Events 2020

Malaysia will be hosting its third FIVB Beach Volleyball World Tour by the beach. With 32 top male and female beach volleyball players from over 16 countries competing for the country’s first title. Langkawi will be the only ASEAN nation to host the tournament and its sanctioned by the Federation Internationale de Volleyball.

The 2nd International Dragon Boat Regatta will be held in Langkawi, as one of the marine sports events. Langkawi will host this epic regatta tournament for international and local teams and is expected to attract spectators from inside and outside of Langkawi.

Langkawi Art Biennale will be held on 18th – 24th March 2020 at Langkawi, Malaysia. This event will run for 8 days, and is organized by Langkawi Art Biennale, the largest art & painting trade show.

Come celebrate geodiversity through this community – led international running event, with mountainous surfaced roads and significant elevation gain at Mount Raya, to mark the 13th anniversary of Langkawi’s UNESCO Global Geoparkand the 2nd anniversary of Satun’s UNESCO Global Geopark statuses. Participants from across the region as from the other UNESCO Global Geoparks across the globe must run both neigbouring Geosites of Malaysia and Thailand to be eligible for the unique finisher’s medal.

A – Kawi is an award and recognition programme for Langkawi students who have excelled in the exams that have boosted Langkawi education.

The most prestigious junior tennis championship in Langkawi for 14 and Under. The Asian championship mark its 4th year being held in Langkawi participated by more than 15 nations.

Experience the thrill of navigating Langkawi’s legendary heritage sites, flat open vistas, challenging gradients and fast track descents as Langkawi open its door to the RHB Langkawi Ride 2020.

A one week celebration of festivity showcasing Langkawi’s colourful art and culture by reviving folklore and legends of our land. The first of its kind in Langkawi, don’t miss the exciting week of performances, workshops, and pop – up events!

Due to an overwhelming respond from the local and international participants, The Tuba Trail Run is back for more with a new set of difficult challenging courses and trails. Set in a less explored wilderness of Tuba and Dayang Bunting Island, contestants are to pass through some of Langkawi natural wonders and amazing landscape while challenging their strength and stamina. The 2020 edition includes three categories namely, 4 kilometers, 15 kilometers and 30 kilometers routes.

Yearly celebration for Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark. Many conservation activities will be held. Theme: Langkawi UGGp More Than Just Rocks!

Touch developed from rugby league and now exists as a sport in its own right. A rapidly growing game and an attractive sport to rugby coaches and players because of the core skills it develops and the high levels of fitness, speed, dynamism and agility it encourages. 576 local and international players will compete in three categories.

Lawn Bowls Mahsuri International Mixed Pair 2020 will be held in Langkawi, as one of the sports events. Langkawi will host this 5 days of epic lawn bowls tournament to international and local teams and is expected to attract spectators from inside and outside of Langkawi.

The Muslim community in Malaysia and all over the world celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri, or also known as Hari Raya Puasa, to conclude the Ramadhan holy month of fasting.

Langkawi Lagendary Ride 2020 is a multi – category cycling event that welcomes Amateur Cyclists to partake and have a joyful ride with their families and friends. Promoting Langkawi to key overseas market especially to sport enthuasiasts. Road cycling events provide an unforgettable and spectacular platform that appeals to all layers of society.

Langkawi Malaysia was awarded to be the host of the 8th World Carrom Championship, 2020 by The International Carrom Federation. Previously it was held in Cannes, France (2008), Mumbai India (2012), in Birmingham, England (2016). At least 22 countries will be participating in this 8th edition of the prestigious world championship.

Runkawi offer 5km, 10km, & 21km distances on September 2020. The Runkawi Half Marathon Night Run 2020 will be held in Langkawi, as one of the sport events. Langkawi will host this night running events to international and local teams and is expected to attract spectators from inside and outside of Langkawi.