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2027 Chinese New Year Market

2027 Chinese New Year Market

Jan 21 - Feb 3, 2027 Miri
Upcoming

The 2027 Chinese New Year Market is a 14-day festive fair held at Miri Times Square in Miri, Malaysia. Celebrating the upcoming Year of the Goat, the event features a diverse array...

Chinese New Year Market +6
Borneo Jazz Festival 2026

Borneo Jazz Festival 2026

Dec 4-5, 2026 Miri
Upcoming

The 20th edition of the Borneo Jazz Festival returns to Miri on December 4 and 5, 2026, featuring international music acts, a community fun run, and a cultural village. Under the theme...

Music festival Jazz +6

Luna Lights Wonderland

Sep 13 - Oct 18, 2026 Kuching
Ongoing

Luna Lights Wonderland is an outdoor light festival held at the Sarawak Botanical Garden in Kuching. The 2026 edition features various illuminated installations and has been extended through mid-October following a temporary...

Light Festival Outdoor +3
Under Sarawak Skies

Under Sarawak Skies

Sep 16 - Nov 8, 2026 Kuching
Ongoing

Under Sarawak Skies is an art exhibition held at Hoan Gallery, La Promenade Mall in Kuching. Running from September 16 to November 8, it celebrates Malaysia Day by showcasing over 100 artworks...

Art Exhibition +3
Siniawan Country Music Festival 2026

Siniawan Country Music Festival 2026

Sep 25-27, 2026 Siniawan
Ongoing

The Siniawan Country Music Festival 2026, the eighth edition of the event, will take place in Siniawan, Sarawak, from September 25 to 27. Held at the Siniawan Waterfront, this three-night festival offers...

Music festival Country Music +6
Sarawak Literature Festival 2026

Sarawak Literature Festival 2026

Sep 23-27, 2026 Miri
Ongoing

The Sarawak Literature Festival 2026 is scheduled to take place in Miri from September 23 to 27. This event aims to highlight Sarawak's diverse stories, languages, traditions, and indigenous knowledge, fostering connections...

Literature Festival +8
Kuching Light and Flower Festival (KLFF) 2026

Kuching Light and Flower Festival (KLFF) 2026

Aug 26 - Sep 27, 2026 Kuching
Ongoing

The Kuching Light and Flower Festival (KLFF) 2026 is the third edition of this community event held at the Sarawak Botanical Garden. Running from late August through September, the festival transforms the...

Light Festival Floral Exhibition +6
WAK Festival

WAK Festival

Oct 1-31, 2026 Kuching
Upcoming

The eighth edition of the WAK Festival is a month-long multi-genre arts and culture event held throughout October 2026 in Kuching, Sarawak. Operating under the theme 'by the community, for the community,'...

Arts Cultural events +5