Swinging into Merdeka time, August ends, September begins, with even more activities, parties in this continually evolving scene in the Klang Valley covering Kuala Lumpur and its surroundings. Plan your Kuala Lumpur nightlife adventure with The City Lists comprehensive weekly gig guide.
AUGUST 30: Merdeka Eve Special ft Jordan Suckley and Mark Sixma
ZOUK KL: 436, Jalan Tun Razak, KL: Door charge applies. Table packages/ Reservations: (office hours: Mon-Fri 10am -7pm) 03-2110 3888/ 012-509 3215/ rsvn@zoukclub.com.my or visit www.zoukclub.com.my
AUGUST 30 – 31: Jiro KL Independence Merdeka weekend special
JIRO KL: 61-1, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL . Information and RSVP call 011-3916 9629.
AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 2: Le Noir Merdeka Weekender
LE NOIR KL: Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Lot 435, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. Roof terrace opens at 5pm. Club opens at 11pm. Cover charges may apply. To reserve your spot: Book online: https://form.jotform.me/LeNoirKL/book-a-table. Email: reservations@lenoir.com.my / Phone/WhatsApp: 012-224 5416. Valet parking available.
AUGUST 30: Pisco Bar KL invites Demuja for Merdeka Eve
PISCO BAR: 29, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Call 03-2142 2900 or e-mail info@piscobarkl.com
AUGUST 30: Merdeka Madness Neon Edition ft Krunk (AUS)
Mark your calendar as PLAY is gonna party like there's no work tomorrow! Merdeka Madness - NEON Edition ft Krunk (AUS) with his signature bounce, trap & EDM beats, supported by Kenji & Psychomofo. Don't miss this night.
PLAY Club at The Roof: Sky Level, First Avenue, Bandar Utama, PJ. Call 013-270 3111.
AUGUST 31: Kyo Fridays
- Ren: Disko Sandiwara with Public School. Public School are purveyors of good vibes and a music collective based in Kuala Lumpur. They aim to diminish barriers in music by making it accessible to all walks of life. Good music should be made available to everyone, everywhere. Made up of selectors with diverse styles, the collective introduces a wide range of music through their DJ sets that include psychedelic Arabic disco tunes, soulful African grooves and forgotten regional gems like Pop Yeh Yeh and Thai Molam. Public School also manages several music initiatives, those of note include a music-focused zine and running an intimate venue for musicians, DJs, and producers to experiment.
- Kyo: Ash & friends. Aku Ash, Musher and Hawk team up for a night of sick beats and dope mixes.
KYO KL: Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, off Jalan Pinang, KLCC, KL. Admission (with one drink): RM50 before 1am / RM60 after 1am. For table reservations please contact reservations@clubkyokl.com or 012-921 1730.
AUGUST 31: Double Trouble at Drop KL with Jose Nigel & Bernie
DROP KL: The Terraces TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. 11pm. Dinner/table reservations: info@dropkl.com or call 03-2110 4343 or visit www.dropkl.com
AUGUST 31: DJ Kuma at Bar Zhen
DJ Kuma goes chill and house beats at this new cocktail bar in town.
BAR ZHEN: 5, Jalan Balai Polis, Petaling St, KL . Call 010-294 7074.
AUGUST 31: Pisco Bar and Barrio Fridays
- Barrio by Pisco Bar: Snatch Merdeka Special w/ JonnyVicious & LZZY. Snatch closes up the month with a wonderful B2B by two of their favourite Malaysian DJs as we celebrate MERDEKA!
- Pisco Bar: On Wax Merdeka Day Special with Oddjob and Xes Xes Loveseat. Celebrate new Malaysia with the sounds of Boon KH Tan & Xes Xes Loveseat on wax.
PISCO BAR: 29, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL . Call 03-2142 2900 or e-mail info@piscobarkl.com
AUGUST 31: Connected presents Sanzy & Derechef
PRIVI: Jalan Nagasari, KL
AUGUST 31: JungleBird Fridays with DJ Soothsayer
Originally from the UK, DJ Soothsayer has been spinning on the wheels of steel for over 15 years. Drawing inspiration from Hip Hop, Funk, Disco, UKG, House and Techno the main aim is to disrupt the norm and keep the dance floor grooving.
JUNGLEBIRD: 15, Jalan Medan Setia 1, Plaza Damansara, KL . Free entry. Call 03-2011 7715.
AUGUST 31: Shelley Yu’s presents Baba Boogie
Yohan & Rivers are serving special sauce, joints and jams for your pleasure this Friday at Shelley Yu's. Expect nothing but tasty tunes.
SHELLEY YU’S: 49, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL. Call 03-2201 4139.
AUGUST 31: Mr Chew’s Vinyl Sessions featuring Disko Santan
Disko Santan officially formed in 2017 and has been active on the scene in their hometown of Kuala Lumpur ever since. They have also reached out and played shows in many nearby Malaysian cities and towns, and occasionally neighbouring countries. They consider themselves primarily a collective of music enthusiasts and collectors and though they come from different backgrounds and have wildly varying musical tastes, their collective passion for music and vinyl keeps them united, making them a collective with an extremely diverse and eclectic selection.
MR CHEW’S CHINO LATINO BAR: The Penthouse, WOLO Hotel: Corner of Jalan Bukit Bintang/Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL . Call 03-4065 0168 or visit mr-chew.com for reservations.
AUGUST 31: Merdeka Day Party at Groove Disco
Groovy Fridays at KL’s No 1 Retro club with VDJs Alfred Low and Vicky Vanoli on decks to pump you the best of 70s, 80s and 90s music videos to get you dancing nonstop on the dance floor! Get a bunch of friends and be here to see where it leads you too.
GROOVE THE DISCO: 1st Floor, 12, 22 A/70 A, Desa Sri Hartamas, KL: Make your reservations at 012-444 8154 to avoid disappointment. For table reservations minimum purchase of liquor bottle required.
SEPTEMBER 1: Kyo Saturdays
- Ren: The Sweatbox Girls Got Groove plus special guest Ashley Casselle. See https://thecitylist.my/blog/the-sweatbox-girls-got-groove-25-plus-special-guest-ashley-casselle-1-september-2018
- Kyo: UOB YOLO Basement Flow with Kartel Hitmen DJ Biggie and Aku Ash, supported by DJ prodigy Afaro with hip hop and trap new school with the biggest and baddest block party in these parts.
KYO KL: Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, off Jalan Pinang, KLCC, KL . Admission (with one drink): RM50 before 1am / RM60 after 1am. For table reservations please contact reservations@clubkyokl.com or 012-921 1730.
SEPTEMBER 1: Caramel Soul with Da Funkie Junkie & Jeneral Kai
DROP KL : The Terraces TREC, 438, Jalan Tun Razak, KL. 11pm. Dinner/table reservations: info@dropkl.com or call 03-2110 4343 or visit www.dropkl.com
SEPTEMBER 1: NBRHD at Jiro KL
- Club: Your friendly neighbourhood Jiro Saturday returns with urban beats, R&B, hip hop and more with Nahsyk and Random K.I.D also in for the night.
- Garden: Terrence and Alan Tand.
JIRO KL: 61-1, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL . Admission: RM40. RSVP call 011-3916 9629.
SEPTEMBER 1: Alex Martin at Bar Zhen
Alex Martin goes house and chill at this new cocktail bar in Chinatown.
BAR ZHEN: 5, Jalan Balai Polis, Petaling St, KL. Call 012-335 9945.
SEPTEMBER 1: Pisco Bar and Barrio Saturdays
- Barrio by Pisco Bar: Snatch w/ Sound Love Affair ft. Friz, Kutty & Axel Groove. Sound Love Affair is a Kuala Lumpur based DJ trio driven to provide a multi-sensory journey into all that is house.
- Pisco Bar: Pisco presents Ruud, Rizki & Rupert with a whole lotta disco.
PISCO BAR: 29, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Call 03-2142 2900 or e-mail info@piscobarkl.com
SEPTEMBER 1: Vinyl sessions with JonnyVicious
JonnyVicious brings out his vinyl goodies to play to you.
MR CHEW’S CHINO LATINO BAR: The Penthouse, WOLO Hotel: Corner of Jalan Bukit Bintang/Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL. Call 03-4065 0168 or visit mr-chew.com for reservations.
SEPTEMBER 1: Saturday Night Bash with Jason Martin and Vicky Vanoli
Vdj Jason Martin & Vdj Vicky Vanoli will be partying you with loads of 80s and 90s music genre. Grab your dancing shoes and join us. It's a night full of old skool hits to bring you back to where you started.
GROOVE THE DISCO: 1st Floor, 12, 22 A/70 A, Desa Sri Hartamas, KL: Make your reservations at 012-444 8154 to avoid disappointment. For table reservations minimum purchase of liquor bottle required.
SEPTEMBER 1: JungleBird Saturdays with Yohan & Rivers
Yohan & Rivers came together mid-2016 over a passion for discovering and sharing samples, rarities and under appreciated musical gems. From humble beginnings dishing out tunes in their friends speakeasy they snowballed and you can now hear their carefully selected, curated and never repeated DJ sets at a myriad of locations throughout the city. Genres they explore include (but are not limited to): rare groove, jazz, soul, funk, fusion, afrobeat, hi-life and boogie.
JUNGLEBIRD: 15, Jalan Medan Setia 1, Plaza Damansara, KL . Free entry. Call 03-2011 7715.
SEPTEMBER 2: Kyo Sundays at Ren
Escape the Monday blues at kyo Sundays as DJ Momma with Shaggz and his crew crank up the weekend vibe. Lose yourself to the banging urban beats at Ren and dance your way into the new week. The party doesn't end until the week does, making this the ultimate form of escapism. Hip hop and trap. With Nahsyk & MC Noixe.
KYO KL: Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, off Jalan Pinang, KLCC, KL. Admission (with one drink): RM50 before 1am / RM60 after 1am. For table reservations please contact reservations@clubkyokl.com or 012-921 1730.
SEPTEMBER 2: Lazy Sunday at Pisco Bar
Laid-back and far from obnoxious, we keep it real with pure fun and no frills. If you're simply looking to cut loose, come by Pisco Bar for a whole lot of booze & BBQ. Feel free to lie comatosed on our comfy bean bags, but not before our musical line up gets you groovin on the dance floor. Line-up: anType, Lish, Ed Dix and Blastique
PISCO BAR: 29, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL. Call 03-2142 2900 or e-mail info@piscobarkl.com
SEPTEMBER 5: Geisha Playground
Kyo: Geisha Playground with hip hop and R&B. In dire need of a mid-week escape? Here’s a playground built on elegance and enchantment, with the soft touch of a Geisha. Turn their demure den into a party by unleashing your bold behavior – the untamed spirit you’ve been hiding all week. With Cza, Zaxk and Nahsyk.
KYO KL: Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, off Jalan Pinang, KLCC, KL . Admission (with one drink): RM50 before 1am / RM60 after 1am. Ladies free entry. For table reservations please contact reservations@clubkyokl.com or 012-921 1730.
SEPTEMBER 5: $aucy at Jiro KL
$aucy Wednesdays with DJ Naro & MK with R&B and hip hop.
JIRO KL: 61-1, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, KL RSVP call 011-3916 9629.
SEPTEMBER 5: Ladies Night with Lyana and Vicky Vanoli at Groove The Disco
Ladies Night - Mambo Jambo - guest DJ Lyana and resident VDJ Vicky Vanoli on a B2B pumping those sexy tunes to get you ladies all swaying and sipping cocktails.
GROOVE THE DISCO: 1st Floor, 12, 22 A/70 A, Desa Sri Hartamas, KL: Make your reservations at 012-444 8154 to avoid disappointment. For table reservations minimum purchase of liquor bottle required.
