2026 is an absolute monster year for rock and metal in Kuala Lumpur. From emo icons at the 87,000-capacity National Stadium to metalcore titans at Axiata Arena, from mid-2000s nostalgia tours to local rock royalty — the year spans My Chemical Romance (twice), Avenged Sevenfold, Evanescence, Simple Plan, 5 Seconds of Summer, LANY, and Malaysian legends like EXISTS and K-Clique. Here's every rock show you need to know about.

Already Passed — April to June 2026

My Chemical Romance — Southeast Asia Tour (April 30)

Date: April 30, 2026 | Venue: TM National Stadium, Bukit Jalil

The comeback of the century. My Chemical Romance returned to Malaysia for the first time in over a decade and brought it to the National Stadium. MCR delivered a career-spanning set — from "I'm Not Okay (I Promise)" and "Helena" to "Welcome to the Black Parade" and "Famous Last Words" — to a sold-out crowd of 80,000+ fans. Organized by Hello Universe, this was the biggest emo event in Malaysian history. If you were there, you know. If you missed it — their November shows are still coming.

→ My Chemical Romance (Apr) concert details

Vertical Horizon — Live in KL (May 22)

Date: May 22, 2026 | Venue: Zepp Kuala Lumpur

Post-grunge icons Vertical Horizon brought their hits ("Everything You Want," "You're a God") to the intimate Zepp KL. This was a nostalgia trip for fans of late-90s/early-2000s alternative rock — a warm-up for the rock-heavy year ahead. Organized by Hitman Solutions Live.

→ Vertical Horizon concert details

Nepathya — Live in KL (June 1)

Date: June 1, 2026 | Venue: Zepp Kuala Lumpur | Ticket link: Ticket2U

Nepalese rock legends Nepathya brought their distinctive folk-rock sound to Zepp KL. Crossing cultural boundaries with songs blending traditional Nepali instruments with rock arrangements, this was a rare and beautiful show for world music fans. Organized by Gurkha Events.

→ Nepathya concert details

Otherkind — Live at The Iron Fairies (June 5)

Date: June 5, 2026 | Venue: The Iron Fairies, Kuala Lumpur | Ticket link: Eventbrite

KL's own Otherkind delivered a late-night rock set at the one-of-a-kind The Iron Fairies — a subterranean bar famous for its butterfly ceiling and intimate stage. This was local rock at its rawest in one of KL's most atmospheric venues. Organized by The Iron Fairies.

→ Otherkind concert details

July 2026

Peterpan Tribute — The Journey Continues (July 11)

Date: July 11, 2026 | Venue: Idea Live Arena, Petaling Jaya | Ticket link: Ticket2U

A night of Indonesian rock nostalgia. Peterpan (now NOAH) defined an era of Indonesian alternative rock — and this tribute show celebrates their iconic catalog. "Semua Tentang Kita," "Yang Terdalam," "Mungkin Nanti" — if you grew up with these songs, this is your night. At Idea Live Arena (the best mid-size rock venue in the Klang Valley). Organized by Idea Live Arena.

→ Peterpan Tribute concert details

August 2026

EXISTS — MEMENTO MORI (August 1)

Date: August 1, 2026 | Venue: Unifi Arena (Axiata Arena), Kuala Lumpur | Ticket link: Ticket2U

Malaysian Malay rock royalty. EXISTS has been a pillar of the Malaysian music scene for decades, and their MEMENTO MORI tour brings them to Axiata Arena for what promises to be one of the biggest local rock shows of the year. Expect classics like "Ibu Pertiwiku," "Cinta Tak Terbatas," and new material from their latest album. Organized by EXISTS Management.

→ EXISTS concert details

The Click Five — For Lovers Tour (August 30)

Date: August 30, 2026 | Venue: Zepp Kuala Lumpur | Ticket link: Live Nation

Pure 2000s pop-rock nostalgia. The Click Five — the Massachusetts band that dominated MTV with "Just the Girl" and "Jenny" — brings their For Lovers Tour to Zepp KL. Signed to Lava/Atlantic and led by Kyle Patrick, The Click Five defined the mid-2000s pop-rock sound. Zepp KL's 2,500 capacity will make this an intimate, high-energy singalong. Organized by Live Nation Malaysia.

→ The Click Five concert details

September 2026

Avenged Sevenfold — Asia Tour (September 26)

Date: September 26, 2026 | Venue: Unifi Arena (Axiata Arena), Kuala Lumpur | Ticket link: Ticketmelon

Heavy metal royalty returns to KL. Avenged Sevenfold — the Huntington Beach titans behind metal anthems like "Afterlife," "Bat Country," "Hail to the King," and "Nightmare" — bring their Asia Tour to Axiata Arena. Known for their incredible live production (Synyster Gates' solos alone are worth the ticket price), this is the heaviest show of the year and a must for any metal fan. Organized by Future Sound Asia. Tickets through Ticketmelon.

→ Avenged Sevenfold concert details & tickets

November 2026 — The Monster Month

November is absolutely stacked. Five rock shows in 28 days — including MCR's return, Evanescence, Simple Plan, 5SOS, and LANY. If you only go to concerts one month of the year, make it November.

LANY — Soft World Tour (November 1)

Date: November 1, 2026 | Venue: Unifi Arena (Axiata Arena), Kuala Lumpur | Ticket link: Live Nation

Dream-pop rock band LANY brings their Soft World Tour to Axiata Arena. Led by Paul Jason Klein's distinctive falsetto, LANY has built a devoted following with dreamy anthems like "Malibu Nights," "ILYSB," "Super Far," and "Thick and Thin." Their shows are known for beautiful lighting, atmospheric production, and crowds that sing along to every word. Organized by Live Nation Malaysia.

→ LANY concert details & tickets

5 Seconds of Summer — EVERYONE'S A STAR Asia Tour (November 17)

Date: November 17, 2026 | Venue: Unifi Arena (Axiata Arena), Kuala Lumpur

5SOS returns to Malaysia with their EVERYONE'S A STAR Asia Tour. The Australian pop-rock quartet — Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood, and Ashton Irwin — have evolved from their 5SOS5/Warner Bros days into a mature rock band with massive hits like "She Looks So Perfect," "Youngblood," "Teeth," and "Ghost of You." Axiata Arena is the perfect size for their high-energy rock show. Organized by Live Nation Malaysia. Tickets haven't dropped yet — watch Live Nation's socials.

→ 5 Seconds of Summer concert details

My Chemical Romance — Live in KL (November 19 & 20)

Date: November 19–20, 2026 | Venue: TM National Stadium, Bukit Jalil | Ticket link: GoLive Asia

Two more shows. After their historic April stadium show, MCR returns for a double-header in November. Two nights at the National Stadium means two different setlists, different energy, and another chance to experience one of the most important rock bands of the 21st century. The April show was massive — the November shows might be even better. Organized by Hello Universe. Tickets through GoLive Asia.

→ MCR November 19 concert details & tickets | → November 20 concert details & tickets

Simple Plan — Bigger Than You Think Tour (November 21)

Date: November 21, 2026 | Venue: Idea Live Arena, Petaling Jaya | Ticket link: GoLive Asia

Canadian pop-punk legends bring their Bigger Than You Think tour to Idea Live Arena. Simple Plan defined pop-punk for a generation with "I'm Just a Kid," "Perfect," "Welcome to My Life," and "Shut Up!" — and their live shows are legendary for Pierre Bouvier's energy and the crowd singalongs. At the intimate Idea Live Arena (~3,000 capacity), this will be a sweaty, loud, unforgettable pop-punk party. Organized by RK Live Asia / Midas Promotion. Tickets through GoLive Asia.

→ Simple Plan concert details & tickets

Evanescence — Live in Kuala Lumpur (November 28)

Date: November 28, 2026 | Venue: National Hockey Stadium, Bukit Jalil | Ticket link: GoLive Asia

Amy Lee brings Evanescence back to Malaysia after years away. The gothic metal icons — known for era-defining hits "Bring Me to Life," "My Immortal," "Going Under," and their entire Fallen album — will perform at the National Hockey Stadium. Amy Lee's voice is one of the most powerful in rock, and live, it's an experience. Evanescence shows blend orchestral elements with crushing metal riffs, making for one of the most theatrical rock concerts of the year. Organized by Hello Universe. Tickets through GoLive Asia.

→ Evanescence concert details & tickets

Rock in KL by the Numbers

2026 is unprecedented for rock and metal in Kuala Lumpur:

• 14 rock concerts — the most rock shows KL has hosted in a single year in recent memory
• 6 venues — from the 87,000-capacity National Stadium to the intimate 500-capacity The Iron Fairies
• 2 stadium shows — MCR at National Stadium (April + November double-header)
• 3 metal-adjacent shows — Avenged Sevenfold at Axiata Arena, Evanescence at Hockey Stadium
• 7 international tours — from the US (MCR, A7X, Evanescence, Simple Plan), Australia (5SOS), Canada (Simple Plan), and UK (Vertical Horizon)
• 2 local rock giants — EXISTS at Axiata Arena and Otherkind at The Iron Fairies
• Diverse rock genres represented — emo (MCR), metalcore (A7X), gothic metal (Evanescence), pop-punk (Simple Plan, The Click Five), pop-rock (5SOS, LANY), post-grunge (Vertical Horizon), Indonesian rock (Peterpan Tribute), Nepali folk-rock (Nepathya), Malay rock (EXISTS)

How to Get Rock Concert Tickets in Malaysia

Rock concerts in KL use a spread of ticketing platforms — here's what to know for each:

• GoLive Asia — The dominant platform for rock in 2026. Used by Hello Universe for MCR (Nov), Evanescence, and Simple Plan. Create an account early.
• Ticket2U — Used for EXISTS, Nepathya, and Peterpan Tribute. The biggest general-purpose ticket platform in Malaysia.
• Live Nation Malaysia — 5SOS, LANY, and The Click Five. Follow @livenationmy on Instagram for pre-sale codes.
• Ticketmelon — Used for Avenged Sevenfold (via Future Sound Asia). Growing platform for international metal/rock tours.
• Eventbrite — Smaller/indie shows like Otherkind at The Iron Fairies. Tickets usually cheaper (RM 30-80 range).

Pro tip: Rock shows in KL don't always sell out as fast as K-Pop, but arena shows (Avenged Sevenfold, 5SOS, LANY) will go. Create accounts on GoLive Asia and Ticket2U and save your payment details. For MCR's November shows — given the April show sold out in minutes — be online early.

November Scheduling: The Rock Month

November 2026 is a scheduling nightmare (in the best way):

• Nov 1: LANY @ Axiata Arena
• Nov 17: 5 Seconds of Summer @ Axiata Arena
• Nov 19-20: My Chemical Romance @ National Stadium (2 nights)
• Nov 21: Simple Plan @ Idea Live Arena
• Nov 28: Evanescence @ National Hockey Stadium

Five shows in 28 days. Your wallet will hurt but your inner teenager will thank you. MCR on the 19th and Simple Plan on the 21st is a particularly brutal back-to-back — both at different venues in Bukit Jalil/PJ. Pace yourselves.

Best Venues for Rock in KL

• For spectacle: TM National Stadium (87,000 capacity) — MCR's two-night stand. The biggest stage in Malaysia.
• For sound quality: Zepp Kuala Lumpur (~2,500 capacity) — Purpose-built music venue with world-class acoustics. Vertical Horizon, Nepathya, and The Click Five played here.
• For mid-size energy: Unifi Arena / Axiata Arena (~16,000 capacity) — Avenged Sevenfold, 5SOS, LANY, and EXISTS. The sweet spot between intimacy and spectacle.
• For intimate rock: Idea Live Arena (~3,000 capacity) — Simple Plan and Peterpan Tribute. You're close to the stage no matter where you stand.
• For indie vibes: The Iron Fairies (~500 capacity) — Otherkind's late-night set. The most unique rock venue in KL.

Which Rock Show Should You Prioritize?

If you're picking just a few from this incredible lineup:

• Bucket-list pick: My Chemical Romance at National Stadium — the biggest emo show in Malaysian history. Twice.
• Heaviest show: Avenged Sevenfold at Axiata Arena — Synyster Gates' solos + M. Shadows' vocals = metal perfection.
• Best nostalgia: Evanescence at National Hockey Stadium — Fallen is 23 years old and still hits as hard as ever.
• Pop-punk party: Simple Plan at Idea Live Arena — sweaty, loud, and every word sung back at the band.
• Local pride: EXISTS at Axiata Arena — Malay rock royalty at the biggest venue of their career.
• Feel-good show: LANY at Axiata Arena — dream-pop at its most romantic.
• Hidden gem: The Click Five at Zepp KL — 2000s pop-rock nostalgia in a world-class venue at reasonable prices.

→ See all upcoming concerts in KL with ticket links

From My Chemical Romance at the National Stadium to Evanescence at the Hockey Stadium, 2026 is the year of rock in Kuala Lumpur. Browse all Rock concerts → or check out our other genre guides: K-Pop Concerts Guide, J-Pop & J-Rock Guide, and Mandopop & Cantopop Guide.