Events in Sarawak, month by month.
Festivals, races, regattas and cultural events across Sarawak.
Last updated
Browse by month, 2026
Dates subject to change, check with organisers.
October 2026
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Rentap Fighting Championship
A combat sports event aimed at both fight fans and first-time spectators.
Venue The Summer Shopping Mall, Kota Samarahan
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The ACG Concert
A large-scale concert featuring around 60 orchestral musicians, a 50-voice choir, professional vocalists and the Japanese dance group Avantgardey.
Venue Stadium Perpaduan, Kuching
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Majlis Ngiradan Ngirumang Tebedu
A traditional Bidayuh pre-harvest ritual praying for a good rice harvest, held simultaneously across Tebedu villages since 2004.
Venue Dewan Masyarakat Tebedu
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Chap Goh Mei Parade
A Chinese festive parade in Lundu with participation from Malay, Iban and Salako groups, celebrating unity and tradition.
Venue Lundu
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Majlis Berlangger Mija
A Hari Raya Aidilfitri community celebration in Igan featuring traditional dishes served along village paths, local crafts and talent showcases.
Venue Daerah Kecil Igan
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Kaul Igan 2026
An annual Melanau festival in Igan with a Doa Selamat prayer for safety and livelihood, traditional food and cultural performances.
Venue Tapak Kaul Igan, Matu
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Bintulu Mountain Bike Challenge 2026
A mountain bike race promoting Bintulu as an extreme-sports destination and encouraging healthy, eco-friendly community participation.
Venue Taman Tasik Muhibbah, Bintulu
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Kuching International X-Games
An urban extreme-sports event giving young people a platform to show their skills and promoting sports tourism.
Venue Kuching Waterfront
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Miri Marathon 2026
Sarawak's flagship road race themed Tech x Sports x Tourism, with race pack collection and a humanoid tech showcase on 9-11 April and 42/21/10/5km races on 12 April.
Venue Jalan Merpati (in front of Permaisuri Imperial City Mall), Miri
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Sukan SOSEK Malindo & Malam Titian Muhibbah
An annual Malaysia-Indonesia border sports and cultural programme between Tebedu and Entikong, hosted alternately by each country.
Venue Tebedu / Entikong
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Kejohanan Muaythai Piala TYT Yang Di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak Edisi Ke-10 & Piala Borneo 2026
The 10th edition of a Muaythai championship bringing together fighters from Sarawak and beyond.
Venue Kuching Waterfront
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Pesta Kaul Oya
An annual Melanau festival with traditional performances, crafts and local food.
Venue Tapak Kaul Oya, Dalat
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Makan Tahun Kampung Nyalau
A post-harvest thanksgiving with community sports and showcases of local food, crafts and products such as pineapple and pandan coconut.
Venue Balai Raya Kampung Nyalau, Bintulu
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Pesta Do Ledoh 2026
A Kayan post-harvest festival in Belaga with traditional sports and cultural performances.
Venue Uma Nyaving, BRS Sg. Asap, Belaga
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Regatta Betong (Betong Fest)
Betong Fest, themed 'Aram Berami di Betong', features a regatta, local food and folk sports.
Venue Sungai Layar, Betong
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Sibu International Powerboat Race 2026
A powerboat race with competitors from the region and neighbouring countries, supporting tourism and local businesses.
Venue Waterfront Pulau Li Hua, Sibu
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Kaul Mukah
The Melanau annual cleansing festival marking the new Melanau calendar and the end of the monsoon, centred on Seraheng offerings at the river mouth.
Venue Tapak Kaul Tugek, Mukah
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Kaul Seraheng Kakan Mukah
A Melanau ritual in which decorated boats carrying Seraheng offerings sail from the Tellian River out to sea.
Venue Tapak Kaul Tugek, Mukah
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Pesta Song
A festival of multi-ethnic performances, heritage exhibitions and traditional food.
Venue Dataran Dabai, Song
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Silabur Ultra Trail (SUTRA)
An international trail-running event on Silabur's hilly terrain promoting the area for eco-tourism.
Venue Dewan Batu Bedang, Serian
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Kapit Cultural Festival
A May festival coinciding with Gawai Dayak that showcases arts, customs, dances and local food.
Venue Kapit Town Square
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14th Miri City International Deep Sea Fishing Tournament
An international deep-sea angling tournament highlighting Miri's marine biodiversity and sustainable fishing.
Venue Marina Bay Jetty, Miri
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Desa Fair Tebedu & Jualan MyRakyat
A community fair selling local products and village produce from Tebedu entrepreneurs under the MyRakyat initiative.
Venue Dataran Mutiara, Tebedu
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Safari Memancing Tanjung Manis 2026
An annual fishing event promoting the rivers and attractions of Tanjung Manis in the Rajang Valley.
Venue Tanjung Manis
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Kuching Music Festival
A music festival with local and international artists across genres plus interactive activities.
Venue Panggung Udara, Jalan Taman Budaya, Kuching
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Niti Daun Mukah District
A multicultural parade-style programme showcasing the heritage of Mukah's Iban, Melanau, Chinese, Bidayuh, Orang Ulu and Malay communities.
Venue Dataran Pehin Setia Raja, Mukah
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Pesta Tasik Biru Bau
A long-running Bau festival dating from 1951, now in its 76th year, featuring traditional sports.
Venue Perkarangan Tasik Biru, Bau
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Pesta Serian Timungen
A festival of cultural, social and economic activities with sales booths and talent showcases for Serian's communities.
Venue Serian Conference Centre
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Pesta Narakng
A Salako pre-planting festival seeking blessings for a good harvest, highlighted by a village procession presenting offerings at sacred sites.
Venue Lundu District (Zon Biawak - Sematan)
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Pesta Ladong Bio Lepa Ajau
A Kenyah post-harvest thanksgiving with traditional sports and cultural performances.
Venue Uma Kulit, BRS Sg. Asap, Belaga
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Pesta Matu
An annual district festival promoting Matu's local products, heritage sites, food and culture.
Venue Dataran Majlis Daerah Matu, Daro
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Bukit Sadok Expedition
A trek through rainforest to the 831m summit fort of Iban warrior Rentap, with visits to Iban longhouses.
Venue Bukit Sadok, Ulu Layar, Betong
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Pesta Babulang & Lumba Kerbau
A Bisaya cultural festival held since 2003, best known for its buffalo race.
Venue Tapak Pesta Babulang dan Lumba Kerbau, Kampung Batu Danau, Limbang
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Gawai Dayak Open House 2026
Longhouse open houses offering visitors Ngajat dance, music, handicrafts and local delicacies.
Venue Longhouses in Betong
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Pesta Buntal dan Regatta Saribas
An annual Spaoh festival celebrating the local pufferfish with performances, food bazaars and fishing competitions.
Venue Kampung Mangut, Spaoh
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WAK Sibu Festival 2026
A community-driven arts and culture festival with exhibitions, performances, workshops, talks and food.
Venue Multiple locations, centred at Sibu Municipal Council
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Karnival Balau and Agrofest Dalat 2026
A carnival promoting the sago (balau) industry, Melanau culture and agricultural products and technology.
Venue Tebingan Dalat (Dalat Waterfront), Pekan Dalat
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WAK Miri Festival 2026
A people-led arts and culture festival reflecting Miri's coastal, multicultural character.
Venue Multiple locations in Miri City
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Niti Daun Parade
A Gawai parade of thousands in traditional Dayak attire, led this year by the Iban community.
Venue Kuching Waterfront
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Regata Tandang Sari 2026
A regatta themed 'Kita Satu' with boat races, exhibitions, folk sports and markets promoting Pusa and gula apong.
Venue Dataran Tandang Sari, Pusa
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Rainforest Youth Summit (RAYS)
A summit empowering youth and indigenous voices on sustainable tourism and climate justice.
Venue Kuching (venue to be confirmed)
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Kuching Lights & Floral Festival
Floral displays and light installations along the Kuching Waterfront.
Venue Kuching Waterfront
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Pesta Medamit Sempena Ngiling Bidai Peringkat Daerah Limbang
An Iban cultural festival with competitions on lesser-known customs, supporting Medamit entrepreneurs and homestays.
Venue Tapak Pesta Medamit, Limbang
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Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF)
A three-day world music festival at the foot of Mount Santubong, running since 1998, with workshops and evening concerts.
Venue Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching
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Samarahan Bike Challenge
An annual cycling race with seven categories for men, women and youth, promoting sports tourism.
Venue Jalan Datuk Mohd Musa / The Summer Shopping Mall, Kota Samarahan
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Borneo Cultural Festival
One of central Sarawak's largest cultural festivals, with music, dance, food and crafts.
Venue Dataran Tun Tuanku Bujang, Sibu
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Pesta Sebauh 2026
A festival of water sports and culture including a regatta, pageant, battle of the bands and trade booths.
Venue Pekan Sebauh & Sungai Kemena
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Selalang Fishing Safari 2026
A river fishing competition promoting Sungai Selalang as a fishing and nature destination.
Venue Sungai Selalang, Sarikei
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Borneo International Kite Festival
A kite festival celebrating multiracial unity and promoting Bintulu as an eco-friendly destination.
Venue Lapangan Terbang Lama, Bintulu
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Kuching Festival Fair
An annual fair with over 400 food stalls, trade fairs, concerts and cultural performances drawing over a million visitors.
Venue Majlis Bandaraya Kuching Selatan, Jalan Padungan
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Pesta Nukenen Bario
A three-day Kelabit festival of traditional food, performances and folk sports.
Venue Natad Lepo Rurum, Bario
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Pesta Saviek
A Kajang post-harvest feast featuring cultural programmes of the Kejaman, Lahanan, Sekapan and Punan sub-groups.
Venue Sekapan Panjang, Long Dungan, Belaga
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Regatta Bintulu
Boat races with outside participants plus local product stalls.
Venue Sg. Kemena, in front of Pier 99, Bintulu
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Sibu International RC Powerboat Race River Challenge
A radio-controlled powerboat race with racers from Brunei, Thailand and Indonesia.
Venue Waterfront Pulau Li Hua, Sibu
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Karnival Selangau 2026
The 8th edition, featuring food stalls, a rafting race on the Batang Mukah and Iban pageant and games.
Venue Pekan Selangau
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Pesta Meradong 2026
The third edition of an agro-tourism festival, rebranded from Pesta Limau and Pesta Bintangor.
Venue Pekan Bintangor
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Pesta Daro
An annual district festival with exhibitions, sales, cultural performances and folk sports.
Venue Daro
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International Festival of Kedayan Arts and Culture, Limbang
A rebranded Kedayan festival keeping its New Year's Dinner tradition while adding art, music and food exhibitions with international participation.
Venue Stadium Tertutup Limbang
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Ekspedisi Budaya Bukit Mabong
A community cultural and nature expedition showcasing Bukit Mabong's traditions, rivers and forests.
Venue Tunoh, Bukit Mabong
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Bintulu Marathon 2026
A marathon established in 2023 to promote fitness and tourism in Bintulu.
Venue Lapangan Terbang Lama, Bintulu
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Pesta Tumbina
A festival at Bintulu's Tumbina park promoting conservation, education and recreation.
Venue Taman Tumbina, Bintulu
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Siol Trail Run
The 7th edition of an uphill trail run held in conjunction with the Kuching Festival.
Venue Bukit Siol, Kuching
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PATA Travel Mart (PTM) 2026
The Pacific Asia Travel Association's trade mart, hosted in Kuching in 2026.
Venue Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK)
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Siol International Mountain Bike Challenge (SIMBC)
A UCI Class-1 mountain bike race billed as Malaysia's premier MTB event.
Venue Siol MTB Track, Kuching
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Pesta Pakan
A festival held since 1988 under the 'Sarawak Cergas' concept, mixing sports, entertainment and culture.
Venue Perkarangan Stadium Pakan
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Sibu Jaya Water Fiesta
A family day with Zumba sessions and local live performances.
Venue Pekan Sibujaya, Sibu Jaya
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Bung Sadung Climbathon Trail Challenge
A 7km trail run and 3km fun hike promoting active lifestyles and environmental care.
Venue Padang Bola Sepak, Kampung Bunga, Serian
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Sarikei Tun Tuanku Haji Bujang Bridge Half Marathon
An annual 21km/10km/5km run showcasing Sarikei's Tun Datuk Patinggi Tuanku Haji Bujang Bridge.
Venue Sarikei
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8th Layar Cycling Carnival
An annual cycling event known for steep climbs and scenery, promoting Layar for sports tourism.
Venue Jalan Ulu Layar-Engkeranji, Betong
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Pesta Pantu
Pantu District's annual festival with performances, pageant, games, bazaar and exhibitions.
Venue Dewan Sri Pantu
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9th Sarawak International 4x4 Jamboree 2026
An overland 4x4 adventure for around 200 vehicles through remote tracks, rivers and villages.
Venue Bintulu District - Zon Bakun / Ulu Tinjar / Ulu Sebauh
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Pesta Asajaya
An annual community festival of culture, entrepreneurship and entertainment in Asajaya.
Venue Pusat Penjaja MPKS, Tambirat, Asajaya
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Pesta Bederun Balingian
A boat-racing festival with traditional logboats, dugouts and powerboats.
Venue Tapak Pesta Bederun Balingian
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Benak Road Trail Run 2026
A run from the Batang Lupar waterfront past Fort Alice and other sites, with a chance to see the tidal bore.
Venue Tebingan Sungai Batang Lupar, Bandar Simanggang, Sri Aman
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Mukah Food Festival
An annual festival promoting Mukah's local food products and young F&B entrepreneurs.
Venue Tapak Kala Dana, Mukah
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Roban Food Festival
A community food festival with local cuisine stalls, cooking demos and performances.
Venue Pekan Roban Lama
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Kuching International Cycle Fest
A cycling event with time trial, criterium and road race open to all levels.
Venue FAC Road, Perkarangan Stadium Negeri Sarawak, Tugu Pahlawan and DBKU, Kuching
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Sibu eSports Championship 2026
An eSports tournament for local and regional gamers with tech showcases.
Venue Sibu Indoor Stadium
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Pesta Kebudayaan Kedaya Telang Usan, Baram
A biennial Kenyah and Penan cultural festival with music, dance and singing contests plus agency service counters.
Venue Long Jekitan, Silat, Telang Usan, Baram
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Karnival Jom Heboh 2026
A family carnival recognised as the 'Longest Outdoor Carnival' by the Malaysia Book of Records, promoting local brands and SMEs.
Venue Dataran Boulevard, Miri
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Pesta Benak
The 23rd edition of the festival celebrating the Batang Lupar tidal bore in Malaysia's Tidal Bore Town.
Venue Tebingan Sungai Batang Lupar, Bandar Simanggang, Sri Aman
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Pesta Kanowit
An annual festival highlighted by a powerboat race, pageant and RC boat race.
Venue Kanowit Waterfront
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Regatta Batang Kayan 2026
A biennial Lundu festival centred on boat races on the Batang Kayan, with cultural shows and bazaars.
Venue Lundu Waterfront
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Sebauh A1 Challenge
A multi-sport endurance event (30km cycling, 20km rafting, 40km run) partnered with AirAsia.
Venue Pekan Sebauh, Pekan Pandan & Sungai Kemena
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Serian Rafting Challenge Festival
A 25km rafting race held since 2012 with five categories, plus pageant, folk sports and cultural shows.
Venue Kampung Tema Mawang (Tebedu) to Kampung Tebakang Bidayuh, Serian
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Siniawan Country Music Festival
A country music festival held alongside the Siniawan Night Market with food and handicrafts.
Venue Siniawan Waterfront, Pekan Siniawan, Bau
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Pesta Jian Langit Adet Tapok Penan
A Penan post-harvest thanksgiving bringing Penan groups together.
Venue Uma Penan Long Peran, Belaga
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Pesta Lada Julau
Julau's yearly festival with exhibitions, performances, the Ratu Lada Julau pageant and a mini regatta.
Venue Pekan Julau
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Pesta Pulau Bruit - Mini Agrofest
A mini agrofest showcasing Pulau Bruit's agriculture and fisheries with exhibitions and a produce market.
Venue Pulau Bruit, Daro
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Kuching Marathon 2026
The 11th edition of Kuching's AIMS-recognised road race with full, half, 10km and 5km categories.
Venue Padang Merdeka, Kuching
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Pesta Belawai
A festival with traditional dances, food, folk sports, fishing and decorated boat contests and kite shows.
Venue Belawai Beach, Tanjung Manis
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WAK Festival 2026 (WAK Kuching)
A month-long community arts and culture festival across Kuching neighbourhoods.
Venue Multiple locations in Kuching city
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Kuching International Cat Festival
A biennial festival featuring the WCF World Cat Show, a live cat parade and cat expo.
Venue Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK)
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Lantern Festival Mukah Division
A Chinese cultural festival held since 2022 with lantern-making and mooncake design contests.
Venue Dataran Pehin Setia Raja, Mukah
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Padawan Raft Safari
A bamboo-rafting trip down a clear river through scenic countryside.
Venue Kpg Annah Rais, Kpg Temurang, Kpg Danu, Kpg Semedang, Kpg Git, Padawan
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Kejohanan Muaythai Piala Premier Sarawak Edisi Ke-10
An international Muaythai tournament for local and overseas fighters.
Venue Naim Street Mall, Bintulu Paragon
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Pesta Tabih Long Bemang
A tapah fish festival with fishing contests, freshwater cuisine and Orang Ulu performances, promoting fish-breeding conservation.
Venue Kampung Long Bemang, Apoh Tutoh, Baram
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Karnival Siburan
The third carnival of Siburan District with community activities and exhibitions.
Venue Dewan Siburan, Jalan Kuching-Serian
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Kuching Waterfront Festival 2026
A festival of Sarawakian food, crafts and artisan workshops supporting local SMEs.
Venue Kuching Waterfront
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Pesta Kebudayaan Apau Koyan
A cultural festival alternating yearly with the Belaga Regatta, with Orang Ulu music, dances and folk games.
Venue Tapak Pesta Apau Koyan, Belaga
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Sarawak International Dragon Boat Regatta 2026
An IDBF-affiliated dragon boat regatta on the Sarawak River for local and international teams.
Venue Kuching Waterfront
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Krian Nature Marathon (1st Edition)
A first-edition marathon combining nature, culture and eco-tourism.
Venue Daerah Kecil Nanga Budu, Saratok
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Santubong International Trail Run
The first trail run on Mount Santubong organised by DBKU.
Venue Mount Santubong, Kuching
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Serian International Cross Country Half Marathon Run 2026
A cross-country run in 21km, 10km and 5km categories showcasing Bidayuh culture in Tebedu.
Venue Kampung Daha Kisau, Tebedu, Serian
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Karnival Balau Dalat 2026
A biennial carnival promoting Dalat's balau (sago) forest products, culture and conservation.
Venue Dalat Waterfront
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Sarawak Regatta 2026
A regatta dating from 1872 featuring Kenyalang, Bidar and Balok races plus food and craft festivals.
Venue Kuching Waterfront
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Baram Basin Indigenous Cultural Festival (BBIC Festival)
Formerly the Long Lama Water Sports Festival, featuring boat races, folk games and evening cultural performances.
Venue Long Lama, Daerah Telang Usan, Baram
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Youth Day & Limbang Motor Day
A youth and motoring event with sports, motorcycle exhibitions, convoys and an autoshow.
Venue Lapangan Rekreasi Limbang
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Limbang Open International Tug of War 2026
An international barefoot tug-of-war tournament with cultural performances.
Venue Kompleks Sukan Limbang
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Pesta Ba'euh Kedayan Se-Borneo Peringkat Daerah Lawas (M.T.K.L)
A Kedayan cultural programme with performances and local product sales.
Venue Perkarangan Stadium Tertutup Daerah Lawas
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Borneo Jazz Festival 2026
A jazz and world music festival with international and local artists.
Venue Pullman Miri Waterfront Hotel
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Serian International Remote Control Carnival
A radio-control carnival with RC boat, flying and crawler contests, returning at a new site.
Venue Untong Niee, Kampung Riih Daso, Serian
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Sarikei Unity Run 8.0
A community 10km run and 5km fun run with a unity breakfast and a folk-dance workout.
Venue Sarikei
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Countdown 2027
A New Year's Eve celebration with a day of activities, a concert and midnight fireworks.
Venue Kuching Waterfront