The Art of Speed 2026 (AOS 2026) is scheduled for its 15th annual edition on August 1-2, 2026 at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park, Serdang (MAEPS).
The festival will occupy 452,084 square feet of indoor exhibition space and 320 acres of outdoor grounds, each hall will be packed with diverse events, activities and exhibitions to engage fans and visitors.
A main highlight of the festival is the return of the SoundCircus Festival after a two-year hiatus. The music festival will occupy a 4-acre outdoor site, featuring six stages for performances and activities, bringing together diverse artistes and performers from Malaysia, Indonesia and internationally.
Art of Speed Malaysia Festival (AOSM) and SoundCircus Summer Festival 2026 director Asep Ahmad Iskandar described this year’s event as a major evolution, significantly impacting Malaysia’s creative industry and tourism development.
AOSM is partnering with Tourism Selangor as a strategic collaborator for SoundCircus and Art Of Speed Festival.
He said this year’s SoundCircus will present a concept named ‘Takhta Ratu Nusantara’, using selected performance slots such as Cokelat X Ella, where legends from two countries, Indonesian band Cokelat and Malaysian rock icon Ella join forces on one stage.
Another special performance is Jemson X Def Gab C, a combination of two rock groups from two different generations, presents a very special concept named ‘Legends X Renegades’, aimed at rock fans.
Other new concepts include ‘Slatan 0108’ presented by Hari Slatan, celebrating the group’s anniversary with the name 010.8 FM; a dikir barat peformance named ‘Dikir Kustom’ presented by local radio personality Issey (Penyampai Radio) alongside The Cliquez.
In addition, a special concept where two generations of father and son, Couple and Adnan Othman, will share the stage for the first time, called ‘Power Pop Yeah Yeah’.
The music festival will introduce ‘30 years of Asian Hardcore’ celebrating the hardcore music movement featuring various performance concepts.
Asep said SoundCircus has been conceptualized as a curated music platform since its inception in 2017, dedicating to supporting both established and emerging talent, particularly in Malaysia’s independent and underground music ecosystem.
In 2019, SoundCircus expanded from its original indoor location to an outdoor venue at MAEPS, driven by a surge in public enthusiasm and record attendance, drawing more than 5,000 festival-goers.
“This expansion marks a significant milestone in the development of the festival and underscores its growing influence in the regional live entertainment circuit,” said Asep.
According to Asep, the collaboration with Tourism Selangor is in line with broader efforts to position Selangor as a vibrant hub for cultural tourism, creative industries, and large-scale lifestyle events.
“With the support of Tourism Selangor, we aim to elevate SoundCircus to a destination music experience that raises Selangor’s profile as a leading creative and tourism destination in the region.
“The introduction of six-stage layouts in 2026 reflects our commitment to expanding the scale of the festival while maintaining artistic integrity and diversity,” added Asep.
The artiste performances in the SoundCircus Festival will be divided into three phases.
Phase One line-up consists of 20 musicians, including The Jansen from Indonesia, Masdo, Midnight Fusic, Sweetass, Johny Comes Lately, Dannqrack Eemrun, Second Combat (30th Anniversary), Krusty, After Midnight, The World Ends With You and Iron Gaze.
Also participating in Phase One are Iron Gaze, Heavener, BesSka Tok Saad, Open Privacy, Kosmik, DJ Queizham, DJ Miko Naiko, S4ad.kl, DJ Zu and DJ Creamminalsm.
Phase Two line-up will feature 34 musicians from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Japan. These include Freshtown All Stars, Cokelat X Ella (Indonesia & Malaysia), Hari Slatan, Nadin Amizah(Indonesia), Tenxi(Indonesia), High Therapy (Indonesia), Straight Answer (Indonesia), Sukses Lancar Rejeki (Indonesia), Johnny Pandora (Japan), Issey & The Clique (Dikir Kustom), Couple X Adnan Othman, Jemson X Def Gab C and Iqbal M.
Adding to the Phase Two list of headliners are 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) (30th Anniversary) and DJ Mekanik.
If that weren’t enough, a further 34 musicians from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and Japan have joined the list, while Phase Three musicians will be announced soon.
“For the first time, only at the SoundCircus Festival 2026, there will be up to four stages inside and outside the location provided for each musician’s performance to be enjoyed by visitors.
“We are very appreciative and excited to bring all musicians with various genres and fan groups under one organization, which will be an epic moment that is only at AOS 2026,” said Asep.
Other key highlights of AOS 2026 include among others curated custom vehicle exhibitions, art galleries, official Visit Malaysia 2026 collaborations, Hot Wheels Collectors Convention Malaysia, Kustom & Koffee Talk industry forum, multi-brand motorcycle test ride zones, automotive flea market, food vendors and lifestyle zones.
Tickets for AOSM 2026 are available in the following categories: AOS 2026 (RM35), SoundCircus General Admission (RM89-RM169), SounCircus Rockzone (RM139-RM219) and Hero Guest Care Pack (RM188-RM388).
Phase One and Two tickets are now available via https://biz.bboevents.com/event/#/aosscf26. Ticket purchases at the entrance will also be available during the event dates.
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