October 2026 brings an eclectic mix of music, comedy and cultural events to Kuala Lumpur and beyond. From a symphonic celebration of one of Malaysia’s best-known vocalists to contemporary comedy and a Halloween evening in the highlands, these are the events worth adding to your calendar this month.
Jaclyn Victor – Gemilang Bersama MPO
Date: 17 October 2026
Venue: Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS
Event information here.
The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra joins forces with Jaclyn Victor for an evening celebrating more than two decades of the Malaysian singer’s musical career. Led by Ahmad Muriz Che Rose, the concert gives Jaclyn’s best-known songs new symphonic arrangements, from Gemilang and Ikut Rentakku to Tiada Lagi Indah and Beribu Sesalan. The programme also spans her interpretations of international favourites including When I Fall In Love, Diamonds Are Forever and Defying Gravity. With arrangements by a selection of Malaysian composers and arrangers, the concert places one of the country’s most distinctive voices in dialogue with the orchestral repertoire.
Aaron Chen: Technology
Date: 20 October 2026
Venue: HXC Grand Ballroom, Kuala Lumpur
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Australian comedian Aaron Chen brings his deadpan brand of observational comedy to Kuala Lumpur with Technology, a new stand-up show that turns its attention to the machines increasingly woven into everyday life. A Logie Award winner and Netflix performer known for his surreal observations and understated delivery, Chen has appeared in Fisk, Guy Montgomery’s Spelling Bee and The Dink, while his Netflix special Funny Garden has introduced his particular comic sensibility to a wider audience. Expect a characteristically offbeat take on AI, algorithms, smartphones and the increasingly strange relationship between technology and its human users.
A Regal Evening with Stephen Hough
Date: 24 October 2026
Venue: Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS
Event information here.
The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes renowned pianist Sir Stephen Hough for an evening of Beethoven, led by MPO Music Director Junichi Hirokami. At the heart of the programme is Piano Concerto No. 5, known as the Emperor Concerto, a work distinguished by its grandeur, virtuosity and heroic spirit. Hough, whose career spans more than four decades as a concert pianist, composer and writer, brings his acclaimed interpretation to one of Beethoven’s most celebrated concertos.
Kasa Himalayan Sound Concert
Date: 24 October 2026
Venue: Serai Hall, KLGCC, Kuala Lumpur
Event information here.
The Kasa Himalayan Sound Concert brings seven generations of Himalayan sound tradition to Kuala Lumpur for an immersive evening of music, heritage and reflection. Led by seventh-generation Kasa master Santa Ratna Shakya, creator of the Kasa Full Moon Singing Bowl, the performance also features Nepalese multidisciplinary artist Salil Subedi and South Korean artist and educator Saraswati Kim. Structured in two parts, the experience moves from a 40-minute seated performance into a second, more restful session where audiences recline on individual beds with pillows and blankets. Beyond the sound experience, the concert carries a social purpose, with 100 per cent of net proceeds supporting the Son of Light Foundation in Nepal and its work in children’s education.
Andrew Netto: Nothing But Netto
Date: 24 October 2026
Venue: D’Stage Theatre, Jaya One, Petaling Jaya
Event information here.
Nearly two decades after emerging onto Malaysia’s stand-up comedy scene, Andrew Netto returns with Nothing But Netto, a one-night special tracing the experiences that have shaped his career. Having begun performing under the mentorship of Harith Iskander in 2009, Netto went on to perform alongside international names including Russell Peters, Ahmed Ahmed and Maz Jobrani, as well as representing Malaysia on Comedy Central’s Stand Up Asia!. His latest show draws on the real-life misadventures, cultural observations and unpredictable encounters that have long defined his comedy, promising an evening built around candid storytelling and spontaneous crowd work.
Under The Stars Meowloween
Date: 31 October 2026
Venue: Great Lawn, Resorts World Awana, Genting Highlands
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Resorts World Awana takes Halloween outdoors with Under The Stars Meowloween, an evening of feline-themed fun set against the cooler surroundings of Genting Highlands. The programme centres on a catwalk and fashion show at 8.30pm, alongside lawn games, live music, workshops, face painting and food stalls. Guests can also settle in for a picnic-style Meowloween Grab & Go or the new Under the Stars Lodge BBQ, which launches as a monthly Saturday-night dining experience from October. With free entry and activities designed for families, friends and their four-legged companions, it offers a more relaxed alternative to the usual Halloween festivities.
Concerto For Sape’ And Orchestra
Date: 31 October 2026
Venue: Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS
Event information here.
The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra presents the world premiere of Vivian Chua’s Concerto for Sape’ and Orchestra, bringing the traditional Sarawakian instrument into a symphonic setting. Performed by Sarawakian sape player and vocalist Alena Murang, the new concerto forms the centrepiece of a programme led by MPO Music Director Junichi Hirokami. The evening opens with Ravel’s Le tombeau de Couperin before moving to Chua’s contemporary work and concluding with Mozart’s celebrated Symphony No. 40. For Murang, whose music draws on Kenyah and Kelabit heritage alongside rock and folk influences, the performance marks her second collaboration with the MPO and a meeting point between Sarawakian tradition and the classical concert stage.
