While a peaceful city, Ipoh offers its fair share of musical venues. Namely centered around nightlife, where visitors can appreciate the talent of local and regional bands, singers and DJs. Some of the most popular venues are close to the historic city center, making it easy to drop into multiple shows in one evening.
Bricks & Barrels Ipoh
One of Ipoh’s most popular musical venues, Bricks and Barrels Ipoh is an Irish bar and gastropub that serves up live music for regulars. Rated as one of the best night spots in the city, Bricks & Barrels offers DJ and other live music performances featuring local artists from Ipoh. Eighty years old, the venue—located on “Millionaires Street”—is a staple of the local community.
Address: No. 28-30, Jalan Lau Ek Ching, 30300, Ipoh
Phone: +605 – 253 8558
Operating Hours:
– Tuesday – Sunday: 4:00pm – 1:00am
Admission Cost: N/A
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The Deck Gastrobar
On the rooftop of the Weil Hotel, the venue offers amazing views of the city with regularly scheduled live shows. Atop the highest building in the city of Ipoh, The Deck Gastrobar is tall enough to glimpse the city’s famous limestone hills in the distance. Performances vary weekly but include local and regional bands featuring jazz, rock, R & B, and other hits. The venue is famous amongst tourists and locals alike.
Address: No. 292, Jalan Sultan Idris Shah, 30000, Ipoh
Phone: +605 – 208 2228
Operating Hours:
– Monday – Saturday: 4:00pm – 10:00pm
Admission Cost: N/A
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Viking Village Bar of Music
A popular music venue that also functions as a bar and gastropub, the Viking Village Bar of Music holds live shows nightly including local artists, regional bands and singers. Performances include a variety of styles including rock, R & B, hip-hop and more. DJ sets are also scheduled, as are karaoke nights where anyone can attempt to take the stage by storm with their talents. Open daily, the venue is popular for its cocktails and on-tap beer selection.
Address: 23 & 25, Jalan Lau Ek Ching, Kampung Jawa, 30300 Ipoh
Phone: +6016 – 566 6838
Operating Hours:
– Daily: 5:00 pm – 12:00 am
Admission Cost: N/A
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