A Tapestry of Sacred Music is a unique three-day festival happening from 4 – 6 Apr 2025, presented by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay. Now in its 16th edition, the festival highlights the artistry of sounds in houses of worship—gurdwaras, mosques, temples and cathedrals—giving our audiences here a glimpse into distant eras and rarified spaces.
Have you wondered what it would be like to see the ancestral ritual sounds of the Korean royal courts? Or to witness the night ceremonies of a Turkish Sufi brotherhood? How would it feel to be immersed within the vibrancy of a Taoist festival procession? Or hear Byzantine prayers sung in the language that Jesus spoke? These are just some of the experiences that you will encounter at this year’s festival.
In this fractious world that we live in, the coming-together of people from different faith communities to share their sacred songs and music is a precious one. As conflict and polarisation continue to divide people, the need to acknowledge and celebrate our common humanity is now greater than ever.
When: 4 - 6 Apr 2025,
By: Esplanade
