Events at Istana Budaya: What's On & Where to Stay
Upcoming concerts, shows, exhibitions and events at Istana Budaya, with official ticket links, directions from central Kuala Lumpur and where to stay. 4 upcoming events listed.
Upcoming events
🎭 Show
Bangsawan Beting Beras Basah: Hikayat Dewa Mahkota
📅 Fri 30 Oct – Sun 1 Nov 2026 · 📍 Istana Budaya
🚶 From Cormar Suites: about 10 minutes by Grab
A bangsawan (traditional Malay opera) telling how Perak got its first Sultan after the fall of Melaka, staged with live music, immersive sound and hologram effects. Tickets, getting there & where to stay →
🎭 Show
Four Generations in One House (四世同堂) by the National Theatre of China
📅 Thu 5 – Sat 7 Nov 2026, 7:30pm · 📍 Istana Budaya
🚶 From Cormar Suites: about 10 minutes by Grab
The National Theatre of China stages its Lao She epic Four Generations in One House in Mandarin at Istana Budaya. Tickets, getting there & where to stay →
🎭 Show
Teater Muzikal Kanak-Kanak: Pengembaraan Sang Kancil
📅 Fri 13 – Sun 15 Nov 2026 (opening 8:30pm) · 📍 Istana Budaya
🚶 From Cormar Suites: about 10 minutes by Grab
Istana Budaya presents a modern children's musical retelling the Sang Kancil folk tales. Tickets, getting there & where to stay →
🎭 Show
Tari-Teatrikal: Lagenda Puteri Santubong
📅 Sat 19 – Sun 20 Dec 2026, 8:30pm · 📍 Istana Budaya
🚶 From Cormar Suites: about 10 minutes by Grab
A dance-theatre production of the Sarawak legend of Puteri Santubong at Istana Budaya. Tickets, getting there & where to stay →
Getting to Istana Budaya from Cormar Suites
- By Grab: about 10 minutes from Cormar Suites.
- Theatre dress codes apply at Istana Budaya, so check the organiser's rules.
Address: Jalan Tun Razak, 50694 Kuala Lumpur
Why stay at Cormar Suites: A short ride to Malaysia's national theatre.
Where to stay
Cormar Suites at 10 Jalan Perak is a 4-star hotel in central Kuala Lumpur: rooms from studios to two-bedroom suites with kitchens, a rooftop infinity pool, and Parry Road Café downstairs. KLCC, KL Tower and Bukit Bintang are close by, and three rail lines are within about a 10-minute walk.
Updated 19 October 2026. Event details can change, so always confirm with the organiser.