JB Festival 2026

Name: JB Festival 2026
Start: 2026-09-16
End: 2026-09-20
Location: Johor Bahru

The five-day JB Festival 2026, held from September 16 to 20 in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, aimed to revitalize the city centre. The festival featured a diverse program of artistic, cultural, sports, and community programming, including unique events like the Sarong Train and the JB Light Show.

Date: Sep 16-20, 2026
Location: Johor Bahru

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Event summary

Highlights

Sarong Train
JB Light Show
0KM Neon Fun Run
Rentak Budaya performances

JB Festival 2026 took place from September 16 to 20, 2026, primarily at Dataran 0KM and Jalan Dato’ Onn in Johor Bahru. This five-day event marked a significant milestone in the city centre’s revitalisation efforts, supported by a RM25 million investment in infrastructure and urban development.

The festival offered a wide array of activities designed to bring the city centre to life. The program included artistic and cultural displays, sports events, and various community-focused programming. Notable attractions featured were the Sarong Train, the 0KM Neon Fun Run, Rentak Budaya, and performances of ghazal and zapin.

Evenings were highlighted by the JB Light Show, which illuminated the Johor Bahru City Hall building and was accompanied by a fireworks display. Additionally, local traders were present, offering a variety of products and food, contributing to the vibrant atmosphere and opening up commercial opportunities for the local community.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Dataran 0KM; theindependent.sg
Area for browsing nearby events: Johor Bahru

Before attending

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