Things to do this March in Malaysia
March brings with it a lively mix of Ramadan festivities, creative markets, and community events that keep the city buzzing well into the night.
Whether you are planning a casual outing with friends or looking for something festive to soak up the Ramadan atmosphere, here are 15 new things to do in Malaysia this March 2026, including live music shows, moreh spots, and bazaars.
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1. Pokémon Pokopia Truck
Image credit: Pokémon
The now-viral Pokémon Pokopia Nintendo Switch 2 game has taken over not just the internet, but also Malaysia. A Pokémon Pokopia Truck has been travelling around Klang Valley, bringing with it gaming stations so those who have yet to buy the game can try it out.
Image credit: Hans
There’s also a free Pokémon Pokopia sunvisor that visitors can get when they visit the truck, and other activities to check out, such as colouring stations and special appearances from everyone’s favourite pokémon, Pikachu.
The full list of stops for the Pokémon Pokopia truck in March is:
- Sunway Pyramid, Petaling Jaya: 6th-8th March
- The Exchange TRX, Kuala Lumpur: 13th-15th March
- Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur: 20th-22nd March
- Elmina Lakeside Mall, Shah Alam: 27th-29th March
Admission: Free
Venue: Various locations around Klang Valley
Dates: Now till 4th June 2026
Time: 10am-10pm, Daily
2. Jazz Jam at Bartolo
Image credit: @bartolobakehouse via Instagram
Jazz nights are a regular thing on Thursdays at the cosy Bartolo, located in the building that sits right behind Central Market.
For their upcoming Jazz Jam, which is in its 108th session, they are welcoming seasoned vocalist Michelle Nunis, who has entertained crowds at Hard Rock Cafe locations in KL, Singapore, and Beijing. She’ll be performing with a live band, who will come together for a night of jazz standards, blues, and rock.
Admission: Free, register a spot by messaging Bartolo on WhatsApp, 011-2145 9986.
Venue: Bartolo, 204-206, Central Market, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50050 Kuala Lumpur
Date: 19th March 2026
Time: 8.30pm
3. BookFest Malaysia
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Bookworms are in for a treat this month. You can spend hours browsing for books and more at BookFest Malaysia, a 9-day bookfair that takes place from 18th March at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. The popular event gathers publishers, authors, and readers for a large-scale literary fair filled with book promotions, exhibitions, and reading-related activities across multiple halls.
Expect to find books, stationery, CDs, and more from over 530 booths at the fair, which celebrates its 20th anniversary.
Admission: A 1-day ticket costs RM2.50, while a season pass is priced at RM10. Tickets can be purchased on-site.
Venue: Halls 1-5, Ground Floor, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), Kuala Lumpur, 50088 Kuala Lumpur
Dates: 18th-26th March 2026
Time: 10am-10pm, Daily
4. Crayon Shin-Chan Space & Time Adventure Interactive Exhibition
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The mischievous Crayon Shin-Chan takes on space with his friends and family at the Crayon Shinchan Space & Time Adventure Interactive Exhibition at Incubase Arena in KL.
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Held till 23rd March, the family-friendly exhibition is fun for both the grown-ups and kiddos. Visitors will get to embark on a rescue mission with games to figure out in its interactive zones, and take photos at five themed zones that are all inspired by the Crayon Shin-Chan manga, anime, and films.
Admission: From RM35 per pax. Purchase tickets on Ticket2u’s website or on-site.
Venue: 2-02 – 2-06, Second Floor, Incubase Arena, Fahrenheit88, 179, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Dates Now till 23rd March 2026
Time: 10am-10pm, Daily
5. MaTiC Cultural Show
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To celebrate Malaysia’s cultural heritage for Visit Malaysia 2026, the Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) is holding a series of free-entry MaTiC Cultural Shows at the Mini Auditorium in their building.
The 1-hour shows will involve traditional dances that spotlight Malaysia’s rich culture. You can catch a performance every Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday in March.
Admission: Free
Venue: MaTiC, 109, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur
Dates: 1st, 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 15th, 17th, 26th, 28th, 29th & 31st March 2026
Time: 3pm-4pm
6. Wondermoreh
Image credit: Wondermilk via Facebook
If you’re looking for a place to unwind after iftar, Wondermoreh is a lively moreh spot with food, drinks and community vibes.
Taking place at Wondermilk till 18th March, the event brings together food vendors such as Ratio KL, Spud Bois, and Coma Coffee, who will serve food and drinks alongside Wondermilk’s own offerings, so you have plenty of options for late-night bites all in one spot.
Image credit: Wondermilk via Facebook
Admission: Free
Venue: Wondermilk, 37, Jalan SS 21/1A, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Dates: Now till 18th March 2026
Time: 5pm-1am, Daily
Contact: Wondermilk Instagram
7. Blackpink Deadline Pop-up
Image credit: 1 Utama Shopping Centre
BLACKPINK is in our area with the BLACKPINK [DEADLINE] Pop-Up, held at 1 Utama Shopping Centre till 29th March. BLINKs can shop concert- and album-themed merch here, with everything from hair accessories to albums and photocard sets available.
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Shoppers will also get to bring home a free random BLACKPINK postcard if they spend RM150 or more in a single receipt.
Admission: Free
Venue: LG Luxe, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, City Centre, 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Dates: Now till 29th March 2026
Time: Fri & Sat 10am-10.30pm | Sun-Thur 10am-10pm
8. Digimon Adventure Anime 25th Anniversary Exhibition
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The first-ever exhibition for the Digital World of the Digimon and the DigiDestined is here in Malaysia after a run in Hong Kong. Digimon Adventure Anime 25th Anniversary Exhibition takes place at KL’s Incubase Arena till 23rd March, celebrating over two decades of the monster-collecting franchise.
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The exhibition contains original production artefacts, scene recreations, and life-sized displays of iconic Digimon, including Agumon and Omegamon. At the end of your exhibition exploration, you can cop merch from the series, including cushions and key charms.
Admission: From RM40 per pax. Purchase tickets on Ticket2u’s website or on-site.
Venue: 2-02 – 2-06, Second Floor, Incubase Arena, Fahrenheit88, 179, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur
Dates: Now till 23rd March 2026
Time: 10am-10pm, Daily
9. Gelato buffet at Niko Neko
Two words: Bottomless. Gelato.
For Ramadan, Malaysia’s popular Niko Neko launches a gelato buffet at their Damansara Heights branch, so you don’t have to settle on a single gelato flavour while you’re at the cafe.
Available from now till 22nd March, the gelato buffet has all-you-can-eat cold scoops, waffles, and toppings. You can indulge in an unlimited spread of 19 gelato flavours for 90 minutes, which is plenty of time to get your fill of icy matcha scoops.
Admission: RM45 per adult diner, RM25 for senior citizens and kids 7 and below
Venue: Niko Neko Damansara Heights, 33-2 & 35-2, Jalan Medan Setia 1, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur
Dates: Now till 22nd March 2026
Time: 7.30pm-11.30pm, Daily
10. Raya Rumah Terbuka Serba Serbi
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Raya Rumah Terbuka Serba Serbi is bringing nostalgic kampung vibes to the city. The Raya open house takes place at KL’s buzzing Central Market, with Baju Raya to kuih-muih to shop from local brands. You can also look forward to plopping down and playing old-school games like congkak and carrom, just like you would when you balik kampung.
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Admission: Free
Venue: Central Market, Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50050 Kuala Lumpur
Dates: 25th-29th March 2026
Time: 10am-10pm, Daily
11. Hari Raya mall decor
Image credit: Suria KLCC
Hari Raya mall decor season is finally here. Shopping malls in Malaysia have decked their centre courts with pretty festive decor accompanied by Raya markets, so you can shop and take photos of your OOTD on a trip to the mall.
Hotspots in Klang Valley, like Suria KLCC, The Exchange TRX, and Mid Valley Megamall, will have festive displays up as late as 5th April, so you can enjoy the twinkling lights, kampung house recreations, and blooming flowers for a little longer.
Admission: Free
Venue: Various locations around Malaysia
12. Bazram Merdeka at Stadium Merdeka
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Food lovers should visit Bazram Merdeka, happening from now till 19th March. Taking place at the historic Stadium Merdeka, the bazaar is dubbed one of the largest Ramadan bazaars in the city centre. It features a wide range of food stalls, shopping vendors, and dedicated spaces for breaking fast together, creating a lively and communal Ramadan experience in the heart of KL.
Admission: Free
Venue: Stadium Merdeka, Jalan Stadium, Presint Merdeka 118, 50118 Kuala Lumpur
Dates: Now till 19th March 2026
Time: 4pm-11pm, Daily
13. Less Is Moreh at Pulp
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For another casual post iftar hangout spot, there’s Less Is Moreh at Pulp in APW Bangsar, which will be around till 19th March. The aesthetically pleasing cafe offers a special Ramadan menu featuring creative dishes such as beef rendang tacos, nasi kerabu ayam percik, and gula Melaka iced lattes, making it a great place to gather with friends for a relaxed moreh session.
Image credit: @pulp.bangsar via Instagram
Admission: Free
Venue: Pulp, 29-01, APW Bangsar, Jalan Riong, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Dates: Now till 19th March 2026, Thursdays to Saturdays
14. Raya Weekend Jam Session at Jao Tim
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For a night of light sips and live music, head to Jao Tim to catch a series of performances by local acts happening in March. Some shows to look out for include the festive Raya Weekend Jam Session, a free-entry show that only requires you to purchase a drink to enter. A live band will come together to perform Raya hits that we all know and love.
Other free-entry sessions include a Sohl Music Jam on 21st March, where you can enjoy tunes from varied genres, from Indopop to RnB.
There are also paying shows like Table Lamp Concert: Samantha Does Adele on 24th March to enjoy band performances of Adele hits, and An Enchanted Disney II on 20th March that has a setlist of songs from beloved Disney films.
Admission: Free, unless otherwise stated. Tickets can be purchased on Jao Tim’s website.
Venue: Jao Tim, 61, Jalan Sultan, City Centre, 50000, Kuala Lumpur
Dates: Various dates in March
15. Concerts in March
There’s a slew of concerts happening in Malaysia in 2026. Here’s the rundown of acts set to perform on our shores in March:
ATEEZ
Image credit: @ateez_official_ via Instagram
Date: 22nd March 2026 (Sun)
Time: 6pm
Venue: Unifi Arena, KL
Get tickets for ATEEZ: In Your Fantasy World Tour in KL (From RM398)
Monsta X
Image credit: @official_monsta_x via Instagram
Date: 28th March 2026 (Sat)
Time: 7pm
Venue: Mega Star Arena, KL
Get tickets for Monsta X [THE X : NEXUS] world tour in KL (From RM398)
Chen
Image credit: Chen
Date: 29th March 2026 (Sun)
Time: 4pm
Venue: Zepp KL
Get tickets for Chen: Arcadia Asia Tour (From RM398)
Things to do this March 2026 in Malaysia
As March unfolds, the city continues to come alive with Ramadan markets, cultural events, and vibrant nighttime gatherings. So, if you’re not sure how to join the buzz of the festivities, consider visiting these spots to fill up your tummies and soak in the Raya vibes.
Cover image adapted from: Bookfest, Hans, @jaotimkl via Instagram