Tiger Town makes a bold return for Chinese New Year 2026

From L-R: Sales director Jimmy Ding, finance director Jana Hanneman, managing director Martjin van Keulen, marketing manager Julie Kuan, corporate affairs and legal director Renuka Indrarajah and digital and technology director Lukasz Kakol officiating the launch of Tiger Town at LaLaport BBCC on January 22, 2026.

Tiger Beer has kicked off its Chinese New Year (CNY) 2026 campaign, “Together We Roar” with a four-day on-ground festival Tiger Town from January 22 to 25, 2026 at LaLaport Bukit Bintang City Centre (LaLaport BBCC), Kuala Lumpur.   

Back for its second year, the festive celebration, in partnership with atmos, has transformed the venue into a raw, energetic hub for the brand’s 敢敢冲 (Dare to Charge Forward) spirit.

Heineken management team alongside the lion team at Tiger Town, bringing to life the Dare to Charge Forward spirit.

The Tiger Town festival has expanded beyond Kuala Lumpur, and will make it way to Gurney Paragon Mall, Georgetown, Penang, across three days from February 13 to 15, 2026.

Tiger Town happening at LaLaport BBCC from January 22-25, 2026.

The LaLaport launch ceremony set the tone for the evening with Heineken Malaysia management team struck a ceremonial gong marking the official opening, followed by a display of Tiger rockets and firecrackers that lit up the night.

Guests cheer as they step into the spirit of Chinese New Year.

The event peaked with a lion dance performance, offering a traditional blessing of energy and good fortune for the year ahead.

Tiger Town reimagines the CNY gathering as an immersive, high-energy experience, bringing together live music, interactive challenges and a curated market in one space.

Public browsing the LESGO market featuring local makers and eateries.

In Kuala Lumpur, the festival featured live performances by popular local artistes, 3P, Chang Yong and Joe Chang, with specially curated sets by An Livehouse. The lineup, blending cutting-edge performance with familiar anthems, created the defiantly joyful soundtrack for charging into the new year.

Crowd checking out the Tiger x atmos: Spirit of the Tiger CNY streetwear collection.

Beyond the stage, Tiger Town features themed games inspired by the Dare to Charge Forward spirit. Built on coordination, speed and teamwork, these squad-based challenges focus on reflexes and collaboration, turning friendly competition into shared moments of collective play.

Live performers bringing the music and energy to life at Tiger Town.

Tiger Town also showcases the exclusive Tiger x atmos: Spirit of the Tiger collection. This collaboration with the Tokyo-based streetwear label fuses traditional Japanese calligraphy with bold graphic storytelling inspired by Asian street culture.

The collection translates the Dare to Charge Forward spirit into street-ready style and is available at Tiger Town, selected atmos retail stores and online.

“Tiger Town is about starting the year with courage.

“Chinese New Year is a time for coming together, and Tiger Town brings that spirit to life through music, games and shared moments, with Tiger Beer enjoyed as part of the celebration,” said Tiger Beer Malaysia marketing manager Julie Kuan.

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Tiger Beer and all related promotions and activities are strictly for non-Muslims aged 21 and above only. Tiger advocates responsible consumption and urges consumers to not drink and drive.