Istana Budaya
View from across the lake | |
Interactive map of Istana Budaya | |
| Location | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
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| Coordinates | 3°10′28″N 101°42′13″E / 3.1744°N 101.7037°E |
| Owner | City of Kuala Lumpur |
| Seating type | hall seats and box seats |
| Capacity | 1,408 seats |
| Type | Concert hall, Opera house |
| Public transit | PY18 Hospital Kuala Lumpur MRT station |
| 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.