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Pisco Bar

Best free live music nights in KL

Where to catch free live music performances

Written by
Time Out KL editors
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Forget cover charge. Here's where to go in KL for free live music gigs.

Alexis Bistro Ampang
  • Music
  • KL City Centre
If you don’t want to spend the night listening to overproduced tracks or loops of popular hits, head to Alexis where jazz – with blues, soul, bossa nova, swing, classics and more thrown into the mix – take centre stage. Aside from featuring local veteran performers, the venue often hosts international musicians (cover charge may apply).
Free gigs on selected Fridays and Saturdays.
The Bee Publika
  • Restaurants
  • Solaris Dutamas
This restaurant is known for being a firm supporter of budding music acts. Come for the food and stay to discover new gems at regular events like Soundstruck, LIVE!, Lot 36, Feedback open mic nights, Tunes & Pints and acoustic showcases by singer-songwriters.
Free gigs on Fridays and Saturdays, as well as occassional Tuesdays and Thurdays. 
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Laundry Bar
  • Bars and pubs
  • Mutiara Damansara
Eight years on and this bar is still one of the city’s favourite go-to music venues. Expect an eclectic atmosphere paired with an equally diverse offer of genres through its event series, including Laundry X An Honest Mistake Records, Urban Sunset as well as Laundry Unplugged.
Free gigs on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
  • Things to do
  • Event spaces
  • Petaling Jaya
Freedom of speech or music is the rule at this creative space. Don’t be surprised to hear someone belting a song about a political figure or a band bemoaning some social injustice. There’s no cover charge but you’ll have to buy a drink. If you like what you hear, leave a tip.
Free gigs from Tuesday to Saturday. 
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Pisco Bar
  • Bars and pubs
  • Bukit Bintang
Hit the bar on Wednesday – and the occasional Thursday – evenings for their Pisco Live Mic performances, courtesy of local and international talents. Space may be a bit tight upstairs but the good surround sound system ensures a cosy music experience. Genres range from bossa nova to reggae and retro rock, nothing too heavy for some mid-week fun.
Free gigs on Wednesdays and occassional Thursdays. 
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