Kuantan Arts Festival
Festival Programme
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8.00pm – 10.00pm
11.00am – 10.00pm
2.00pm – 3.00pm
3.00pm – 5.00pm
5.00pm – 7.00pm
4.00pm – 6.00pm
5.00pm – 7.00pm
8.00pm – 10.00pm
11.00am – 10.00pm
2.00pm – 4.00pm
12.00pm – 1.00pm
3.00pm – 4.00pm
5.00pm – 7.00pm
4.00pm – 7.00pm
8.00pm – 11.00pm
2.00pm – 11.00pm
2.00pm – 11.00pm
2.00pm – 11.00pm
11.00pm – 11.00pm
11.00pm – 11.00pm
MUSIC
REVERB & ECHOES
Reverbs & Echoes is an East Coast-based band blending indie, alternative, and jazz influences into a dreamy, atmospheric sound. Currently working on their debut EP, the band continues to develop music that reflects their ever-evolving artistry.
Saturday — 3.00pm
@ Hock Bee (Level 2)
BR¨UH
Brüh is a five-piece alternative rock band from Petaling Jaya, Selangor, established in 2025. Driven by energy and rhythm, the band crafts socially charged music while delivering revolutionary stage productions and memorable live experiences.
Saturday — 4.00pm
@ Hock Bee (Level 2)
SATWO
SATWO is a Malaysian indie folk duo formed in 2013, comprising Rafiz and Maz. Their name — a fusion of "satu" (Malay for "one") and "two" — reflects the heart of their artistry: two distinct voices becoming one through seamless contrapuntal melodies and intimate harmonies.
Sunday — 10.00pm
@ Hock Bee (Level 2)
THE IMPATIENT SISTERS
The Impatient Sisters are a trio
of siblings from Kuantan, Pahang, known for their quirky indie-folk sound — weaving hauntingly tight three-part harmonies with whimsical storytelling.
Sunday — 9.00pm
@ Hock Bee (Level 2)
YEAST
YEAST is a six-piece Dance Rock/Post Rock band from Pahang, Malaysia. Having released their debut six-track EP As Is in October 2025, the band crafts music that balances dancefloor energy with a bold rock and roll edge.
Sunday — 8.00pm
@ Hock Bee (Level 2)
WORKSHOPS & SEMINARS
Workshop:
THEATRE
Saturday
12.00pm - 1.00pm
@ blok56 (Ground Floor)
FREE ADMISSION
Workshop:
PROJECT MAPPING
Sunday
2.00pm - 4.00pm
@ Hock Bee (Level 3)
FREE ADMISSION
Beleber Session:
MEMELUK MALAM
Saturday
4.00pm - 6.00pm
@ blok56 (Ground Floor)
FREE ADMISSION
Beleber Session:
SENI UNTUK SEMUA
Sunday
12.00pm - 1.00pm
@ blok56 (Ground Floor)
FREE ADMISSION
Workshop:
HEAT-PRESS
Saturday & Sunday
11.00am - 10.00pm
@ Studio Belatuk
Ground Floor — Outdoor)
RM xx
Workshop:
UPCYCLE
Saturday & Sunday
11.00am - 10.00pm
@ Studio Belatuk
(Belatuk Social)
RM xx
THEATRE
Lé JIU: LA JULIA
Set in the 90s, Lé Jeu: La Julia follows the intertwining bonds of love and friendship between Julia, Jalut, and Fadlun. A story of young hearts searching for love and hope — only to find it closer than they imagined. Inseparable since their days in a shared orphanage, Julia and Jalut share a deep bond, yet Jalut carries the quiet knowledge that Julia's heart belongs to Fadlun. Is theirs a love triangle without resolution? Will they find their true love — or is it all just a dream?
Saturday
5.00pm
@ Studio Belatuk (Level 1)
FREE ADMISSION
SECOTEK CERITA
Secotek Cerita is a theatre showcase featuring three stage performances: I'm OKay yoU by Namme Medai, Selamat Ulang Tahun by Dee Alhadi, and Melar Bersemi by Mosyuki Borhan.
Sunday
3.00pm
@ Studio Belatuk (Level 1)
FREE ADMISSION
EVENTS
Exhibition:
SOFT SOFT SANDS
Curated by Low Pey Sien, soft soft sands transforms Kuantan into a living space for art. Beyond aesthetics, it aspires to be an enclave where the people of Kuantan — present and future — can bond, debate, and celebrate their connection to home.
Featuring 15 Kuantan-inspired works by local artists, a living exhibition along Jalan Besar and its surroundings, and many more discoveries ahead, soft soft sands invites visitors to witness what Kuantan has to say about its past, its present, and the time ahead.
OFFICIAL LAUNCH —
Friday
8.00pm
@ Hock Bee (Level 2)
FREE ADMISSION
DISPLAY —
Saturday, Sunday
11.00am - 11.00pm
@ Hock Bee (Level 2)
FREE ADMISSION
FILM SCREENING + TALK
Filamen is a digital and new media art collective based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded in 2016, it serves as a platform for emerging artists to explore and experiment at the intersection of art and technology, through immersive works such as interactive installations, VR/AR, and multimedia experiences.
Saturday — 4.00pm - 7.00pm
Sunday — 8.00pm - 10.00pm
@ Studio Belatuk (Level 1)
FREE ADMISSION
GUIDED TOUR —
Saturday, Sunday
5.00pm
@ Hock Bee (Level 2)
FREE ADMISSION
ALL-DAY
FILAMEN: PROJECT MAPPING
Filamen is a digital and new media art collective based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded in 2016, it serves as a platform for emerging artists to explore and experiment at the intersection of art and technology, through immersive works such as interactive installations, VR/AR, and multimedia experiences.
DISPLAY —
Saturday, Sunday
11.00am - 11.00pm
@ blok56 (Level 1)
FREE ADMISSION
WORKSHOP —
Sunday
3.00pm
@ blok56 (Level 1)
FREE ADMISSION
PASAR SERA
Pasar Sera, managed by Sera Group, began as a humble artisan market at Sera Villa Kuantan. Growing from event to event, it has since become one of Kuantan, Pahang's most beloved curated creative markets. Pasar Sera prides itself on offering an exceptional experience for both visitors and vendors alike — welcoming everyone from small home-based entrepreneurs to established brands.
Saturday, Sunday
12.00pm - 11.00pm
@ Lorong Seni (Kuantan Art Street)
FREE ADMISSION