About Panggung Bandaraya DBKL
Panggung Bandaraya DBKL is a historic theatre housed in a Moorish-style heritage building on Jalan Raja in central Kuala Lumpur, overlooking Dataran Merdeka. Completed in 1904 and designed by architect A.B. Hubback, it originally served as the municipal headquarters. Now managed by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), it functions as a cultural venue for theatre, music and dance performances, noted for its arches, clock tower and colonial-era architecture.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a heritage theatre building with distinctive Moorish and Mughal architectural features, including arched colonnades, domes and a clock tower. Inside is an auditorium with a stage, tiered seating and modern lighting and sound systems used for scheduled cultural shows, plays, concerts and official city events. The exterior faces Dataran Merdeka and is suitable for photography and sightseeing when no performance is scheduled.
Key highlights
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Moorish-style heritage building completed in 1904 designed by A.B. Hubback
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Historic clock tower and arched facade overlooking Dataran Merdeka
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Auditorium venue for theatre, dance and music performances managed by DBKL
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Located within the Kuala Lumpur heritage precinct near Sultan Abdul Samad Building
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Well-preserved example of British colonial municipal architecture