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7 Things to do this weekend (NYE Edition): 31 December 2022 to 1 January 2023

Happy new year!

30.12.2022

By Marissa Chin

FEATURED IMAGES: SOUND OF MUSIC MALAYSIA / ST. REGIS KUALA LUMPUR
7 Things to do this weekend (NYE Edition): 31 December 2022  to 1 January 2023

With Christmas festivities (sadly) over, the next big thing to celebrate is the arrival of a brand new year! If you don’t have plans to ring in 2023 yet, there are plenty of countdown parties happening around the Klang Valley that you can be a part of. Ahead, we’ve compiled seven fun things to do during this exciting weekend:

 

1. Witness the hills come alive in the Sound of Music musical at Istana Budaya

When: 27 December 2022 to 15 January 2023

Where: Istana Budaya

Price: From RM250

The hills are calling! Celebrate the coming of a new year in the gorgeous Istana Budaya by catching the Sound of Music live. The timeless musical is now on its world tour, with performances running until 15 January 2023. Significantly, 17 talented Malaysian child actors were chosen from hundreds of applicants to star as the von Trapp children! From a fun rendition of Do Re Mi to the nostalgic Sixteen Going on Seventeen, you’ll be singing along to every tune of this beloved musical.

Purchase your tickets here

 

2. Dance the night away at MoMo’s countdown party

 

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When: 31 December 2022, 8pm to late

Where: MoMo’s Kuala Lumpur

It’s only good vibes down at MoMo’s Kuala Lumpur where various local DJs bring their freshest beats to the countdown party. Featuring Undergroove, Munjiy, and DJ duo Azim and Johan, the boutique hotel will be overtaken by hip-hop and R&B mixes all night long as you dance into 2023.

For the latest updates, follow MoMo’s on Instagram.

 

3. Catch the fireworks and fire-eating shows at IOI Shopping Malls

 

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When: 31 December 2022, 6:30pm to 12:30am

Where: IOI City Mall and IOI Mall Puchong

Head to a shopping mall for a night of fun activities! Both IOI City Mall and IOI Mall in Puchong will feature on-ground activations such as fireworks, magic shows, roving buskers, Fire Pyro and sizzling Fire Eater shows that will welcome the new year with a literal bang. IOI City Mall will also see performances by well-loved local artists such as Hydra, Ziana Zain, Geraldine Gan, Masdo and more whilst IOI Mall Puchong celebrates 2023 with the likes of Rynn Lim, Uriah See, Phei Yong, and more. 

Follow IOI City Mall and IOI Mall Puchong on Instagram to stay up to date.

 

4. Experience your dream home theatre at Malaysia’s first Sonos concept store

Where: The Starhill, Bukit Bintang (UG05)

Launched earlier this month, Sonos opens its very first concept store in the heart of KL. The new space offers a multi-sensory experience to fully immerse customers in the Sonos sound system. Get acquainted with the brand’s range of speakers and soundbars in the private listening room which provides an intimate and interrupted home theatre experience. For homeowners serious about levelling up their acoustic system, you can bring your floor plan and make use of their one-on-one consultation with an audio specialist. 

For more information, visit their website and follow TC Acoustic and Sonos on Instagram. 

 

5. Light up your 2023 celebrations at RexKL’s audiovisual exhibition

 

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When: 31 December 2022, 4pm until late

Where: RexKL

Price: RM40 (pre-sale), RM60 (door sale)

An NYE party like no other is about to go down at RexKL. Head over to the cultural hub in the afternoon for Phil’s BBQ Bloc Party where you can enjoy Phil’s Pizza’s delicious pizzas, BBQ bites, and tunes. Then, stay back for Convergence, presented by Afterlife and Carlsberg. The audiovisual installation features a combination of underground electronic sounds, immersive art activations, and an audio-reactive light show that will light up your 2023 countdown in unforgettable ways. 

Tickets are available here. For more updates, follow RexKL’s Instagram

 

6. Stay up at Eslite Spectrum’s Sleepless Saturday event

When: 31 December 2022, 8pm to 1am

Where: Eslite Spectrum, The Starhill

This New Year’s Eve, spend a late-night date with motivational author Huang Shan Liao and singer Zee Avi at Eslite Spectrum as they delve into the wonders of music and healing words. The lifestyle and cultural hub will be open until 1am for patrons to peruse their wide array of books, exclusive midnight deals from vendors, and more. 

 

7. Wine, dine and countdown to 2023 in the Klang Valley

 

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If you’re looking to party all night long, here are even more fun and exciting things you can do during New Year’s Eve weekend, from scrumptious dining menus to spectacular fireworks displays!

 

For more BURO Weekend Guides, head here.

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