Catch of the month: The best in theatre, music and arts this June 2024

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07 June 2024 By Team Catch

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Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey

10 May 2024 (Fri) - 22 Sep 2024 (Sun)

SINGAPORE ART MUSEUM (TANJONG PAGAR DISTRIPARK)

43rd UOB Painting of the Year

03 May 2024 (Fri) - 31 Jul 2024 (Wed)

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Whether it’s soul-stirring live music, captivating theatre shows or thought-provoking art exhibitions, the month of June has a smorgasbord of events that are guaranteed to tick every arts and culture fan’s box. There is also a whole host of wellness-inspired activities to rejuvenate both body and mind, as well as an immersive outdoor art experience complete with electrifying light installations that celebrate innovation, while exploring re-design, restoration and repurposing.

1. The Lion King in Concert

Celebrate The Lion King’s 30th anniversary with a captivating performance by the Metropolitan Festival Orchestra and Symphonia Choralis at its Southeast Asian premiere in Singapore! Immerse yourself in the live rendition of the Oscar-winning score and songs, perfectly complemented by the Disney classic film.

Don't miss The Lion King in Concert running from 7 to 8 June 2024 at the Esplanade Theatre. Tickets are priced from $58.

2. Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Discover what unfolds when two couples, who couldn't be more opposite, clash in Pangdemonium’s Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?. Winner of the Tony Award for Best Play and nominated for the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Edward Albee’s 1962 classic blends dark comedy with a love story, shedding light on our ability to hurt loved ones and cope with life's challenges.

Experience the clash between the two couples in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? running from 7 to 23 June 2024 at the KC Arts Centre. Tickets are priced from $45.

3. The Best of Kitaro World Tour

Award-winning Japanese musician, Kitaro, is finally back in Singapore for a two-day concert after a seven-year hiatus. Don't miss the chance to hear Kitaro perform songs he's never played live before, alongside his iconic hits and fan favourites! But that's not all. As The Best of Kitaro World Tour’s official Arts & Culture Media Partner, Catch is giving away exclusive tickets worth $432. Follow us @Catchsg on instagram to find out how to be one of the lucky winners

Dive into the enchanting sounds of The Best of Kitaro World Tour running from 25 to 26 June 2024 at the Sands Theatre. Tickets are priced from $128.

4. Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey

Step into the extraordinary world of Olafur Eliasson at his first showcase in Southeast Asia, Your Curious Journey. Be the first in the region to delve into his immersive artworks that aim to make the intangible tangible. From shimmering rainbows to swirling mists, uncover some of the major themes behind his three-decade-long practice.

Prepare to be amazed at Olafur Eliasson: Your curious journey running till 22 September 2024 at the Singapore Art Museum. Tickets are priced from $10.

5. 43rd UOB Painting of the Year

43 years and counting, UOB Painting of the Year - Singapore’s longest-running annual art competition- shows no signs of stopping. Dedicated to fostering greater awareness and appreciation of art, this venerated competition continues to uncover and nurture great Southeast Asian artists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, cultivating creativity, and supporting the growth of the arts community in the region.

Unleash your creativity for the 43rd UOB Painting of the Year and leave your mark on our art scene! Submissions end on 31 July 2024 and winners will be announced on 13 November this year.

6. Wellness Festival Singapore

Unwind, recharge and prioritise your well-being at the Wellness Festival this year! Take part in a variety of art-related programmes alongside wellness activities such as art therapy workshops, creative expression sessions and the like, all designed to promote emotional and mental wellness.

Discover new ways to nurture your mind at the Wellness Festival Singapore running from 21 June to 21 July 2024. Admission is free for some.

7. i Light Singapore 2024

i Light Singapore (iLSG) is making an electrifying comeback for its 10th edition this year. Step into an immersive world of light installations offering unique perspectives on pertinent environmental issues aligned with its theme, “Cyclical Nature.” What’s more, this will be the first time that iLSG is teaming up with The Conscious Festival where visitors are encouraged to reflect on mindfulness and rediscover connections with each other and the sustaining Earth.

Unveil the magic of i Light Singapore 2024 running till 23 June 2024 at Marina Bay and neighbouring precincts. Admission is free.

Embark on a journey of creativity and exploration this June

Creativity and inspiration flourish in every performance, exhibit, and mindful moment this June. Keep the inspiration flowing by exploring more events right here on Catch!

Image credits: Disney Concerts, Pangdemonium Theatre Company, Meghdad Madadi, United Overseas Bank Limited, Joseph Nair, Olafur Eliasson, Singapore Art Museum, Wellness Festival Singapore 2024 and I Light Singapore 2024.