Upcoming Events in Malaysia
Festivals, public holidays, and cultural events across Malaysia - Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, Thaipusam, Rainforest World Music Festival, and more.
- Penang International Food Festival 2026 Malaysia · penang
Penang International Food Festival 2026, October. Month-long celebration of Penang's UNESCO food culture with hawker trails, chef dinners, and classes.
- Deepavali 2026 Malaysia: Dates, Celebrations & Where to Celebrate Malaysia
Deepavali 2026 in Malaysia: public holiday 20 October. Kolam art and oil lamp displays in Brickfields KL and Penang's Little India, plus open houses.
- Thaipusam 2027: 22 January — Batu Caves Festival Guide Malaysia · kuala lumpur
Thaipusam 2027 falls on 22 January at Batu Caves. Over 1 million gather for kavadi processions up the 272 steps - arrive by 4am. Free, LRT direct.
- Chinese New Year 2027 in Malaysia Malaysia
Chinese New Year 2027 falls on 6 February. Penang's Georgetown and KL's Chinatown are the most atmospheric places to celebrate in Malaysia.
- Eid 2027 Malaysia: 9 March — Hari Raya Aidilfitri Guide Malaysia
Eid al-Fitr 2027 in Malaysia falls on 9 March. Ramadan bazaars, balik kampung travel, family open houses - dates, traditions and practical visitor tips.
- Hari Merdeka 2027 — Malaysia's 70th Independence Day Malaysia · kuala lumpur
Malaysia's 70th Independence Day, 31 August 2027. Parade at Dataran Merdeka from 8am: military march, fireworks, midnight flag-raising at Merdeka Square.
- Hari Merdeka 2026 - Malaysian National Day Malaysia · kuala lumpur
Hari Merdeka 2026, Malaysia's independence day, 31 August. Parade at Dataran Merdeka from 8am, fireworks, midnight flag-raising. English guide.
- George Town Festival 2026 Visit website ↗ Malaysia · penang
George Town Festival 2026, August. Penang's UNESCO historic district fills with art installations, theatre, music, and community events all month.
- Rainforest World Music Festival 2026 Visit website ↗ Malaysia · kuching
Rainforest World Music Festival 2026, 10–12 July. Three days at Sarawak Cultural Village near Kuching with Iban, Bidayuh, and Melanau musicians.
- Gawai Dayak 2026 - Sarawak Harvest Festival Malaysia · kuching
Gawai Dayak 2026, 1–2 June. Sarawak's Iban and Bidayuh harvest festival with longhouse celebrations, tuak rice wine, and ngajat dance.
- Citrawarna Malaysia 2026 - Colors of Malaysia Malaysia · kuala lumpur
Citrawarna 2026, 30 May. Malaysia national cultural parade at Dataran Merdeka: performers from all 13 states in traditional costumes, dance, and music.
- Sabah Fest 2026 Malaysia · kota kinabalu
Sabah Fest 2026, 20-23 May. Kota Kinabalu festival celebrating Sabah 32 ethnic groups through traditional dance, music, craft, and Kadazan-Dusun ceremony.
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