during #RYMCampPLUS.
A photo posted by Jovi Ho (@hovsjovs) on Jun 14, 2015 at 8:21pm PDT

Kids rehearsing. I miss performing on stage after watching them. #singapore #esplanade #alonetime A photo posted by Reigne Villa (@ringskipot) on Dec 3, 2015 at 2:42am PST

12/12/15: 響屋 Hibikiya ? free perf still available on sun at 7.30pm & 8.45pm
A photo posted by Pei JiN 荟晶 (@hueeiin) on Dec 12, 2015 at 6:15am PST

And straight after his choral conducting session, Singapore choral conductor-composer Darius Lim heads to the Esplanade Concourse to lead everyone gathered for a chorus sing-along! It was almost magical how the crowd was transformed into a beautiful choir with Darius’ skilful guidance. #esplanade #singapore #voices #chorus #choir #sgmusic #sgarts #harmonies #artlanders #alistsg A photo posted by Esplanade Singapore (@esplanadesingapore) on Dec 5, 2015 at 1:29am PST

That moment of peace before the final performance of the year.
A photo posted by Blah (@bhart_au) on Dec 12, 2015 at 1:10am PST

A night to celebrate #Mexico ?? and #Singapore ?? 40 anniversary of relationships @yeipipiano A photo posted by Pedro Aguirre (@pedroadrian) on Dec 13, 2015 at 6:14am PST

I can finally come here in peace without worrying about missed calls from the army. #ORDLOH
A photo posted by Jovi Ho (@hovsjovs) on Nov 30, 2015 at 4:14am PST

Finale! #bhso #christmas #esplanade #braddellheights #orchestra #singapore #singapura #concert A photo posted by Andi Susanto (@andisu84) on Dec 13, 2015 at 5:46am PST

Esplanade concert hall, Christmas concert by Braddel Heights Symphony Orchestra. Well done Sis! A photo posted by Bryan (@bryanfooooo) on Dec 13, 2015 at 3:20am PST

Beautiful concert hall. I’ve been in love with this place ever since I first watched a choral concert here in 2007. It’s so serene and majestic at the same time. #esplanade #choir
A photo posted by Jingwei (@maikonjinko) on Dec 1, 2015 at 8:12am PST

Watched Swan Lake ballet performance, alone last night. The ballerinas were superb! I love the theatre ❤️ Until next season! ?? #swanlake #ballet #ballerina #theatre #theatrearts #performance #singapore #alonetime #dance #dancer A photo posted by Reigne Villa (@ringskipot) on Dec 3, 2015 at 7:12pm PST

Ever wanted to learn the ins and outs of arts productions that are held in venues like the Esplanade Theatre? Applications are now open for Esplanade’s WSQ Demonstrate Knowledge of Production & Technical Theatre Practice course, which provides knowledge and understanding of working in technical productions in the arts or entertainment industry. This is a competency-based 2-day programme designed to meet the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) framework. For details, visit www.esplanade.com/get-involved/courses or email [email protected]. #esplanade #singapore #technicaltheatre #artstraining #wda #wsq #sgarts‬ #artlanders #alistsg
A photo posted by Esplanade Singapore (@esplanadesingapore) on Dec 8, 2015 at 1:46am PST

Here just for @broadwaybeng. #DACrazyChristmas #MySundayIsBetterThanYoursFinally A photo posted by Melissa Chua (@melpig) on Dec 13, 2015 at 12:45am PST

Kings and queen comedy Asia 6
A photo posted by Leslie Ong (@leslieocw) on Oct 24, 2015 at 5:54am PDT

And the fun doesn’t stop! Here’s a snap shot from the Line Dance Jam that took place at the Esplanade Forecourt Garden last night at A Date With Friends. More fun activities happening around the centre today so be sure to check out the schedule here: www.esplanade.com/adatewithfriends #esplanade #adatewithfriends #seniors #sg50 #linedance #sgig A photo posted by Esplanade Singapore (@esplanadesingapore) on Nov 8, 2015 at 12:37am PST