Orchestra shows in Malaysia in 2026
We have a whole slew of live concerts waiting for us in 2026, but before we stop it at K-pop acts and nostalgia boy bands, there’s even more for us music geeks to look out for. If you tune into classical music as much as you do to the radio, there’s a whole lot of orchestral magic coming our way in 2026. Below, we’ve rounded up all the orchestra shows in Malaysia to look out for in the new year.
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– Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra 2026 season –
The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) has released its 2026 season lineup, featuring live renditions of scores from soundtracks of iconic blockbuster films, as well as classical pieces from renowned composers.
1. Amadeus Live
10th January
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The 1984 Oscar-winning masterpiece Amadeus is about to be displayed on the big screen with a full-blown orchestra and choir, bringing the Mozart music masterwork to life. In MPO’s Amadeus Live, Milos Forman’s take on Peter Shaffer’s play will serve up some divine music and majestic cinema, while staying true to the original.
Date: 10th January 2026
Time: 8pm
Price: From RM399
Get tickets for Amadeus Live.
2. Cirque de la Symphonie
17th January
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Kicking off 2026 with a flying twist and a jaw-dropping mashup of live music is Cirque de la Symphonie by MPO. Conducted by Tengku Irfan, the concert will feature acrobats, jugglers, and aerialists soaring above a full orchestra performing classical pieces, perfect for families and thrill-seekers.
Date: 17th January 2026
Time: 8pm
Price: From RM299
Get tickets for Cirque de la Symphonie.
3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert
4th & 5th April
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Wand waving, head bobbing, senses tingling – the MPO’s Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert will have you doing all that during their 2-day concert in April 2026. Maestro Gerard Salonga will be conducting every magical tune of John Williams’ sweeping score live as the film plays above, and drawing you back into the wizarding world.
Date: 4th & 5th April 2026
Time: 8pm on 4th April | 3pm on 5th April
Price: From RM399
Get tickets for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert.
4. Star Wars: A New Hope
3rd & 4th May
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Here’s your chance for a “May the Force be with you” moment. Another legendary John Williams soundtrack from an epic film is the Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert by MPO, which will be held for two days as well. The 1977 film will be screened as the orchestra unleashes the dramatic score live, also led by Gerard Salonga.
Date: 3rd & 4th May 2026
Time: 3pm on 3rd May | 8pm on 4th May
Price: From RM399
Get tickets for Star Wars: A New Hope.
5. Symphonic Ghibli II
3rd & 4th July
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MPO presents the whimsical world of Studio Ghibli with Symphonic Ghibli II on 4th and 5th July, conducted by Gerard Salonga. Fans can expect familiar and favourite melodies from beloved Ghibli films such as My Neighbour Totoro and Spirited Away, with a large-scale live orchestra to carry you beyond the screen.
Date: 3rd & 4th July 2026
Time: 8pm
Price: From RM199
Get tickets for Symphonic Ghibli II.
6. A Heart Unveiled: The Music of Tchaikovsky
22nd August
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A Heart Unveiled: The Music of Tchaikovsky orchestra concert will be held on 22nd August, with conductor Junichi Hirokami and violin virtuoso Elias David Moncado. It’ll be an evening filled with Tchaikovsky’s extraordinary melodies, including the heart-shattering tune of the Pathétique Symphony.
Date: 22nd August 2026
Time: 8pm
Price: From RM199
Get tickets for A Heart Unveiled: The Music of Tchaikovsky.
7. The Music of Queen…Lives On!
10th October
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MPO is cranking up the rock and volume with The Music of Queen…Lives On! this October. Under the baton of Brent Havens, the orchestra will be playing alongside a rock band and a vocalist to reimagine Queen’s iconic music. You’ll be swept away by the orchestral flair of hits including Bohemian Rhapsody, Under Pressure, and We Will Rock You.
Date: 10th October 2026
Time: 8pm
Price: From RM399
Get tickets for The Music of Queen…Lives On!.
Get tickets to orchestra shows in Malaysia in 2026
Malaysia’s 2026 concert season is well and unfolding well with plenty already awaiting us, and these orchestral concerts will add to the splendour of it all. From acrobats twirling above cellos to rock tracks filling the concert hall, get your tickets and let these grand musical events bring you on a magical journey.
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