Weekend Lepak Guide: Where To Chill, Shop & Vibe
Here are the best things to do this weekend in KL & PJ this 18-19 July.
- Ikea Damansara transforms its Swedish Restaurant into a football watch party venue for the Semi-finals and Final, with free but limited seats.
- Summer 2K26 is a Y2K-themed pop-up market with 100+ vendors, thrift finds, tooth gems, photobooths, and an all-day DJ lineup.
- KLPAC Orchestra celebrates its 20th anniversary with Titans & Temptations, featuring 100+ musicians performing works from the Romantic era.
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Looking for a break from football this weekend? From Y2K-themed thrift markets to live music concerts, there’s something for everyone on this list.
SPARKA Football Fever Watch Party | 16, 20 July | Ikea Damansara | 3am | Free public event
Ikea Damansara invites football fans to experience the biggest matches of the tournament together. For the first time, the Swedish Restaurant transforms into a lively football watch party venue, bringing fans together to catch the Semi-finals and the Final LIVE on the big screen. Seats are complimentary but limited, so they’ll be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.
READ MORE: Ikea Damansara Invites Guests To Watch The FIFA Semi-Final & Final At Its Restaurant
READ MORE: Where To Watch The World Cup Final In KL And PJ — Free, Outdoors, And With A Crowd
International Chocolate Fair | Until 22 July | Seibu, TRX | 10am-10pm | Free public event
The International Chocolate Fair is a chocolate lover’s dream come true. Sweet tooths can discover different chocolate brands and get their hands on choco bars, spreads, and more.
Asian Food & Craft Market | 17-19 July | Central Market | 10am-10pm | Free public event
The Asian Food & Craft Market has delicious local food, unique handcrafted treasures, traditional games, and more, all in one place. You might even discover a singer or band you like during the live performances!
Weekend Picnic | 17-19 July | The Campus Ampang | 10am-10pm | Free public event
Pack a blanket and your appetite! Pasar Seloka’s Weekend Picnic brings together 60+ local brands for a market day packed with hands-on fun. Get creative at the Tenun Carik weaving workshop, decorate your own cupcakes, or make charms to take home. Bookworms shouldn’t miss the Museum of Mini Exchanges: Library Crushes, where you can swap books with each other.
Poly Pocket: Collective Workshop | 18 July | The Pocket | 11am-1.30pm, 3pm-5.30pm
Poly Pocket is a collective workshop organised by Looozer. Guests get to take part in various workshops, such as learning how to brew matcha, cake decorating, pottery, charm-making, and flower beading. To register your spot, fill out the Google Form here.
Loud Music Festival Asia 2026 | 18 July | The Arch Galleries | 6pm-12am | Ticketed event
Loud Music Festival Asia 2026 brings together some of Asia’s most exciting names in Mandopop, hip-hop, electronic, and contemporary pop culture for one night, blending high-energy performances, immersive festival production, and curated food and beverage experiences. Lineup highlights include Taiwanese singer-rapper-actor NICKTHEREAL, known for hits like “So Handsome”, Mandopop singer-songwriter OSN, and one of China’s rising pop stars, Cheng Huan, best known for his viral hit “Wo Hui Deng.” Tickets are available on Klook here.
Summer 2K26 | 18-19 July | Jam PJ | 11am-10pm | Free public event
Summer 2K26 is a two-day Y2K-themed pop-up market covering over 100 vendors with thrift finds, tooth gems, photobooth sessions, and more. There’s also student discounts and an all-day DJ lineup powered by Murray’s Smoothies and Lane23.
Titans & Temptations | 18-19 July | KLPAC | 8.30pm, 3pm | Ticketed event
Titans & Temptations marks a major milestone: It’s the KLPAC Orchestra’s 20th anniversary concert, bringing together more than 100 musicians for a programme showcasing beloved works from the Romantic era. Maestro Lee Kok Leong leads the orchestra’s most ambitious programme to date, featuring Gustav Mahler’s Symphony No. 1, Felix Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto in E minor featuring international violinist Bernice Ooi, and Franz von Suppé’s Light Cavalry Overture. To score tickets, head over to CloudJoi here.
ILLUSPEAK | 18-26 July | GMBB | 11am-8pm | Free public event
ILLUSPEAK showcases the works of 50 aspiring illustrators from the Malaysian Institute of Art. Each piece tells unique stories and offers distinct perspectives.
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