Borneo Jazz Festival

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MusicMiri
DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-About 10,000 people
Best forLive music, late nightsNow in its second decade with editions
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: MYR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Borneo Jazz Festival in Miri

Borneo Jazz Festival is an annual international jazz festival held in Miri, Sarawak, since 2006, making it one of the longest-running jazz festivals in Southeast Asia. Previously known as the Miri International Jazz Festival before a rebranding, the multi-day event features a mix of Malaysian and international performers spanning jazz, world music, and related genres, typically held between October and December.

Borneo Jazz Festival was established in 2006 in Miri, a coastal city in northern Sarawak better known internationally for its oil and gas industry than for its cultural festivals, and has since become one of the longest continuously running jazz festivals in Southeast Asia.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Now in its second decade with editions numbering into the high teens, Borneo Jazz Festival has built a reputation as one of the longest-running jazz festivals in the region, drawing performers from as far afield as the United States, Indonesia, Hungary, and various parts of Europe alongside prominent Malaysian artists

02

The mystery stays covered

Its Sarawak setting, distant from Malaysia's larger peninsula music festival circuit, gives the event a distinct identity as a Borneo-based cultural institution rather than an extension of Kuala Lumpur's festival scene

03

The city starts moving

The festival's programming has broadened over the years beyond strictly traditional jazz to include contemporary pop, rap, and DJ acts, reflecting a deliberate strategy to draw wider regional audiences while retaining its jazz festival identity

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Borneo Jazz Festival does not draw on a specific ethnic or religious tradition but functions as a contemporary performing arts institution

Water and renewal

Living ritual

reflecting Sarawak's broader push to position Miri and the wider state as a hub for international cultural and music tourism

The sacred route

Living ritual

Its programming choices

The local code

Living ritual

blending jazz with world music and popular genres

Tradition 5

Living ritual

reflect an ongoing effort within the festival's organization to balance genre authenticity with audience growth in a regional market where dedicated jazz audiences remain relatively small

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Use the event area in Miri to set the route; normal travel times can stretch once crowds build.

What to wear

Casual, comfortable clothing suited to an outdoor evening concert; no formal dress requirement applies.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Miri.

Tickets/cost

Official ticket link is available. Confirm access rules before booking.

Language/currency

MYR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map4.40 N, 113.99 EOpen in Google Maps

Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

Nearest airportBWN — Brunei
TransportUse the event area in Miri to set the route; normal travel times can stretch once crowds build.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Miri.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Miri via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Miri, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, comfortable clothing suited to an outdoor evening concert; no formal dress requirement applies.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Malaysia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Borneo Jazz Festival?

Borneo Jazz Festival is listed for Multiple months. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Borneo Jazz Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Miri, Malaysia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Miri, Sarawak, Malaysia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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Listed datesDates TBA
Source statusOfficial source linked
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