A Tapestry of Sacred Music by Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay brings together the rich colours and sounds of religious communities from within Singapore and around the world once again, from 30 Apr – 3 May 2026. The festival’s 17th edition takes you from mosques to temples, village grounds to cathedrals, sharing cherished devotional artforms from communities of many traditions. Above all, the festival exists to share a deeper message.
The world today often focuses on the divisive, especially as we are caught in the crossfire of earthly powers grappling for influence and dominion. While this is not new, it has been amplified to an unprecedented degree by technology and our hyperconnectivity.
The festival reminds us that far more unites us as humans than divides us. As you move from space to space, you may encounter a song, a chant, or a refrain that moves you, or sets your skin tingling in awe. Even if you do not understand the words or share the same beliefs, the connection created through art is palpable at a human level—an affirmation that we all share the same emotions, hopes, anxieties, and desires.
When: 30 Apr - 3 May 2026,
By: Esplanade
