Reopened in Downtown East Singapore, D’Marquee is a multi-purpose space featuring a pillar-less, open-concept interior of 2,400sqm, with an 8-m ceiling height, and upgraded audio-visual facilities.
Events venue D’Marquee has reopened in Downtown East Singapore following a year of construction, showcasing a new look and feel.
Originally opened in 2003, the former dome-shaped D'Marquee, part of NTUC Club, the leisure and entertainment arm of the National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) in Singapore, carved out its place as a go-to-spot for mid- and large-scale events in Singapore. The venue closed in November 2023 and has now unveiled its new design.
Created by Freight Architects, the newly-opened D’Marquee features a corrugated steel facade inspired by shipping containers, a bold, industrial nod to modernity and a contrast to its previous dome-shaped profile. In April, D’Marquee will be fitted with a solar-panel feature on its roof to enhance energy efficiency.
The venue’s multi-purpose space features a pillar-less, open-concept interior of 2,400sqm, with an 8-m ceiling height, representing a 40% increase in floor capacity. Its audio-visual facilities include high-definition audio, soundproofed interiors and echo-absorbing ceilings, together with cinematic LED lighting.
The standalone structure also features a new suite of fully integrated back-of-house facilities, including a VIP lounge with ensuite bathroom, storage and operations spaces, as well as a nursing room, changing rooms and accessible restrooms.
D’Marquee can now host up to 2,200 guests in theatre-style seating, an expansion from 1,400. It also caters to an upgraded banquet setup with room for 132 banquet tables, up from 70, hosting up to 1,320 people and it can accommodate up to 2,278 attendees for arena-style concerts. D’Marquee says it expects to host at least 30 large-scale events annually.
Lim Eng Lee, CEO of NTUC Club, says: “The new D’Marquee is part of our ongoing evolution to refresh our facilities in Downtown East. The upgraded venue will be another platform for our UPlay ecosystem, hosting mega events such as consumer shows, corporate events and concerts. It would help to bolster even higher footfall in Downtown East. By creating a seamless synergy between event spaces, leisure facilities, and hospitality, we hope to create an even more vibrant hub that resonates with our members and guests.”