2023 concerts and festivals in Malaysia
We’ve been seeing a whole slew of artists dropping dates for concerts in Malaysia in 2023. With the concert season now upon us in full swing, music lovers will want to have their calendars out – and wallets ready – for these upcoming concerts and festivals below, which include K-pop acts to millennial-favourite boybands.
Also check out our guide to concerts in 2024 here.
Table of Contents
- 2023 concerts and festivals in Malaysia
- – Upcoming concerts in Malaysia –
- 1. Borneo Sonic Music Festival 2023 – 6th & 7th October
- 2. BamBam: The First World Tour ‘Area 52’ – 15th October
- 3. Yuna: Yunaverse – 22nd October
- 4. Kim Se Jeong: ‘The 門’ Tour – 29th October
- 5. 9Wave Music Festival – 11th November
- 6. Coldplay: Music of the Spheres – 22nd November
- 7. yama: 1st Asia Tour ‘thanks for waiting’ – 28th November
- 8. d4vd: Petals to Thorns Tour 2023 – 29th November
- 9. Joji: Pandemonium 2023 World Tour – 30th November
- 10. James Arthur: Southeast Asia Tour 2023 – 3rd December
- [Cancelled] Lauv: the between albums Asia tour – 7th September
- – Past concerts in Malaysia –
- 1. Melosaga Malaysia – 13th-15th January
- 2. Kang Daniel: First Parade World Tour – 14th January
- 3. Peakstorm Festival – 19th January
- 4. Ne-yo: Live In Concert Tour – 21st January
- 5. SEEN Festival – 28th January
- 6. Blue: Heart & Soul Tour – 10th February
- 7. Mamamoo: MY CON Tour – 11th February
- 8. Westlife: The Wild Dreams Tour – 23rd & 24th February
- 9. OneRepublic: Live In Concert Tour – 1st March
- 10. TREASURE: Hello World Tour – 11th March
- 11. pH-1: About Damn Time Tour – 16th March
- 12. Sting: My Songs – 20th March
- 13. Louis Tomlinson: Faith In The Future World Tour – 26th April
- 14. NCT Dream: The Dream Show 2: In A Dream – 20th May
- 15. HONNE: Asia Tour – 21st May
- 16. Crowd Lu: C’mon Live Concert Tour – 27th May
- 17. Eric Chou: The Odyssey-Journey World Tour – 3rd June
- 18. Woodz: ‘OO-LI’ World Tour – 11th June
- 19. Aaron Kwok: Amazing Kode World Tour 2023 – 24th & 25th June
- 20. Fujii Kaze: Fujii Kaze and the piano Asia Tour 2023 – 9th July
- 21. Cigarettes After Sex – 15th & 16th July
- 22. Good Vibes Festival – 21st to 23rd July
- 23. Radwimps: Asian Tour 2023 – 25th July
- 24. Muse: Will Of The People Tour – 29th July
- 25. Mac Ayres: Comfortable Enough – 17th August
- 26. Bruno Major: Tour of Planet Earth – 20th August
- 27. LANY: First The Moon, Then The Stars – 24th August
- 28. Kodaline: Asia Tour – 7th & 8th September
- 29. Alan Walker: Walkerverse World Tour – 17th September
- Concerts that have been sold out
- Live concerts and festivals in 2023 in Malaysia
– Upcoming concerts in Malaysia –
1. Borneo Sonic Music Festival 2023 – 6th & 7th October
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The 2023 Borneo Sonic Music Festival has just released its official lineup of performers for its upcoming two-day music event this October. To be held on 6th and 7th October at the Sarawak Stadium in Kuching, this music festival will be Borneo’s first and biggest music event.
Its list of performers features a number of world-renowned Korean superstars including Taeyang of the iconic boy group Big Bang, former 2NE1 rapper CL, Suho from K-pop boyband EXO, and Hyoyeon, member and main dancer of Girl’s Generation.
Apart from K-pop idols, other artists that are set to perform during the music festival also include Australian DJ Havana Brown and American rapper Fatman Scoop. Malaysian singer Ning Baizura and girl group DOLLA are among other local acts that will also be performing.
Venue: Perbadanan Stadium Negeri Sarawak, Jalan Stadium, Petra Jaya, 93050, Kuching, Sarawak
Date: 6th & 7th October
Time: 6pm
Admission: From RM488. Get your tickets here.
2. BamBam: The First World Tour ‘Area 52’ – 15th October
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BamBam, K-pop artist and member of GOT7, will be holding his first ever solo concert in Malaysia this October.
Announced as part of the Thai singer’s first world tour titled The First World Tour ‘Area 52’, the concert is slated to be held at Mega Star Arena KL on 15th October. Look forward to vibing to BamBam’s hits live including Sour & Sweet, Ribbon, Who Are You and Slow Mo.
The GOT7 rapper will also be making stops at Seoul, Manila, Macau, Bangkok, with more dates to be announced soon.
Venue: 1F, Mega Star Arena, Sungei Wang Plaza, 3, Jalan Bulan 2, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 15th October
Time: TBC
Admission: TBC
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Yuna, Malaysian singer-songwriter, is finally coming home.
The singer, who is currently based in Los Angeles, has announced the details of her homecoming concert called Yunaverse that’s set to take place at the Mega Star Arena, Kuala Lumpur on 22nd October. The concert will feature Aizat Amdan, or AI.Z, as the guest singer. Tickets for the concert will go on sale on 8th August at 12pm via Lol Asia, with pre-sales open for members of Yuna’s fanclub on 7th August.
Venue: 1F, Mega Star Arena, Sungei Wang Plaza, 3, Jalan Bulan 2, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 22nd October
Time: 8.30pm
Admission: From RM99. Get your tickets here.
4. Kim Se Jeong: ‘The 門’ Tour – 29th October
Image credit: @0828_kimsejeong via Twitter
South Korean singer and actress, Kim Se Jeong has announced her first concert as a soloist titled, ‘The 門’ Tour.
In a stunning poster released on her official Twitter account, the talented songstress revealed the cities and dates of the upcoming tour that is part of her Asia and Australia tour. She is set to perform in Kuala Lumpur on 29th October, with further details on the venue and ticketing information to be announced soon.
The idol-actress will kick off with a two-date concert in Seoul, South Korea, before stopping by other Asia cities including Hong Kong, Manila, Jakarta, Taipei, Tokyo, Singapore, and Bangkok. The Australia leg will wrap up in November, in the cities of Melbourne and Sydney.
Venue: TBC
Date: 29th October
Time: TBC
Admission: TBC
5. 9Wave Music Festival – 11th November
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The 9Wave Music Festival is ready to give K-pop fans an electrifying night at Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon on 11th November, with its star-studded lineup of the hottest K-pop acts.
Korean popstars that will be blazing the stage include Hyoyeon from the legendary Girls’ Generation, Xiumin of the iconic boyband EXO, multi-talented musician Henry Lau, top girl group (G)I-DLE, as well as EDM sensation Shaun.
The 2nd Early Bird phase tickets will go live on 12th October from 10am onwards, with prices starting from RM268.
Venue: Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon
Date: 11th November
Time: 6pm
Admission: From RM268. Get your tickets here.
6. Coldplay: Music of the Spheres – 22nd November
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Get ready for a night sky full of stars this November, as the iconic British rock band Coldplay, will be performing live in Malaysia for the first time ever. As part of their world tour called Music of the Spheres, the musicians will be holding their concert at Bukit Jalil National Stadium in Kuala Lumpur.
Fans can look forward to a phenomenal show by the band, who will be performing their hit singles including Yellow, A Sky Full Of Stars, The Scientist, Viva La Vida and Something Just Like This.
Tickets are expected to be in high demand, so keep an eye out when sales go live on 17th May.
Venue: Bukit Jalil National Stadium, Kuala Lumpur
Date: 22nd November
Time: 8.30pm
Admission: Get your tickets here.
7. yama: 1st Asia Tour ‘thanks for waiting’ – 28th November
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Enigmatic J-pop artist yama, has announced her 1st Asia Tour thanks for waiting that will see the blue-haired singer performing in five Asian cities, including Kuala Lumpur. yama will be kicking off her tour on 28th November at Zepp KL, so fans can catch the masked singer performing hits such as Haru wo Tsugeru, Oz, Color, and Moonwalker.
Venue: Zepp KL, B2-01-02, Level B2, Entertainment Hub, BBCC, 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 28th November
Time: 8.30pm
Admission: From RM288. Get your tickets here.
8. d4vd: Petals to Thorns Tour 2023 – 29th November
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Young singer-songwriter David Burke, better known as d4vd, will be bringing his Petals to Thorns Tour 2023 to Malaysia. The 18-year-old musician is set to serenade the crowd at Zepp KL this November with his heartrending tracks such as Here With Me, Romantic Homicide, Sleep Well, and This Is How It Feels.
Venue: B2-01-02, Level B2, Zepp KL, Entertainment Hub, BBCC, 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 29th November
Time: 8.30pm
Admission: From RM288. Get your tickets here.
9. Joji: Pandemonium 2023 World Tour – 30th November
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US-based Japanese singer-songwriter, Joji, is returning to Malaysia for his debut headline tour titled the Pandemonium 2023 World Tour. The artist is set to put on his first solo concert at Merdeka Hall on 30th November. This will be Joji’s second time performing in KL, following his performance for the Peakstorm Festival at Sunway Lagoon earlier this year.
Tickets will go on sale from 10am on 2nd September, and further updates regarding the ticket prices will be announced soon.
Venue: 41, Jalan Tun Ismail, Chow Kit, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 30th November
Time: TBC
Admission: Get your tickets here.
10. James Arthur: Southeast Asia Tour 2023 – 3rd December
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British singer-songwriter James Arthur has included Kuala Lumpur as a stop on his first ever tour in Southeast Asia, fittingly called James Arthur Southeast Asia Tour 2023.
Known for his breakthrough hit Say You Won’t Let Go, as well as many other hit singles including Impossible, Falling Like The Stars, and Can I Be Him, the singer will be bringing his concert to Zepp KL on 3rd December. Fans will be in for a treat, as he will perform songs from his Bitter Sweet Love album that is set to release in January 2024, as this tour will be part of an advance promotion for his upcoming album.
Venue: Zepp KL, B2-01-02, Level B2, Entertainment Hub, BBCC, 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 3rd December
Time: 7.30pm
Admission: From RM288. Get your tickets here.
[Cancelled] Lauv: the between albums Asia tour – 7th September
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After four years, the American singer-songwriter Lauv, will be returning to Malaysia to perform live in KL on 7th September 2023. Titled the between albums tour, the musician’s extensive Asian tour will feature Alexander 23, also an American singer-songwriter, as a guest performer. Get your wallets ready and be entranced by Lauv crooning to his swoony hits live, including fan-favourites like I Like Me Better and Paris In The Rain, as well as his newer tunes such as All 4 Nothing (I’m So In Love).
Venue: Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, 21, Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, WPKL
Date: 7th September
Time: 8.30pm
Admission: From RM298. Get your tickets here.
– Past concerts in Malaysia –
1. Melosaga Malaysia – 13th-15th January
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Kick off the month of January with the largest Korean music and dance festival – Melosaga – hitting the shores of Malaysia soon. Among the diverse lineup of musicians and artists performing at the ESCAPISM concert on the second day of the festival are South Korean R&B singer Crush and rapper Zico, as well as SM Entertainment’s DJ Raiden and the famous K-pop choreographer group, YGX dance crew.
Get excited for some local acts as well, such as popular Youtuber 3P, Malaysian quartet Dolla, and many more.
Venue: Mines International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC), Jalan Dulang, Mines Wellness City, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor
Date: 14th January
Time: 6pm-10pm
Admission: From RM259. Get your tickets here.
2. Kang Daniel: First Parade World Tour – 14th January
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K-pop star and former Wanna One member, Kang Daniel, will be holding his first Malaysian concert titled First Parade at the Arena of Stars in Genting Highlands next month. This follows a promise he made to fans during a fanmeet in Malaysia back in 2019, when he assured fans of his return to the country with a firm, “Yes, I boleh.”
Now Kang’s fans – also known as DANITYs – can watch the puppy-faced singer songwriter perform in person, with a setlist of his solo hits including 2U, Who U Are, and Paranoia.
Venue: Arena Of Stars, Resorts World Genting Genting Highlands, 69000 Bentong, Pahang
Date: 14th January
Time: 8.30pm
Admission: From RM299. Get your tickets here.
3. Peakstorm Festival – 19th January
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Music festivals are a chance for music enthusiasts to enjoy live performances by familiar and new artists all in one place. This year’s Peakstorm Festival will be an exciting time for concert-loving Malaysians, with the exciting announcement of the event’s official headliner, 88rising’s artist Joji.
Performing alongside the Japanese singer-songwriter are several other homegrown acts, including Blink, Alyph, and Midnight Fusic.
Venue: Sunway Lagoon, Surf Beach, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur
Date: 19th January
Time: 8pm
Admission: From RM399. Get your tickets here.
4. Ne-yo: Live In Concert Tour – 21st January
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The R&B singer who filled your high school days with his soulful tunes and silky voice, Ne-yo, will be making his way to Malaysia. Known for hits such as So Sick, One In A Million, and Sexy Love, the 3-time Grammy award winner announced that he will be bringing his Live in Concert tour to Kuala Lumpur in January – with a setlist expected to include songs from his latest album, Self Explanatory.
Venue: Plenary Hall, 21, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Date: 21st January
Time: 8pm
Admission: From RM288. Get your tickets here.
5. SEEN Festival – 28th January
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The K-pop fever is definitely raging in the month of January. The SEEN Festival will be bringing another stellar lineup of favourite K-pop idols, who are set to blaze the stage of Axiata Arena this month.
Star-studded acts that will be performing include two of NCT’s sub-units, the K-pop group’s precious younger brothers NCT Dream, as well as their broody Chinese sub-unit WayV. K-pop fans will also enjoy singing their hearts out to songs from the co-ed four-member group KARD and girl group ALICE.
Venue: Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 28th January
Time: 6pm
Admission: TBA.
6. Blue: Heart & Soul Tour – 10th February
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All rise, for British boy band Blue is heading to Malaysia. After the exciting announcement of their first album “Heart and Soul” after a seven-year hiatus, which coincides with their 20th anniversary, the One Love hitmakers are back to meet their Malaysian fans on 10th February.
To be held at Plenary Hall KL, the concert will be a chance for loyal millennial fans to relive their youth during the golden era of British boy bands. Get ready to jam to Blue’s greatest hits – we’re looking forward to All Rise, One Love, Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word, If You Come Back, and Guilty.
Venue: Plenary Hall, 21, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Date: 10th February
Time: 8pm
Admission: From RM188. Get your tickets here.
7. Mamamoo: MY CON Tour – 11th February
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The vocal powerhouse of a girl group, MAMAMOO, will be performing at Malawati Indoor Stadium in Shah Alam on 11th February for their MY CON world tour. The superstar quartet kicked off their global trek in South Korea and Japan, and announced additional dates for the Asian leg of their tour, which includes Malaysia.
Moomoos won’t want to miss the vocal queens performing their stellar music live, including hits such as Egotistic, gogobebe, and HIP.
Venue: Malawati Indoor Stadium, Persiaran Sukan, Seksyen 13, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor
Date: 11th February
Time: 6pm
Admission: From RM298. Get your tickets here.
8. Westlife: The Wild Dreams Tour – 23rd & 24th February
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90s babies, rejoice! One of pop music’s most influential boy bands, Westlife, will be serenading Malaysians fans with their heavenly vocals in February. Their last concert in 2019 proved the consistent popularity of the Irish lads among Malaysians – and it’s safe to say that many are also psyched for the upcoming Westlife The Wild Dreams Tour in 2023.
Get ready to sing – and maybe cry – along to songs such as Lay My Love On You, Uptown Girls, and My Love at Axiata Arena.
Venue: Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 23rd & 24th February
Time: 8.30pm
Admission: From RM294. Get your tickets here.
9. OneRepublic: Live In Concert Tour – 1st March
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Tickets have been selling fast ever since American pop-rock band OneRepublic announced that they’ll be making a stop in Malaysia for their Asian tour – so hurry and get your hands on a ticket soon. The six-man band will be performing at KL Convention Centre in March 2023, with an expected top-tier setlist of their hit songs such as Counting Stars, Apologise, and I Lived.
Venue: KL Convention Centre, 21, Jalan Pinang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 1st March
Time: 8.30pm
Admission: From RM388. Get your tickets here.
10. TREASURE: Hello World Tour – 11th March
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The boys of TREASURE are coming to Malaysia!
Announced as part of their very first Asia tour 2023 TREASURE Tour HELLO, the 10-member K-pop boy band will be dominating the stage in Malawati Indoor Stadium for a blazing show you would not want to miss. Treasure Makers – or fans of the group – can expect them to perform hits including Jikjin and My Treasure, as well as their latest hits such as Hello and Darari.
Venue: Malawati Indoor Stadium, Persiaran Sukan, Seksyen 13, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor
Date: 11th March
Time: 6pm
Admission: From RM398. Get your tickets here.
11. pH-1: About Damn Time Tour – 16th March
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Save the date, hip-hop fans – the talented Korean-American rapper pH-1 will be making his way to Malaysia on 16th March. Also known as Harry, or Park Jun Won, the Show Me The Money rapper will be spitting bars and sick flows in Zepp KL as part of his ongoing world tour that is dubbed About Damn Time.
A rising rapper in the Korean rap scene with tons of collaboration with big artists under his belt, pH-1 will no doubt deliver a blazing show with his catchy hits such as Nerdy Love, Homebody, iffy, and The Purge.
Venue: Zepp KL, B2-01-02, Level B2, Entertainment Hub, BBCC, 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 16th March
Time: 7pm
Admission: From RM248. Get your tickets here.
12. Sting: My Songs – 20th March
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Renowned musician and former member of the rock band Police, Sting will be performing at the Plenary Hall KL for all his Malaysian fans in March. The legendary musician is set to serenade the crowd with songs from his latest studio album, “The Bridge”, as well as his beloved hits such as Every Breath You Take, Roxanne and Desert Rose.
Venue: Plenary Hall, 21, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 20th March
Time: 8.30pm
Admission: From RM398. Get your tickets here.
13. Louis Tomlinson: Faith In The Future World Tour – 26th April
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Malaysian Directioners may still be crying over the absence of our country as one of the stops for Harry Styles’ concert tour, this piece of news might cheer you up.
Former One Direction member and British singer, Louis Tomlinson, will be making his way to Malaysia this April for a concert as part of the Asian leg of his Faith In The Future World Tour. Catch the singer rocking out to lively rock anthems in Plenary Hall, and sing along to his hits including Back To You, Walls, Miss You and Two Of Us.
Concert tickets to watch Louis Tomlinson live will go on sale on 14th February, and a day earlier for Live Nation members.
Venue: Plenary Hall, 21, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 26th April
Time: 8.30pm
Admission: From RM298. Get your tickets here.
14. NCT Dream: The Dream Show 2: In A Dream – 20th May
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A night of your dreams is heading your way.
K-pop’s younger brothers and the essence of adolescence, NCT Dream, will be holding their first ever concert in Malaysia, much to the delight of us noona fans. Affectionately known as “the Dreamies”, the adorable and bubbly septet officially announced a new set of cities and dates for their ongoing world tour The Dream Show 2: In A Dream. NCTzens will be psyched to know that Kuala Lumpur is included on the list.
While the location and ticket prices for their concert in Malaysia are yet to be announced, fans can have the multi-million boyband’s vibrant hits on repeat in anticipation of the concert, including Hot Sauce, Hello Future, Beatbox, and Candy – you know you’re in for a very neo night.
Venue: Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 2oth May
Time: 5pm
Admission: From RM298. Get your tickets here.
15. HONNE: Asia Tour – 21st May
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Following their concert in 2019, British electro-R&B duo HONNE – comprising Andy Clutterbug and James Hatcher – will be returning to Malaysia for a one-night-only show at ZEPP KL. The band released their latest album in 2021 titled Let’s Just Say the World Ended a Week from Now, What Would You Do? and helped produce BTS RM’s Closer last year.
Fans can look forward to vibing along to their deeply personal collection of music including No Song Without You, free love, and Warm On A Cold Night.
Venue: Zepp KL, B2-01-02, Level B2, Entertainment Hub, BBCC, 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 21st May
Time: 7pm
Admission: From RM248. Get your tickets here.
16. Crowd Lu: C’mon Live Concert Tour – 27th May
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Mandopop lovers in Malaysia are in for a treat. Taiwanese indie singer, songwriter, and composer, Crowd Lu, will be crooning to his Malaysian fans at Plenary Hall KL in May for his C’Mon Live Concert tour. Three years after his last concert in Malaysia, the multi-talented singer will be back again to promote his sixth album Healism that was released in December 2021.
Fans can prepare themselves to be serenaded by many of Lu’s classic hits that tug on heartstrings such as He-R, Your Name Engraved Herein, and other songs from his new album Healism.
Venue: Plenary Hall, 21, Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 27th May
Time: 7pm
Admission: From RM198. Get your tickets here.
17. Eric Chou: The Odyssey-Journey World Tour – 3rd June
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The “King of lovelorn folks” and master of serenades, Eric Chou will be performing in Kuala Lumpur on 3rd June as part of his long-awaited The Odyssey-Journey World Tour.
The Taiwanese singer-songwriter has captured and soothed many hearts with his heart-tingling ballads including Unbreakable Love, How Have You Been, and The Distance Of Love. Fans can get ready for an emotionally-packed night and swoon to Chou’s honeyed singing and gorgeous ballads.
Venue: Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 3rd June
Time: 8pm
Admission: From RM298. Get your tickets here.
18. Woodz: ‘OO-LI’ World Tour – 11th June
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Malaysian Moodz, mark your calendars. South Korean musician Woodz – also known as Cho Seung Youn – announced that he’ll be holding a solo concert in Malaysia soon. Titled OO-LI, the concert is slated to be held at Zepp KL on 11th June.
Known for his songwriting skills and dreamy vocals, the musician will be embarking on his 2023 world tour in May to promote his upcoming fifth mini album, which the tour is named after. Look forward to vibing to Woodz’s hits live including Love Me Harder, Different, Abyss, and Waiting.
Venue: Zepp KL, B2-01-02, Level B2, Entertainment Hub, BBCC, 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 11th June
Time: 6pm
Admission: From RM398. Get your tickets here.
19. Aaron Kwok: Amazing Kode World Tour 2023 – 24th & 25th June
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Eight years later, fans will finally get to see Hong Kong superstar Aaron Kwok performing live in the country. Calling this a long wait is definitely an understatement.
Dubbed Aaron Kwok Amazing Kode World Tour 2023, the tour will see the star meeting his Malaysian fans for two back-to-back nights at Genting Highlands. Watch the Hong Kong singer bring the best of his classics to the stage, such as I Love You Forever, Love’s Calling, Generation Next, Crazy City, and Para Para Sakura.
Venue: Arena Of Stars, Resorts World Genting Genting Highlands, 69000 Bentong, Pahang
Date: 24 & 25 June 2023
Time: 6pm
Admission: From RM118. Get your tickets here.
20. Fujii Kaze: Fujii Kaze and the piano Asia Tour 2023 – 9th July
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Japanese music prodigy and phenomenal pianist, Fujii Kaze, will be performing in Malaysia for the very first time this July. The tour, titled Fujii Kaze and the piano Asia Tour 2023, will be the singer-songwriter’s first overseas tour, in which he will be performing on an intimate set of just him and his piano. Kazetarians, get excited to watch the 25 year old perform his viral hits such as I’d Rather Die (“Shinunoga E-Wa”), Kirari, and Matsuri.
Venue: Zepp KL, B2-01-02, Level B2, Entertainment Hub, BBCC, 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 9th July 2023
Time: 8pm
Admission: From RM388. Get your tickets here.
21. Cigarettes After Sex – 15th & 16th July
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The soul-soothing band Cigarettes After Sex announced their show in Malaysia, much to the excitement of Malaysians. It’s been four long years since fans was last able to listen to their dreamy and sensual lullabies live, with their upcoming concert set to take place at Zepp KL in July.
Look forward to being lulled into another dimension with songs that nursed many heartbreaks, including Apocalypse, Each Time You Fall In Love, Affection, and Heavenly.
Venue: Zepp KL, B2-01-02, Level B2, Entertainment Hub, BBCC, 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 15th & 16th July
Time: TBA
Admission: From RM280. Get your tickets here.
22. Good Vibes Festival – 21st to 23rd July
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When Good Vibes Festival promised to come back with its “biggest lineup to date”, they weren’t kidding.
Celebrating their 10-year anniversary in Sepang International Circuit this July, the highly-anticipated music festival will be returning for three whole days, featuring beloved international and local acts.
This year’s headliners include American rock band The Strokes, English pop-rock band The 1975, and Australian rapper The Kid LAROI. Other international artists that are set to join the stage include Dermot Kennedy, Dhruv, DPR LIVE, Peach Tree Rascals, RINI, and Sabrina Carpenter.
Read our feature to find out more about the festival here.
Venue: Sepang International Circuit, 64000 Sepang, Selangor
Date: 21st-23rd July
Time: 7pm
Admission: From RM788. Get your tickets here.
23. Radwimps: Asian Tour 2023 – 25th July
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Japanese rock band Radwimps will be dropping by Malaysia this year as part of their 2023 Asia Tour. Known for composing and performing scores for iconic Japanese animes such as Your Name, Weathering With You, and Suzume, the trio is set to perform at Zepp KL on 25th July. Fans – and anime lovers – can sing along to their memorable tracks, as well as their latest releases such as Shape Of Miracle and Mountain Top.
Venue: Zepp KL, B2-01-02, Level B2, Entertainment Hub, BBCC, 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 25th July
Time: 8pm
Admission: From RM368. Get your tickets here.
24. Muse: Will Of The People Tour – 29th July
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We’ve waited for 16 years, and now Malaysia has the honour of being the only stop in Asia for English rock band Muse’s “Will Of The People” tour this July.
To be held in Bukit Kiara Equestrian Resort, the upcoming concert marks the second time the band will be performing in Malaysia since the last one in 2007. Fans can expect the two-time Grammy award-winning band to perform tracks off their latest album, Will Of The People – we hope to hear their hits such as Uprising, Hysteria, Starlight and Time Is Running Out being performed as well.
Venue: Bukit Kiara Equestrian Resort, Jalan Bukit Kiara, Bukit Kiara, 60000 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 29th July
Admission: From RM350. Get your tickets here.
25. Mac Ayres: Comfortable Enough – 17th August
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Following the release of his latest album Comfortable Enough, Mac Ayres will be performing in Malaysia as part of his Comfortable Enough Tour on 17th August at The Bee, Publika. Fans will be thrilled to see the American R&B singer-songwriter live in Kuala Lumpur again, after his last unforgettable show in 2019.
Venue:
Date: 17th August
Time: 7.30pm
Admission: From RM300. Get your tickets here.
26. Bruno Major: Tour of Planet Earth – 20th August
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English singer-songwriter Bruno Major has announced a concert in Malaysia on 20th August 2023, as part of his Tour of the Planet Earth. The sentimental Nothing hitmaker will be performing at Zepp KL on the Asia leg of the tour. Lock in the dates and get ready to sing along to his soulful ballads such as Easily, Places We Won’t Walk, and The Most Beautiful Thing.
Venue: Zepp KL, B2-01-02, Level B2, Entertainment Hub, BBCC, 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 20th August
Time: 8.30pm
Admission: From RM258. Get your tickets here.
27. LANY: First The Moon, Then The Stars – 24th August
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In less than a year, LANY – an American pop-rock duo – will be returning to Malaysia yet again on 24th August 2023 as part of their First The Moon, Then The Stars: A Tour Before A World Tour. The concert will be held at ZEPP KL, so get ready to sing your heart out to their string of hits such as Malibu Nights, Ilysb, as well as an upcoming song from soon-to-be-released album, i really really hope so.
Venue: Zepp KL, B2-01-02, Level B2, Entertainment Hub, BBCC, 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 24th August 2023
Time: 8.30pm
Admission: From RM298. Get your tickets here.
28. Kodaline: Asia Tour – 7th & 8th September
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After a three-year hiatus, the Irish rock band, Kodaline, is finally back together to perform for their fans. Better yet, they’ll be blazing the stages at Zepp KL this September as part of their 2023 Asia tour. Expect a soulful concert with the 4-member band’s greatest hits including High Hopes, All I Want, The One, and Brother.
Venue: Zepp KL, B2-01-02, Level B2, Entertainment Hub, BBCC, 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 7th September
Time: 7pm
Admission: From RM270. Get your tickets here.
29. Alan Walker: Walkerverse World Tour – 17th September
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Multi-platinum Norweigan music producer and DJ Alan Walker, has been blazing the stages of major cities all over the world with his spellbinding EDM beats, and Malaysian fans will be thrilled to know that the artist will be concluding his Walkerverse World Tour with a bang in Kuala Lumpur.
Set to take place at Axiata Arena on 17th September, fans can look forward to the talented DJ’s charismatic stage presence and watch him perform his hits including Faded, On My Way, and Not You.
Venue: Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, 57000 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 17th September
Time: 8pm
Admission: From RM258. Get your tickets here.
Concerts that have been sold out
It can be disappointing to find out that tickets to your favourite artist’s concert has sold out. But don’t give up all hope just yet. There are always bound to be suddenly available tickets from ticket holders at the last minute. So, do keep a lookout for updates on trusty ticket resale sites – just be wary of marked-up prices for tickets from scalpers.
1. Jay Chou – 15th January 2023
2. Blackpink – 4th March 2023
3. Simple Plan – 8th March 2023
Live concerts and festivals in 2023 in Malaysia
Music lovers have a ton of concerts and festivals to look forward to in Malaysia this new year. What’s better than vibing to good music, is doing it live with your favourite musicians on stage. So, get your wallets ready and grab those tickets before they run out.
More things to do in KL and Selangor:
- Best free things to do in KL
- SplashMania, new water theme park with 24 water slides
- Photo studios in Klang Valley
Cover image adapted from: GRAMMY, @nct_dream via Instagram, Billboard, Spotify, @0828_kimsejeong via Twitter, @my71mag via Twitter, @bambam1a via Instagram
This article was originally published on 5th January 2023. Last updated on 6th October 2023.