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Music Festivals in Malaysia

Sunset by Neon 2024, a more intimate rendition of Bangkok’s famed Neon music festival, is coming to Malaysia for 2 nights from 4 - 5 May 2024. Headlined by internationally-acclaimed DJs Boris Brejcha and ARGY, this exhilarating event is set to liven the Genting Highlands Premium Outlets area with pulsating electronic music under the allure of the setting sun.
Loop Music Festival 2024, a Malay pop and rock music festival featuring leading artistes in Malaysia, is set to take place on 11 May 2024 at Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil KL. Headlined by a stellar lineup including Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza, Dayang Nurfaizah, XPDC, MASDO, and supported by 10 other prominent Malay artists and bands, the event promises an unforgettable musical extravaganza.
Neon Dreams @ City of Hope 2023 / 2024, Malacca's biggest New Year's Eve (NYE) countdown party, is scheduled to take place on 31 December 2023 at The Sail Melaka. Featuring a starry lineup of local and international artistes such as ZICO 지코, JUNNY 주니, Shila Amzah, Aina Abdul and more, this will be a multi-genre concert filled with K-pop, Pop, R&B, hip hop, rapping and EDM music as we await the arrival of 2024.
The Exchange TRX Countdown Party 2023 / 2024, the first-ever New Year's Eve (NYE) countdown party at the recently opened mega mall in downtown KL, will take place on 31 December 2023. Other than being headlined by K-pop superstar B.I 비아이 and award-winning EDM group Clean Bandit, the show is supported by a star-studded lineup of renowned local and internationally-acclaimed artistes. In addition to the stage performances, a spectacular drone show and a dazzling fireworks display await all concert-goers at the outdoor Raintree Plaza @ The Exchange TRX at midnight.
Sawarak New Year Countdown 2023 / 2024 is set to take place on this 31 December 2023 at the iconic Kuching Waterfront. Themed "Let's Celebrate Together", the 6-hour party includes a host of performances by community groups, popular Sarawakian artistes as well as renowned Malaysian singers and groups such as Datuk Amy Search, Dato’ Zainal Abidin, Hael Husaini, Floor 88, De Fam and more. To make day even more special, a new flagpole that will become the tallest in Southeast Asia, will also be launched at the event.
Visit Melaka Year 2024 Celebration, a New Year's Eve (NYE) countdown party held in conjunction with the launch of the state's 2024 tourism programme, will take place at Dataran Pengkalan Rama. Attendees will be treated to an evening of electrifying performances and melodious music by renowned Malaysian celebrities and artistes such as Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza, Ziana Zain, Anuar Zain, Siti Nordiana, Zamani Slam, Ernie Zakri and more. Other than the stage shows, a host of fringe activities from hot air balloon, food carnival, Melaka historical show, to boat parade will be held on the side. At 12 midnight, a fireworks show will be set off along the scenic Malacca River.
SACRA Music Fes. 2024, the popular Anime songs (Anisongs) music festival from Japan, is finally making its debut in Malaysia on 3 February 2024 at Zepp KL! Starring renowned artists such as FLOW, ASCA, spira spica, Who-ya Extended and Akase Akari, anime lovers and cosplay enthusiasts are in for an unforgettable afternoon of electrifying performances in downtown Bukit Bintang.
Borneo Sonic Music Festival 2023, the first-ever and biggest music event of its kind in Borneo Malaysia, will take place from 6 - 7 October 2023 at the Sarawak Stadium. The 2-night concert will be headlined by K-Pop stars Taeyang (Big Bang), Suho (EXO), HYO (Girls' Generation), CL (2NE1) and supported by 10 other local and international artistes such as Fatnam Scoop, Havana Brown, Ning Baizura, Yung Kai, Melo Moon and more.
KEPCI Music Fest 2023, a free music festival commemorating KFC's 50th anniversary in Malaysia, will be held on 26 August in Selangor, 6 October in Sabah and 21 October in Johor. Headlined by Siti Nurhaliza, Amy Search, Ella, Misha Omar, Bunkface and supported by 20 other singers and bands, one just need to purhcase a KEPCI Music Fest KFC meal to redeem a concert ticket.
NMF Festival Asia 2023, the biggest music festival in Northern Peninsula Malaysia, is back on 18 March 2023 at Juru Auto City Penang. Headlined by Bunkface, The Times, Midnight Fusic and complemented by 20+ other artistes on 2 stages, concert-goers are in for a day of nonstop music of various genres.

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