🎷 Borneo Jazz Festival Turns 20 — And It’s Coming to Miri! 🎶

🎷✨ Borneo Jazz Festival is turning 20! And this year, it’s coming to the heart of Miri! 🌴🎶

Get ready for the 20th edition of Borneo Jazz Festival, happening on 4–5 December 2026 at Pullman Miri Waterfront! 🎉

This year’s theme, “Beyond Jazz”, marks a new chapter for the festival — bringing together music, culture, creativity, tourism and the community, while keeping Borneo at the heart of it all. 💛

And yes… the line-up is looking pretty exciting! 👀🔥

🎤 Dato’ Zainal Abidin & Julian Chan Jazz Orchestra
🇸🇪 Platina Jazz
🎶 Brekky Boy
🎶 Q Sound
🎶 Marter
🎶 LaidThis Nite
🎶 Elisha Tiga Eksperiment
🎶 Nathanie Ngu
🎶 Greg Tan
🎶 Ai Furusato
🎶 Matthew Sayersz & Marclesia Karim

One of the highlights will be Dato’ Zainal Abidin, celebrating 50 years in music, performing with the 17-piece Julian Chan Jazz Orchestra on Friday. 🎺🔥

Then on Saturday, Sweden’s Platina Jazz will take the stage with their unique jazz interpretations of popular anime music! 🇸🇪🎌🎷

But it’s not just about the concerts! 👀

The Borneo Jazz Festival Village will offer a free-entry outdoor experience with:
🍴 Food & drinks
🛍️ Retail
🎨 Arts & crafts
👨‍👩‍👧 Family activities
🎶 Live performances

There will also be an All Borneo Pavilion, bringing together Sarawak, Sabah, Brunei and Indonesia to showcase the culture, creativity and tourism of Borneo. 🌏✨

And for those who prefer something more active, the Borneo Jazz Fun Run 5KM will add a fun community element to the weekend! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🎷

📅 4–5 December 2026
📍 Pullman Miri Waterfront
🎟️ Tickets go on sale at midnight, 3 October 2026

So… who’s ready to experience Borneo Jazz “Beyond Jazz”? 👀🎶