August is shaping up to be anything but boring. This month’s cultural calendar is packed with major concerts, art exhibitions, and culinary moments around KL and PJ. Whether you want to lose yourself in a haze of cinematic soundscapes or emotional theatre, August is filled to the brim with unmissable moments and experiences. From Parisian collaborations in the sky to powerhouse vocals that’ll leave you with goosebumps all over, here are the events worth pencilling into your diary this month. You should make use of those public holidays for Merdeka!
Things to Do and Events to Check Out in KL and PJ in August 2025
Ryan Pynam Uncharted Notes Concert
Pianist, composer, and all-around sonic innovator Ryan Pynam returns with a concert that dares to push beyond the usual boundaries of genre. This one-night-only show merges piano compositions with theatrical monologues, live looping, and spoken word to hit you right in the gut. It’s more of an immersive emotional journey—raw, experimental, and deeply moving. The experience is described as a “musical confession,” touching on themes of identity, belonging, and vulnerability. If you’re in need of an evening that stirs your soul, this is where you’ll want to be.
Date: 20 August 2025
Address: Stage 1, PJPAC, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, S611, Second Floor, 1 Utama E, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya
Price: from RM60
Masdo 10 Tahun Concert
Celebrating a decade in the Malaysian music scene, Masdo headlines their anniversary show. Known for their retro rock tracks and infectious melodies, the band is expected to deliver a show that drips with nostalgia and charm. Fans can look forward to beloved hits, surprise guest appearances, and visuals that nod to ‘60s Malaysia with a modern twist. From stage outfits to set design, it’s a full-circle moment for a band that’s carved a distinct lane in local music with their Beatlesque aesthetic. It’s a milestone not to be missed, just in time for the Merdeka celebrations.
Date: 31 August 2025
Address: Zepp KL, B2-01-02, Level B2, Entertainment Hub, BBCC, 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM137.44
Pickle Depot & Padel Depot
If cardio is on the agenda this month, Sentul Depot has just levelled up with the opening of Pickle Depot and Padel Depot. For two sports currently dominating global fitness circles, the complex offers 11 lush pickleball courts, four world-class padel courts, racket rentals, coaching clinics, and even social tournaments. After the game, you can relax and refuel at the Open Table & Bar, serving up comfort food, coffee, mocktails, and cocktails. Whether you’re a padel beginner or a seasoned pickleball pro, it’s wellness with a sporty edge, and we’re here for it.
Address: PickleDepot @ Sentul Depot, Jalan Strachan, Sentul West, 51100 Kuala Lumpur
Price: See the pickle and padel court rates here.
The Ordinary’s First-Ever Pop-Up In Malaysia
Skincare cult-favourite The Ordinary launches its debut pop-up experience, blending science, education, and community in the minimalist setting of APW Bangsar. Guests can discover bestselling products, build personalised regimens with skincare advisors, and join expert-led masterclasses designed to simplify routines. It also features hands-on activities such as lip balm charm-making and gift-with-purchase rewards. Whether you’re skincare-curious or a long-time devotee, this is your chance to get up close with the brand that rewrote the playbook on simple ingredients.
Open to all.
Date: now till 3 August 2025
Address: APW Bangsar, 29, Jalan Riong, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Symphony No. 1: Symbolic Compositions by Kika Goldstein
Artist Kika Goldstein invites viewers to listen with their eyes—a sensory experience that challenges our assumptions about art and music as separate mediums. Through her unique visual language, influenced by synaesthesia and spiritual abstraction, Goldstein transforms imagined musical compositions into large-scale drawings. Shapes become notes, rhythms appear as patterns, and silence takes the form of empty space. A must-see for art lovers, this exhibition provides a thoughtful, introspective, and meditative escape from the city’s hustle and bustle.
Date: now till 15 August 2025
Address: The Back Room, First Floor, The Zhongshan Building, 80A Jalan Rotan, off Jalan Kampung Attap, 50460 Kuala Lumpur
Reservation: email hello@thebackroomkl.com
Fritz x mokonuts at Troika Sky Dining
Your taste buds are not ready. Fritz at Troika Sky Dining welcomes mokonuts, the cult bakery from Paris, for an exclusive culinary collaboration. The dinner features soulful, rustic dishes such as seared turbot with smoky eggplant, Moroccan lamb tagine, and house-made cookies in flavours like miso white chocolate and pandan coconut. The following day, lunch offers tiger prawn pasta, lamb shoulder, and free-flow champagne add-ons for the bold and boozy. Set against panoramic skyline views, this is a rare chance to taste the alchemy of two kitchens in conversation.
Date: 2 and 3 August 2025
Address: Troika Sky Dining, Level 23a, Tower B, The Troika, 19 Persiaran KLCC, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM450++ for dinner on 2 August & RM220++ for lunch on 3 August
Making Room by Leon Leong
This solo exhibition by Leon Leong explores the quiet architecture of memory and domestic life. Through soft visuals, gentle lines, and layered compositions, Leong invites viewers into a world shaped by grief, transformation, and the shifting spaces we inhabit both physically and emotionally. His works are quiet but loaded—doorways lead to absence, furniture becomes metaphor, and floor plans suggest inner landscapes. His pieces reflect on what it means to create space for healing, discomfort, and growth. A subtle yet resonant show that rewards slow looking.
Date: 2 to 30 August 2025
Address: Wei-Ling Gallery, No. 8, Jalan Scott, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur
Reservation: contact +603 2260 1106 or email siewboon@weiling-gallery.com
Hael Husaini & Repertoire Concert
Malaysian vocal powerhouse Hael Husaini makes his long-awaited solo debut in concert. Known for his dramatic flair and distinctive fashion sense, Husaini promises an evening where emotion and performance come together in cinematic harmony. Expect a mix of his biggest hits, elevated by cutting-edge visuals and accompanied by celebrated guest vocalists including Dayang Nurfaizah, Nadeera, Wany Hasrita, and Nabila Razali. It’s poised to be one of the year’s most unforgettable live shows—a statement in artistry, vulnerability, and local pop reaching new heights.
Date: 8 August 2025
Address: Zepp KL, B2-01-02, Level B2, Entertainment Hub, BBCC, 2, Jalan Hang Tuah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM120
The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre: Someone Who’ll Watch Over Me
This gut-wrenching play revolves around three men—an Irishman, an Englishman, and an American—imprisoned together in a cell in Beirut. Written by Frank McGuinness, the intimate production explores the fragility of identity, friendship under duress, and the profound psychological impact of captivity. With moments of biting humour balanced with intense emotional depth, this drama is deeply personal and politically relevant. A poignant reminder of the power of resilience, human connection, and hope when everything else is stripped away.
Date: 15 to 24 August 2025
Address: Pentas 2, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan off Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 51100 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM58
Nifra: 360 Madness Tour With Pinkfish Arena
Electronic music fans, take note. Trance superstar Nifra lands in KL for a fully immersive audio-visual rave experience that delivers on both spectacle and sound. The event, in partnership with Pinkfish Arena, is designed to surround the crowd in hypnotic lighting and electrifying dance music that keeps the energy in constant motion. The Slovak artist is best known for her high-octane sets, magnetic stage presence, and hard-hitting drops. It’s dance floor euphoria dialled up to the max, redefining what a solo female DJ headline show can be.
Date: 16 August 2025
Address: Vox Live Kuala Lumpur, Level 50, Naza Tower, Platinum Park, 10, Persiaran KLCC, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM182.70 for VIP Phase 2, Premium Admission
Ruang Inspirasi Festival 2025
The Ruang Inspirasi Festival (RI Fest) returns with a bold mix of creativity, community, and local culture. More than just a market, RI Fest is where artisan goods, musical performances, fashion showcases, food trucks, and design-led workshops converge. This year’s edition focuses on sustainability and future-forward thinking, featuring local designers and creators redefining what it means to be Malaysian and modern. Come for the pop-ups and indie brands, stay for the shows and panels. And yes, there will be merchandise you will actually want to wear.
Date: 17 August 2025
Address: Mega Star Arena, Sungei Wang Plaza, Jalan Sultan Ismail, 51000 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM128
Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra: John Williams vs Hans Zimmer
Calling all movie score lovers, it’s the ultimate cinematic showdown: John Williams vs Hans Zimmer. This show is a symphonic spectacle, pitting the legendary scores of Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Jurassic Park against Inception, Gladiator, and The Dark Knight. Conducted in the grandeur of Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, the program reminds us why film music matters and how it shapes the way we feel long after the credits roll. Guests should come dressed for drama and expect goosebumps. It’s not just a concert, it’s your favourite movies reimagined through sound.
Date: 26 and 27 August 2025
Address: Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, Level Two, Tower Two, PETRONAS Twin Towers, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
Price: from RM228
K-Wave Super Concert, featuring NMIXX and Dolla
K-pop lovers, this one’s for you. Girl power takes over this high-energy showcase of South Korea’s rising girl group NMIXX and Malaysia’s very own Dolla. Fans can expect explosive stage presence, pitch-perfect vocals, and synchronised choreography that’s impossible to look away from. The super concert is a celebration of Asian female artists in their most polished form—glitzy, fierce, and unapologetically fun. Whether you’re a seasoned lightstick warrior or just catching up, dress to impress and prepare for an evening of fan chants on Merdeka night.
Date: 31 August 2025
Address: Idea Live Arena KL @ 3 Damansara, Level 2, 3 Damansara, 3, Jalan SS20/27, Damansara Intan, 47400 Petaling Jaya
Price: from RM228
Things to do outside of KL in August 2025
Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play!
A treat for the little ones and the Disney adults alike, Disney Jr. Live On Tour comes to Resorts World Genting. Featuring familiar faces such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and their Amazing Friends, the interactive show blends games, storytelling, and live musical numbers in a theatre spectacle designed to keep the whole family on their toes. With plenty of high-energy dance routines and sing-along moments, expect big smiles from start to finish. Plus, there are opportunities for photos, snacks, and themed merchandise that will make the day even more memorable.
Date: 29 August to 1 September 2025
Address: Arena Of Stars, Resorts World Genting, Genting Highlands, 69000 Bentong, Pahang
Price: from RM102
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