Remember virtual concerts? Yeah, no one misses them. The gradual reopening of the borders after the height of the pandemic has brought scores of artists and musicians back on the road—and to the live stage (hooray!). Justin Bieber got things rolling by announcing a surprise Malaysia stop in his world tour. And since then, countless acts have followed suit by including Kuala Lumpur as one of their destinations. Wondering who else will be stomping our grounds soon? Here are some of the biggest acts who will be having their concerts in Malaysia in 2022.
Brace Yourselves For These Biggest Acts Who Will Be Bringing Their Concerts To Malaysia In 2022
Local concertgoers starved of live music entertainment for the longest time are in for a real treat as there are concerts lined up in Malaysia now until December 2022!
Upcoming Concerts In Malaysia – August 2022
Billie Eilish – “Happier Than Ever, The World Tour 2022”
Justin Bieber is not the only big western act holding a concert in Malaysia in 2022. Before that, we will get to see the one and only Billie Eilish on Malaysian soil for the very first time! The “Happier Than Ever, The World Tour” will bring the multiple Grammy-winning crooner to Stadium Bukit Jalil in August, and tickets are still available at the time of writing. Act fast if you want to witness live renditions of smash hits such as Bad Guy, Everything I Wanted, and many more fan favourites!
When: 18 August
Where: National Stadium Bukit Jalil
Price: RM308 – RM598
Tickets: www.livenation.my
Upcoming Concerts In Malaysia – September 2022
(G)I-DLE – “JUST ME ()I-DLE World Tour”
On the K-pop front, (G)I-DLE will be bringing their infectious hits to our shores this September! Ever since their debut in 2018, the five-member group known for their hip hop and EDM music has been churning out bangers after bangers such as Oh My God, Uh-Oh, and Tomboy. The “JUST ME ()I-DLE” tour will also see one of the most successful South Korean girl groups in the current generation touring Singapore, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Manila.
When: 9 September
Where: Zepp Kuala Lumpur
Price: TBA
Tickets: TBA
Kim Jae Joong – “2022 KIM JAE JOONG Asia Tour Concert”
September is turning out to be a truly daebak month for K-pop fans in Malaysia. Barely two weeks after (G)I-DLE’s show here, Kim Jae Joong will touch down with his Asia Tour concert. It has been almost six long years since the former TVXQ member released his last Korean single and album (and two years since his Japanese effort). Long-time fans wouldn’t want to miss out on this opportunity to see their dearly-missed idol in person.
When: 23 September
Where: Plenary Hall, KLCC
Price: RM387 – RM787
Tickets: www.ticketcharge.com.my
Upcoming Concerts In Malaysia – October 2022
Boys Like Girls – Live In Malaysia
Before K-pop boybands dominated the world, “emo” boy groups like Boys Like Girls were the darlings of teenage and pubescent girls. The outfit behind some of our most memorable high school-era anthems like Two Is Better Than One and The Great Escape is banding up once again after years of inactivity to go on tour, and we’re all down for a night of old-school pop-rock frenzy! Get the eyeliners ready!
When: 15 October
Where: TBA
Price: TBA
Tickets: TBA
Justin Bieber – “Justice World Tour”
Malaysian Beliebers experienced pandemonium when it was announced that JB will be coming to this side of the world for a full-scale concert. Flashback: He performed a set at the MTV World Stage concert in Sunway Lagoon back in 2012.
Tickets were promptly sold out, but fans were fearful when the singer revealed that he suffered from a facial nerve paralysis known as the Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which led to the cancellation of some of his Canada and US shows. But fret not, Beliebers! The Biebs has since recovered and is back on the tour road. We are sure he will do his much-anticipated show here, erm, justice.
When: 22 October
Where: National Stadium Bukit Jalil
Price: RM288 – RM2,088
Tickets: SOLD OUT
Michael Learns To Rock – “Back On The Road Tour 2022”
On the same day Justin Bieber is performing here, a different kind of show is taking place high up in the mountains. If you want a huge dose of nostalgia crashing in your mind, there is no bigger act to deliver that than the trio from Michael Learns To Rock! Yes, all those singalongs in the car and karaoke have prepared you for this. For those who grew up belting out to the likes of 25 Minutes, Paint My Love, and Sleeping Child, having MLTR serenading you with their greatest hits in person will make for a truly unforgettable night.
When: 22 October
Where: Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting
Price: RM158 – RM638
Tickets: my.bookmyshow.com l www.rwgenting.com
Calum Scott – “Bridges Asia Tour 2022”
I’d climb every mountain / and swim every ocean / just to be with you / and fix what I’ve broken… Ahh who can forget this soulful singalong of a hit? If you want to sing your heart out live with the singer himself, be sure to catch Calum Scott when he brings his “Bridges” tour to Malaysia in late October, fresh off the release of his second studio album of the same name. Fun fact: Did you know that one of his latest singles, Heaven, features Malaysian actress and singer Diana Danielle?
When: 27 October
Where: Plenary Hall, KLCC
Price: RM258 – RM328
Tickets: golive-asia.com
Upcoming Concerts In Malaysia – November 2022
Russ – “The Journey Is Everything World Tour”
American rapper, singer, and songwriter Russ is famous for songs such as What They Want, Losin Control, and Best on Earth. He will be bringing his “The Journey Is Everything” world tour over to this side of the planet three years after his previous visit to our country to headline the 2019 Good Vibes Festival. His upcoming show—once again presented by Good Vibes—will be supported by music producer and best friend, Bugus.
When: 3 November
Where: Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon
Price: RM195
Tickets: www.gvpresents.com
Joey Yung – “The Tour, Asia”
The last time Cantopop diva Joey Yung came to our shores in February 2020, it was to promote her “Love In Genting” concert as part of her Asia tour. Unfortunately, we all knew what happened soon after. Fast forward to November 2022, the Hong Kong songstress it set to bring back the show here despite the awful-long enforced suspension. Talk about resilience! Her upcoming concert is a special one as Malaysia is one of only two stops scheduled so far. If you are one of the many disappointed fans two years ago, the smile should be back on your face!
When: 5 November
Where: Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting
Price: RM316 – RM1,026
Tickets: www.rwgenting.com
LANY – “A November To Remember Tour”
American indie superband LANY will be touring Southeast Asia in November, and Kuala Lumpur is one of their scheduled stops! They return to KL having performed here three years ago with new music in tow from their latest 2021 album gg bb xx. Despite being one member fewer since the last time they were here, expect nothing less than a great night with good music that will leave you with a warm fuzzy feeling.
When: 6 November
Where: Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil
Price: RM298 – RM1,008
Tickets: www.golive-asia.com
Boy Pablo – Asia Tour 2022
Love indie rock? Then be sure to make a date with Boy Pablo in late November. Fresh off his newly-released single Be Mine, the Chilean-Norwegian singer-songwriter will be kicking off his packed Asia Tour in Japan before coming to Southeast Asia with KL as his first stop.
When: 25 November
Where: Zepp Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM175 – RM250
Tickets: www.onionproduction.com
Upcoming Concerts In Malaysia – December 2022
keshi – Live In Kuala Lumpur
Casey Luong, better known by his stage name keshi, has accumulated over 3.5 billion listens to his songs worldwide. From having his tracks favourited by some of the BTS members to being featured in a Marvel movie OST, the Vietnamese-American is surely making big waves in the music industry. This is his concert tour, bringing his much-loved music from his debut album, GABRIEL, and EPs.
When: 2 & 3 December
Where: LIVE 8, KLCC
Price: RM188
Tickets: www.livenation.my
TBA 2022
JJ Lin – “JJ20 World Tour 2022”
Evergreen mandopop superstar JJ Lin is embarking on a brand new world tour, you guys! The hugely-popular, multi-talented Singaporean artist last performed in Malaysia over two days for his Sanctuary World Tour in 2018. The subsequent pandemic would then force him to wrap up the last leg of his tour on virtual platforms. Now back on the live stage, expect a renewed zest from JJ, who will drop more details on his upcoming concerts soon.
When: TBA
Where: TBA
Price: TBA
Tickets: TBA
Which Of These Concerts Are You Most Looking Forward To?
If that’s not an absolute fire of a roster, we don’t know what is. After the doom and gloom in the last two years, we don’t blame anyone who wants to let their hair down, and there are few better places to do that than at a concert. If you think 2022 is golden for concerts in Malaysia, 2023 could potentially set the bar even higher. Apart from mandopop king Jay Chou who has confirmed a show here early next year, word has it that K-pop mega girl group Blackpink will also be dropping by this area too…. but that’s a feature for another year!
Did we miss out on any concerts that are scheduled to happen in Malaysia this year? Let us know in the comments!
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