Experience Japan’s Bon Odori 2026 Week 2 at Lalaport BBCC, Malaysia—yukata dancers, taiko drums, festival food, and games await anime and manga fans craving authentic Japanese culture.
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Highlights
Two full weekends (1-2 and 8-9 August 2026) of Bon Odori festivities across two zones at LaLaport BBCC: WoW Plaza (GF) and Central Rooftop Garden (L4)
International idol and artist line-up including KLP48, JKT48, Sayaka Yamamoto, Quadlips, Reika Arikawa, Acosta, B-Sidetrack, Honey Miruku, DJ Harimao and Bon Jam Japan
Traditional Bon Odori dance sessions led by KLP48, JKT48, and Acosta alongside taiko drumming (Wadaiko Syo) and yosakoi performances
Cultural activities and demonstrations such as Sharp's Japanese cooking demos, JNTO presentations, kendo and judo showcases, and hula dance by Hula KL
Food challenges and stage fun including the Sun San Curry Big Stomach King Challenge and Bluefin Tuna Cutting demonstration
Supported by BIKA offering food treats, plus multiple DJ sets and random dance segments to close out each night
Access
📍 Lalaport BBCC ✈ KUL
LRT Hang Tuah (Ampang/Sri Petaling Line)5 min350m
KL Monorail Hang Tuah5 min350m
Bukit Bintang Monorail Station10 min800m
The festival is held at LaLaport BBCC (Bukit Bintang City Centre) in Malaysia, spread across WoW Plaza on the ground floor and the Central Rooftop Garden on Level 4.
No ticket pricing details were provided in the source materials; the event appears to be a free, open mall festival with various stage performances and activities.
Week 2 takes place on Saturday 8 August and Sunday 9 August 2026 at LaLaport BBCC in Malaysia, across two zones: WoW Plaza (GF) and Central Rooftop Garden (L4).
Who are the main performers for Week 2?
Highlights include KLP48, JKT48, Sayaka Yamamoto, Quadlips, Reika Arikawa, Acosta, B-Sidetrack, Honey Miruku, DJ Harimao, and Bon Jam Japan, among others.
Is there a Bon Odori dance session for visitors to join?
Yes, dedicated Bon Odori Dance segments are scheduled with JKT48 and Sayaka Yamamoto & Quadlips on both days.
Are there food-related activities during the event?
Yes, Week 2 features a Bluefin Tuna Cutting demonstration and the Sun San Curry Big Stomach King Challenge, plus Sharp's Japanese grilled favorites demonstration.
Is the schedule subject to change?
Yes, the organizers note that all programme information is accurate at the time of publication but changes may occur without prior notice.
