Malaysia’s biggest custom and counter-culture festival, Art of Speed (AOS) Malaysia, returns for its 15th anniversary which will be held from August 1-2, 2026 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park, Serdang (MAEPS).
At the press conference at Bukit Kiara Equestrian and Resort, Kuala Lumpur on July 15, 2026, Art of Speed Malaysia festival director Asep Ahmad Iskandar announced that the AOS 2026 will be its biggest and most ambitious event yet.
He expressed profound gratitude for the monumental milestone of the renowned custom culture event, highlighting its evolution into a lifestyle festival that deeply resonates with a new generation.
“As we proudly usher in 15 years of Art of Speed, I am filled with immense gratitude for the unwavering support of our fans, community, and media partners.
“This year marks the realization of a long-held dream: delivering a fully integrated, world-class festival that seamlessly blends automotive lifestyle with a premier live music experience.
“None of this would be possible without the relentless dedication of our core team, who have worked hand-in-hand with our partners to orchestrate this success,” he said.
Held under the theme “Summer Festival – Kustom Bergaya”, the event covers over 452,000 sq ft of indoor halls and 320 acres of outdoor grounds, targeting 100,000 visitors to explore custom vehicles, live music and lifestyle exhibits.
AOS 2026 edition will showcase a stunning line-up of custom motorcycles and cars. Yokomizo Gaku of Hawgholic is bringing his revered 1945 Harley-Davidson Knucklehead, while Yoshiki Okubo of Vise Clothing will showcase his masterful custom 1966 Harley-Davidson Shovelhead.
Japan’s legendary wide-body tuner, Liberty Walk, is making its highly anticipated debut appearance at AOS 2026, alongside a curated display of stunning custom cars from Bangkok, Thailand, and Taiwan.
The SoundCircus Music Festival (SCF) is making a massive comeback, taking over a sprawling 4-acre space, and features six stages and over 60 acts, including a legendary cross-border collaboration between Indonesian rock band Cokelat and Malaysian icon Ella.
Other headliners include Jemput Dengar featuring Sheila Majid, Nadin Amizah, Disagree, Johnny Pandora, Dannqrack & Eemrun, Tenxi, Hari Slatan, 20 years of Hujan, and 30 years of Asian Hardcore.
The SCF is happening on both days from 3pm to 12am.
The festival also features phase-two artistes including Moneybag, Empty Page, Tricks, Ya Bunayya, Ibliss, Piponation, Jahvalion, Ruckyard, Omnisync, Aimampus, K.O.I, Rina-Hime, Paylark, Nemesys, Mind Blank, Zafri Romai, D’Pujanggas, Piring Terbang, Citykops, Overthrown (Singapore) and DJ Mekanik.
The SCF tickets are sold separately from the main Art of Speed 2026 admission.
Tickets for SCF are priced at RM149 for SCF General Admission (Group Buy RM135, min 3pax); RM199 for Rockzone (Group Buy RM189, min 3pax); and RM89 for 1-Day Pass General Admission.
The AOS Invitational Build-Off returns as eight elite local custom motorcycle builders will battle it out for cash prizes and the coveted opportunity to showcase their winning machine at the 34th Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show 2026 in Japan.
This year’s builders competing for the prestigious Yokohama ticket are Chaos Custom, Valley Machines, Rocketeer Custom Art, Bad Soul Cycle Custom, Mujo Joros, AR Choppers, Fazben Custom and Sedarah MC.
The Car & Motorcycle Red Carpet Photo Zone staged at the iconic enhanced Entrance Arch will give all passing vehicles and their owners a chance to treat their machines like superstars.
In addition to the red-carpet experience, AOS 2026 will also feature special guests from the international custom community and media, including Emi Suganuma, Michihisa “NATQQ” Shinotsuka & Sohei Murakami from MOONEYES, Japan; Wataru Kato from Liberty Walk, Japan; Yokomizo Gaku from Hawgholic, Japan; Yoshiki Okubo from Vise Clothing, Japan; Scott Walker from DicE Magazine, USA; Ronald Wong, USA – Lead Product Designer for the Hot Wheels Premium line; Shigeki Isaka (Japan) & Ho Shu Yu (Taiwan) representing Banzai Racing; Kiyotaka Fukuda from Boo Pinstriping, Japan; Keiji Takada from Jetwrench ArtStudio, Japan; and Ise & James from Vibes magazine, Japan.
Others include Choppajoop, Singapore; SixtySick Paintlab, Indonesia (a collective group of 20 pinstripe artists); Fahmi Freeflow, Indonesia; Mill Art, Indonesia; Irvine Jasta, Indonesia; Bangkok Hot Rod Show, Thailand; Kustomanila, Philippines; Borneo Kustom Show, Brunei; Kustomfest, Indonesia; Cherrybomb Pin Up Parlour, Singapore; The Wicked Wallop, Singapore; Sunset Ride, Indonesia; BBQ Ride, Indonesia; and Carcult, Thailand.
AOS 2026 elevates its status as a premier sub-cultural hub by securing major international and local partnerships, including Liberty Walk, Hot Wheels, DICE Magazine, Xocks, DRUM, Touch & Go, Zippo, Cricket, Skillo and Easthood.
AOS 2026 is collaborating with Astro Shaw to promote the film “Terbang”.
Fans can expect promotional activities, special meet-and-greet sessions with the cast, and a chance to see the iconic, main rally vehicle featured in the film up close and personal.
The 4th Official Hot Wheels Collectors Convention Malaysia (HWCCM) returns to Hall C, featuring exclusive sales, races, a diorama contest, and meet-and-greets with renowned designers.
Hall C will feature a curated display of Nissan Skyline GT-Rsin collaboration with the Malaysia Skyline Owners Group (MSOG).
AOS 2026 will host an official dinner for HWCCM vendors at BoraOmbak Marina, Putrajaya the night before the main event.
This year’s Hot Wheels Collectors Convention Car is a custom Nissan Skyline GT-R V·Spec II (BNR34). Each car features a unique serial number and, in addition to being officially licensed by Nissan, also includes authentic Motul and Yokohama decals.
Fans can meet Lead Product Designer for Hot Wheels Premium Ronald Wong who is highly regarded in the diecast community for his eye-catching premium lines and track-focused performance designs. He has created a range of acclaimed castings, including the Nissan Skyline GT-R V·Spec II (BNR34), 1997 McLaren F1 GTR, ’07 Honda Civic Type R, and the ’24 Honda Civic Type R.
AOS 2026 will feature exclusive diecast model releases available only at the event: Kyosho X MOONEYES diecast model car; Tarmac Works X RWB diecast model car; and Mini GT X Liberty Walk diecast model car.
The AOS 2026 “Brotherhood Rally” at ThunderCircus held at the outdoor open area will feature mega ride-ins, a test ride zone and a dedicated gathering space for regional motorcycle clubs.
Daniel Sherman Fernandez from DSF.my will host the annual ‘Kustom & Koffee Talk’, featuring international panelists discussing the latest trends in the custom car and bike industries.
Other AOS 2026 highlights include the Santai Scooterist gathering of scooter owners; car clubs gathering; Backdoor SoundSystem Collective offering open-air DJ sets and live music; Test Ride Zone offering test drive sessions on motorcycles from leading brands including Royal Enfield, Vespa, Aprilia, Triumph, Lambretta, Harley-Davidson and Thunder; automotive flea market; outdoor food court offering a wide variety of food vendors and trucks; Payung Kopi to enjoy coffee and pastries; and new product launches.
For the first time in Asia, guests can zip line on a Flying Fox above a live concert audience, soaring across the SoundCircus Pentas 16 Stage for an adrenaline-pumping experience.
The iconic Kembara Passport returns to liven up AOS 2026. Open to all ticket holders, visitors simply need to collect 24 stamps at participating sponsor booths to win a share of RM80,000 in prizes, including exclusive travel packages and three major vehicle grand prizes.
Art of Speed 2026 tickets are priced at RM35.00 for online Early Bird Weekend Passes. Door prices are RM40.00. Admission is free for children under 12 and OKU card holders.
Halls are open from 10am to 7 pm on both days from Aug 1 to 2.
For more information and ticketing, visit www.artofspeedmy.com or its official social media channel on Facebook.
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