MalaysiaEntertainment

Live Music entertainment in Malaysia

  1. A

    Bed

    Get those bed puns ready: the space that launched a thousand quips is arguably the fulcrum of Kota Kinabalu nightlife, and it’s a rare night out that won’t see you ending up in Bed at some point. Bands play from 9pm, followed by DJs til closing.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Geographér Café

    This ventilated, breezy bar with outside seating and late hours, in a prewar corner shophouse, is a godsend. A tasty choice of local and Western dishes (meals around RM8) and laid-back, but professional, service round it all off.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Laundry

    The first of the new breed of suburban club-bars in KL, Laundry has a reputation for slow service but brilliant live music. The attitude can be a bit overbearing but the bar does a commendable job of supporting local musical talent, particularly indie bands.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Slippery Senoritas

    Vaguely Spanish-style bar that has occasional live music. The dress code is smart casual and it’s popular with Western expats and the Malaysians who love them (or is that the other way round?).

    reviewed

  5. E

    R&B Pub

    Inside the Merchant Hotel, this lively club features live music most nights. There's also a dart board and pool table, but shorts and sandals are no-nos here.

    reviewed

  6. F

    SevenAteNine

    White sheets hang over the tables and sofas at this sleek nightspot near the KLCC. There's a sophisticated dinner menu and acoustic bands play on Thursdays.

    reviewed

  7. G

    Hard Rock Café

    Ok, so it's a tacky international chain, but it's worth swinging by for the impressive line up of live bands. Weekends have the best live acts.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Miners’ Arms

    A popular British-style pub, which also serves fish and chips, and steak dinners. There’s live music on Friday and Saturday evenings.

    reviewed

  9. I

    Planet Hollywood

    A similar experience to Hard Rock Café is offered by the local branch of Planet Hollywood. Bands play from around 22:00.

    reviewed

  10. J

    Wings

    Relaxed cafe-bar where emerging local artists perform pop, rock and the rest, mainly in Chinese and Bahasa Malaysia.

    reviewed

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  12. K

    Wheels Bistro Café

    This slightly dingy bistro-pub often has live music and is a favourite hang-out for Miri’s expat community.

    reviewed

  13. L

    SevenAteNine

    White sheets hang over the tables and sofas at this sleek nightspot near the KLCC. There's a sophisticated dinner menu and acoustic bands play on Thursdays.

    reviewed

  14. M

    Hard Rock Café

    Ok, so it's a tacky international chain, but it's worth swinging by for the impressive line up of live bands. Weekends have the best live acts.

    reviewed

  15. N

    Wings

    Relaxed cafe-bar where emerging local artists perform pop, rock and the rest, mainly in Chinese and Bahasa Malaysia.

    reviewed

  16. O

    Slippery Senoritas

    Vaguely Spanish-style bar that has occasional live music. The dress code is smart casual and it’s popular with Western expats and the Malaysians who love them (or is that the other way round?).

    reviewed

  17. P

    No Black Tie

    Small, chic, jazz and live-music venue and bar with an eclectic line-up of artists; the stage is hidden behind a heavy wood door to the rear. Once a month Time Out also hosts its On the Up event here, showcasing local singers and bands doing their own material.

    reviewed