Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay
Based at the KC Arts Centre but also performing at other venues, the SRT produces international repertory standards as well as modern Singaporean plays…
Must-see entertainment in Asia
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
All kinds of interesting theatre (in a variety of languages and spanning various genres) and dance are staged at this cultural centre. Hosts an annual…
Banglamphu
Located in a cavernous shophouse is this long-standing live-music staple. The music, which spans from funk to jazz, starts at 8pm most nights and, on…
Siem Reap
The setting for this Cambodian classical-dance show is a striking wooden pavilion finished in the style of a wat. The price includes dinner. It tends to…
Bhaktapur
On Friday evenings this place hosts live bands. It is also a decent spot to head for a rooftop beer or meal in the shadow of the towering Nyatapola Temple.
Yangon
This ageing 40,000-seat stadium, opposite Yangon Central Train Station, is the home ground for Yangon United FC and used for football matches in the…
Henan
This elaborate zen-themed light-and-music show, directed by Tan Dun, is set against the magnificent backdrop of Shaoshi Shan. Music is prerecorded but the…
Ubud
A simple setting backed by a large carved wall where excellent performances of Legong and the Kecak fire dance are staged. A free shuttle leaves the Ubud…
Qingdao
This historic 1930s cinema is much cheaper than the larger ones inside the city's modern shopping malls and at least one of its three screens usually…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Box office for Mumbai's National Centre for the Performing Arts. You can also book online at Book My Show (https://in.bookmyshow.com).
Jakarta
Housed in a historic theatre (the oldest in Jakarta), this plush cinema with gold trim is worth a visit. It shows Western movies in English. There's a…
Mumbai (Bombay)
A faded art deco masterpiece – Mumbai's oldest – that’s good for Hollywood and Indian blockbusters.
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This branch of the popular Inox multiplex chain is located on the top floor of South City Mall, and screens brand-new titles from Hollywood, Bollywood and…
Yokohama
Up a flight of stairs, this atmospheric little live-music venue has been swinging since 1969. Run by a jazz-loving couple, the cluttered space draws a…
Phnom Penh
The smartest cinema in town, with seven screens, including a business-class-like VIP screen and a 4DX screen for interactive viewing (complete with moving…
Chiang Mai
A popular Thai boxing stadium surrounded by seedy bars in Chiang Mai's Red Light District. Detailed fliers often circulate online and in the streets on…
Seoul
Free classic and contemporary Korean films are on the bill at one of the three cinemas in this home of the Korean Film Archive. See the website for…
Busan
Busan IPark, the city's pro football team, plays 19 home matches between March to November at Gudeok Stadium. Games are thinly attended, so getting a good…
Vientiane
Dance, art exhibitions, films, literary discussions and live music all take place in this Gallic hive of cultural activity. The centre also offers French…
Macau
This edgy but elusive contemporary-dance company has performed everywhere – in parks, on rooftops, in factories, and on stage in Macau and overseas. See…
Ko Phi-Phi
There's live music nightly at this popular place that draws Thais and fa·ràng (Westerners). The talented band plays everything from classic covers to…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This auditorium is a part of the Nandan Complex. Tourist Information offices and pamphlets give extensive listings of events here.
Hanoi
Evening performances of classical music, opera and ballet are periodically held at the grand Hanoi Opera House. Check the website for details of upcoming…
Nur-Sultan (Astana)
Nur-Sultan's gleaming Opera House stages excellent performances by global opera and ballet companies, as well as Universal Ballet, chamber-orchestra…
Phnom Penh
Flicks shows at least three movies a day (more on weekends) in an uber-comfortable, air-conditioned screening room. As a bonus, you can watch all films on…
Mandalay
Hidden on the 5th floor of this big shopping centre are a three-screen cinema, several fast-food eateries and a concert hall with occasional Myanmar rap…
Yokohama
Intimate British-themed rock cafe-bar, run by Japanese rockers, with live bands or DJs most evenings (check website for schedule) and English ales and…
Vientiane
On the ground floor of the Anou Paradise Hotel, the cabaret has been swinging along here for years. It's a funny place, with old crooners and a palpable…
Kazakhstan
Elvis is a fun place to listen to live rock and roll, jazz or blues (nightly from 10pm), drink some beer and eat good food – especially in the open air in…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This cinema is part of the Nandan Complex. Tourist information offices and pamphlets give extensive listings of events here.
Manila
In the space of the old Penguin Cafe, once Malate’s prime boho magnet, the Minokaua puts exceptional musical talent on stage, especially on Fridays and…
Ubud
Hosts some of the best troupes performing Barong and Legong dance. On nights when there is a new or full moon, the Cak Rina trance and fire dance is held…
Kandy
The Alliance hosts film nights (free on the first Friday of the month), and has books and periodicals. Good coffee is available. Nonmembers can browse the…
Yogyakarta
Popular two-hour performances held most nights; the first half-hour involves the reading of the story in Javanese, so most travellers skip this and arrive…
Seoul
First-generation K-Indie bands such as Crying Nut came into the spotlight at this legendary live-music venue. It’s standing-room-only and there’s a…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
Popular pub and performance venue that features some of India’s best blues and jazz acts, alternative and indie bands, comedy, and even experimental…
Beijing
Distorted guitars rule at this divey mainstay of Beijing's underground-music scene. Punk, garage, indie and metal bands dominate, plus the occasional DJ…
Thimphu
Loud bands and cold beers set the scene at Jimmy's, a classic basement bar tucked in behind the DusitD2 hotel. Bands start around 9pm on Friday and…
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.
Kandy
British newspapers, CDs, videos and DVDs, and occasional film nights, exhibitions and plays. Nonmembers may read newspapers on presentation of a passport.
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