Langkawi Events & Festivals

Langkawi offers exciting and vibrant events all-year round. From some famous cultural happenings to sporting events, variety is key and visitors are bound to have a memorable experience.

Langkawi Water Festival 2008

A three-day event, the Langkawi Water Festival will see more than 50 exciting water-based events including sports and beach games. The launch will be held in Pantai Cenang, promising a gala time for locals and tourists alike.
When: April 4 - 6
Where: Pantai Cenang
Contact: +60 (0)4 969 8080

Langkawi – Adang- Satun International Fishing Challenge (LASIFC)

This international fishing competition take places on the seas facing Langkawi and Satun Island, transcending the borders of Malaysia and India for a fantastic cultural exchange!
When: April 25 - 27
Where: Pantai Cenang
Contact: +60 (0)4 969 8080

Wilderness Langkawi Challenge 2008

The Wilderness Langkawi Challenge will test your endurance, courage and skill to the limit through a series of courses and challenges that involve running, kayaking, climbing, biking and much more through rugged terrain!
When: May 3
Where: Pulau Tuba
Contact: +60 (0)4 966 8000

18th Pelangi Cup International Golf Open Championship 2008

This is the most prestigious golfing event in Langkawi open to professionals and amateurs for the 18th time. Some of the distinguished participants include the Sultan of Kedah and his consort.
When: May 17
Where: Meritus Pelangi Beach & Spa Resort, Pantai Cenang
Contact: +60 (0)4 952 8888

ECO-GAMES Championship Race 2008

The final leg of the Eco-Games Championship will be held in Langkawi, involving over 50 teams from all across the world. This gruelling race will involve swimming, running, kayaking, climbing and biking over vast distances and harsh terrain in Langkawi.
When: May 11 - 15
Where: Langkawi
Contact: +60 (0)3 4045 4332

Islanders Music Dance Festival Langkawi 2008

Come and enjoy this pulsating music festival that will see the participation of various traditional and modern music troupes from the island.
When: May 30 – June 1
Where: Tanjung Rhu
Contact: +60 (0)3 2693 7111

Fire Fighting Competition Langkawi 2008

A strange but important event, the fire-fighting competition will involve participants from the tourism industry, including government departments, hotels and restaurants, in an attempt to create awareness of fire safety.
When: June 7
Where: To be announced
Contact: +60 (0)4 969 3004

Mu’adzam Shah Trophy Golf Tournament 2008

This is an established golf competition in Langkawi, with participants from across the world. The Sultan of Kedah will the Royal Patron for the event, which will also see a large group of golfing enthusiasts from the corporate world and government taking part.
When: June 7
Where: Bayview Hotel
Contact: +60 (0)4 969 3004

Rambutan Trail

Celebrate this event dedicated to the humble ‘Rambutan’, a small hairy fruit with sweet flesh around its seed. Participants will be able to pick the fruit, try their flavours, carve fruits and do other fancy things about rambutans.
When: June 7
Where: To be announced
Contact: +60 (0)4 955 6566

Langkawi International Sand Sculpture

The first of its kind in Langkawi, the Sand Sculpture competition will bring talented sand builders from across the world. You’ll marvel at the 3-dimensional creations on the beach in the name of creativity.
When: July 6 - 8
Where: To be announced
Contact: +60 (0)4 735 5170

Hot & Happening Weekend in Langkawi 2008

Tourism Malaysia organises this event, which will showcase four different themes including ‘Colours of Malaysia’, ‘Flavours of Malaysia’, the Megasale Carnival and ‘Cuti-Cuti Malaysia’. You can expect fantastic shows, exciting contests, live bands and artiste performances.
When: July 25 – 26
Where: Across Langkawi
Contact: +60 (0)4 969 8080

Langkawi International Mood Jazz Festival

Come and marvel at the groovy jazz tunes played by skilled musicians at this festival for all blues lovers. Expect sounds on drums, percussions, saxophones and guitar that will bring on that special jazz mood.
When: August 3 - 8
Where: To be announced
Contact: +60 (0)4 735 5170

51st Merdeka Tea Reception 2008

People from all walks of life can enjoy this grand tea reception held in beautiful Eagle Square as part of Malaysia’s Independence Day celebrations. Much of Malaysia’s traditional culinary favourites will be served.
When: September 4
Where: Eagle Square
Contact: +60 (0)4 966 6590

World Tourism Day 2008

To celebrate World Tourism Day, a sanctioned event by the United Nations, Langkawi will hold various fun activities and competitions according to the theme set by the World Tourism Organisation for this year.
When: September 27
Where: Across Langkawi
Contact: +60 (0)4 969 8080

Langkawi International Fishing Tournament (LIFT)

A challenging angling event, this fishing tournament invites local and international anglers to explore the deep waters of Tukun Perak Island, in a bid to catch the largest fish for the day.
When: November 1 – 4
Where: Tukun Perak Island
Contact: +60 (0)4 969 8080

Langkawi Arts & Craft Festival (LACRAF)

This is a festival for traditional arts and crafts from Malaysia. Come and see local artisans carve and create marvellous products in the form of jewellery, paintings, ‘Batik’ silk prints, sculptures, pottery and much more.
When: December 25 - 31
Where: To be announced
Contact: +60 (0)4 969 8080