Date	Event	Description	Organiser
June	Battle of the Acoustic Band (5th Edition)	The Prima Akustika is a musical concert and competition showcasing acoustic and semi-acoustic talents of budding talents. Be blown away by the raw talent of these up and coming performers as they hum and strum your favourite melodies. Making a special guest appearance is Malaysia's top acoustic guitarist - be there to find out who it is! Venue: Sabah	Sabah Cultural Board
June	Nanas (Pineapple) Harvest	Juicy, deliciously tangy and sweet, the pinneapple fruit (or nanas as the locals call it) is rich in vitamins and minerals. This month, Make your way to the Kadazandusun village of Tagal Tinopikon and join the pinneapple harvest, where you can sample the sweet and refreshing goodness of this succulent fruit. Venue: Sabah	AJ Best Travel Sdn Bhd
June	Aidilfitri Craft Promotion 2015	Have a variety of crafts and interesting Aidilfitri products for Hari Raya Aidilfitri this year in Sabah. Filled with interesting activities for visitors, get a touch of nostalgic with the traditional crafts clothing, foods, and home decorations. This event involves the participation of 35 craftmakers from the field of textiles (batik and woven), forest produce, accessories and a variety of crafts, and other metals products. Venue: Sabah	Malaysian Handicraft Developement (Sabah Branch)
June	MAH Rafting Competition and Family Day 2015	Bring your family to Tanjung Aru Beach for a day of fun in the sun this month! The highlight is a rafting competition using rafts made from recyclable materials. Venue: Sabah	Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) Sabah/Labuan Chapter
June - September	Sandakan Festival	Sandakan is fast becoming a vibrant modern city and is the gateway to amazing nature and wildlife destinations on the east coast. This annual event aids the city in promoting itself as one of the most-visited tourism cities in Malaysia Venue: Sabah	Sandakan Municipal Council
5 - 11 June	Kota Kinabalu International Film Festival (KKIF) 2015	Movie screenings from the ASEAN region and Europe, filmmakers' competition, workshops and presentations about filmmaking - the 7th KKIFF is a great event for anyone who loves films. The film festival's purpose is to encourage the understanding of other cultures through the art of cinema, to facilitate the meeting of filmmaking professionals and to stimulate the filmmakers' industry in Kota Kinabalu and throughout Sabah. Venue: Sabah	SPArKS
5 - 6 June	Sunset Music Fest at The Tip of Borneo, Kudat	Embark on a musical journey at Tanjung Simpang Mengayau (the Tip of Borneo) in the Northern-most district of Kudat. Be serenaded with classical favorites and contemporary tunes as the sun sets in the horizon, You won't want to miss this amazing musical experience at one of Sabah's most breath-taking locations. Venue: Sabah	Sabah Tourism Board/Sri Pelancongan Sabah Sdn Bhd
6 June	Remembering Double Six	A ceremony to commemorate the tragedy 'Double Six' of the crashed plane crash on 6 June 1976 at 3.50pm. The Nomad aircraft crash during its flight back from Labuan, killing 11 people including Tun Datuk Hj. Mohd. Fuad Stephens, Sabah's Chief Minister. Venue: Sabah	Kota Kinabalu City Hall
12 - 13 June	9th Kota Kinabalu Jazz Festival	Sway to great jazzy tunes performed annually by a line-up of international artists and hugely talented local acts while contributing to the community in this fundraising extravaganza. A series of fringe events will lead up to the two days of concerts packed with soulful renditions of jazz classics and smooth contemporary tunes. The money raised will be used to benefit various community projects around Sabah. Venue: Sabah	Society of Performing Arts Kota Kinabalu (SPArKS)/Rotary Club of Kota Kinabalu (RCKK)
13 - 14 June	2nd FCAS Dragon Boat Race	Organised in conjunction with the Duan Wu festival, this Chinese tradition has evolved throughout the years into one of the main sporting events in Sabah. The 2nd Sabah FCAS International Dragon Boat Race 2015 continues to see the participation of both local and international teams as they race to beat the drum. There will also be an interesting line-up of activities including a dumpling making competition, photography contest and lion and dragon dance performance. Venue: Sabah	The Federation of Chinese Association Sabah
20 June	Local Brews Exhibition	Sabah in known for its variety of traditional brew, many of which are home-made using age-old methods. Sample the rice wine, talak and bahar during the exhibition at Monsopiad Cultural Village. Learn unique methods of brewing these local beverages, often used in traditional recipes as well. Venue: Sabah	Monsopiad Cultural Village Sdn Bhd
1 - 26 July	Crafts Exotica	This program is one such activity Sabah Museum is planning to popularize the cultural heritage of Sabah in particular shows and clinics handicraft and traditional game shows and competitions ethnic state. It aims to spread awareness and to foster appreciation for the culture of traditional arts and crafts produced by various ethnic groups from various districts in the state. This program is held four premises of Kg.Warisan Museum Complex, Sabah Museum Complex; Agnes Keith House Venue: Sabah	Sabah Museum
6 July	Agnes Keith Day	Agnes Keith Day is held in honour of the 'Ambassador' Sabah. Sabah is introduce to the world through his book "Land Below The Wind" and this book has won a prize and put Sabah as an attractive place in the world. In conjunction with the Agnes Keith's birthday, various activities were organized for school children and the general public. Venue: Sabah	Sabah Museum
10 July - 16 October	Sabah Women Painters Art Exhibition 2015	This exhibition showcases the artwork of Sabah's female artists and encourages them to continue expressing their artistic flair enough various mediums. See this oustanding collection of artwork at the gallery this month! Venue: Sabah	Sabah Art Gallery
11 - 12 July	Sago Festival (Pesta Rumbia)	Discover the many uses of the sago palm or rumbia at this festival which is one of the main tourism event highlights of Kuala Penyu. Sample delicious local delicacies including the gooey ambuyat and wriggling sago worms - best served live! Venue: Sabah	District Office Kuala Penyu
17 - 18 July	Hari Raya Aidilfitri	The Muslim community will celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri with joyous family gatherings and open houses. Venue: Throughout Malaysia
18 July	Sago Day Exhibition	Sago Palm is traditionally used for many things and no part of the palm is discarded. The leaves can be used as roofing and the palm itself can be used to build walls in traditional houses. Visit Monsopiad Cultural Village to find out more about this amazing plant. Venue: Sabah	Monsopiad Cultural Village Sdn Bhd
20 July	Open House Day	This program is part of the event 'Living Heritage Village', which highlighted the Hari Raya festivities in the tradition of ethnic groups such as Brunei, Bajau and Iranun. The program will be held at the Heritage Village, Sabah Museum Complex. Venue: Sabah	Sabah Museum
31 July	Warrior's Day Celebration (Hari Pahlawan)	This day commemorates the contribution and sacrifices of our fallen heroes in protecting and defending the sovereignty of our nation. It is a day to remember those who died at battle in North Borneo and nationwide. Venue: Sabah	Kota Kinabalu City Hall
August	10th Sabah International Folklore Festival 2015	SIFF provides the opportunity for the culture enthusiast to enjoy and witness the beauty and uniqueness of cultural folk dance performances by various ethnics of the world. SIFF is truly an East-West Cultural rendezvous which aims to promote peace through culture. Venue: Sabah	Sabah Cultural Board
August	6th Folk Art Festival	Folk Art Exhibition is held in conjunction with the Sabah International Folklore Festival. It provides an important platform for invited international folk artists the opportunity of exhibiting and sharing their varied and unique works. The gathering of these artists brings greater understanding and appreciation of their culture. Venue: Sabah	Sabah Cultural Board
15 - 16 August	Flower Festival 2015	Sabah's rich floral heritage is celebrated with a flower sale, competitions, games and the Ratu Bunga (Flower Queen) beauty pageant. This is great opportunity to visit the sprawling Sabah Agriculture Park in Tenom, home to a myriad of ferns, blooms and all things green! Venue: Sabah	Sabah Agriculture Park
29 - 30 August	Borneo Ultra Trail Marathon 50K/100K 2015	See competitors over a 3500 metre total ascent race course over 100 kilometres starting in the district of Kota Belud and then finishing in the tranquil village of Pukak alont the beautiful Kiulu River across from Kota Kinabalu covering either 50 KM or 100 KM. Venue: Sabah	Adventure Challenge
29 - 30 August	Merdeka Day Open Regatta 2015	An annual Regatta held to celebrate Merdeka Day and to promote sailing as a sporting event in Sabah. Venue: Sabah	Kinabalu Yacht Club
31 August	National Day - Sabah State level	On 31st August 1957, the Federation of Malaya States gained its independence from the British. Hence, this day is known as 'Hari Merdeka' or Independance Day. Every State will have a march-past simultaneously with the National level held in Kuala Lumpur. Venue: Sabah	Kota Kinabalu City Hall
September - October	7th Malaysian Craft Promotion 2015	An annual craft promotion and fair, this event involves the participation of 54 craftmakers from the field of textiles (batik and woven), forest produce, accessories and a variety of crafts, and other metals products. Variety of activities such as craft sales, new products exhibition, demonstrations and craft activities as well as arts education. Venue: Sabah	Malaysian Handicraft Developement (Sabah Branch)
September	Gambus Festival	The Gambus (a traditional flute) is one of the oldest stringed musical instruments made by the Brunei Community in the west coast of Sabah. A myriad of activities will be held for two days to celebrate the significane of the gambus to the local community. Venue: Sabah	Association of Brunei community
September	4th Borneo Eco Film Festival	The Borneo Eco Film Festival (BEFF) enters its fourth year, celebrating Borneo's bio-cultural diversity through showcasing environmental films and nurturing local community filmmaking. The event also features a series of talks and workshops conducted by selected NGOs, environmental experts and professional filmmakers. Venue: Sabah	MELAPI
16 September	Malaysia Day	The Federation of Malaysia was formed on this date. This is a national public holiday and a series of activities will be held in conjunction with Malaysia Day. Venue: Sabah	Kota Kinabalu City Hall
18 - 19 September	Borneo Bird Festival 2015	The Borneo Bird Festival will be held at the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC), Sepilok Sandakan, Sabah. The RDC is a centre for environmental education situate within the famous Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve for the birding enthusiasts there will be photography competition, bird race, guided birding walks, bird song mimic contest and games for children, various photo exhibit of birding and conservation work in Malaysia. Venue: Sabah	Borneo Bird Club Sandakan/ Sabah Tourism Board
24 September	Hari Raya Haji	Muslims around the world celebrate this day in the islamic calender which commemorates the Haji Pilgrimage carried out prior to the day of celebration. It is a public holiday in Malaysia. Venue: Throughout Malaysia
24 - 26 September	Betitik Festival 2015	This festivity is a celebration of Borneo's Bajau culture and heritage featuring a series of Betitik (traditional Bajau music) performances. Craft and food exhibitions and sales as well as exhibition of the history of betitik will be held during this festival. Venue: Sabah	Komuniti 1Malaysia Kg. Ulu
October - January 2016	30th Sabah Annual Art Selection Exhibition	A major annual art works exhibition involving selected and awarded art works by local artists from secondary school students and professional artists. The award winning works featuring masterpieces on varied subjects and topics are all related to Sabah giving them a distinctive ethnic theme. The show is also held as part of the Head of State's Birthday Celebration and will be officially graced by the Head of State himself. Venue: Sabah	Sabah Art Gallery
3 - 4 October	The Signature Food Fest 2015 (2nd Edition)	It's all about great food and signature dishes during this 2-day exhibition. Sample featured food and purchase great dining deals while taking part in the various activities throughout the day. Stand a chance to win a mystery gift worth more than RM1000! Admission is FREE. Venue: Sabah	11th Avenue Marketing and Event
3 - 4 October	Sabah Tourism Exhibition (SATEX) and SATTA Fair 2015	The Sabah Tourism Exhibition (SATEX) and SATTA FAIR 2015 will bring together a showcase of products and services that incorporates leisure, property development, hospitality, travel, food and education. This exhibition aims to attract buyers from every major market in the region featuring exciting products from various categories. Venue: Sabah	IEC Midas
7 -  11 October	Pan Borneo Beads Carnival	This special exhibition showcases a collection of Borneo beads with various functions, such as jewelry, rituals, magic and medicine. This bead collection brought from museums in West Kalimantan, South Kalimantan Museum, Museum of Central Kalimantan, Brunei Museums Department and the Sarawak Museum. Venue: Sabah	Sabah Mueum
11 October	KK City Run	City Folk gather bright and early at the city centre in Kota Kinabalu for the annual KK City Run. The City Run is held in conjunction with the City's 15th anniversary. Open to all, the run is organised in hopes of promoting a healthier lifestyle among the community while fostering communal ties. Some 10,000 city folks are expected to participate in this year's run which ends with a lucky draw with great prizes to be won. Venue: Sabah	Kota Kinabalu City Hall
14 October	Awal Muharram (Maal Hijrah) 1437H	Muslims usher in the New Islamic Calender year during this nationwide public holiday. Venue: Throughout Malaysia
17 - 18 October	29th Mt. Kinabalu International Climbathon - Adventure Series	Mountain runners from around the world convene at the 29th Mount Kinabalu International Climbathon - Adventure Series to take on the majestic Mount Kinabalu. There are 2 routes to choose from: The 1st option is the 23km route that starts from Kinbalu Park to the summit trail of Layang-layang, down to Mesilau and ending at Kundasang town. This category is open to all. However, only qualified participants can register for the 2nd route, which takes them from Kinabalu Park all the way to the summit of Mount Kinabalu before concluding at Kundasang town. Venue: Sabah	The Sabah Tourism Board
23 - 25 October	4th Borneo 4WD and Outdoor Show - Borneo's Premier Outdoor Show	Held in conjunction with Borneo Safari, the Borneo 4WD and Outdoor Show is designed as a one-stop event for outdoor enthusiats to find all the products, information, advice and entertainment they need to get equipped for their next off road adventure. Exhibits cover new release vehicles, 4WD accesorries, 4WD clubs, mountain biking, water sports, fishing and boating, camping accessories, electronics, tourism and destination and lifestyle products. An action-packed weekend featuring the latest outdoor products and services, entertainment and demonstrations for all to enjoy! Venue: Sabah	Sabah Four Wheel Drive Association
24 - 25 October	Tamu Besar Kota Belud	The Tamu besar is the biggest traditional open-air market held in Sabah. Organised annually in Kota Belud, the Tamu Besar is a plethora of smells, sights and sounds as vendors proudly set up their stalls to sell a variety of goods, ranging from fresh produce to traditional handicraft. The main highlights of this event include buffalo race, the crowning of the Ratu Sarempak (Sarempak Queen) and a colourful parade of horses and Bajau horsemen, known as the Cowboys of the East. This is one tamu not to be missed! Venue: Sabah	District Office, Kota Belud
November	TMBT Ultra Trail Marathon 55K/100K 2015	The 5th TMBT Ultra Trail Marathon will see 800 competitors taking on a 6500 metre total ascent over a 100 kilometre race course in what is rated as the toughest ultra in the country. As the original ultra-trail marathon of Malaysia, and a 3 point qualifying race for the Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc 2016, the TMBT Ultra Trail Marathon is designed for experienced ultra-trail runners looking for challenging race courses and desire to finish over some of the most beautiful tracks along Mount Kinabalu. Venue: Sabah	Adventure Challenge
November	Maize Festival (Pesta Jagung)	This annual event which celebrates the local maize industry of Kota Marudu, featuring a variety of exhibitions and activites including the Pesta Jagung beauty pageant, traditional sports, colouring contests for children, fresh produce and livestock. Venue: Sabah	Kota Marudu District Office
November	18th Sabah Hospitality Fiesta 2015	This fiesta, which was initiated by students of ATIC (Asian Tourism International College) under supervision of lecturers in 1997, aims at creating an enthusiastic spirit of competition among the tourism and hospitality industry players to showcase their talents in the industry. In year 2006, MAH Sabah/ Labuan Chapter offically collaborated with ATIC in organizing this annual event. Venue: Sabah	ATIC/MAH
10 November	Deepavali	The triumph of good over evil is celebrated by Hindus as they observe Deepavali or the Festival of Lights in the seventh month of the Hindu calendar. Throughout the country, prayers of thanksgiving and cleansing rituals take place at temples and household altars. Venue: Throughout Malaysia
25 December	Christmas	Our tropical weather and the friendly nature of Malaysians guarantee that Christmas in multi-cultural Malaysia will always be a very warm affair. Like others around the world, Malaysian Christians attend church services, hold family dinners, sing carols and exchange gifts. Visitors will find the spirit of Christmas very much alive at the many Christian homes as well as the myriad shopping centres, hotels and restaurants catering for this joyous occasion. Venue: Throughout Malaysia