Harajuku & Aoyama
Like sister clubs in New York and Milan, Blue Note Tokyo books the biggest international names in jazz, as well as local talent. This is a well-heeled…
Must-see entertainment in Asia
Harbin
Harbin's Main Synagogue, dating back to 1909, is now a delightfully intimate, well-priced concert venue for classical music performances, with four shows…
Yangshuo
The busiest show in town is directed by filmmaker Zhang Yimou, who also directed acclaimed films such as Raise the Red Lantern and House of Flying Daggers…
Tokyo
This is an attractive, intimate venue, sunk deep so the ceiling feels refreshingly high for a Tokyo basement venue. The line-up is jazz, but that's a wide…
Beijing
Rock star Cui Jian’s saxophonist, whose quartet plays here, opened this dark and moody upstairs jazz den overlooking Qianhai Lake. It’s the best place to…
Asakusa & Sumida River
Asakusa was once full of theatres like this one, where traditional rakugo (comedic monologues) and other forms of comedy are performed. There are also…
Manila
Vegas-style casino with 24-hour gambling and the impressive Theater at Solaire, which draws high-profile musicians, variety shows and Broadway productions…
Dushanbe
Every evening the small square opposite the Ayni Opera & Ballet Theatre comes alive with a throng of Dushanbe citizens and visitors, drawn to the breeze…
Central Honshū
Although it's a touristy 30-minute show, this is a unique opportunity to see yumomi, in which local women stir the waters to cool them while singing folk…
Kōbe
Sone is Kōbe's go-to spot for jazz (since 1969) and gathers four acts, of mostly Kansai-area artists, each night. The look is a bit old-timey Viennese…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
The Victoria Memorial provides a beautiful backdrop to this colonial-era racecourse, from whose 19th-century grandstands you can watch some of India’s…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Bohemian pub BluJaz is one of the best options in town for live music, with regular jazz jams, and other acts playing anything from blues to rockabilly…
Itaewon & Yongsan-gu
Shake your stuff to two shows nightly (7pm and 9pm) at this neon-clad live-music den featuring local jazz acts and a smattering of blues, funk and hip hop…
Jakarta
Despite the name, this is not a particularly family friendly place. Although kids are welcome, it can get pretty boozy. The dozens of private karaoke…
Gyeongsangbuk-do
Byeolsingut Talnori masked dance performances take place in a small stadium near Hahoe’s car park. These shows are a must-see – plus they’re free,…
Siem Reap
Move over Macau (and Las Vegas): the Angkor Dynasty show has come to town. This is an epic multimedia performance that tells the story of Angkor through…
Siem Reap
Norwegian People's Aid (NPA) has been training sniffer dogs to assist in landmine clearance in Cambodia and not had a single casualty to date. See these…
Chinatown & the CBD
Teahouse evenings organised by this nonprofit opera company are a wonderful, informal introduction to Chinese opera. Every Friday and Saturday at 8pm…
Sichuan
Langzhong has a reputation for the mastery of its shadow puppet performers and this fifth-generation family of puppeteers put on fun, informal 20-minute…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This state-of-the-art auditorium and performance venue is located within the Birla Mandir complex, although access is from a side road. It hosts a number…
Shibuya & Shimo-Kitazawa
We love Three's mission to make live music more accessible in Tokyo: it hosts 10 free events a month (otherwise they average around ¥2000). The line-up is…
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…
Ginza & Tsukiji
This venerable group specialising in nō dramas relocated to the bowels of the Ginza Six shopping complex in 2017. The theatre seats 48; if you haven't…
Ko Tao
Every night is different at this intimate bar where acts range from your standard Abba tributes to steamy topless crooners. If you're male and sitting…
Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo
This beautiful, oak-panelled, A-frame concert hall, with legendary acoustics, hosts the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra among other well-regarded ensembles…
Ulaanbaatar
UB's premier live-music venue is this boozy club that hosts local bands playing anything from indie rock to electronica. Music is on Friday and Saturday…
Siem Reap
This small contemporary-dance theatre is set in a black box on the east side of the river and has been making a name for itself thanks to the innovative…
Hanoi
Concerts of traditional Vietnamese music are held in this intimate restored house in the Old Quarter. Ca tru is indigenous to the north of Vietnam, and…
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…
Little India & Kampong Glam
Inside the Bugis+ mall, Hood's street-art interior sets a youthful scene for nightly music jams with acts such as Rush Hour and Singapore Char Siew Baos…
Beijing
Named after China’s most famous practitioner of Peking opera, this modern theatre has around 1000 seats and is home turf for the prestigious China…
Mumbai (Bombay)
A Juhu institution that’s a great place to see both Hindi- and English-language theatre or an art-house film, with the Prithvi Cafe for drinks. Its…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Need a good belly laugh? Head to Hero's bar on a Tuesday night to watch comics from far and wide. The good times keep rolling with a live band once the…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
One of the more experimental theatre companies in Singapore, TheatreWorks is led by enigmatic artistic director Ong Keng Sen. A mix of fresh local work…
Tokyo University of the Arts Performing Arts Center
Ueno & Yanesen
With its stage dominated by a French Garnier Organ and a ceiling that can be moved to create optimum acoustics, the university's intimate hall is a superb…
Beijing
The closest Beijing has to a genuine art-house cinema. Regular mini-festivals cover various genres as well as the usual Hollywood blockbusters. Find it…
Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Tucked behind a nondescript wooden door, this compact 60-seat jazz joint is where the city's cool cats head to toe tap to soulful performances of jazz,…
Yangon
Along with the neighbouring Shae Saung Cinema, this is one of the busiest movie houses in Yangon, screening local films, Hollywood staples and Bollywood…
Taichung
With three state-of-the-art theatres, a playhouse and a beautiful sky garden, this theatre is one of Taiwan's premier cultural venues. The modern,…
Ko Samui
This dazzling and fun cabaret offers one-hour gà·teu·i (also spelled kàthoey) cabaret featuring cross-dresser and/or transgender performers every night at…
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