JANUARY 2019
Brunei International Islamic Festival (3rd-16th Jan 2019)
Showcases Islamic artefacts, heritage, culture, arts and lifestyle.
Venue : Pusat Persidangan Antarabangsa, Stadium Road, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : QALBY SDN BHD
Email : biif.event@gmail.com Tel : (+673)8319093
World Nasyeed Festival (17th-20th Jan 2019)
Venue : International Convention Centre, Stadium Road, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : Battle Pro MMS
Email : battleproevent@gmail.com Tel : (+673)8307490
South East Asia Drone Race Championship – International Level (25th-26th Jan 2019)
Venue : Jerudong Park Bando Mountain
Organiser : The Dojo Studio
Email : race@seadrc.com Tel : (+673)8357303
The 20th Consumer Fair (23rd-27th Jan 2019)
Venue : International Convention Centre, Berakas
Organiser : Sunlit Advertising Sdn. Bhd.
Tel : (+673)245-3666 / 2577 Fax : (+673)245-3777
URL : www.bruneiconsumerfair.com
FEBRUARY 2019
Chinese New Year (5th-6th Feb 2019)
Celebrated by Brunei’s large Chinese community, this festival lasts for two weeks.
It begins with a family reunion dinner on the eve of the Lunar New Year.
For the next two weeks, families visit one another bringing with them oranges to
symbolize longevity and good fortune. Traditional cookies and food are sold
throughout cities and towns during this festivity. Unmarried young people and
children will receive angpow or little red packets with money inside, a symbolic
gesture to ensure good luck, wealth and health for the coming year.
Pause & Rewind III (10th Feb-3rd Mar 2019)
Creative Space Art Gallery & Studio will feature three established senior artists ;
Dato Shofry, Pg. Abd. Wahab and Hj. Malek Metarsat, showcasing their works from
as early as the 1970s.
Venue : Creative Space Art Gallery & Studio, Kilanas
Negara Brunei Darulssalam 34th National Day (23rd Feb 2019)
This year Brunei Darussalam is celebrating it's 34th National Day and the whole country
is buzzing with excitement. Highlights of the day will be the spectacular parade by all
government bodies, non-governmental organisations, private sectors, school and colleges.
Venue : Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien
Organiser : Brunei Tourism Board
Email : info@bruneitourism.travel
BenchLab Coffee Latte Art Workshop (24th Feb 2019)
Venue : Randonnée, Jerudong
Organiser : BenchLab
Tel : (+673)711-3771
BenchLab Intermediate Character Drawing (For Kids) Workshop (24th Feb 2019)
Venue : Knowledge Hub, Jalan Anggerek Desa, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : BenchLab
BenchLab Digital Tudong Designing Workshop (24th Feb 2019)
Venue : iCentre, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
Organiser : BenchLab
BenchLab Mandala Art For Therapy Workshop (24th Feb 2019)
Venue : iCentre, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : BenchLab
MARCH 2019
JIS Production “High School Musical” (1st Mar 2019)
Venue : Jerudong International School, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : Jerudong International School
Tel : (+673)241-1000 ext 5240
Who I Am (3rd Mar 2019)
Venue : AL-AFIAH HOTEL, Kiulap, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : Syajara | Institute
Email : syajara.institute@gmail.com
BenchLab Pet Cushion Workshop (3rd Mar 2019)
Venue : BenchLab Makerspace, Simpang 75, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : BenchLab
Tel : (+673)711-3771
BenchLab Zen Doodling Workshop (3rd Mar 2019)
Venue : iCentre, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : BenchLab
Tel : (+673)711-3771
Speed Mentoring & Networking (8th Mar 2019)
Venue : Rimba Garden Central, Jalan Kampung Rimba, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : BigBwnProject
Tel : (+673)711-0470
STRIKE: Redemption (9th Mar 2019)
Venue : Jerudong Park Ampitheatre, Jerudong
Organiser : STRIKE Promotions
Tel : (+673)881-8964
Brunei Amazing Race (10th Mar 2019)
Venue : Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien, Jalan Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien,
Bandar Seri Begawan
Tel : (+673)824-0025
Islamic Calligraphy & Landscape Exhibition by Ms. Shehla Rehman (24th-30th Mar 2019)
Venue : Malay Technology Museum, Simpang 482, Kampung Kota Batu
Tel : (+673)825-4546
Creating Stickers (28th Mar 2019)
Venue : Creative Space Art Gallery & Studio, Kilanas
Organiser : Creative Space Art Gallery & Studio
Earth Hour Pop Up Sale (29th Mar 2019)
Venue : Mabohai Shopping Complex, Jalan Kebangsaan, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : Storkitani
Tel : (+673)891-7676
A Culinary Journey With Martin Yan (29th Mar 2019)
Venue : Ground Floor, Centrepoint Hotel, Jalan Gadong
Organiser : Dynasty Restaurant
Tel : (+673)243- 0185 / 6
Earth Hour Brunei (30th Mar 2019)
Organiser : Earth Hour Global
URL : www.earthhour.org.bn
Illustration 101 (30th Mar 2019)
Venue : Creative Space Art Gallery & Studio, Kilanas
Organiser : Creative Space Art Gallery & Studio
D.I.Y Dreamcatcher (31st Mar 2019)
Venue : Creative Space Art Gallery & Studio, Kilanas
Organiser : Creative Space Art Gallery & Studio
APRIL 2019
Lovelocalfest – Women’s Edition (3rd-7th Apr 2019)
Venue : Mabohai Shopping Complex, Jalan Kebangsaan, Bandar Seri Begawan
Tel : (+673)877-7215
Brunei International Islamic Festival (4th-14th Apr 2019)
Venue : Pusat Persidangan Antarabangsa, Stadium Road, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : Qalby Sdn Bhd Tel : (+673)831-9093
Borneo Run (7th Apr 2019)
Venue : Berakas Indoor Stadium
Organiser : Brunei Darussalam Athletics Federation & AKIF Event
Tel : (+673)824-4910 URL : borneorun.com/
GB Eco Race (7th Apr 2019)
Venue : Taman Haji Sir Muda Omar Ali Saifuddien, Jalan Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien,
Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : Green Brunei Tel : (+673)862-7183
HR Symosium : Back To Basics (8th Apr 2019)
Venue : The Rizqun International Hotel, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : CIBFM
Tel : (+673)827-1140 Email : events@cibfmbrunei.com
Art Theraphy & Journaling (UBD Light Within: Magnified 2019) (11th Apr 2019)
Venue : Institute Health Science, University Brunei Darussalam
Organiser : Kaleidoscope Studio
Brunei Bird Race Series 2019 (14th Apr 2019)
Venue : Tasek Lama Recreational Park, jin, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : Tourism Development Department, MPRT
Mini Drawstring Pouch Sewing (For Kids) Workshop (14th Apr 2019)
Venue : iCentre, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : BenchLab
Tel : (+673)711-3771
Modern Baju Kurung Sewing Course (14th Apr 2019)
Venue : BenchLab Makerspace, Simpang 75, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : BenchLab
Tel : (+673)711-3771
Barista For Beginner Workshop (14th Apr 2019)
Venue : Randonnée, Jerudong
Organiser : BenchLab
Tel : (+673)711-3771
Chibi Drawing For Beginners Workshop (14th Apr 2019)
Venue : iCentre, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : BenchLab
Tel : (+673)711-3771
Eco-Henna: Making to Branding Workshop (14th Apr 2019)
Venue : Knowledge Hub, Jalan Anggerek Desa, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : BenchLab
Tel : (+673)711-3771
Character Design Drawing Workshop (14th Apr 2019)
Venue : iCentre, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : BenchLab
Tel : (+673)711-3771
Play Dough Making (For Kids) Workshop (14th Apr 2019)
Venue : iCentre, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : BenchLab
Tel : (+673)711-3771
Theatre Arts Workshop (14th Apr 2019)
Venue : BenchLab, Jalan Berakas, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : BenchLab
Tel : (+673)711-3771
Art Exhibitionan: Emerge 7 (14th Apr-5th May 2019)
Venue : Creative Space Art Gallery & Studio, Kilanas
Drink Your Way To Better Health! (Talk) (15th Apr 2019)
Venue : Evokeslife, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : Hal Tel : (+673)873-048
Craftworks Kitani (27th Apr 2019)
Venue : Seri Qlap Mall, Kiulap
Organiser : Kaleidoscope Studio and YKS Paradise
JIS Netball Funday (28th Apr 2019)
Venue : Jerudong International School, Jalan Universiti, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : Jerudong International School
Tel : (+673)241-1000 Ext 2602 Email : latifah.husney@jis.edu.bn
MAY 2019
Ramadhan Cooking: Chicken Briyani Rice Workshop (10th May 2019)
Venue : The Crust & Crumbs Food Store, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : BenchLab
Tel : (+673)711-3771
Triangular Pouch Sewing Workshop (11th May 2019)
Venue : BenchLab Makerspace, Simpang 75, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : BenchLab
Tel : (+673)711-3771
Sahur Saturday (11th-12th May 2019)
Venue : Kontena Park, Anggerek Desa Tech Park, Simpang 32-37, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : BigBwnProject
Tel : (+673)711-0470
Beginner’s Film Photography Workshop (12th May 2019)
Venue : iCentre, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : BenchLab
Tel : (+673)711-3771
Skirt Series: Skirt Lipatan Hadapan Workshop (12th May 2019)
Venue : BenchLab Makerspace, Simpang 75, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : BenchLab
Tel : (+673)711-3771
Play Dough Making (For Kids) Workshop (12th May 2019)
Venue : iCentre, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : BenchLab
Tel : (+673)711-3771
Artisan Tartlets Workshop (12th May 2019)
Venue : The Crust & Crumbs Food Store, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : BenchLab
Tel : (+673)711-3771
Hot Hot Raya (13th-19th May 2019)
Venue : BRIDEX, Jerudong
Organiser : Semm Brunei
Tel : (+673)712-9535
P.I. Academy Soft Skills Workshop Series (17th-25th May 2019)
Venue : BT-Haji Uthman Complex, Jalan Komersial Jaya Setia, Kg Jaya Setia
Organiser : Perspective Insan Academy
Tel : (+673)719-0972 Email : perspectiveinsan@gmail.com
Are We Eating The Right Foods? (Sungkai Dinner) (18th May 2019)
Venue : Verve Caffe, Jalan Batu Bersurat, Bandar Seri Begawan
Tel : (+673)873-0482 Email : evokeslife@gmail.com
Love Ramadhan (20th May-4th Jun 2019)
Venue : Mabohai Shopping Complex, Jalan Kebangsaan, Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : Futurebrands Group
Tel : (+673)877-7215
Breaking Boundaries: A Panel Discussion (28th May 2019)
Venue : Creative Space Art Gallery & Studio, Kilanas
Organiser : Creative Space Art Gallery & Studio
Royal Brunei Armed Forces Day (31st May 2019)
This holiday pays tribute to the dedicated service of the
Royal Brunei Armed Forces. It is celebrated with military
parades, artillery displays, parachuting and exhibitions.
Venue : Taman Haji Sir Omar Saifuddien
Organiser : Royal Brunei Armed Forces
Tel : (+673)238-6373 Fax : (+673)238-1943
Email : pru@mindef.gov.bn
JUNE 2019
Hari Raya Aidilfitri (5th-7th Jun 2019)
Hari Raya is a time for three days of celebration after the end of the fasting month
of Ramadan. On the first day, prayers are held at mosques throughout the country.
Families gather to seek forgiveness from elders and loved ones, adorned in traditional
dress. Special festive dishes are made especially for Hari Raya, including satay
(beef, chicken or mutton kebabs), ketupat or lontong (rice cakes in coconut or banana
leaves), rendang (spicy marinated beef) and other tantalizing examples of national
cuisine. It is on this auspicious occasion that Istana Nurul Iman is open to the public.
This provides the public and other visitors with the opportunity to meet His Majesty
and the Royal Family and see the world’s largest residential palace.
Brunei Palace Open House (5th-7th Jun 2019)
Brunei Consumer Fair (27th Jun 2018)
Venue : Bandar Seri Begawan
Organiser : Sunlit Advertising Sdn. Bhd.
Tel : (+673)245-3666 / 2577 Fax : (+673)245-3777
Email : bruneiconsumerfair@dsunlit.com
URL : www.bruneiconsumerfair.com
JULY 2019
His Majesty’s 73rd Birthday celebration (15th Jul 2019)
Venue : Taman Haji Sir Omar Saifuddien
This is one of the most important events in the national calendar, with activities
and festivities held nationwide, beginning with a mass prayer throughout the
country. On this occasion, His Majesty the Sultan delivers a royal address, followed
by an inauguration ceremony held at the Istana Nurul Iman palace. The event is also
marked with gatherings at the four districts where His Majesty meets with his subjects.
AUGUST 2019
Festival of Sacrifice / Hari Raya Aidiladha (11th Aug 2019)
Venue : Jame' 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, Kiulap
This is also known as Hari Raya Korban or Hari Raya Aidiladha. Goats and cows are
sacrificed to commemorate the actions of the Islamic Prophet Ibrahim. The meat is
then distributed among relatives, friends and the less fortunate.
SEPTEMBER 2019
Islamic New Year (1st Sept 2019)
Venue : Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque, Kampung Kiarong.
Organiser : Islamis Eminence Development Section, Ministry of Religious Affairs
This day marks the beginning of the year for the Islamic calendar, which is based on
lunar cycles. Because it is slightly shorter than the Gregorian calendar year, it is
possible for the Islamic New Year to occur twice in one Gregorian calendar year.
OCTOBER 2019
Orionids Meteor Shower Camp (19th-20th Oct 2019)
Venue : Bintudoh Greenspring Resort, Lamunin
Organiser : The Astronomical Society of Brunei Darussalam
Tel : (+673)889-9674 Email : pabd@bruneiastronomy.org
NOVEMBER 2019
Temburong Bisai Festival (30th Nov-20th Dec 2019)
Venue : Temburong District
Temburong, a well known district for its natural treasures has been actively promoting
its annual events since 2007. Held during the 4th term school holidays, this 3 week
long event attracts people from all walks of life including foreign visitors.
Various competitions and activites are organised such as cultural performances,
fishing challenge, tug of war, remote control boat, photographic and even half marathon.
It is also an opportunity for the locals to boost their income by showcasing their products.
DECEMBER 2019
