42 Waterloo Street
Besides a meeting room that you can book, 42WS also offers a Rehearsal Studio and a Black Box for rental at preferential rates for ARH Subscribers.
Last updated 9 July 2025
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About 42 Waterloo Street
Nestled along the arts belt of Waterloo Street is a bungalow with a rich historical record dating from 1893. Fast-forward to the present day, the iconic blue building at 42 Waterloo Street (42WS) is now a dedicated space for arts self-employed and independent arts practitioners across different forms and disciplines to come together to create, network, and collaborate.
Facilities available
Detailed information about each facility can be found in the 42WS Venue Hire Kit.
42WS Facilities Rental Rates
The 42WS facilities opened for general bookings in November 2021. Other than the common areas open to public access such as a lounge and inner courtyard, shared facilities are available for booking at subidised rates by Arts Resource Hub (ARH) subscribers, arts SEPs, and organisations working with SEPs.
Rental rates:
Black Box (minimum 2 hours per hire) | Rehearsal Studio (minimum 2 hours per hire) | Meeting Room (maximum 6 hours per hire) | |
Tier 1 rate ARH Subscribers | $40 per hour | $15 per hour | Free of charge |
Tier 2 rate SEPs who are not ARH Subscribers Arts Organisations working with SEPs | $100 per hour | Weekday: $25 per hour Weekend: $35 per hour | Not applicable |
Facility Equipment | Includes Dressing Room access and equipment such as hi-res projector, livestream equipment, etc. | Full-length mirrors, furniture, dance mats | Magnetic glass board, modular furniture i.e. tables and chairs |
Seating Capacity | 60 - 80 pax Subject to venue configuration | 30 pax | 12 pax |
Enquire about facility rental
To check the availability of these shared facilities, please submit an online enquiry form at www.go.gov.sg/enquire42ws. The place manager will respond within 5 working days.
Opening Hours
10am – 10pm
Monday – Sunday
For feedback and enquiries on 42 Waterloo Street, please email 42ws_bookings@nac.gov.sg.
Location
42 Waterloo Street, Singapore 187951