Singapore Indoor Stadium

Singapore Indoor Stadium (Chinese: 新加坡室内体育馆, Pinyin: Xīnjīapō shìnèi tǐyùguǎn; Stadium Tertutup Singapura) is an indoor sports arena, located in Kallang, Singapore.

The stadium is within walking distance of the former Singapore National Stadium, the upcoming Singapore Sports Hub and the New Singapore National Stadium opening in April 2014. Opened in 2010, Stadium MRT station enabled visitors to commute to the stadium via train service.

History
Construction began on 1 January 1985, and it was built at a cost of S$ 90 million. The arena was designed by Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, and it has a cone shaped roof and a pillarless arena. It was completed on 1 March 1987 and officially opened to public on 1 July 1988.

On 31 December 1989, Singapore Indoor Stadium was officially inaugurated by the 1st Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Kuan Yew.

Capacity
Due to its flexible stage configuration, the capacity of the stadium varies from 7,306–7,968 during concerts to 8,126–10,786 during sporting events. Its full capacity is around 12,000.

Stadium Waterfront
Behind the indoor stadium, there is a waterfront section known as Stadium Waterfront, which has retail shops and restaurants. These offer alfresco dining, along with occasional street markets.

Major concerts and shows
The stadium has hosted major concerts and shows by many famous artists and bands, spanning many different genres.