What's On in Kuala Lumpur: October 2026
36 concerts, shows, festivals, exhibitions and events in Kuala Lumpur and Genting in October 2026, with official ticket links, how to get there from central KL and where to stay.
๐ Holiday & Festival
Starlight Festival: Bavarian Night at Genting
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Weekends 15โ31 October 2026, 6pmโmidnight ยท ๐ Resorts World Genting
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: Monorail to KL Sentral, then the Genting express bus and cable car (about 1 hour by Grab)
The finale of Genting's three-month nightlife festival: Bavarian Night with live band and DJs (21+). Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ญ Show
Turandot by KL City Opera
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Tue 20, Thu 22, Sat 24 Oct 2026 8pm; Sun 25 Oct 2026 4pm (run began 17 Oct) ยท ๐ Klpac (Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre), Sentul
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 15โ20 minutes by Grab
KL City Opera stages Puccini's Turandot, sung in Italian with Chinese and English surtitles. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ข Convention & Expo
Transport Expo Asia 2026
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20โ22 October 2026 ยท ๐ MITEC
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 20 minutes by Grab
Trade exhibition for the transport and logistics industry. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ผ Conference
WaterLoss Asia 2026 (10th WaterLoss Asia)
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20โ22 October 2026 ยท ๐ World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 15 minutes by Grab
Conference and exhibition on cutting water loss and non-revenue water, bringing together utilities, regulators and technology providers. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ผ Conference
Kuala Lumpur Islamic Finance Forum (KLIFF) 2026
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Tue 20 โ Thu 22 Oct 2026 ยท ๐ Royale Chulan Kuala Lumpur
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 20 minutes on foot
The 20th-anniversary Kuala Lumpur Islamic Finance Forum: a two-day international conference with an industry exhibition and roundtables, followed by the 19th Muzakarah for Shariah Advisors on 22 October. Registration, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ผ Conference
EnerGex 2026: Asia Energy Storage, Hydrogen & Future Grid Summit
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Wed 21 โ Thu 22 Oct 2026 ยท ๐ Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 15โ20 minutes on foot
A summit on hydrogen, energy storage and future power grids, bringing together government, utilities, industry, investors and technology leaders to discuss energy security and the energy transition. Registration, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ข Convention & Expo
Heritage Motor Exchange Asia 2026
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23โ25 October 2026 ยท ๐ World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 15 minutes by Grab
A showcase of classic and collector cars bringing together enthusiasts, collectors and motoring brands. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ข Convention & Expo
Asia Offroad Expo 2026 (AOX 2026)
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23โ25 October 2026 ยท ๐ World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 15 minutes by Grab
Trade and consumer expo for 4×4, overlanding and outdoor gear, with offroad vehicles, accessories and product demonstrations. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ข Convention & Expo
Malaysia International Automotive & Parts Expo (MIAPEX) 2026
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23โ25 October 2026 ยท ๐ MIECC, Seri Kembangan
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 30โ40 minutes by Grab
Automotive and parts expo with around 350 local and international exhibitors; entry is free. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ต Concert
Stephen Hough plays Beethoven's Emperor Concerto with the MPO
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Saturday 24 October 2026 ยท ๐ Dewan Filharmonik Petronas
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about a 15-minute walk
The acclaimed British pianist joins the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra for Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 5, the Emperor. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ต Concert
Eric Chou: Odyssey ยท Stars World Tour
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24โ25 October 2026 ยท ๐ Unifi Arena, Bukit Jalil
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 50 minutes by Monorail and LRT
The Taiwanese singer-songwriter on a 360-degree stage. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ต Concert
Spotlight KLCC Convention Centre: Ashnyz
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24 October 2026, 4:30pm ยท ๐ The Plenary Hall, KLCC
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about a 15-minute walk
An afternoon concert by singer Ashnyz in the Spotlight KLCC music series, open to ticket holders. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ต Concert
Spotlight KLCC Convention Centre: Orked Farhan
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24 October 2026, 8:30pm ยท ๐ The Plenary Hall, KLCC
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about a 15-minute walk
An evening concert by singer Orked Farhan in the Spotlight KLCC music series, open to ticket holders. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ต Concert
Chyi Chin Live Concert at Genting
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Saturday 24 October 2026, 6pm ยท ๐ Resorts World Genting
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: Monorail to KL Sentral, then the Genting express bus and cable car (about 1 hour by Grab)
The Taiwanese folk-rock legend at the Arena of Stars. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ Race
Polio Run/Walk 2026
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25 October 2026 ยท ๐ Dataran DBKL
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 10 minutes by Grab
Annual Rotary Club of HartaMas charity run and walk raising awareness for global polio eradication; open to all ages. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ Race
SHARP HSNKL Half Marathon 2026
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25 October 2026 ยท ๐ Dataran Merdeka
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 10 minutes by Grab
City half marathon from Dataran Merdeka, organised with the Federal Territory youth and sports department. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ Race
Tourism Pahang KOM Genting Highlands 2026
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Mon 26 Oct 2026 ยท ๐ Resorts World Genting
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: Monorail to KL Sentral, then the Genting express bus and cable car (about 1 hour by Grab)
King of the Mountain amateur cycling climb from Bentong to the top of Genting Highlands, 55km with 2,457m of climbing. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ผ Conference
International Malaysia Law Conference 2026
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27โ30 October 2026 ยท ๐ MITEC
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 20 minutes by Grab
Major legal conference for lawyers, judges and in-house counsel. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ต Concert
A Symphonic Splendour (Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra)
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Wed 28 Oct 2026, 8pm ยท ๐ Dewan Filharmonik Petronas
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about a 15-minute walk
The Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra under Gerard Salonga plays Shostakovich, Tchaikovsky and Khachaturian. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ข Convention & Expo
HOMEDEC Kuala Lumpur (Home Design & Interior Exhibition 2026)
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29 October โ 1 November 2026 ยท ๐ The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about a 15-minute walk
A home design and interior exhibition for homeowners and renovators, covering kitchens, furniture, bathrooms, landscaping, smart home and interior design services. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ Sport
Maybank Championship 2026 (LPGA Tour)
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29 October โ 1 November 2026 ยท ๐ Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 20โ30 minutes by Grab
LPGA Tour stop at KLGCC with Major champions including defending champion Miyu Yamashita, Jeeno Thitikul and Lydia Ko. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ Holiday & Festival
Malaysia Games Festival (Festival Permainan Malaysia) 2026
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29 October โ 1 November 2026 ยท ๐ Padang Merbok
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 10โ15 minutes by Grab
Family festival of traditional Malaysian games, from galah panjang and marbles to blowpipes and archery, with stage shows and food. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ Race
Malaysian MotoGP Grand Prix 2026
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30 October โ 1 November 2026 ยท ๐ Petronas Sepang International Circuit
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 1 hour by car
The world's top motorcycle racers at Sepang. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ข Convention & Expo
GeekCon Halloween 2026
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Fri 30 Oct โ Sun 1 Nov 2026 ยท ๐ MITEC
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 20 minutes by Grab
Three-day pop-culture convention of trading cards, collectibles and cosplay at MITEC, Kuala Lumpur. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ญ Show
Bangsawan Beting Beras Basah: Hikayat Dewa Mahkota
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Fri 30 Oct โ Sun 1 Nov 2026 ยท ๐ Istana Budaya
๐ถ 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 โ
๐ต Concert
Tribute to Brian Tan with The klpac Orchestra
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Fri 30 Oct โ Sun 1 Nov 2026 ยท ๐ Klpac (Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre), Sentul
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 15โ20 minutes by Grab
The klpac Orchestra honours its founder, the late Maestro Brian Tan, in a tribute concert that also marks the orchestra's 20th anniversary. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ต Concert
Alena Murang in Concert
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Saturday 31 October 2026 ยท ๐ Dewan Filharmonik Petronas
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about a 15-minute walk
The Sarawakian singer and sape player brings Borneo's music to the concert hall. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ต Concert
Jason Mraz Live in Kuala Lumpur
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Saturday 31 October 2026 ยท ๐ The National Hockey Stadium, Bukit Jalil
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 50 minutes by Monorail and LRT
An open-air evening with the Grammy-winning singer-songwriter. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ผ Conference
The 2026 Investor Day of icapital.biz Berhad
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31 October โ 1 November 2026 ยท ๐ The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about a 15-minute walk
An annual investment event with talks on AI's effect on Malaysia and investment tracks on semiconductors and AI, open to all investors and students. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ข Convention & Expo
ACE Malaysia 2026 (paultan.org Auto Car Expo)
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31 October โ 1 November 2026 ยท ๐ Setia City Convention Centre, Shah Alam
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 45โ60 minutes by Grab
Car-buying expo by paultan.org with leading brands, dealers, new models and year-end deals. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ญ Show
Pinball Monkeys Present: Mr Secret Midnight Time!
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Sat 31 Oct 2026, 8:30pm ยท ๐ Klpac (Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre), Sentul
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 15โ20 minutes by Grab
Improv troupe Pinball Monkeys turns audience ghost stories into a Halloween-night improvised comedy show. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ต Concert
Konsert Muzik D.R.A.S. (Dadali, Repvblik, Armada, Samsons)
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Sat 31 Oct 2026, 8pm ยท ๐ Idea Live Arena, Petaling Jaya
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 30 minutes by Grab
Four Indonesian pop-rock bands, Dadali, Repvblik, Armada and Samsons, share one nostalgic hits show at Idea Live Arena. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ญ Show
Puteri Gunung Ledang the Musical
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31 October โ 15 November 2026 ยท ๐ The Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre, Sunway
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: about 30โ40 minutes by Grab
Malaysia's best-known musical, based on the legend of the princess of Mount Ledang. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
๐ต Concert
Halloween Live Experience Concert at Genting
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Saturday 31 October 2026, 6pm ยท ๐ Resorts World Genting
๐ถ From Cormar Suites: Monorail to KL Sentral, then the Genting express bus and cable car (about 1 hour by Grab)
A Halloween night concert at the Arena of Stars. Tickets, getting there & where to stay โ
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 Cafรฉ 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 from official sources. Event details can change, so always confirm with the organiser.