Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre
Kuala Lumpur
Part of the Sentul West regeneration project, this modernist performing-arts complex puts on a wide range of progressive theatrical events including…
Must-see entertainment in Malaysia
George Town
This shabby-chic bar in China House has an indie vibe and is one of George Town's most reliable live-music venues for jazz and rock. Gigs usually kick off…
Kuala Lumpur
Blink and you’d miss this small live-music venue, bar and bistro, hidden as it is behind a grove of bamboo. NBT, as it's known to its faithful patrons, is…
Malaysia
Tap into the local music scene at this grungy, arty venue, which hosts concerts and open-mic nights (and shakes up a decent cocktail). Happy hour is…
Kuala Lumpur
Large-scale drama and dance shows are staged here, as well as music performances by the National Symphony Orchestra and National Choir. The building's…
Kuala Lumpur
Don’t miss the chance to attend a show at this gorgeous concert hall. The polished Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra plays here (usually Friday and…
Malaysia
The Sepang Circuit, 60km south of Kuala Lumpur, is where Formula One holds the Malaysian Grand Prix. Tickets go for as little as RM93, though if you want…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
Originally designed as City Hall by British colonial architect AB Hubback, this handsome 1896 building with distinctive black domes has been refitted into…
Kuala Lumpur
The stage at this chilled and popular cafe-bar is well used for various events, including live music, film screenings and open-mic nights. They also serve…
Melaka City
Occupying a prominent position next to the Melaka River at the heart of Chinatown, it's hard to ignore this global franchise's presence. If you're coming…
Penang
The supporting act to the Hard Rock Hotel resort next door is this restaurant-bar – one of the few places in Batu Ferringhi where live music is guaranteed…
Kuala Lumpur
The home of Malaysian dance legend Ramli Ibrahim is also a showcase for Indian classical dance as well as a dance studio, painting and photography gallery…
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Live jazz lovers speak highly of this intimate performance space. Resident and guest artists usually take to the stage around 9pm. There's no cover charge…
Chinatown, Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
The events space in the Zhongshan Building hosts live performances including sets by local DJs and musicians. Check out the Facebook or Instagram streams…
Kuala Lumpur
A boon to KL’s live-music scene, this spacious venue packs in rock and pop fans with a decent line-up of international and local big-name artists and DJs.
Cherating
Live music is played most nights from 10pm at this rather brash two-level bar and restaurant which occupies a prime location as you come into the village.
Lake Gardens, Brickfields & Bangsar
Classical Indian dance and music shows take place here throughout the year. The centre also runs performing-arts courses; see the website for schedules.
Kuala Lumpur
At weekends this bistro becomes one of the city's top venues for live jazz. Shows begin at 10pm.
Malaysia
Founded in the 19th century, Selangor Turf Club has a programme of 30 race days spread throughout the year – see the website for the schedule. The best…
Performing Arts Centre of Penang
George Town
Check the website to see what shows are on at this modern performing-arts centre, in the shopping plaza Straits Quay between George Town and Batu…
Melaka City
This 70-minute performance is given in a theatre inconveniently located approximately 7km from the city centre and has clearly been designed with a…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
