Pesta Raya

Pesta Raya Celebrating the heritage of the Singapore Malay community with Malay arts from Singapore and the Nusantara region.

Presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Pesta Raya presents the best of both traditional and contemporary Malay music, dance and theatre from the Malay Archipelago. For more information, visit www.pestaraya.com. About Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay:
Esplanade is Singapore’s national performing arts centre. Our year-round line-up of about 3,000 performances presented by Esplanade, our collab

oration partners and hirers include a diverse calendar of ticketed and non-ticketed programmes featuring dance, music, theatre, visual arts and more, making the arts accessible for everyone. We work in close partnership with local, regional and international artists to develop artistic capabilities and content, push artistic boundaries and engage audiences. We also develops technical capabilities for the industry nationally. In May 2015, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay was chosen as one of SG Heart Map’s 50 special places. Find out more about Esplanade's presentations:
Web: www.esplanade.com
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Instagram: www.instagram.com/esplanadesingapore

28/04/2026

Pesta Raya may be over but the good vibes continue at Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay! This week, from 30 Apr – 3 May, A Tapestry of Sacred Music 2026 returns with sacred sounds from places of worship all over the world—experience the rich sounds of qawwali, the divine rhythm of Yemeni zafin and devotional Quranic recitation.

More details at esplanade.com/tapestry

19/04/2026

What you missed at Day 3 of Pesta Raya! See you later at the festival.

Update: This talk has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We sincerely apologise for any disappointment or i...
18/04/2026

Update: This talk has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. We sincerely apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience this has caused.

Join this exclusive look at the art of adaptation, with behind-the-scenes insights on adapting, reinventing and reimagining beloved narratives for new audiences while preserving the soul of the original work.

Sertai sesi panel ini yang memaparkan seni adaptasi, dengan pandangan di sebalik tabir tentang cara penyesuaian, mencipta dan membayangkan semula naratif yang disayangi buat penonton baru sambil memelihara jiwa karya aslinya.

18/04/2026

See you at Day 3!

Want to take home a memento from your time at Pesta Raya 2026? From 16 – 19 Apr 2026, spend a minimum of $25 ($15 for Es...
13/04/2026

Want to take home a memento from your time at Pesta Raya 2026? From 16 – 19 Apr 2026, spend a minimum of $25 ($15 for Esplanade&Me members) at Esplanade Mall to redeem a complimentary Pesta Raya reusable shopping bag!

Redeem your bags at the following locations:
📍Esplanade&Me Booth at Esplanade Outdoor Theatre from 17 – 19 Apr (7pm – 9pm on Fri, 3pm – 8pm on Sat & Sun)
📍Esplanade Box Office and Visitor Centre, 12pm – 8pm daily

Available while stocks last from 16 – 19 Apr 2026.

Enjoy 10% off your shopping, courtesy of Naturel, Principal Sponsor of Pesta Raya 2026! Shop now at: www.groceryowl.com....
10/04/2026

Enjoy 10% off your shopping, courtesy of Naturel, Principal Sponsor of Pesta Raya 2026! Shop now at: www.groceryowl.com.sg

Offer valid until 31 May 2026.

09/04/2026

Don’t know what Pesta Raya is? Grab a cup of teh and let the Pesta Raya team tell you all about it with this PowerPoint Party hosted by Shiraz. ⚠️ Warning: there may be jump scares.

The 25th edition of Pesta Raya will be happening from 16 – 19 Apr at Esplanade. Find out more at esplanade.com/pestaraya

What you need to know about Ria from Papermoon Puppet Theatre!
09/04/2026

What you need to know about Ria from Papermoon Puppet Theatre!

Tracing La Luna’s journey from the big screen to stage, this panel discussion explores the art and challenges of adaptat...
06/04/2026

Tracing La Luna’s journey from the big screen to stage, this panel discussion explores the art and challenges of adaptation.

Register now!

Teater Ekamatra

Tracing La Luna’s journey from the big screen to stage, this panel discussion explores the art and challenges of adaptation.

Pesta Raya opens in less than two weeks! Join us from 16 – 19 Apr and enjoy a whole range of exciting programmes, both f...
02/04/2026

Pesta Raya opens in less than two weeks! Join us from 16 – 19 Apr and enjoy a whole range of exciting programmes, both free and ticketed.

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