Citrawarna Speed Festival 2026: Dates, Location, Motorsport & Cultural Highlights

01 · Festival Overview

What Is Citrawarna Speed Festival 2026?

Citrawarna Speed Festival 2026 is a Tourism Malaysia event designed to combine Malaysia’s cultural identity with the appeal of motorsport and speed-themed attractions.

Rather than presenting culture only through traditional performances, the festival uses motorsport, supercars, simulators and visual spectacle as a way to draw wider audiences into a Malaysian cultural event.

The result is a hybrid festival: part cultural showcase, part motorsport-inspired public event and part tourism promotion for the Visit Malaysia campaign period.

02 · Dates & Locations

Citrawarna Speed Festival 2026 Dates & Locations

The festival runs for 12 days from 23 September to 4 October 2026. IOI City Mall Putrajaya is the main venue, while selected supporting activities are planned at KLIA Terminal 1 and Sama-Sama Hotel.

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03 · Colours of Speed

Colours of Speed Brings Motorsport into Citrawarna

Colours of Speed is the motorsport-focused side of the festival. Instead of limiting the experience to a static display, the programme combines racing culture, visual exhibits and public participation.

This makes the event accessible even to visitors who do not normally follow motorsport closely, while still giving racing fans several reasons to visit.

04 · Supercars & Memorabilia

Supercars, Racing Memorabilia & Autographed Items

Tourism Malaysia’s official announcement highlights racing memorabilia, autographed items and iconic supercars as part of the Colours of Speed experience.

For visitors, this is likely to be one of the easiest parts of the festival to enjoy casually because no specialist motorsport knowledge is required. The displays add a visual element to the event and create strong photo opportunities around the main venue.

Specific vehicles or memorabilia on display may vary during the event period, so visitors should avoid assuming that a particular car or signed item will be available on every day.

05 · Simulator Competition

Try the Racing Simulator Competition

A key interactive attraction at IOI City Mall Putrajaya is the racing simulator competition, where members of the public can test their racing skills.

The competition includes qualifying stages leading towards a final, with prizes available for successful participants.

Registration requirements, qualifying schedules, eligibility and final competition details may be updated closer to or during the festival, so anyone planning to compete should check the official event channels before travelling.

06 · Art & Culture

Colours of Art & Culture Keeps Malaysian Heritage at the Centre

Despite the speed theme, Malaysian culture remains one of the festival’s main pillars. Colours of Art & Culture will feature performances, music, dance, handicraft exhibitions and interactive cultural activities.

This gives international visitors a chance to experience several aspects of Malaysian cultural identity in the same place rather than treating the motorsport theme as separate from the tourism experience.

For families, this mix of performances, displays and interactive activities also makes the festival broader than a conventional automotive exhibition.

07 · Colours of Parade

Colours of Parade Will Bring Together 1,500 Performers

One of the biggest cultural highlights will be Colours of Parade, involving 1,500 dancers and cultural performers representing different regions and communities across Malaysia.

Visitors can expect traditional music, dance, costumes and cultural expressions from around the country.

Tourism Malaysia has indicated that additional parade details will be announced progressively, so exact timing and programme information should be checked close to the festival date.

08 · Visit Malaysia 2026–2027

How Citrawarna Connects to Visit Malaysia 2026–2027

Citrawarna has long been associated with celebrating Malaysia’s cultural diversity. In 2026, the Speed Festival expands that idea by using motorsport as a contemporary entry point for visitors who may not normally attend a traditional cultural event.

Tourism Malaysia reported 21.1 million international visitor arrivals from January to June 2026, compared with 20.6 million during the same period in 2025.

Events such as Citrawarna Speed Festival help support the wider Visit Malaysia campaign by combining tourism, entertainment, culture and destination exposure within a single public event.

09 · Getting There

How to Get to IOI City Mall Putrajaya

IOI City Mall is located in the Putrajaya area and is most convenient for visitors travelling by private car, taxi, ride-hailing service or pre-arranged transport.

Travellers arriving through KLIA should remember that IOI City Mall is not inside the airport complex, so a separate onward journey is required.

If Citrawarna is part of a wider airport or city itinerary, arranging transport in advance can make it easier to combine KLIA, Putrajaya, Sepang and Kuala Lumpur without repeatedly arranging separate rides.

Planning an airport journey? Read our Private Airport Transfer in Malaysia & Singapore guide →

10 · Build a Wider Itinerary

Combine Citrawarna with KLIA, Putrajaya, Sepang or Kuala Lumpur

The festival’s location makes it relatively easy to combine with other destinations in the southern Klang Valley and Sepang corridor.

International visitors can pair the festival with an airport arrival or departure at KLIA, while travellers staying longer can combine Putrajaya with Sepang or continue towards Kuala Lumpur.

If you continue into Kuala Lumpur, one newer city attraction to consider is Ombak KLCC, which combines art, retail, public space and GALERI PETRONAS within the KLCC precinct.

See our Ombak KLCC visitor guide for another new Kuala Lumpur attraction →

11 · Motorsport Travel

Citrawarna Speed Festival & F1 Malaysia 2026

Citrawarna Speed Festival ends on 4 October 2026, placing it in the same broader travel period as Malaysia’s major motorsport activity at Sepang.

For visitors interested in both Malaysian culture and motorsport, Citrawarna can complement a Sepang-focused trip. However, Citrawarna Speed Festival and Formula 1 Malaysia are separate events with different venues, schedules and entry arrangements.

Travelling for the race weekend? Read our Formula 1 Malaysia 2026 at Sepang travel guide →

Who Will Enjoy Citrawarna Speed Festival Most?

The festival should appeal to more than one type of visitor. Motorsport fans can focus on supercars, racing memorabilia and the simulator competition, while families and international visitors may spend more time around the cultural performances, parade and interactive activities.

It is also a useful event for travellers already passing through the KLIA–Putrajaya–Sepang corridor, especially because it can be added to a broader itinerary without requiring a separate long-distance journey.

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