18 Things To Do In KL & Selangor This December 2024

Things to do in KL and Selangor in December 2024

We may not have snowy days in Malaysia, but there are a handful of events, art shows, and concerts for those looking for something to do in December. Whether you’re spending time at a bazaar or an art exhibition, you’ll never find yourself bored a single day this month.

Here’s our selection of the best things to do in KL and Selangor this December 2024.

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Things to do in KL and Selangor in December 2024

1. Hutan Hutan

7th & 8th December 2024

Image credit: @hutanhutan_ via Instagram

Hutan Hutan is an event that nature lovers won’t want to miss out on. The market takes place in the hutan, with vendor booths set amid trees. At the 2-day December event, over 50 vendors gather to sell food and handcrafted goods while local artists take the open mic stage to serenade the crowd.

Image credit: @hutanhutan_ via Instagram

With popular food spots such as Luna Patisserie, Neighbour Club by JWC, and The Baking Trip having pop-ups at Hutan Hutan’s December bazaar, you can expect to just chill in nature with a warm beverage and baked goods besides just shopping.

Admission: Free

Venue: Changkat Park & Resort, Hulu Langat, Selangor
Date: 7th & 8th December 2024
Time: 10am-5pm
Contact: Hutan Hutan Instagram

2. Big Bad Wolf Sale

13th to 19th December

Image credit: @rosella0214 via X

It’s time to add more books to your TBR list – Big Bad Wolf Books Sale is returning to Klang Valley with up to 95% off a wide range of books. The massive book sale takes place at Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre this month, running 24 hours so you won’t even need to rush to come by after your 9-5.

Doors to the event will open at 10am on 13th December.

Admission: Free

Venue: Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre
Date: 13th to 19th December 2024
Time: 24 hours
Contact: Big Bad Wolf Books Facebook

3. Kenyalang Circus

1st December to 31st March 2025

Image credit: Ronmandos

Marvel at the splendour of colours at the Kenyalang Circus exhibition in Balai Seni Negara, which opens in Malaysia after showings in Paris and New York. A series of works – including woven posters and billboards – created with industrial loom machines by Malaysian artist Marcos Kueh are showcased. Visitors are invited to contemplate on profound themes like identity and Bornean cultures behind the colourful spectacle.

Admission: Free

Venue: Balai Seni Negara, Jalan Temerloh 53200 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 1st December 2024 to 31st March 2025
Time: 9am-5pm, Daily
Contact: Balai Seni Negara website | Facebook

4. Oh Deer Festival 2024

20th to 22nd December

Image credit: @kedai.kl via Instagram

For 3 days in December, Kedai KL is decking the halls at MAHSA Avenue with Christmas decorations and hosting festive bazaars for their Oh Deer Festival 2024. While you shop for last-minute Christmas gifts, you can also catch outdoor movie screenings, live performances, and Christmas carolling.

Plan to bring along the whole fam to the festival, as there are kid-friendly workshops that’ll keep the kiddos entertained.

Admission: Free

Venue: MAHSA Avenue, Jalan Ilmu, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 20th to 22nd December 2024
Time: 5pm-10pm (20th Dec) | 12pm-10pm (21st & 22nd Dec)
Contact: Kedai KL Instagram

You’ll also want to check out these Christmas markets in Klang Valley this December.

5. KL Art Book Fair

6th to 8th December

Image credit: KL Art Book Fair

The annual KL Art Book Fair (KLABF) is back for its fourth edition. Over 110 local and international creatives from 13 countries will exhibit art books, zines, magazines, and more, with workshops, exhibitions, and sharing sessions held throughout the 3-day event this month too.

Image adapted from: @tadayukihiro via Instagram, @shuuhuahua via Instagram

Some exhibitors to look out for are Hong Kong visual artist and designer Hung Man Po; Japanese comic artist and illustrator Yukihiro Tada; Korean illustrator and artist Robineggpie; and homegrown names like Humana, Nadhir Nor, and shuuhuahua.

Admission: From RM15/pax. Free entry for children under 12. Tickets can be purchased here.

Venue: KL & Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall 1, Jalan Maharajalela, Kampung Attap, 50150 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 6th to 8th December 2024
Time: Fri 2pm-9pm | Sat & Sun 12pm-8pm
Contact: KL Art Book Fair website

6. Tokyo TDC exhibition

6th to 24th December

Tokyo TDC exhibition in Ginza.
Image credit: Tokyo TDC

KLABF has also joined forces with Tokyo Type Director’s Club and Tokyo TDC Awards to bring Tokyo TDC to The Godown Arts Centre this December. Held alongside KLABF, the exhibition makes its mark in KL after stopping by Berlin, Hangzhou, and Beijing. A total of 84 creative graphic design works done by international designers are displayed.

Admission: RM18/pax. Tickets can be purchased here.

Venue: The Godown Arts Centre, 7, 11 Lorong Ampang, off Jalan Bukit Nanas, 50250 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 6th to 24th December 2024
Time: 2pm-7pm (6th Dec) | 11am-7pm (7th-24th Dec)

7. The Kamen Rider 50 Years Exhibition

20th December to 9th March 2025

Image credit: Gamer Braves

To all the Kamen Rider fans in Malaysia – The Kamen Rider 50 Years Exhibition is making its debut in Southeast Asia in KL this December, following its first showcase in Japan in 2022.

Fans of the celebrated franchise can look forward to viewing epic transformation belts and costumes of notable Kamen Riders like Showa and Heisei in the flesh, and gawking at life-sized replicas of the villains and monsters they face off. There’ll also be actual models of motorcycles that the Riders use in the show at the exhibition.

Admission: From RM50/adult. Tickets can be purchased here.

Venue: Incubase Arena @ fahrenheit88, 2nd Floor, Jalan Gading, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 20th December 2024 to 9th March 2025
Time: 10am-10pm
Contact: INCUBASE Arena Malaysia Facebook

8. Christmas mall displays

Till 1st January 2025

Image adapted from: @suriaklccmall via Instagram, Janet

If it’s a walking-in-a-winter-wonderland and O-Christmas-tree mood for you when December arrives, then a trip to a shopping mall in Klang Valley is a must. Popular spots like Suria KLCC and Pavilion KL have full-blown Christmas decor on display, with plenty of photo corners perfect as backdrops for your festive ‘fits.

If Christmas trees launches you straight into festive mood, The Exchange TRX has not one, but five, Christmas trees around the shopping mall that are themed around LEGO, Tiffany & Co., Wicked, and Louis Vuitton.

Read our round-up of the prettiest Christmas mall displays in Klang Valley.

9. London Musical Show

30th November to 5th January 2025

Image credit: @80kmph via Instagram

The established Great British Circus is bringing a one-time production of London Musical Show to the open cark park in Desa ParkCity, next to Plaza Arkadia. The 2-hour show weaves gravity-defying circus acts and head-bopping musical tunes in the story of Jack and his journey to keep his dream of performing alive.

Admission: From RM50. Tickets can be purchased here.

Venue: Desa ParkCity, Medan Residen, 52200 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 30th November 2024 to 5th January 2025
Time: Mon-Thu 8.30pm | Fri-Sun 5.30pm & 8.30pm
Contact: Great British Circus website

10. Christmas From The Heart – David Soh

24th December

Image credit: David Soh via Facebook

There’s no better way to usher in Christmas than singing along to carols. On Christmas Eve, KL’s popular cocktail bar Jao Tim invites Malaysian singer-songwriter David Soh to serenade the crowd with contemporary Christmas songs and carols, merrily themed Christmas From The Heart.

Admission: RM80/pax. Tickets can be purchased here.

Venue: Jao Tim, 61, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000, Kuala Lumpur
Date: 24th December 2024
Time: 8.30pm
Contact: Jao Tim website

11. Concerts in December

7th, 15th and 18th December

Image credit: Live Nation Australia via Facebook

While Christmas carols fill the air in December, there are several concerts taking place in Malaysia this month for more nights spent bopping to tunes.

Fans can shoong-oong-oong along with Big Bang’s Taeyang as he performs at Axiata Arena on 7th December, and be serenaded with old-school hits by rock duo Air Supply at the Arena of Stars in Resorts World Genting on 15th December. Likewise, Korean artist DPR brings their tour to KL on 18th December, taking the stage at Mega Star Arena.

Read our round-up of all the concerts happening in Malaysia in 2024.

12. Kuro Market

21st and 22nd December

Image adapted from: @atouchofclaykl via Instagram, @copenn.official via Instagram

PJ’s stylish Kuro Coffee is hosting its first KURO MARKET. The Japanese-inspired cafe has invited 14 local and regional artists and makers to its cafe space, including bakers Cocoon Pastry, potters A Touch of Clay, and Thai-based lifestyle brand copenn.

Admission: Free

Venue: Kuro Coffee, Seksyen 51A, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Date: 21st and 22nd December 2024
Time: 11am-10pm
Contact: Kuro Coffee Instagram

13. Culture Shock

18th November to 12th January 2025

Things to do in KL this December 2024 - Culture Shock

Penang-based Cultprint has curated a list of talented creatives for the free-admission Culture Shock group exhibition. There are over 50 artworks from notable local and international artists featured, including Ernest Zacharevic, Cloakwork, Kenji Chai, and Times New Romance’s Sheena Liam.

Admission: Free

Venue: CzipLee, 3A, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar, 59100, Kuala Lumpur
Date: 18th November 2024 to 12th January 2025
Time: 11am-6pm, Wed-Sun (Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)
Contact: Cultprint website | Instagram

14. Detective Conan

6th December to 16th February 2025

The Detective Conan exhibition in Japan.
Image credit: ACO LAB

Put on your sleuthing hat, don a red bow tie, and head to Pavilion Bukit Jalil to check out the Detective Conan 30th Anniversary Exhibition, which makes its way to Malaysia after opening in Japan and Thailand.

Visitors can explore eight zones featuring original artworks, character standees, real-life props, and more from the beloved Japanese manga and anime. There’s also a merchandise store carrying character-themed goods.

Admission: From RM30. Tickets can be purchased here.

Venue: Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Lot 2.93.00, Level 2 (Pink Zone)
Date: 6th December 2024 to 16th February 2025
Time: 10am-10pm
Contact: ACO Lab Instagram

15. Sips & Strangers

15th December

Image credit: @larisatakl via Instagram

For an afternoon of handcrafted Italian food and desserts, LA RISATA in Damansara is hosting a Christmas edition of Sips & Strangers. Diners are invited to make new friends at the table over a feast of pizza, bread, pasta, and desserts, while festive tunes play in the background.

Admission: RM98 per pax. Reserve your spot here.

Venue: La Risata, 128, Jalan Kasah, Medan Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 15th December 2024
Time: 11am-3pm
Contact: 03-4252 6269 | La Risata website

16. Quby Merryland

Till 1st January 2025

Image credit: @sanctuary_mall via Instagram

Quby has taken over Sanctuary Mall in Kota Kemuning for Quby Merryland, with massive inflatables of the beloved blob scattered around the mall – including one that’s dubbed the largest in Asia. Besides taking photos with the character, visitors can shop at a bazaar, win freebies, and try out an AR experience.

Admission: Free

Venue: Sanctuary Mall, Persiaran Eco Sanctuary, 8/3, Eco Santuari, 42500, Kota Kemuning, Selangor
Date: Now till 1st January 2025
Time: 10am-10pm
Contact: Sanctuary Mall Facebook | Instagram

17. Board Games Night

6th December

Image credit: @boardgamingmy via Instagram

Opt to have a fun board game night with friends this Friday. PJ’s MUJI-inspired Xiao by Crustz is hosting their monthly Board Games Night on 6th December. The cafe space plays host to beginners and game masters looking to spend the night playing casual tabletop games.

Admission: From RM10/pax. Tickets can be purchased here.

Venue: Xiao by Crustz, 18, Jalan SS 2/72, Seksyen 19, 47300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Date: 6th December 2024
Time: 8pm
Contact: Xiao by Crustz website

18. The Exchange TRX New Year’s Eve Countdown Party

31st December

Image credit: The Exchange TRX

Countdown to the new year at The Exchange TRX, which is hosting its annual New Year’s Eve Countdown Party at their rooftop Raintree Plaza this December. There’ll be live performances, laser projections, a food village, interactive installations, and, of course, the highlight fireworks display.

The mall is expected to release the lineup of artists and ticket details on their socials soon.

Venue: Raintree Plaza, TRX City Park, The Exchange TRX
Date: 5pm-1am
Time: 31st December 2024
Contact: The Exchange TRX Instagram

Best things to do in December 2024 in KL and Selangor

Staying cosy indoors is always an option this time of the year. But with so things to do in December 2024, spend the evening or weekend exploring these events taking place in KL and Selangor.

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Cover image adapted from: Ronmandos, @rosella0214 via X, @boardgamingmy via Instagram, The Exchange TRX