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.
Table of Contents
- 2023 concerts and festivals in Malaysia
- – Upcoming concerts in Malaysia –
- 1. Louis Tomlinson: Faith In The Future World Tour – 26th April
- 2. HONNE: Asia Tour – 21st May
- 3. NCT Dream: The Dream Show 2: In A Dream – 23rd May
- 4. Eric Chou: The Odyssey-Journey World Tour – 3rd June
- 5. Cigarettes After Sex – 15th July
- 6. Good Vibes Festival – 21st-23rd July
- 7. Muse: Will Of The People Tour – 29th July
- 8. Crowd Lu: C’mon Live Concert Tour – 27 May 2023
- 9. Aaron Kwok: Amazing Kode World Tour 2023 – 24 & 25 June 2023
- – 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
- Concerts that have been sold out
- Live concerts and festivals in 2023 in Malaysia
– Upcoming concerts in Malaysia –
1. 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 2023
Time: 8.30pm
Admission: From RM298. Get your tickets here.
2. 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 2023
Time: 7pm
Admission: From RM248. Get your tickets here.
3. NCT Dream: The Dream Show 2: In A Dream – 23rd 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: TBA
Date: 23rd May 2023
Time: TBA
Admission: TBA
4. 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 2023
Time: 8pm
Admission: From RM298. Get your tickets here from 2nd March onwards.
5. Cigarettes After Sex – 15th 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 July 2023
Time: TBA
Admission: From RM280. Get your tickets here.
6. Good Vibes Festival – 21st-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 2023
Time: 7pm
Admission: From RM788. Get your tickets here.
7. 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 2023
Time: TBA
Admission: From RM350. Get your tickets here from 2nd March onwards.
8. Crowd Lu: C’mon Live Concert Tour – 27 May 2023
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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 Lumpurg
Date: 27 May 2023
Time: 7pm
Admission: From RM198. Get your tickets here.
9. Aaron Kwok: Amazing Kode World Tour 2023 – 24 & 25 June 2023
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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.
– 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 2023
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 2023
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 2023
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 2023
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 2023
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 2023
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 2023
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 2023
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 2023
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 2023
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 2023
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 2023
Time: 8.30pm
Admission: From RM398. 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.
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