FeaturesWhat’s On In August: 26 Events To Check Out This Month
Jam-packed with coffee festivals, funky markets, pet-friendly events, and more!
By Tamara Jayne | 31 Jul 2025, 10:31 AM
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1. Sunny Side Up Market | 1 – 3 August
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Think all‑Malaysian indie brands under one roof — food, fashion, beauty, decor, souvenirs… you name it, Sunny Side Up’s got it.
Hosted at The Campus Ampang, it’s gonna be a weekend-long celebration of local artisans working their magic.
Perfect for snagging gifts or indulgent treats while you cheer on homegrown talent.
📅 1 – 3 August
📍 The Campus, Ampang
🕒 10am – 9pm
🎟️ Free Entry
2. Burger Brew & Breads | 1 August
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The legendary smash burgers from Shimokita are landing at Archive Gems, joined by Setia Coffee’s tiramisu and specialty brews.
There’ll be thrifted fashion gems, a live haircutting demo, and DJ @sanammuel spinning from Japan. It’s gonna be a full plate (literally).
📅 1 August
📍 Archive Gems, Ampang
🕒 8.30pm
🎟️ Free Entry
3. Pingmin Markets & YangLokal Festival | Throughout August
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From PJ to Semenyih, Klang to Mont Kiara, Pingmin’s bringing a Hari Kebangsaan-sized calendar of pet‑friendly, free‑entry bazaars.
They’re also hosting the YangLokal Festival at Pingmin Hub with four back-to-back weekends of art, food, and creative joy.
📅 Various Dates
📍 Various Locations (PJ, Semenyih, Mont Kiara, Klang, Sunway)
🕒 Fri 5pm – 10pm | Sat & Sun 12 pm – 10pm
🎟️ Free Entry
4. Pasar Gadis | 1 – 3 August
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Sarong over jeans? That’s elite-level kampung drip. It’s time to put together your loudest, proudest Hari Kebangsaan fits ’cause the Pasar Gadis Market is taking over Central Market.
There will be rows of booths filled with cute things you probably don’t need but will definitely buy, mouth-watering makan, icy drinks to beat the heat, and live music to soundtrack your shopping decisions (or distract you from them).
📅 1 – 3 August
📍 Central Market, KL
🕒 10am – 10pm
🎟️ Free Entry
5. Popsicola @ Kedai KL | 2 August
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Popsicola’s back and this time, it’s serving up DJ sets and floaties, all in one family-friendly splashfest.
Slide in from 11.30am to catch DJ sets by fi7i.exe and dj_lollipop_lawrence.
Food and drinks will be flowing, the beats will be bouncing, and everyone is welcome.
📅 2 August
📍 Kedai KL
🕒 10am – 6pm
🎟️ Free Entry
6. Evie Feroza: Justin Timberlake Night | 1 – 2 August
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Calling all JT stans, it’s time to bring SexyBack (again).
BOBO KL is hosting a full-on tribute night packed with bops, body rolls, and justified levels of fangirling.
The powerhouse Evie is gonna be on vocals, plus a killer line-up of local musicians ready to bring the house down.
If SexyBack, Cry Me a River, or Rock Your Body still live rent-free in your playlist, this one’s already calling your name.
📅 1 – 2 August
📍 BOBO KL
🕒 8.30pm
🎟️ Get tickets here.
7. Relove x Kloset Kain | 2 – 3 August
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The Messy Club returns and this time, they’re taking over Semua House. There will be live DJ sets, style inspo for days, and a hands-on textile workshop, where you can stitch your feelings into fabric (or at least try).
Bring your thrift bestie, sip something cute, and lean into the mess (while looking fab).
📅 2 – 3 August
📍 Semua House, KL
🕒 10am – 10pm
🎟️ Free Entry
8. Saint Kylo’s Send-Off Bound For .Paak | 2 August
Jameson is throwing a send-off bash for Saint Kylo before he jets off to join the 2025 Jameson Distilled Sounds cohort — yep, the one led by Anderson .Paak himself.
Doors open at 6pm, music kicks off at 9.30pm. Free seating, first-come-first-serve, so come early and grab your drinks!
📅 2 August
📍 Jao Tim, KL
🕒 6pm till late
🎟️ Free Entry
9. 2nd Breakfast Little Launch Party | 3 August
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What began as a humble, part-time pop-up has grown into a full-fledged residency at Triptyk. And now, 2nd Breakfast is throwing a well-earned party to mark the milestone.
It’s not just about the food (though it’s a big part, obviously), but also the space it’s become: where strangers turn into friends, and friends into collaborators.
Expect good vibes, good music, and a whole lot of heart from the community that’s been riding with them since day one.
📅 3 August
📍 Triptyk
🕒 4pm – 8pm
🎟️ RM35 (Pre-sale) & RM40 (door)
Drop them a message on Instagram for tickets.
10. Fari & Ali’s Kitchen Coffee Rave | 3 August
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DJ Roya’s gonna be spinning your Sunday into something delicious.
Catch her on deck at Fari and Ali’s Kitchen, serving Persian beats, breezy vibes, and just the right amount of caffeine chaos. It’s your Sunday reset, but make it brunch.
Brunch spots are RSVP-only, so swipe the menu, pick your poison, and lock it in. Your weekend deserves this soft landing.
📅 3 August
📍Fari & Ali’s Kitchen
🕒 11am – 2pm
🎟️ RSVP Required
Fari and Ali’s Kitchen will also be hosting other events throughout the month, including a watercolour workshop, mummy baby hangout, coffee candle making workshop, and more.
Take a look at the schedule below:
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11. Pesta Kopi Kuala Lumpur | 8 – 10 August
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Pesta Kopi is back, hosted by Semua House with support from Kartamalaysia, Coffex, and more. This time, it’s all about bringing the boldest local brewers and the most dedicated coffee lovers under one beautifully buzzed roof.
You can look forward to your faves like 103 Coffee, Slow Wood Coffee, Taman Hati, Whatever Works Coffee, plus many more ready to serve, sip, and spill the beans.
📅 8 – 10 August
📍 Semua House, KL
🕒 10am – 10pm
🎟️ Free Entry
12. Secret Tribe | 6, 13 & 20 August
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A murder. A jungle. And absolutely no one you can trust. Five players. One dead tribal leader. Zero alliances.
This immersive script-play at Bored. Games Café is basically Cluedo… if Cluedo had more betrayal, jungle lore, and chaotic eye contact.
Accuse. Deceive. Survive. Only the sharpest (or the shadiest) will make it out alive. Bring your best poker face ’cause you’re gonna need it.
📅 6, 13 & 20 August
📍 Bored. Games Café
🕒 8pm – 11pm
🎟️ RM80 per person
Get tickets here.
13. Clothes Swap + Slow Fashion Social | 9 August
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Closet full of clothes but nothing to wear? Time for a lil’ fashion refresh, minus the splurge.
This chill wardrobe swap is perfect for conscious dressers looking to trade their “meh” for new faves.
📅 9 August
📍 Bendy Pole 10 Boulevard, PJ
🕒 [Your Time Here]
🎟️ RM50/pax | RM90 for 2
Register here.
14. The Godown Artists Market | 9 – 10 August
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The Godown Artists Market (Hari Kebangsaan Edition) is happening on 9 & 10 August, and this time, it’s all about freedom, kindness, and creative joy.
Browse through indie art, crafts, and collectibles, join fun workshops, and check out open studios with resident artists Ian Tee and Chin Kar Yern.
With music, good vibes, and plenty of local talent, it’s the perfect way to celebrate Hari Kebangsaan.
📅 9 – 10 August
📍 The Godown Arts Centre, KL
🕒 12pm – 7pm
🎟️ Free Entry
15. Cupid Nights “Not Another Wingman Party” | 14 August
Sick of dating apps? This won’t be your average singles night. The Record Speakeasy is hosting a singles’ mixer for anyone between 21 and 39 years old.
Bring your couple friends as backup (weird, we know, but it works) or come solo and let fate (and some bad pick-up lines) lead the way.
📅 14 August
📍 The Record Speakeasy
🕒 8.30pm
🎟️ Register here.
16. Rant About Work Friday | 15 August
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Bring your work trauma and The Bloom Society By Hajar will bring the games.
This one’s for the overworked and under-therapised. Air your office drama, sip on drinks, and maybe even win a game of “Whose Boss Said That?”
📅 15 August
📍 Liberal Latte
🕒 7.30pm
🎟️ Free Entry
And if chaos isn’t your vibe, there’s also Books & Bakes on 10 August at Liberal Latte, a cosy Sunday afternoon of book exchanges, homemade treats, and soothing drinks.
Go for one, go for both. Either way, you’re in good company.
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17. Good Coffee Festival | 15 – 17 August
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The Campus Ampang is turning into a coffee haven with local legends and international micro-roasters all serving their best.
Whether you’re a flat white loyalist or a filter snob, there’s something here for your taste buds.
Spread the word with your caffeine crew and prep for your personal tasting tour.
📅 15 – 17 August
📍 The Campus, Ampang
🕒 10am – 10pm (Sunday ends at 8pm)
🎟️ Free Entry
18. Cake Decorating Workshop | 16 – 17 August
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Time to turn your cakes into Pinterest goals.
Join BttrSwt for a cosy three-hour baking workshop at Lloyd’s Inn, where you’ll learn piping, fondant, and all the little tricks that make a cake go from “nice” to “no way you made that?!”
Limited seats, RM180 per pax, so book fast if you’re ready to level up your bake game.
📅 16 – 17 August
📍 Lloyd’s Inn KL
🕒 10am – 1pm
🎟️ RM180 per pax
Register here.
19. Prakash Daniel “Lobster Boy” | 23 August
Malaysia’s own bearded king of comedy returns. After sold-out shows in Australia, Prakash is back with his nostalgic, ’90s‑infused comedy style.
The KL show hits on 23 August, with tickets already moving fast. He’s also making stops in Penang and Johor Bahru.
📅 23 August
📍 PJ Live Arts
🕒 7pm and 9pm
🎟️ Get tickets here.
20. Douglas Lim Live | 26 – 28 August
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For three nights only, the king of Malaysian stand-up returns. Douglas Lim is back, sharp, cheeky, and brutally on point.
Hosted by Rizal Van Geyzel with opening laughs by Kuah Jenhan, it’s just Douglas, a mic, and your abs getting a full workout.
📅 26 – 28 August
📍 Bobo KL
🕒 8.30pm
🎟️ Get tickets here.
21. Life Is A Motion Picture | 27 – 31 August
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Separuh Matahari and Main Theatre are teaming up for a powerful stage production that explores loss, not through words, but through stillness, presence, and the weight of what’s left unsaid.
Contemplative, artistic, and unlike anything else this month, the show runs for five nights at Studio Ramli Hassan.
📅 27 – 31 August
📍 Studio Ramli Hassan
🕒 8.30pm
🎟️ Get tickets here.
22. Makers & Co Market | 28 August – 31 August
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Head to The Campus Ampang this Hari Kebangsaan weekend for a fun celebration featuring over 40 vendors, a batik workshop with @kapten.batik, and mini activities for the kiddos.
It’s gonna be wholesome, festive, and proudly local.
📅 28 – 31 August
📍 The Campus, Ampang
🕒 11am – 10pm
🎟️ Free Entry
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23. Check-In Merdeka | 29 August – 1 September
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Central Market will be turning into a playground of Malaysian creativity as Haute + Gold brings together vendors whose products shout local and loud.
Expect culture-packed crafts, heritage-rich designs, and proudly Malaysian-made gems that channel the Hari Kebangsaan spirit.
📅 29 August – 1 Sept
📍 Central Market, KL
🕒 10am – 10pm
🎟️ Free Entry
24. Merdeka Home Market | 30 – 31 August
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Celebrate Hari Kebangsaan in style at the Merdeka Home Market, happening at the beautiful Alora Residences Sales Gallery.
This cosy indoor market has everything: scenic lake views, a pickleball court, kid- and pet-friendly parks, and over 40 local vendors with handmade crafts, homeware, food, drinks, and more.
Perfect for a relaxed day out with the whole fam (fur babies included).
📅 30 – 31 August
📍 Avenue 25, Subang Jaya
🕒 11am – 9pm
🎟️ Free Entry
25. Delicious in Dungeon exhibition | 1 August – 28 September
Anime, monsters, and a fantasy café? Say less.
The official “Delicious in Dungeon” exhibition is making its Malaysia debut this August at INCUBASE Arena!
After wowing fans in Japan and Hong Kong, this immersive experience brings over 150 original artworks, iconic scene recreations, exclusive merch from Japan, and even a dungeon-themed café where you can eat like Laios and the gang.
📅 1 Aug – 28 Sept
📍 INCUBASE Arena, Fahrenheit88
🕒 10am – 10pm (Last Entry 9pm)
🎟️ Get tickets here.
26. Stretch & Stitch | 30 August
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Led by Jocelyn (@jogalism) and Qing Yu (@maoandmoss) — two pharmacists turned wellness guides — this beginner-friendly workshop blends gentle yoga with meditative stitching to help you slow down, reset, and leave with a handmade keepsake.
Whether you’re flying solo or bringing a friend, it’s the perfect pause button for your busy month.
📅 30 August
📍 Reading Corner, GMBB
🕒 3pm – 6pm
🎟️ RM180/pax | RM300 for 2 pax
Drop them a message on Instagram to join.
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