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Catch football finals, tabletop games, family festivals and live music events this July
All Aboard 2026
Date: July 18–19
Time: 11am–9pm
Venue: Paradigm Mall, Petaling Jaya
Entry fee: Free, except for selected paid activities
Malaysia’s tabletop convention returns for its second edition with board games, trading card games, tabletop role-playing games and miniature gaming. Visitors can learn and play titles including Magic: The Gathering, Cardfight!! Vanguard, Weiß Schwarz, Warhammer 40,000 and Dungeons & Dragons, alongside board game tournaments and role-playing sessions. Award-winning Singaporean game designer Daryl Chow will conduct a talk and workshop, while the programme also includes a live interactive Dungeons & Dragons show, the large-scale Cataclysm War campaign, industry panels and sessions for aspiring game designers. Visitors at the event can also browse new and secondhand games, Malaysian-made titles, artwork, crafts and tabletop accessories.
Football Fever 2026 Final Match Screening
Date: July 19–20
Time: 10pm–3am
Venue: Level 1, SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting
Entry fee: Free, on a first-come, first-served basis
Football fans can gather at Resorts World Genting for a live screening of the tournament’s final match at the SkySymphony Wonderwall. The celebrations begin with the Final Kick Off Party, featuring DJ performances by Ms Puiyi and two other acts, food stalls and games. Visitors who spend at least RM50 on food and beverages will receive one lucky draw entry, with prizes including a massage chair, hotel stays and leisure experiences. Other activities across the resort include football-themed performances, merchandise displays, EA Sports FC 26 matches and family attractions.
Sparka Football Fever
Date: July 20
Time: Matches begin at 3am. Doors open at midnight
Venue: Swedish Restaurant, Ikea Damansara
Entry fee: Free, on a first-come, first-served basis
Ikea Damansara will host after-hours screening of the tournament’s final as part of Ikea Malaysia’s 30th anniversary celebrations. The Swedish Restaurant will remain open overnight, with the matches shown on a large screen. The final screening will feature Muaz and Ean from Fly FM, alongside commentary from Kieran of Fly FM and former Malaysian footballer Shahrom Kalam. Registered visitors can also enter lucky draws, while those attending all three nights will qualify for the grand prize draw and interactive activities. Capacity is limited.
GSC × AIA Vitality Playfest 2026
Date: July 24–26
Time: 10am–10pm
Venue: East Concourse, IOI City Mall 2, Putrajaya
Entry fee: Free
The three-day family festival returns with interactive activities, workshops, performances and movie-themed experiences built around four zones. Movie World will feature booths inspired by titles including BoBoiBoy Movie 3, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Moana, The Cat in the Hat and Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie. Main World will offer active play and hands-on activities, while Makan World and Market World will feature food, family products and services. Visitors will receive a mission card and can collect eight stamps across the event to redeem gifts and enter a lucky draw.
GreenRoom Vol. 3
Date: July 25–26
Time: 10am–11pm, live show doors open at 7.30pm on July 25
Venue: JamPJ and The Jambox, behind Gasket Alley, Petaling Jaya
Entry fee: Free for the market. Live show tickets cost RM67 in advance and RM80 at the door
GreenRoom Vol. 3 is a two-day independent music, art and creative market featuring local artists, makers and small businesses. The ticketed live show on July 25 will feature killamisha, Ira4ma, Mister Two Five, fictions and the winner of GreenRoom’s fifth-band campaign, covering techno, rap, alternative rock, post-emo and experimental electronic music. The free weekend market will offer music gear, handmade artwork, crafts, fashion, food, tattoos and piercings, alongside workshops, art talks, a live game show and other community activities. The event is open to all ages.
Rewind at M Social
Date: July 25
Time: 6.30pm–10.30pm
Venue: Sunset Poolside Stage, M Social Resort Penang
Entry fee: RM40–50
Presented by Run For Cover Fest, Rewind at M Social is a standing poolside concert featuring cover songs and original music by Star Kings, KJA, Nocturne At Dusk, The Penthemix, ARQ and SourGroovy with Neeza. The six bands will revisit alternative rock, pop and indie songs associated with artistes including Muse, Linkin Park, My Chemical Romance, Green Day, The Cranberries, Alanis Morissette, U2, Maroon 5, Lany, Arctic Monkeys, Radiohead and Billie Eilish. Food and drinks will be available throughout the event, which has no age restriction. The lineup and setlists are subject to change, while purchased tickets are non-refundable.
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