Things to do in Malaysia this July 2025
July may not have any public holidays, but that doesn’t mean that it’s completely devoid of fun events to check out. Make the most of your weekends, whatever their length may be, with this list of things to do in Malaysia this July 2025, including anime festivals, Bon Odori 2025, and more.
Table of Contents
- Things to do in Malaysia this July 2025
- 1. Nijigen Expo
- 2. Marusan Toys: Godzilla, Ultraman & Kaiju
- 3. Malaysia International Film Festival
- 4. The Gundam Base Pop-Up
- 5. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Experience
- 6. Bon Odori 2025
- 7. Hybe Cine Fest
- 8. Collectors Market
- 9. KLove Market
- 10. HoYo Fest 2025
- 11. Miniso Hot Picks Festival
- 12. Dioriviera & Dior Cafe pop-up
- 13. Meet A Potters
- 14. Penguin 90th Anniversary Sale @ Kinokuniya
- 15. Eleven Fela Orchestra @ JaoTim
- 16. Malaysia International Shoe Festival
- 17. International Chocolate Fair @ SEIBU
- 18. Concerts in Malaysia this July
- 19. Pocket Pickle at The Starhill
- 20. The Plantation Plot at Ilham Gallery
1. Nijigen Expo
12th & 13th July
Image credit: Nijigen Expo via Facebook
If you’re an anime fan who’s always on the lookout for ACG events in Klang Valley, Nijigen Expo is the place to be on 12th and 13th June. The two-day event will feature shop booths with merch from popular shows like Solo Leveling, Jujitsu Kaisen, and Oshi no Ko, plus a ton of fun activities including a cosplay runway, musical performances, card battles, giveaways, and more.
Whether you’re looking to snag cool merch, show off your best cosplay fit, meet your favourite guests, or just vibe with other anime fans, this is definitely an event you shouldn’t miss this June.
Admission: From RM39 per pax. Purchase tickets here.
Venue: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (MVEC), Third Floor, Mid Valley Megamall
Dates: 12th & 13th June 2025
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Contact: Nijigen Expo Facebook
2. Marusan Toys: Godzilla, Ultraman & Kaiju
Now till 20th July
Image credit: @bungactiongirl via Instagram
If vintage anime collectibles are more your type of thing, check out the Marusan Exhibition at A4 Art Gallery. This showcase features rare vintage sofubis of iconic kaiju and superheroes from the golden age of Japanese vinyl toys, and offers a look into the design evolution of one of Japan’s most iconic toy makers.
Catch Godzilla and Ultraman in various sizes from handheld to human-sized, plus cool retro posters and some exclusive merch.
Admission: Free
Venue: A4 Art Gallery, KL
Dates: 28th June to 20th July 2025
Opening hours: 1pm-7pm, Daily
Contact: A4 Art Gallery Instagram
3. Malaysia International Film Festival
19th till 27th July
Image credit: @miffest_mgga via Instagram
The Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) is returning to KL for its 8th edition, this time with screenings held at MyTown Shopping Centre. Movie buffs can get an all-access ticket to watch 62 different films from 48 countries that are part of the festival.
This year’s lineup is just as coulourful, with local and international films helmed by filmmakers from France, Switzerland, Taiwan, and beyond.
There’ll also be open-air cinema screenings of homegrown beloved films like The Journey and Polis Evo 1, masterclasses and forums, and a MIFFest Marketplace happening all throughout the festival.
Admission: RM49.99 per unlimited movie pass. Purchase the pass here.
Venue: GSC MyTown, KL
Dates: 19th to 27th July 2025
Opening hours (MIFFest Marketplace): Fri-Sun 10am-10pm | Mon-Thu 4pm-10pm
Contact: MIFFest website
4. The Gundam Base Pop-Up
4th to 13th July
Image credit: Essential Japan
Gundam fans, rejoice – the Gundam Base Pop-Up World Tour is coming to Malaysia on 4th July after showcases in Paris and China. In celebration of GUNPLA’s 45th anniversary, the pop-up is set to bring over a smorgasbord of event-exclusive merch and limited-edition goods, plus a GUNPLA exhibit, all at Farenheit88’s INCUBASE Arena.
So, prep your wallets and gather your Gundam-loving crew to check out this event and grab the good stuff before it all sells out.
Admission: Free
Venue: INCUBASE Arena Malaysia, Fahrenheit88, KL
Dates: 4th to 13th July 2025
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Contact: The Gundam Base Pop-Up website
5. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Experience
Now till 23rd September
The epic Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Experience pop-up is now open in KL, with life-sized sets featuring epic scenes from the anime, an unmissable merch store, and a cafe with themed food and beverages.
Train like a Demon Slayer with a giant boulder at the Hashira Training Arc set and take ominous selfies with cutouts of demons in the ryokan-inspired castle room. Then, snap up event-exclusive official goods from acrylic stands to earrings, and cap off your fan fantasy experience with a themed meal that’s as visually appealing as it is tasty.
Admission: From RM25. Purchase tickets here.
Venue: Acolab, Lot 3.102, 3.103 & 3.58, Level 3 (Pink Zone), Pavilion Bukit Jalil, KL
Dates: 28th June to 23rd September 2025
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
6. Bon Odori 2025
12th & 13th July
If an actual trip to Japan isn’t on the cards for you right now, head to the annual Bon Odori festival that is taking place in Sunway City this year. The 600-year-old traditional festival is where you can celebrate and revel in the magic of Japan without leaving town.
Catch vibrant and exciting cultural performances, including the must-see Drum Performance and Bon Odori Dance, and chow down on a wide range of Japanese and local delicacies – don’t worry, you can get both Muslim-friendly and non-Halal options here.
Here are the timings for the two highlight performances:
- Drum Performance: 6.30pm, 8.30pm (12th July)
- Bon Odori Dance: 6.40pm, 7.30pm & 8.10pm (12th July) | 6.30pm, 7.30pm & 8.10pm (13th July)
Admission: Free
Venue: Open Carpark (Opposite Sunway Resort Hotel), Sunway City, KL
Dates: 12th & 13th July 2025
Time: 4pm-11pm, Daily
Contact: Bon Odori 2025 website
7. Hybe Cine Fest
10th-13th July
Image adapted from: HYBE CINE FEST
HYBE CINE FEST in Asia brings six screenings of music events featuring HYBE artists, including BTS, SEVENTEEN, TXT, and ENHYPEN. For four days, you can catch concert films from world tours that, sadly, never made it live to Malaysia at GSC locations across Klang Valley:
- BTS MAP OF THE SOUL ON:E
- SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [BE THE SUN]
- TOMORROW X TOGETHER WORLD TOUR [ACT : SWEET MIRAGE]
- ENHYPEN WORLD TOUR [FATE]
There’s also a sing-along event, the HYBE CINEMA NORAEBANG, where fans can sing their lungs out to songs from the above groups and also LE SSERAFIM, &TEAM, BOYNEXTDOOR, TWS, ILLIT, and KATSEYE. As a bonus for BTS Jin fans, there will even be a live broadcast of the RUN SEOKJIN: EP.TOUR’ in JAPAN straight from Osaka’s Kyocera Dome.
Admission: Purchase movie tickets here.
Venue: GSC locations across Klang Valley
Dates: 10th-13th July 2025
Contact: HYBE CINE FEST website
8. Collectors Market
5th & 6th July
Image credit: @collectorsmarket.my via Instagram
The popular Collectors Market is returning to PJ this July, with vendors carrying all sorts of collectibles and rare vintage goodies. Bargain hunters can spend the weekend sifting through pop culture figurines and other thrifted treasures like apparel, board games, and even vinyls.
Admission: Free
Venue: Level CC, Paradigm Mall PJ, Selangor
Dates: 5th & 6th July 2025
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Contact: Collectors Market Instagram
9. KLove Market
26th & 27th 2025
Image credit: KLoé Hotel
KL’s favourite market event returns to KLoé Hotel this July for its 9th installment, with 35 vendors, head-bopping music by professional DJs, and a lucky draw to boot. Indulge in summer-themed retail therapy with Traders Market’s special curation of local brands and artisanal goods, with everything from gifts, apparel, home decor, and great food on offer on two floors of the boutique hotel.
Image adapted from: @theheritagebaskets.my via Instagram
Admission: Free
Venue: Levels 1 & 2, KLoe Hotel, KL
Dates: 26th & 27th July 2025
Opening hours: 12pm-7pm, Daily
Contact: Traders Market Instagram
10. HoYo Fest 2025
24th-27th July
Image credit: Gadget Match
HoYo FEST returns this July for fans of Genshin Impact, Honkai Impact 3, Honkai: Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero to celebrate their favourite HoYoverse games and vibe with fellow players from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Look forward to an exhibition zone, game and photo booths, and even an official merch store that will include fan-created merchandise by local artists and creators – a first for a HoYoverse event in Southeast Asia.
Admission: From RM22 per pax. Purchase tickets here.
Venue: Halls 1 & 2, Pavilion Exhibition Centre Bukit Jalil, KL
Dates: 24th-27th July 2025
Opening hours: 10am-8pm, Daily
11. Miniso Hot Picks Festival
Now till 13th July
Image credit: Paradigm Mall Petaling Jaya via Facebook
If cute lifestyle goods are your weakness, plan to make a trip to the Miniso Hot Picks Festival. It has up to 60% discounts on a handpicked selection of the brand’s popular products. This event lasts for 13 days, but if you don’t want to miss out on the best of this crazy clearance, you’ll want to come early and snag the limited stock before it all runs out.
Admission: Free
Venue: Level G (In front of Marks & Spencer), Paradigm Mall PJ, Selangor
Dates: 1st-13th July 2025
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
12. Dioriviera & Dior Cafe pop-up
Now till 11th August
The Dioriviera Pop-Up is the event for all the romantic girlies looking to immerse themselves in an aesthetic summer fantasy. At this year’s edition, hosted at the Macalister Mansion in Penang, look once again to shop exquisite offerings from the fashion house’s summer capsule collection, indulge in delicate treats at the themed cafe, and snap gorgeous photos around the sun-kissed event space.
Admission: Free
Venue: Macalister Mansion, Penang
Dates: 13th June to 11th August 2025
Opening hours: 11am-9pm, Daily (Dioriviera Pop-Up) | 10.30am-9pm, Daily (Dior Cafe)
13. Meet A Potters
26th & 27 June
Image credit: Purple Ling via Facebook
Love handcrafted goods, especially pottery and anything wabi-sabi? Here’s an unmissable event for you – the MEET A POTTERS Pottery Art Market, happening for two days only in Taman Paramount. Find stunning artisanal clay homeware on display and for sale, from 15 Malaysian potters including Cattery Studio, My Random Pots, and more.
Admission: Free
Venue: Awe Gallery, Taman Paramount, PJ
Dates: 26th & 27 June 2025
Opening hours: 11.30am-8.30pm, Daily
Contact: Purple Ling Studio Facebook
14. Penguin 90th Anniversary Sale @ Kinokuniya
Now till 31st July
Image credit: @kinokuniyamalaysia via Instagram
All bookstagrammers and book lovers will likely agree that one can never have too many editions of one’s favourite book titles. And when it comes to classic literature, those pretty Penguin editions – especially the viral clothbound ones – are need-to-haves on your bookshelf.
If this speaks to you, run to Kinokuniya at Suria KLCC this July to enjoy 20% off selected Penguin titles from the beloved publisher in conjunction with the Penguin 90th Anniversary. The discount only applies with the purchase of another item, but hey, see it as an excuse to buy more books.
Venue: Kinokuniya Malaysia, Suria KLCC, KL
Dates: 1st-31st July 2025
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Contact: Kinokuniya Malaysia Instagram
15. Eleven Fela Orchestra @ JaoTim
5th July
Image adapted from: JaoTim KL via Facebook
Music fans on the lookout for an event to vibe with great beats can head to JaoTim this 5th July. The KL art event space slash cocktail bar is hosting a one-night-only performance by Jameson Distilled Sounds and Eleven Fela Orchestra, with epic Afrobeat and irresistible cocktails on the menu.
Admission: Free
Venue: JaoTim, KL
Date: 5th July 2025
Time: Doors open at 6pm, music starts at 9.30pm
Contact: JaoTim Facebook
16. Malaysia International Shoe Festival
23rd to 27th July
Image credit: Motac.gov.my
Footwear fiends will not want to skip the Malaysia International Shoe Festival, happening at Pavilion Bukit Jalil for five days only this July. The largest of its kind in Southeast Asia, this event is set to feature global and local shoe brands for sale, a TikTok Zone, shoe workshops, free podiatric assessments, and a chance to get up close and personal with Malaysia’s best shoe craftsmen.
Image credit: Motac.gov.my
Also, you won’t want to miss a showcase of the making of a giant 8-foot stiletto heel, which is expected to be officially certified by the Malaysia Book of Records at this event. There’s also a Shoe Making Workshop happening from 25th-27th July, with three 1-hour sessions happening daily. Participants can design and craft their shoes for RM80. Pre-registration is required – you can do so here.
Admission: Free
Venue: Atrium, Pink Zone, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, KL
Dates: 23rd to 27th July 2025
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Contact: Malaysia International Shoe Festival Facebook
17. International Chocolate Fair @ SEIBU
Now till 16th July
Image adapted from: @venchi.my via Instagram
Calling all lovers of chocolate to the International Chocolate Fair at SEIBU from now to 16th July. Here you can expect to shop and feast on decadent delights from popular choco brands like ROYCE’, Venchi, FEASTABLES by MrBeast, and others. Whether you fancy crunchy pralines or classic bars, get ready for an indulgent affair with the world’s most beloved chocolate creations.
Admission: Free
Venue: SEIBU Food Hall, Concourse Level, The Exchange TRX, KL
Dates: 2nd to 16th July 2025
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
18. Concerts in Malaysia this July
Kenny G – Timeless Legacy tour
Image credit: Kenny G via Facebook
Admission: From RM228
Venue: Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting
Date: 13th July 2025
Time: 6pm
Henry Moodie – Henry Moodie 2025
Image credit: Henry Moodie via Facebook
Admission: From RM268
Venue: Zepp KL
Date: 16th July 2025
Time: 8pm
G-Dragon – Übermensch World Tour
Image credit: Billboard
Admission: From RM459
Venue: Axiata Arena, KL
Dates: 19th & 20th July 2025
Times: 8pm (19th July) | 5pm (20th July)
19. Pocket Pickle at The Starhill
Now till 15th July 2025
Image credit: @pickleinthesky.my via Instagram
Pocket Pickle, brought to you by the team behind Pickle In The Sky, has landed at The Starhill with a pop-up that blends sport, food, and good times all in one place. Whether you’re in the mood for a friendly game of pickleball, a scoop of gelato, coffee breaks, or happy hour sips, this spot is made for laid-back hangs.
With pong tables, curated events, and plenty of space to mingle, Pocket Pickle brings you an activity-packed experience that’s all about having fun while burning some calories along the way.
Admission: From RM40. Book your slot here.
Venue: The Starhill
Dates: 13th May to 15th July 2025
Opening hours: 10am-10pm, Daily
Contact: Pickle In The Sky Instagram
20. The Plantation Plot at Ilham Gallery
Kuala Lumpur – Now till 21st September 2025
Image credit: @ilhamgallerykl via Instagram
Known as one of KL’s ultimate date spots, ILHAM Gallery is giving us another reason to visit this month. They have a powerful new exhibition in collaboration with KADIST, a global non-profit dedicated to sparking conversations on social issues through art.
Running from now to 21st September, The Plantation Plot is curated by rising Malaysian curator Lim Sheau Yun, whose proposal was jointly selected by ILHAM and KADIST. The exhibition brings together works by 28 artists and collectives from Southeast Asia and the Americas, exploring the deep-rooted legacies and ongoing impact of plantation systems.
Admission: Free
Venue: Ilham Gallery, Ilham Tower, Kuala Lumpur
Dates: 20th April to 21st September 2025
Opening hours: Tue-Sat 11am-6.30pm | Sun 11am-4.30pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: Ilham Gallery Instagram
New things to do in and near Malaysia in July 2025
While life might feel like it’s moving full speed ahead, it’s the perfect time to pause, recharge, or find a little inspiration. Whether you’re planning a hangout with friends, some family time, or just a solo day out, we’ve rounded up a list of things to check out and do this month so you don’t have to.
Cover image adapted from: MIFFest, Essential Japan, @kinokuniyamalaysia via Instagram
This article was updated on 2nd July 2025.