Guangzhou
Local folk and singer-songwriter acts take to the stage at this rustic-looking cafe venue, but post-rock and heavy metal has featured too. It's next to a…
Must-see entertainment in Asia
Ho Chi Minh City
Performances of both traditional Vietnamese and Western classical music are held here. Check the English-language section of the website to see what's…
Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo
The chequerboard stage here has hosted the feedback and reverb of countless Tokyo indie and punk bands over the (four-plus!) decades since Loft got its…
Kandy
Southwest of the lake, the YMBA guesthouse is a low-key venue for Sri Lankan dance; the performances here are entertaining and the crowds somewhat thinner.
Seoul
You’re sure to catch something interesting here. Apart from gigs by indie artists and bands, it also hosts film screenings, art exhibitions and parties.
Delhi
PVR's flagship cinema, known just as Priya, was due to reopen in 2019 after wholesale renovations as part of Basant Lok Market's million-dollar makeover.
Manila
Popular venue for professional basketball games managed by the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association), the Philippines’ equivalent of America’s NBA.
El Diablo - Asian Steakhouse & Movie Bar
Palolem
Recent release and classic movies are shown at this restaurant-bar on a midsized screen. Settle in for free as long as you're having a drink or meal.
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.
Ulaanbaatar
For wrestling outside of Naadam, check out the schedule at the Wrestling Palace, which is the ger-shaped building south of the Chinggis Khaan Hotel.
Siem Reap
Temple Club stages a free traditional-dance show upstairs nightly, providing punters order some food and drink from the very reasonably priced menu.
Guizhou
Twice daily performances of traditional Dong singing and dancing with the accompanying narration translated into English on LED signs by the stage.
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.
Jaffna
Has a comfy lounge with English- and French-language newspapers and a library with books in French and English. Offers occasional film screenings.
Siem Reap
Popular with some Asian tour groups, this is the glitziest dinner-dance show in town, but in reality it doesn't live up to the hefty price tag.
Shanghai
This cinema is the main venue for the Shanghai International Film Festival and usually has at least one movie showing in English at other times.
Almaty
Horse races and occasionally kokpar, take place several kilometres north of the centre. Get someone to call ahead and see what’s on.
Busan
Catch a film or escape the summer heat for a couple of hours. Shows Hollywood films in English with Korean subtitles, as well as Korean films.
Mumbai (Bombay)
Home to Air India FC and ONGC FC, this ground hosts local football (soccer) matches between September and April. Many local matches are free.
Western Honshū
Okayama's concert hall, in an impressive circular building, hosts a range of international and local dance and classical music performances.
Khajuraho
Nightly one-hour folk-dancing performances showcasing seven different regions of India take place in Kandariya's comfortable indoor theatre.
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.
Makassar
Shows current Western films in their original language (with Bahasa Indonesia subtitles). On the top floor of the Ratu Indah Mall complex.
Dunhuang
A modern theatre that has a variety of shows, but is best known for the enduring Dunhuang Goddess.
Ambassador Theatres @ Spring Centre
Taipei
This huge cinema with subterranean screens often shows independent movies (including documentaries) as well as the usual mainstream fare.
Chennai (Madras)
This cultural and educational Mylapore-based institute is a major classical-music and dance venue. Check the website for upcoming shows.
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.
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
A nightly 45-minute sound-and-light show is held in the amphitheatre at Gwalior Fort. Get there 15 minutes before performances begin.
Hanoi
One of the oldest cinemas in town, with architecturally significant, modernist lines. It occasionally shows English-language films.
Solo
This cultural centre hosts all-night wayang kulit (shadow-puppet) performances; private dance lessons are also available.
Chandigarh
For those with a cultural and artistic bent, Tagore Theatre hosts music, dance and theatrical performances throughout the year.
Busan
Screening Korean and a handful of international films, this cinema is opposite the famous hotteok carts in Nampo-dong.
Dalat
Small and dark bar that sometimes has live music and DJs, who crank the volume up loud to compete with the neighbouring bars.
Jaffna
Has a library stocked with magazines, newspapers and English literature and hosts cultural events including art exhibitions.
Kuala Lumpur
There's a chance for audience participation at this fun Malaysian dance and music show that's combined with a buffet dinner.
Yangon
The centre hosts occasional events and has a library with a collection of 18,000 volumes, including a good Myanmar section.
Ho Chi Minh City
Located on top of the Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint hotel, this centrally-located complex has five compact auditoriums.
Seoul
Formerly known as Freebird, this multi-space pub, live-music and DJ venue hosts a handful of rock acts every evening.
Kuala Lumpur
Hollywood blockbusters and locally made crowdpleasers are screened at this branch of the GSC multiplex cinema chain.
Chiang Mai
Hosts moo·ay tai (Thai boxing) matches for entertainment rather than as proving grounds for the sport.
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