In shortVictoria Theatre & Concert Hall is free to enter and open daily from 10am to 9pm, at 9 Empress Place, Civic District. Checked October 2026.
Culture · free
Duration
varies
The take
Two halls joined by a clock tower on Empress Place. The building is the attraction and the concerts are the ticket, so wander the atrium for free, then carry on to the river. Esplanade, the durian-shaped one along the waterfront, is a different venue.
Good to know
Atrium and foyer are free to walk through, 10am–9pm daily
614-seat theatre and 673-seat concert hall; shows are ticketed. The concert hall has been the SSO's home since 1979
A national monument since 1992, with a 54m clock tower. The Raffles statue stands on the lawn outside
Finding it: 9 Empress Place, next door to the Asian Civilisations Museum. City Hall and Raffles Place MRT are both nearby
Hours checked October 2026
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