As the world of Hiccup and Toothless enjoys an ongoing renaissance on the big screen in live-action form, more plans are in store to celebrate 15 years of their adventures – and counting. For fans in Singapore, this means a concert held at Esplanade Concert Hall on 17 January 2026, set to whisk them away on a musical trip down memory lane.
How To Train Your Dragon – In Concert will run for approximately 120 minutes after doors open at 8pm, inclusive of a 10 to 15-minute interval, with the Metropolitan Festival Orchestra bringing John Powell’s iconic score to life. At the helm is conductor Thanapol Setabrahmana, who some may recognise from the Stardew Valley and Genshin Impact orchestra performances in recent years.
Early bird tickets are available for purchase starting 13 November, 10am, and end on 15 December, 11.59pm. Public sales begin on 15 December, 12am, and prices range from S$68 to S$168 as follows:
- Toothless Seat: S$168
- Hiccup Seat: S$148
- Astrid Seat: S$128
- Esplanade Box: S$128
- Premier Box: S$128
- Snotout Seat: S$108
- Fishlegs Seat: S$88
- Restricted View: S$68
The official description for How To Train Your Dragon – In Concert offers a synopsis of the first movie, which will be presented in HD during the event: “Hiccup is a young Viking who defies tradition when he befriends one of his deadliest foes – a ferocious dragon he calls Toothless. Together, these unlikely heroes must fight against all odds to save both their worlds.”
The franchise is based on the novel by author Cressida Cowell, and has earned a combined haul of over US$2.2 billion across three animated films and the 2025 live-action adaptation, starring Mason Thames (The Black Phone) and Nico Parker (The Last of Us, Dumbo) as Hiccup and Astrid. A sequel is currently in the works for release in 2027.
Si Jia is a casual geek at heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth’s theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, games, and Japanese culture, Si Jia’s greatest weakness is the Steam Summer Sale. Or any Steam sale, really.
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