MALAYSIA TO HOST 'ASIAN YOUTH FESTIVAL' FOR 3 DAYS BEGINNING 10TH JULY 2026!
IN a move to cement Malaysia’s status as the epicenter of regional youth culture, Explorers World Ventures Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian-based tourism and events company dedicated to promoting Asia’s diverse culture and lifestyle through creative experiences, has officially announced the Asian Youth Festival 2026 (AYF 2026).
The announcement, made at a star-studded launch at Saloma Kuala Lumpur yesterday (28 January 2026) sets the stage for a three-day cultural takeover that promises to be the largest gathering of young Asian talent, creators, and innovators in recent years.
The festival was inaugurated by Deputy Minister for Tourism, Arts & Culture (MOTAC), Chiew Choon Man, who hailed the event as a critical private-sector contribution to the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026) campaign.
Also in attendance was Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VMY2026) Head of Secretariat, Mohd Akbal Setia; Chris Avinash & Marina Abdullah, both as co-founders of Explorers World Ventuures as well as representatives of MOTAC and Tourism Malaysia, various dignitaries, celebrity guests, key partners & collaborators and esteemed members of the media.
“We are proud that the private sector has come on board to support Visit Malaysia Year 2026 with such an elaborate and highly engaging festival program,” expressed Chiew Choon Man during his keynote address.
The festival, slated for July 10 to 12, 2026, will be housed at the Mines International Exhibition & Convention Centre (MIECC) and is officially supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2026
“We believe the Asian Youth Festival, with its extensive, thrilling and diverse youth engagement programme, will be a boost to the tourism sector this year,” added Choon Man.
By leveraging a massive 1.2 million square foot venue, the organizers aim to create a "city within a city" dedicated to the lifestyle and aspirations of the next generation.
The large-scale multi-vertical event aims to unite Asian youth under one festival that promotes creativity, inclusivity and regional friendship, with the hope of inspiring the next generation to lead with passion, innovation, and cultural pride.
The festival also aims to create a vibrant platform that connects youths from diverse Asian nations through shared experiences and showcases the best of Asian culture — from food and fashion to entertainment and digital innovation, while boosting youth tourism in support of Visit Malaysia Year 2026 by positioning Malaysia as the cultural hub of Asia.
Duting their welcome address, Chris Avinash and Marina Abdullah presented a vision of the festival as a "living hub" of collaboration.
“Asian Youth Festival 2026 is more than an event — it’s a platform where creativity, innovation, and culture converge,” shared the festival’s young co-founder Chris.
“AYF 2026 is a festival designed by the youth for the youth, where everyone will be able to experience the heartbeat of Asia’s culture — where rhythm, ideas, and energy collide,” he continued.
“From day to night, AYF 2026 transforms its venue into a living hub of creativity, culture, and collaboration. The three-day festival, which will feature live stages, pop-up booths, international guests, tournaments, food showcases, and a shared spirit that defines what it means to be young in Asia today,” added Marina.
Seven major zones will be created to celebrate the youth at the festival, designed to cater to every facet of modern youth interests:
These exciting and engaging zones and the general event programme were presented by a panel of key youth personalities representing their areas of specialty during the launch event.
They were Director Deroma Productions, Daniel Veerapen repesenting music and life entertainent; Raye Chong. Director of Sales Mineski Global representing esports and competitive gaming as well as Chin Hui Shan. Chief Operating Officer Baseline Sporte representing pickle ball and athlete management.
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TV personaliti hos, Naz (left) wih the panelist. |
The seven major zones are:
Music Concerts
Festival goers will enjoy a variety of live acts made up of rising stars and headline performers across Asia — from Pop, Rock, Traditional Fusion, Hip-Hop. EDM, Indie & K-Pop.
e-Sports Arena
Sports enthusiasts will get to compete or cheer on teams in thrilling Mobile Legends battles with huge prizes and electrifying games awaiting all.
ACG & TCG Zone
ACG fans will get to participate in cosplay competitions, collector zones, trading card tournaments, and fan meet-ups. It is your pop-culture playground!
Fashion Street
Fashion-centric festival-goers will discover fresh streetwear, young or student designers, and style showcases that celebrate creativity and expression.
Asian Food Village
All attendees will savour and explore authentic and fusion flavours from across Asia with 10 themed streets of delicious discoveries. After all, Asians do love to eat.
Youth Engagement Zone
Visitors will also be able to appreciate and enjoy interactive talks, workshops, and future-focused sessions on leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Pickleball Tournament
Festival goers will also be able join or watch the exciting Asian Pickleball Challenge with attractive prizes and friendly competition for all.
The Asian Youth Festival is presented by Explorers World Ventures— as the festival owner and strategic tourism platform — and Memories Entertainment — as the official festival partner and production collaborator.
With their strong commitment to making the Asian Youth Festival a grand success, Explorers World Ventures and Memories Entertainment aim to make it the go-to event of the year, not just for youths but also for those who are young at heart.
More details on the festival will be announced in the following months.
Festival information can be found below:
URL: https://www.asianyouthfestival.com/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587327682425
IG: https://www.instagram.com/asianyouthfestival/
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