Out-of-the-box venues in Asia for your next event

Taipei Performing Arts Center, Taipei, Taiwan

With its eye-catching geometric façade, the Taipei Performing Arts Center is Taipei’s newest modern landmark and performing arts venue. The building officially opened in August 2022 with three theatres and various freeform spaces ideal for workshops and presentations - two of the theatres seating 1,460 and 499 pax can be combined to form a “super theatre”. Right next door, groups can wander around fabled Shilin Night Market for a taste of Taiwan’s delicious street food.

Fast facts:

· 16 event spaces, including 3 theatres, rehearsal studios for 50-260 pax, and a rooftop space

· 15 minutes’ drive from Taipei Main Station

· Located next to Jiantan Station on the Taipei Metro

Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay, Singapore

As one of Singapore’s iconic performing arts centre, Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay lends its cultural cachet to any function held on its grounds. Just over a dozen rooms and spaces offer flexibility for dinners, award ceremonies, and workshops, from the 1,948-seat Esplanade Theatre to the scenic Bay Room.

Esplanade is on the Marina Bay waterfront, with Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre and five-star hotels nearby. Direct underground access to Esplanade MRT station connects visitors to the city’s extensive rail transit network.

Fast facts:

· 13 event spaces with capacity for 25-1,948 pax

· Purpose-built staging, lighting and sound systems, and back-of-house amenities

· Equipped with accessible facilities and parking

The Estate on Federal Hill, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Perched on the edge of downtown Kuala Lumpur, The Estate on Federal Hill overlooks the Malaysian capital. Built in the early 1900s, the estate opened up to host events in 2021 with over 2,600 sqm of function space. With a classic circular driveway and a sky deck opening up to views of the capital city’s skyline, this is an ideal venue for brand launches and gala events.

Fast facts:

· 2,647 sqm meeting space, including an outdoor garden for 350 guests and banquet hall that seats 100

· Air conditioning, food preparation areas, and parking space available

· 10 minutes’ drive to Kuala Lumpur city centre; 50 minutes to Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Macao Grand Prix Museum, Macao

Adrenaline-fuelled groups in Macao will have plenty to explore at the Macao Grand Prix Museum, which re-opened in 2021 after an extensive renovation. The museum chronicles the history of the Grand Prix in Macao dating back to 1954, including the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix and the formation of the Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix. Besides exhibits of iconic photos and vehicles, groups can try their hand at racing simulators and running race-day operations at the museum’s new interactive experience zones.

Fast facts:

· 4 levels of exhibits and interactive stations

· 10 minutes’ drive from Macao International Airport; 15 minutes from the Cotai strip

Na-Oh Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand

Culinary adventures abound in Southeast Asia, but few are as unique as dining and partying inside a decommissioned Lockheed jet. Na-Oh Bangkok sits in Bangkok’s ChangChui Creative Park, and groups can gather over a sumptuous meal of contemporary Asian-European fusion cuisine after exploring the Chao Phraya’s west side.

ChangChui Creative Park is also home to independent art and design stores, giving delegates the opportunity to find some unique souvenirs during their visit.

Fast facts:

· 60 guests (sit-down) / 150 guests (reception)

· 20 minutes’ drive to downtown Bangkok

· Direct SRT (metro) access to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station

M+, Hong Kong

Groups in the field of design, art, and architecture will feel right at home at M+, Hong Kong’s new museum of visual culture. The museum, which opened in 2021, offers a variety of creative event spaces for meetings and private events. Apart from the halls and conference rooms, gala receptions at the 935 sqm Horizon Terrace offer one of the best views of Victoria Harbour and the city’s skyline.