Luang Prabang
The latest films are shown at the Ock Pop Tok centre on selected Fridays at 7pm, screened after a 6.30pm dinner. Tuk-tuk transport is included; pickup is…
Must-see entertainment in Southeast Asia
Semarang
For traditional entertainment, this leafy park (a former zoo) holds wayang orang theatre performances every Saturday from 7pm to midnight, and wayang…
Jakarta
A huge and grand concert hall in a slightly removed location, this private facility is the work of Stephen Tong, a Chinese-American evangelist. The venue…
Yangon
Opened in 1991, the National Theatre is a boxy modern structure, which little reflects traditional Burmese architecture. The venue is occasionally used…
Luang Prabang
Order a drink and a bite to eat and then get comfy on a lounging cushion to watch the latest blockbuster and indie films shown nightly at 7pm. If it's…
Mandalay
A small stage in the garden of this recently renovated and spacious beer station provides live music from local bands, usually featuring covers of Burmese…
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…
Bandung
Hosts enjoyable, if not entirely authentic, angklung (bamboo musical instrument) performances daily in a Sundanese cultural centre that also features…
Chinatown
One of the only non-karaoke-based places of entertainment on Chinatown's main drag is this cosy Chinatown-themed lounge in the Shanghai Mansion hotel…
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…
Centre Culturel Français de Hanoi
Hanoi
Set in the sublime L’Espace building near the Hanoi Opera House, the Centre Culturel offers a regular program of French films. Musical events are also…
Ho Chi Minh City
This bar sees some great acts for the roof-lifting live music that takes to the floor nightly at 9.30pm. Seats are out the front for people-watching along…
Bangkok
Located in Asiatique market, Calypso is a popular destination for gà·teu·i (also spelt kàthoey) cabaret, which features cross-dressers or transgender…
Phnom Penh
An old-school Phnom Penh hangout, long famous for billiards and babes, Sharky’s has done a good job of redirecting its focus towards quality live music…
Kampot
Film showings are by appointment on an 8m high-definition screen (for groups of at least six) or on large flat-screen TVs (for smaller groups). Movie…
Siem Reap
Bringing a bit of Bangkok-style Broadway to Siem Reap, this show includes cultural dances from the region and a not-so-cultural ladyboy cabaret. It was…
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…
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…
Banglamphu
Although it's located one street over, Suk Sabai is the epitome of the open-air Th Khao San–style bar/restaurant, with live music played to beer-guzzling…
Banglamphu
This is a long-standing bar with live music – think Top 40 hits or perky Thai pop covers – on most nights. Despite its proximity to Th Khao San, it's a…
Manila
A great place to catch Quezon City's rock scene, with a regular roster of punk, metal and blues bands kicking out the jams on its dark divey stage nightly…
Sentosa Island
Set above the ocean, this ambitious show fuses Lloyd Webber–esque theatricality with an awe-inspiring sound, light and laser extravaganza. Prepare to gasp…
Jakarta
Next to the Taman Ismail Marzuki centre, this inexpensive movie theatre shows the latest Western blockbusters in English with Indonesian subtitles.
Ho Chi Minh City
This tourist-oriented showcase of Vietnamese music, dance and flying acrobats is held in the spectacular, recently renovated Opera House, a French…
Ho Chi Minh City
Within the History Museum, this small theatre has performances at 9am, 10am, 11am, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm, lasting about 20 minutes.
Surabaya
This large cinema complex, inside the Tunjungan Plaza mall, shows recent Hollywood releases in English as well as a massive array of Asian flicks. Good…
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…
Manila
Popular venue for professional basketball games managed by the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association), the Philippines’ equivalent of America’s NBA.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Dalat
Small and dark bar that sometimes has live music and DJs, who crank the volume up loud to compete with the neighbouring bars.
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.
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