Kuching Festival 2026 (Sarawak, Malaysia)

Kuching Festival 2026, the 40th edition of the annual celebration held in conjunction with Sarawak Day, returns from 22 July – 16 August 2026. Showcasing the rich heritage and multicultural identity of Sarawak’s capital, the festival will be centred around the Kuching South City Hall precinct, with selected programmes taking place at other venues across the city.

The festival’s biggest draw is its iconic street food fair, featuring 323 stalls offering an extensive selection of Sarawakian delicacies, Malaysian favourites, as well as international and fusion cuisine. Over 26 evenings, visitors and locals alike can savour a diverse culinary experience while enjoying live music, cultural and dance performances, entertainment, and a wide range of family-friendly activities.

Programme / Event Schedule

• 18 July 2026 (Saturday)
  • (6:00pm) Smart Kids, Smart City Challenge – Robotic Walk @ MBKS Boulevard, Jalan Padungan [Map]
• 22 July 2026 (Wednesday)
  • (6:00am) 722 Walk in Commemoration of Sarawak Day 2026 @ MBKS Boulevard, Jalan Padungan  [Map]
• 22 July – 16 August 2026 (Wednesday – Sunday)
  • (5:00pm – 11:00pm) Kuching Festival Food Fair @ Dewan Masyarakat, MBKS [Map]
  • (6:00pm – 11:00pm) Garden Show @ Kuching Park, MBKS [Map]
• 25 July 2026 (Saturday)
  • (8:00am) MBKS Pickle Rush Kuching 2026 @ PicklePro Kuching, Tabuan Laru Family Club [Map]
  • (7:00pm – 10:00pm) Kuching Festival Cosplay Competition @ MBKS Theatre, Kuching Park [Map]
• 26 July 2026 (Sunday)
  • (4:00am – 10:00am)  Kuching Half Marathon Heritage Run @ MBKS Boulevard, Jalan Padungan [Map]
  • (7:00pm – 10:00pm) Folk Dance @ Sarawak Hockey Stadium, Jalan Padungan [Map]
  • (7:00pm – 10:00pm) K-Pop Dance Cover Competition @ MBKS Theatre, Kuching Park [Map]

• 31 July 2026 (Friday)
  • (8:00am) Launching of Guro Street @ Travilion, Jalan Padungan [Map]
• 31 July – 2 August 2026 (Friday – Sunday)
  • (7:45pm – 10:00pm) International Friendship Cities Night Performance @ MBKS Theatre, Kuching Park [Map]
• 31 July – 16 August 2026 (Friday – Sunday)
  • (9:00am – 5:00pm) Crafted Tables for Two Exhibitions by Society Atelier Sarawak @ MBKS Lobby [Map]
• 1 August 2026 (Saturday)
  • (10:00am) City Day Commemoration @ MBKS Theatre, Kuching Park [Map]
• 2 August 2026 (Sunday)
  • (10:00am – 6:00pm) Pokémon Trading Card @ MBKS Lobby [Map]
• 3 – 9 August 2026 (Monday – Sunday)
  • (5:30pm – 10:00pm) UCCN Gastronomy Pavilion @ Dewan Masyarakat, MBKS [Map]
• 5 – 7 August 2026 (Wednesday – Friday)
  • (9:00am – 5:00pm) Borneo Culinary World Cup 2026 @ Alumni Hall, Chung Hua Primary School No. 3 [Map]
• 7 August 2026 (Friday)
  • (6:00pm – 8:00pm) Yuanji Dance @ MBKS Square (in front of Council Building) [Map]
  • (7:00pm – 11:00pm)  Traditional Oriental Music @ MBKS Theatre, Kuching Park [Map]

• 8 August 2026 (Saturday)
  • (8:30am – 12:00pm) Fishing Competition @ Man-made Lake, Kuching Park, MBKS [Map]
  • (7:00pm – 11:00pm) Kuching Zumba Fiesta @ Sarawak Hockey Stadium, Jalan Padungan [Map]
  • (7:15pm – 9:00pm) Teochew Music Performance @ MBKS Theatre, Kuching Park [Map]
• 9 August 2026 (Sunday)
  • (4:00am) Sarawak Energy Marathon 2026 @ Menara Sarawak Energy [Map]
• 11 – 15 August 2026 (Tuesday – Saturday)
  • (8:00am) 35th ASEAN Veteran Basketball Tournament 2026 @ MBKS Sport Village [Map]
• 11 – 16 August 2026 (Tuesday – Sunday)
  • (5:30pm – 10:30pm) Taste of Champions: Sarawak’s Award Winning Cuisine @ Dewan Masyarakat, MBKS [Map]
• 13 August 2026 (Thursday)
  • (7:00pm – 10:00pm) Charity Night @ MBKS Theatre, Kuching Park [Map]
• 14 August 2026 (Friday)
  • (7:00pm – 11:00pm) Martial Arts Display @ Sarawak Hockey Stadium, Jalan Padungan [Map]
• 15 – 16 August 2026 (Saturday – Sunday)
  • (9:30am – 6:00pm) Borneo – Japan New Trends Trade Expo 2026 @ The Everly Hotel, Vivacity Megamall [Map]
  • (6:00pm – 11:00pm) Kuching’s Got Talent (Semi Final & Final) @ MBKS Theatre, Kuching Park [Map]
• 16 August 2026 (Sunday)
  • (7:00am) Mayor’s Walk @ MBKS Boulevard, Jalan Padungan [Map]

Opening Hours

• Venue: Kuching South City Hall / Majlis Bandaraya Kuching Selatan [Map]
• Date: 22 July – 16 August 2026 (Wednesday – Sunday)
• Time: 5:00pm – 11:00pm
• Note: While most activities take place from 5pm to 11pm in the Kuching South City Hall (MBKS) area, some events are held at other venues or start earlier in the day. Refer to the programme schedule for the dates, times, and venues of individual activities.