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Arts & culture in Kuala Lumpur

Galleries, museums, theatre, comedy and the sights not to miss in Kuala Lumpur.

5 picks · updated 15 October

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Tatreez: Reclaiming Palestine through EmbroideryThu 15 October, 9:30am · Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia · From MYR 20Short + Sweet Malaysia Festival 2026: TheatreFri 16 October, 8pm · Pentas 2, klpac · From MYR 40NEWAGE Laugh Better, Feel Better 2.0Sat 17 October, 8pm · Zepp Kuala Lumpur · From MYR 98TurandotSat 17 October, 8pm · Pentas 1, klpac · From MYR 156London's West End Rising Stars - East Meets West In Musical TheatreWed 21 October, 8:30pm · Grand Ballroom, Hilton Kuala Lumpur · From MYR 480
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Arts & culture in Kuala Lumpur, answered

What are the best arts & culture picks in Kuala Lumpur?

Right now: Tatreez: Reclaiming Palestine through Embroidery, Short + Sweet Malaysia Festival 2026: Theatre, NEWAGE Laugh Better, Feel Better 2.0 and Turandot. The list is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own research and booking partners.

Can I plan a day around these?

Yes. Open What's On Kuala Lumpur and use Plan my day: it builds a day from these and everything else on in Kuala Lumpur, with a link to book each one. Ask Eli, FreeGuides' trip planner, to plan several days.