1. Kuching Festival Food Fair 2026
   Time: 22 July - 16 August, 5.00pm - 11.00pm daily
   Place: MBKS Community Hall / MBKS grounds
   Still the easiest weekend plan: makan, drinks, local snacks, cultural performances and plenty of crowd energy. Good for family, date night, or just walking around after dinner.

2. International Friendship Cities Night
   Time: 31 July - 2 August, from 7.30pm nightly
   Place: MBKS Theatre
   Part of Kuching Festival. Expect cultural performances from Kuching's friendship cities, including groups from China, South Korea and Japan. Nice option if you want something more performance-focused after food fair.

3. 38th Kuching City Day
   Time: 1 August
   Place: MBKS
   Kuching marks its 38th City Day this Saturday. If you are already going to the festival area, this one is worth checking out together with the city celebration atmosphere.

4. Kuching Festival Pokemon Trading Card Game Competition
   Time: 2 August, 10.00am - 6.00pm
   Place: MBKS Lobby / MBKS Community Hall area
   For Pokemon TCG players and curious visitors. Even if you are not joining, can drop by to watch the matchups and feel the gaming crowd.

5. DBKU Mayor's Run
   Time: 2 August
   Place: Padang Merdeka, Kuching
   For the early birds. A Sunday morning community run in the city, good excuse to start the day active before heading for food later.

Bonus nearby: Karnival Jom Heboh Sarawak Segulai Sejalai 2026 is also happening from 31 July to 2 August at the area beside Majlis Perbandaran Kota Samarahan. Expect family activities, contests, booths, food, meet-and-greet sessions and concerts on Saturday/Sunday nights.

Quick tip: MBKS area will likely be busy in the evening. Go earlier, carpool if can, and check the organiser pages before heading out in case timing changes.

Sources: DayakDaily, The Borneo Post, KuchingBorneo event listing.