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Kuala Lumpur offers exciting nightlife for those looking for relaxation. Besides local and international theatre shows and symphony orchestras, there is a wide variety of entertainment including live bands, jazz bands, strollers, dinnershows, cabaret, disco and karaoke lounges. It is best to refer to the entertainment section of local newspapers and check out the newsstand for entertainment publications for the latest on the nightscene. Entertainment establishments are plentiful along Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan P. Ramlee, where there are numerous hotels. Nightlife in the city also thrives with the many pubs, streetcafes and bistros. Entertainment outlets close at 3am and three are stiff laws against drinking and driving.

Discotheques - Discotheques can be found in hotels but there are several independent ones, too. They are usually packed after 10pm and pulsate with activity on Friday, Saturday and even of public holidays.

Pubs and Bistros - Pubs and bistros offer a relaxed mood with live bands, drinks and snacks. Most pubs are open from late afternoon or evening and close at midnight. Barn Thai, Planet Hollywood, Benson & Hedges Bistro, TGIF (Thank God It’s Friday) and Hard Rock Café, which has been a hit with the locals since it, arrived on the Malaysian scene. Bangsar Baru offers numerous choices and even an Irish pub.

Cafes - Cafes, both indoor and street cafés, are popular with the younger set and many trendy ones are found in Bangsar Baru as well as Bintang Walk located in Bukit Bintang.


Theatres - Theatre performances by local and foreign artistes have become popular with urbanites. The local theatre clubs are Drama lab, Actors Studio, Five Arts Centre and Instant Café. Please check the local newspaper for their performances.

Orchestras and Choirs - The National symphony orchestra and National Choir perform regularly at the Experimental Theatre located in Jalan Tun Ismail. Enquiries: 03-4025 2525. Other notable orchestras include the KL Symphony Orchestra and the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, which is housed in the Petronas Philharmonic Hall at the Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Enquiries: 03-207 7007.

Cultural Shows - Cultural shows can be viewed at Central Market. Performances such as Bangsawan (Malay Traditional Theatre), Chinese Opera, Nadagam (Indian Traditional Theatre) start at 7.45 pm during weekends. Enquiries: 03-2274 6542 (10am-10pm). Cultural shows are also available at MATIC and at dinner restaurants such as Seri Melayu and Restoran Sri Putra.
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