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 Kuala Lumpur
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
