George Town
This performing-arts space occupies what, when it opened in 1926, was the first 'talkies' picture palace in northern Malaya. The space has been…
Must-see entertainment in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei
West & Southwest Singapore
Although not quite as manic as the Hong Kong races, a trip to Singapore Turf Club is a hugely popular day out. Race times vary but usually run on Friday…
West & Southwest Singapore
Next door to the Science Centre and Snow City, this Imax cinema is home to Asia's largest seamless dome screen (23m diameter) and shows stunning 45-minute…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
This branch of the GSC multiplex cinema chain includes a 277-seater screening room.
Golden Screen Cinemas Pavilion KL
Kuala Lumpur
Expect to queue to see a movie at this 13-screen multiplex in the popular Pavilion KL mall. This is one of the few multiplexes in the GSC chain that has…
Kuala Lumpur
The redevelopment of Jln Doraisamy's row of old shophouses into the contemporary dining and shopping destination the Row includes this events space where…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Where can you catch the Bollywood blockbusters advertised all over Little India? Why, at the Rex, of course. This historic theatre screens films from…
Kota Kinabalu
The Suria Sabah mall houses an eight-cinema multiplex on the 8th floor that shows all the Hollywood hits, usually in the original English with subtitles…
Sentosa Island
Set above the ocean, this ambitious show fuses Lloyd Webber–esque theatricality with an awe-inspiring sound, light and laser extravaganza. Prepare to gasp…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Check the MABA website to find out about matches held at the headquarters of the Malaysian Basketball Association. There's also a training court on the…
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Kuala Lumpur
The largest of the convention centre's conference rooms and events spaces is Plenary Hall, which is sometimes used for concerts and seats up to 3000.
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
This space functions as a musical instrument store during the day and hosts regular jazz gigs come night. Check the Facebook page for the schedule.
Kuala Lumpur
One of KL's oldest still-functioning cinemas, this art deco–style building dates back to 1920 and screens Tamil and other Indian-language movies.
Kuala Lumpur
Take your pick from the mainstream offerings at this 12-screen multiplex. Book in advance or be prepared to queue, particularly at weekends.
Golden Screen Cinema Dataran Pahlawan
Melaka City
This cinema within Dataran Pahlawan mall shows everything from Hollywood to Bollywood. The website flags which movies are subtitled.
Bandar Seri Begawan
A three-screen cinema at the Empire Hotel & Country Club, showing Hollywood blockbusters.
Kuala Lumpur
There's a chance for audience participation at this fun Malaysian dance and music show that's combined with a buffet dinner.
Kuala Lumpur
Hollywood blockbusters and locally made crowdpleasers are screened at this branch of the GSC multiplex cinema chain.
Bandar Seri Begawan
This eight-screen cinema shows the latest offerings from Asia and Hollywood.
Kuala Lumpur
The KL branch of the cheesy international chain has nightly live performances by local rock bands, with musicians hitting the stage from 10pm.
