Still deciding what to do this weekend? Here are four things happening around Kuching from Friday to Sunday — one for rock fans, two for registered young participants, and one big Merdeka-eve concert just outside the city.
Rock In The City 2026
Saturday, 29 August, 8:15pm–12:00am
Wisma Melayu, Jalan Diplomatik, Kuching
A proper late-night rock session is coming to town, with live performances and a regional Malaysia–Brunei–Indonesia rock spirit. If your ideal Saturday is loud guitars, lights and a crowd that sings along, this is the one to circle.
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Source: Rock In The City event poster
FUN乐营 3.0 children’s holiday camp
Saturday–Sunday, 29–30 August, 8:00am–4:00pm; continues Monday, 31 August, 8:00am–12:00pm
Samarahan Grace Methodist Church, Taman Uni Central
This one is for children aged 5–12, with camp activities, meals, snacks, camp clothing and plenty of group fun. It is a registration-based programme, so it is most suitable for families whose children are already signed up or who can still confirm a place with the organiser.
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Source: FUN乐营 3.0 event poster
SOAR3.0「我受够鸟」youth camp
Friday, 28 August, 6:00pm to Monday, 31 August, noon
Sungai Maong Methodist Church, Lorong Stapok Utara, Kuching
A four-day, three-night Chinese youth camp for ages 13–18, built around fellowship, activities and a full camp experience. This is another registration-based event, but it is worth knowing about if your teenager has already registered and is heading in this weekend.
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Source: SOAR3.0 event poster
Konsert Di Ambang Merdeka “Dekat Di Hati”
Sunday, 30 August, 8:00pm–11:00pm
Kompleks Sukan Asajaya
Up for a short drive out of Kuching? The Asajaya Merdeka-eve concert brings together Bella Astillah, Bob Yusuf, Hairee Francis and other featured artistes with the Simfoni Orkestra Negeri Sarawak. Expect a big community-night atmosphere, music and fireworks-style celebration energy.
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Source: Pesta Asajaya 2026 event poster
If I were planning the weekend, I would do Rock In The City on Saturday night and keep Sunday for the Asajaya concert. For the outdoor programmes, check the organiser’s latest update before leaving — haze and weather have already affected some Sarawak events this month.