This Weekend’s Top Events: Custom Cars, Free Concert & Pop-Up Markets
So much to do, but so little time!
- Art of Speed returns for its 15th edition, bringing custom vehicles, live music, and international guests including Japanese tuner Liberty Walk.
- KLPac hosts a free outdoor family concert featuring Disney medleys, My Neighbour Totoro music, classical pieces, and Jay Chou's Mojito.
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This weekend is packed with events showcasing local talent and expertise. Topping the list is Art of Speed, where custom vehicles take centre stage. For a musical family day out, KLPac is hosting a free outdoor concert. And if you’re in the mood to explore, there are plenty of pop-up markets and sales happening around town too. Missed your flight to Japan? No worries, you can still soak up the culture at Bon Odori, happening right here at Lalaport.
PJ Comedy Fest 2026 | 29 Jul-2 Aug | DeStage @ Jaya One | 3pm, 8.30pm | Ticketed event
PJ Comedy Fest 2026 brings the very best of Malaysian comedy with five nights of stand-up, improve, sketch, and multilingual performances across two stages. Some acts to look out for include Farid Azmeir, Jasmine Rajah, Kuah Jenhan, and more. Tickets are available on CloudJoi here.
Ice Cream with MINITEEN | Until 2 Aug | The Exchange TRX | 10am-10pm | Free public event
Fans of Kpop group SEVENTEEN get to immerse themselves in the adorable world of the group’s official characters. Don’t forget to explore exclusive MINITEEN merchandise and snap photos with the cute icons.
Santai Maa x Love Food Fest | 30 Jul-2 Aug | Dataran Karnival Shah Alam | 12pm-12am | Free public event
Santai Maa x Love Food Fest is exactly what it sounds like. There’ll be tons of food to munch on, local brands and thrift stalls to check out, and live performances to rock out to. Some brands you can find at the event include HdPc, Sobac, Damnson!, and Bradastreet.
Pesona Selat | 31 Jul-2 Aug | Central Market | 10am-10pm | Free public event
Pesona Selat gives the weekly market a nostalgic, cultural twist. Think local snacks, fashion finds, and handmade accessories waiting to be discovered.
Sometime & Friends Archive Sale | 31 Jul-2 Aug | Starling Mall | 10am-10pm | Free public event
Local brand Sometime is holding an Archive Sale to showcase other homegrown brands such as Syedewa, gung, and Cakenis. If you’re looking to update your fashionable bags and makeup, don’t miss this sale at Starling Mall.
Sunny Side Up Market | 31 Jul-2 Aug | GMBB | 11am-8pm | Free public event
Sunny Side Up Market: Merdeka Edition brings together a curated collection of Malaysian-owned brands, makers, and artisans over the weekend. Guests can find yummy treats, handcrafted homeware, fashionable items, gifts, creative workshops, and more.
Music Play Date with KLPac | 1 Aug | KLPac Outdoor Area | 10am | Free public event
Bring the whole family down to Music Play Date for a free outdoor mini concert by the KLPac Symphonic Band, featuring beloved tunes like Disney medleys, music from My Neighbour Totoro, timeless classical pieces, and even Jay Chou’s Mojito.
Art of Speed Summer Festival 2026 | 1-2 Aug | MAEPS Serdang | 10am-7pm | Ticketed event
Art of Speed (AOS), Malaysia’s biggest annual “Kustom & Counter Culture” event, is back with a summer theme for its 15th edition. The event brings together automotive lifestyle and live music in a single weekend, featuring the best of both local and international creativity. At AOS, guests get to gawk at beautiful custom motorcycles and modified cars while enjoying live music at the SoundCircus.
A major highlight is the first-ever appearance of Japanese tuner Liberty Walk, alongside international guests including representatives from MOONEYES Japan, Vise Clothing, Hawgholic, DicE Magazine, and Hot Wheels Premium. Builders and artists from Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan, and Singapore will be at AOS as well.
To get tickets to AOS and SoundCircus, head over to the website here.
READ MORE: Art Of Speed Brings Big Global Names Of “Custom Culture” To Malaysia
Bon Odori 2026 | 1-2, 8-9 Aug | Lalaport | 10am-10pm | Free public event
The Bon Odori festival is back at Lalaport for two weekends. Guests can enjoy Japanese food at the bazaar and watch live and cultural dance performances. Other highlights include a Bluefin Tuna Cutting Show, and Summer Festival Games.
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