Location | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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Coordinates | 3°10′28″N 101°42′13″E / 3.1744°N 101.7037°E |
Public transit | PY18 Hospital Kuala Lumpur MRT station |
Owner | City of Kuala Lumpur |
Type | Concert hall, Opera house |
Seating type | hall seats and box seats |
Capacity | 1,408 seats |
Construction | |
Built | 1995 |
Opened | 1999 |
Architect | Muhammad Kamar Ya'akub |
Website | |
Official website Istana Budaya on Facebook |
The Istana Budaya or also known as the Palace of Culture, is Malaysia's main venue for all types of theatre including musical theatre, operetta, classical concerts and opera from local and international performances. It is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur city, next to the National Art Gallery.[1]