Must-see entertainment in Malaysia, Singapore & Brunei

  • Singapore Dance Theatre

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    This is the headquarters of Singapore's premier dance company, which keeps fans swooning with its repertoire of classic ballets and contemporary works,…

  • 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…

  • Canteen

    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…

  • No Black Tie

    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…

  • Merdekarya

    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…

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    Istana Budaya

    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…

  • Singapore Symphony Orchestra

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    The neoclassical Victoria Theatre & Concert Hall is home to Singapore's well-respected flagship orchestra, which makes its performing home at the 1800…

  • Singapore Chinese Orchestra

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Using traditional instruments such as the liuqin, ruan and sanxian, the SCO treats listeners to classical Chinese concerts throughout the year. Concerts…

  • Dewan Filharmonik Petronas

    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…

  • Sepang International Circuit

    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…

  • Necessary Stage

    Singapore

    Since the theatre's inception in 1987, artistic director Alvin Tan has collaborated with resident playwright Haresh Sharma to produce over 60 original…

  • Creatures of the Night

    Singapore

    If you're with kids, don’t miss Creatures of the Night, an interactive, 25-minute show whose stars includes otters, owls and a hyena. Seating is…

  • Toy Factory Productions

    Chinatown & the CBD

    Originally focused on puppetry, this bilingual (English and Mandarin) theatre company is now best known for its intercultural collaborations and envelope…

  • Wild Rice

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Singapore's sexiest theatre group is based in Kerbau Rd but performs shows elsewhere in the city (as well as abroad). A mix of homegrown and foreign work,…

  • Endless Summer

    Sentosa Island

    Hang with Singapore's sun-kissed party people at Endless Summer, W Singapore hotel's popular pool party. It's a fun, chilled-out session with no shortage…

  • Timbrè X @ The Substation

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Young ones are content to queue for seats at this popular live-music venue, whose rotating roster features local bands and singer-songwriters playing…

  • Going Om

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Right on Haji Lane, Going Om is a raffish, free-spirited cafe with nightly live music. It's an atmospheric spot, with candlelit tables, smooth acoustic…

  • BluJaz Café

    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…

  • Chinese Theatre Circle

    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…

  • Bee

    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…

  • Hood

    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…

  • Hard Rock Cafe

    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…

  • Comedy Masala

    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…

  • TheatreWorks

    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…

  • Cool Cats

    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,…

  • Hard Rock Cafe

    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…

  • Sutra Dance Theatre

    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…

  • Singapore Repertory Theatre

    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…

  • KL Live

    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.

  • Alexis Ampang

    Kuala Lumpur

    At weekends this bistro becomes one of the city's top venues for live jazz. Shows begin at 10pm.

  • Screening Room

    Chinatown & the CBD

    If your idea of a good night involves sinking into a sofa and watching classic flicks, make some time for Screening Room. Expect anything from Mamma Mia…

  • Selangor Turf Club

    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…

  • Crazy Elephant

    Colonial District, the Quays & Marina Bay

    Anywhere that bills itself as 'crazy' should set the alarm bells ringing, but you won't hear them once you're inside. This touristy, graffiti-pimped rock…

  • Encore Melaka

    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…

  • Majestic Theatre

    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…

  • 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…

  • Slate @ The Row

    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…

  • REX Cinemas

    Little India & Kampong Glam

    Where can you catch the Bollywood blockbusters advertised all over Little India? Why, at the Rex, of course. This historic theatre screens films from…

  • Golden Screen Cinemas

    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…

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