Infiniti Indah Brings Back Pesta Kuantan 188 for a Three-Day Celebration of Culture and Tradition

Infiniti Indah Sdn. Bhd. (Kuantan 188), a subsidiary of Trinidad Hospitality Sdn. Bhd. and the hospitality arm of MAA Group Berhad, proudly announces the return of Pesta Kuantan 188 from 31 July to 2 August 2026. Held at the iconic Kuantan 188, the three-day festival combines Pahang’s cultural heritage, extreme sports and entertainment, featuring 14 exciting activities. Endorsed by the Majlis Bandaraya Kuantan, Pahang State Government, Tourism Pahang and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the event aims to position Pahang as a leading destination for tourism, family experiences and community celebrations.

Echoing the festival’s growing international appeal, Director General of Tourism Malaysia, YBRS. Tuan Mohd Amirul Rizal shared:

“Finally, the festival has become very popular, especially among international tourists. It has taken years to build, and we must continue working together to ensure the festival’s content and the variety of events meet global standards.”

Spanning the entire duration of the weekend festival, visitors can immerse themselves in a variety of non-stop attractions. The Kuantan Riverfront will take centre stage with the Royal Pahang Dragon Boat Regatta event, featuring elite 12-crew teams competing across four fierce categories which is the Pahang Open, Pahang Open (Mixed), Pahang Closed and the Pahang Inter-District categories. On land and in the skies, the festival will feature the spectacular Kuantan 188 Hot Air Balloon experience, a buzzing Food Market showcasing local culinary vendors, the high-energy Kuantan 188 Drift Car, alongside community sports action at the Resorts World Genting Pahang Pickleball Championship and the Kuantan 188 Street Football game. Coinciding with the upcoming birthdays of KDPB The Sultan of Pahang, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah and KDPB Tengku Ampuan Pahang Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah, Kuantan 188 will also host an exclusive, closed-door celebratory Gala Dinner located at Zenith Hotel Kuantan on the first night of the festival.

President and Group CEO of Trinidad Hospitality, YH Dato’ Sri Naresh Mohan, reflected on the festival’s remarkable evolution over the years:

“It began with Their Royal Highnesses’ birthday celebrations, with 12,000 people attending the concert. The response was overwhelming, and we decided to make it bigger by introducing international events that bring in foreign teams. Today, we are expecting 100,000 visitors.”

Pesta Kuantan 188 bringing back the gruelling vertical race, the Kuantan 188 Towerthon Challenge, testing athletes against the tower’s 524 steps. Thrill-seekers can look forward to the Kuantan 188 Antenna Climb, an exciting event where climbers scale the highest point of the tower. E-sport lovers can also tune in for day one of the Kuantan 188 E-Battle, which brings together the region’s top PUBG Mobile players, while automotive enthusiasts can gather for the premium Kuantan 188 Cars and Coffee meet.

The main event, Kuantan 188 Concert & Fireworks will take place on the Pesta Kuantan 188 Main Stage at 8:30 PM on 1st August 2026. As previously, Pesta Kuantan 188 brought legendary Malaysian and international voices such as Biduanita Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza, Aina Abdul, Joe Flizzow, Dayang Nurfaizah, Ella, Cakra Khan and Jamal Abdillah. This year, Pesta Kuantan 188 is thrilled to announce an incredible lineup featuring Dato’ M. Nasir, Nadeera, Hael Husaini, Hazama and Malaysia’s hit boy band, Alpha. Best of all, the concert is completely free for everyone to attend and enjoy.

The festival concludes on Sunday with a vibrant mix of community fitness and lifestyle events. Early risers can participate in the Edutourism Xplore Fun Run Kuantan 188. The day will also feature the final rounds of the Kuantan 188 E-Battle and our signature talent search, the Kuantan 188 Challenge: Ada Bran?, which showcases the region’s best new talents. This year’s edition of Kuantan 188 Challenge: Ada Bran? marks a significant milestone through a strategic collaboration with Astro.