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…
Must-see entertainment in Southeast Asia
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Manila
Professional group that performs plays in English for both children and adults at the OnStage Theatre. Shows may be targeted at children, adults or both.
Boracay
OM is the smallest, most down-to-earth and most gay-friendly of the central beach discos. You'll hear the thumping beats long before you reach the door.
Manila
A wonderfully decrepit dive bar with a jam-packed roster of indie, punk and new-wave bands that kick off at 10.30pm. Check Facebook for the schedule.
Ho Chi Minh City
This live-music venue hosts anything from funk rock to metal, acoustic to indie, kicking off at around 9pm nightly. Check Facebook for what's on.
Mandalay
Large stadium seating more than 31,000 people that's home to Mandalay's Yadarbon FC. It's south of downtown, out near the old airport.
Hat Patong
This stadium has a packed line-up of competitive moo·ay tai (Thai boxing) bouts featuring Thai and foreign fighters.
Kuala Lumpur
At weekends this bistro becomes one of the city's top venues for live jazz. Shows begin at 10pm.
Ho Chi Minh City
The landmark French-era Opera House is home to the HCMC Ballet and the Ballet & Symphony Orchestra (www.hbso.org.vn), and hosts performances by visiting…
Vietnam National Tuong Theatre
Hanoi
Hat tuong is a uniquely Vietnamese variation of Chinese opera that enjoyed its greatest popularity under the Nguyen dynasty in the 19th century…
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…
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…
Luang Prabang
The misleadingly named Royal Lao Ballet puts on slow-moving traditional dances accompanied by a 10-piece Lao 'orchestra'. Performances last about 1¼ hours…
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
The National Theatre holds performances of kŏhn (masked dance-drama based on stories from the Ramakian) at 2pm on the first and second Sundays of the…
Bangkok
Once billed as the world's most notorious red-light district, Patpong is now a much watered-down version of its former self. These days, a flea market…
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…
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…
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…
Hanoi
This intimate cafe and bar shows off its style with vintage-music paraphernalia. It's best with a cocktail in hand in the evening, when vocalists croon in…
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…
Ko Samui
One of Chaweng's most popular and visible ladyboy cabaret shows, right in the pulsating heart of the district, with singers going through big hits. There…
Manila
In the heart of the Cultural Centre of the Philippines (CCP), the Manila Film Center building stages performances of the Amazing Show. The one-hour revue…
Hanoi
Hanoi Rock City is tucked away down a residential lane about 7km north of the city near Tay Ho, but it’s a journey well worth taking for reggae, Hanoi…
Phuket Town
This intimate Old Town bar is rammed with biker paraphernalia and framed LPs, and gets loud when Patrick, the Singaporean-born owner, jams with his house…
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