Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall in Singapore’s Civic District brings together two historic performance buildings linked by a clock tower. You can visit for a performance or take in the landmark’s architecture and history at 9 Empress Place.
- Location: 9 Empress Place, Singapore 179556
- Building history: the Town Hall dates to 1855–1862; the clock tower was completed in 1905
- Seating: Victoria Theatre holds 614; Victoria Concert Hall holds 673
How do you get to Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall from Clarke Quay?
Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall is at 9 Empress Place, in the Civic District. From Hotel Conforto, Clarke Quay station is about a 4-minute walk, and the venue is about an 11-minute walk; this two-star hotel in Singapore is also about a 4-minute drive from the venue.
Addresses for the venue place it at 9–11 Empress Place, Singapore 179556–179558. Use the venue’s full name when checking directions.
If you’re planning a longer walk in the area, a walking route from Clarke Quay to Chinatown gives the outing a wider city context.
How did the theatre and concert hall develop?
Victoria Theatre began as the Town Hall, designed by Colonial Engineer John Bennett and built between 1855 and 1862. Victoria Memorial Hall, now Victoria Concert Hall, followed between 1903 and 1905. It was built in memory of Queen Victoria, who died on 22 January 1901.
The 54-metre clock tower connecting the two buildings was completed in 1905, and its clock was set in motion on 1 February 1907. The remodelled Town Hall reopened as Victoria Theatre on 11 February 1909. The buildings were gazetted collectively as a National Monument in 1992.
Renovations from 2010 to 2014 transformed the former passageway and air well between the Theatre and Concert Hall into an atrium used as an event venue. The Sir Stamford Raffles Statue is a nearby landmark.
What performances and seating does the venue offer?
Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall are performance venues with different seating capacities. The theatre has 614 seats: 380 in the stalls and 234 in Circle 1. Its technical specifications list wheelchair spaces for three wheelchairs in stalls Row B22–B27.
Victoria Concert Hall has 673 seats: 538 in the stalls and 135 in the circle. Its technical specifications list wheelchair spaces for four wheelchairs in stalls Rows A and B. Check the seating information for the specific hall and event when arranging tickets.
What should you know before attending?
Performance listings and ticket details can change, so check the official site before you go. The venue’s two halls have separate seating layouts, making it useful to confirm which one hosts your event and to review its access information before booking.
For a museum visit nearby, the Asian Civilisations Museum guide covers planning a visit to another Civic District landmark.
What else can you see by the river?
The venue sits within Singapore’s Civic District, where the Sir Stamford Raffles Statue is a nearby landmark. The area also places the theatre and concert hall in a broader heritage setting, alongside the Asian Civilisations Museum.
FAQs
Which district is Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall in?
It is in Singapore’s Civic District.
Are Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall the same building?
They are two historic performance buildings joined by a clock tower in Singapore’s Civic District.
How many seats are in Victoria Concert Hall?
Victoria Concert Hall has a total seating capacity of 673, including 538 stalls seats and 135 circle seats.
When was Victoria Theatre built?
It began as the Town Hall, built between 1855 and 1862, and reopened as Victoria Theatre on 11 February 1909 after remodelling.