Entertainment / Arts & Culture news in Istana Budaya Kuala Lumpur
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NSO to honour composer Aubrey Suwito with two-night concert at Istana Budaya
The National Symphony Orchestra will perform a two-hour tribute concert to Malaysian composer Aubrey Suwito on Oct 2 and 3 at Istana Budaya in Kuala Lumpur. The show, titled 'NSO with Aubrey Suwito: Pop Meets Symphony', will feature 16 of his compositions performed by singers Ernie Zakri, Syamel Fodzly, and Shiha Zikir.
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90s Tamil music concert draws nostalgic crowd at KLCC's Plenary Hall
The 90's Reloaded concert took place at the Plenary Hall, KLCC on Sept 5, featuring a star-studded line-up of Tamil music singers. The event, organized by Venus Production, took the audience on a nostalgic trip through 1990s Tamil hits, with highlights including S.P. Charan's tribute to his late father.
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Avenged Sevenfold's KL concert nearly sold out with 100 tickets left
Avenged Sevenfold's concert in Kuala Lumpur on Sept 26 at Unifi Arena KL is nearly sold out, with only 100 tickets remaining. Tickets are available in Rockzone at RM699 and Fan Zone at RM499 through Hitman Live.
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Rizman Ruzaini opens KLFW 2026 with heritage-inspired collection
The fashion duo Rizman Ruzaini opened the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW) 2026 at Esplanade, Taman KLCC with their collection 'RR Vol 4: Heritage in Motion'. The collection pays homage to Malaysian street heritage, drawing inspiration from elements like beca and old vehicles, and features motifs from Sabah Foundation's archive batik. The show, attended by about 500 guests, marks a significant milestone for the brand.
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VIJAY ANTONY LIVE IN CONCERT 2026
VIJAY ANTONY LIVE IN CONCERT 2026. 1 November 2026, at National Hockey Stadium, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur.
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The Weeknd in Kuala Lumpur
The Weeknd in Kuala Lumpur. 4 November to 5 November 2026, at TM Stadium Nasional, Kuala Lumpur.
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GVM 2026 - ONDRA RENDA 25 YEARS CONCERT
GVM 2026 - ONDRA RENDA 25 YEARS CONCERT. 10 October 2026, at The Arch Galeries, Kuala Lumpur.
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Nastia Project CONCERT Feat Fynn Jamal & Amir Jahari
Nastia Project CONCERT Feat Fynn Jamal & Amir Jahari. 16 October 2026, at Zepp Kuala Lumpur.
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Jack White - Newport
Jack White - Newport. 18 September 2026, at Pavilion KL, Kuala Lumpur.
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ISO 9001 FAST TRACK Training
ISO 9001 FAST TRACK Training. 10 September 2026, at Pavilion KL, Kuala Lumpur.
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Modest Mouse - Newport
Modest Mouse - Newport. 1 October 2026, at Pavilion KL, Kuala Lumpur.
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Highlander 10K
Highlander 10K. 3 October 2026, at Lalaport BBCC, Kuala Lumpur.
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Cube of Truth: Kuala Lumpur: September 19th: 5:30PM
Cube of Truth: Kuala Lumpur: September 19th: 5:30PM. 19 September 2026, at In front of McDonald's Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur.
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BTS in KUALA LUMPUR 2026
BTS in KUALA LUMPUR 2026. 12 December 2026, at KualaLumpur, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur.
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Nami Tamaki Live 2026 Starbound Tour - Presented by Anime Fest! Plus 2026/2
Nami Tamaki Live 2026 Starbound Tour - Presented by Anime Fest! Plus 2026/2. 27 September 2026, at World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur.
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Ai Higuchi - Live at Anime Fest!+ 2026/2
Ai Higuchi - Live at Anime Fest!+ 2026/2. 26 September 2026, at World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur.
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Anime Fest+ 2026/2 [Official Event Page]
Anime Fest+ 2026/2 [Official Event Page]. 26 September to 27 September 2026, at World Trade Center, Kuala Lumpur.
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Malaysian and Japanese Choirs to Perform Friendship Concert in Kuala Lumpur
The Philharmonic Society of Selangor and the Philharmonic Chorus of Tokyo will perform together at the DBKL City Hall Auditorium in Kuala Lumpur on September 9 and 11. The free concert, featuring traditional songs and Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, is fully booked.
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Porsche Malaysia hosts Luftwasser 2026 heritage gathering at LYL International Karting Circuit
Porsche Malaysia, via Sime Darby Auto Performance, hosted Luftwasser 2026: Icona Heritage at the LYL International Karting Circuit. The event showcased Porsche's heritage, motorsport history, and new models like the Cayenne Electric, which is now available to order in Malaysia from RM699,000. The gathering also previewed the Porsche 911 Challenge race car.
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Film director Murali Abdullah gets FINAS aid after a year without income
Film director Murali Abdullah, 66, who has had no steady income for nearly a year due to health issues, received a contribution from FINAS's Ziarah Seni Madani Program. The aid was presented by FINAS Chairman Datuk Hans Isaac at Restoran Banafee in Kuala Lumpur. Murali had to go into debt to buy daily necessities after aid from MAIWP stopped last year.
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Socrates in D# Minor: 4-episode science-dance tetralogy runs Sept 17-20 in Wangsa Maju
An experimental dance tetralogy titled 'Socrates in D# Minor' will be performed from 17th to 20th September at pangkin@ejklsseni in Wangsa Maju. Directed by Asyraf Syahir, the four episodes explore existential philosophy through scientific theories, with performances mainly in Malay. Tickets are priced at RM48.
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MPO and The Solianos family band pay tribute to Alfonso Soliano in KLCC concert
Dewan Filharmonik Petronas in KLCC hosted a 90-minute tribute concert to music maestro Alfonso Soliano, featuring the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and his family band, The Solianos. The concert performed 12 of his songs, including 'Dawn To Darkness' and 'Pacita Blues', with stories and anecdotes shared by his daughter Isabella.
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DJ Axwell to perform at Sepang Circuit during F1 race weekend in Malaysia
Grammy-nominated DJ Axwell will perform at the Sepang International Circuit on Oct 3 as part of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia 2026. The concert is part of a race-weekend line-up that also includes Martin Garrix on Oct 4. Race ticket holders can purchase concert upgrades, with prices starting at US50 for the Axwell show.
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Awie's cough not fully recovered but determined to rock Stadium Merdeka this Saturday
Despite a lingering cough, Malaysian singer Datuk Awie is preparing to deliver his best performance at his solo concert, Awie Rock King – Last Man Standing 2026, at Stadium Merdeka this Saturday. He mentioned that over 35 songs will be performed and the event has a permit until 1 am. Awie also expressed hope that the haze will not worsen and force a postponement.