Comedy Masala

Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay


Need a good belly laugh? Head to Hero's bar on a Tuesday night to watch comics from far and wide. The good times keep rolling with a live band once the laughs have died down. It's usually standing room only, so if you'd like a place to park your derrière, book via the website; tickets are a few dollars cheaper, too.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay attractions

1. Boat Quay

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Closest to the river mouth, this was once Singapore’s centre of commerce, and it remained an important economic area into the 1960s. By the mid-1980s,…

2. Large Reclining Figure

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Seemingly rising out of the water, this is one of artist Henry Moore's largest commissions.

4. Raffles Landing

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This spot, between the Asian Civilisation Museum and Old Parliament House, marks the place where Sir Stamford Raffles landed in Singapore on 29 January…

5. Bird

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A voluptuous bronze sculpture by Colombian figurative artist Fernando Botero.

6. Wak Hai Cheng Bio Temple

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The name of this Taoist temple translates as Calm Sea Temple, which serves as a reminder that this area was once lapped by waves. Upon reaching dry land,…

7. Asian Civilisations Museum

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This remarkable museum houses the region's most comprehensive collection of pan-Asian treasures. Its galleries explore the history, cultures, textiles and…

8. Old Parliament House

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Built in 1826, the Old Parliament House is Singapore's oldest government building. Originally a private mansion, it became a courthouse, then the Assembly…