Ipoh is about to get loud. Rock’N Riuh Benor 2026, the latest edition of RIUH, takes over Bulatan Sultan Azlan Shah from 30 October to 1 November 2026, running from 2pm to midnight each day. Best of all, entry is free.
Across three days, the festival brings together 40 local brands, hands-on creative workshops, interactive art installations and 30 performances on two stages, with Yuna, Ella, Spider, Masdo and Bittersweet among the big names.
A Creative Weekend in Ipoh’s Historic Heart
Presented by MyCreative Ventures, Rock’N Riuh Benor turns Ipoh’s historic city centre into a creative hub for the weekend. The setting fits: Ipoh was named a UNESCO Creative City of Music in 2023, and the festival’s cheeky tagline, Ini Pekan Orang Handsome, spells out I-P-O-H.
The programme blends music, art and local culture, so it works for families as well as gig-goers. It is also an easy way to discover and support homegrown talent and creative businesses.
Rock’N Riuh Benor 2026 Line-Up: 30 Acts on Two Stages
Performances alternate between the Rock’N Stage and the Roll’N Stage, so you can hop between sets. Here is who is playing each day.
Friday, 30 October
Spider (9.40pm) and Ella (10.50pm) close the Rock’N Stage after sets from Culture Shot, Golden Mammoth and Fugō. Over on the Roll’N Stage, catch Clinton Jerome, Whirlpool, MC Syze and Versevil.
Saturday, 31 October
Yuna headlines the Rock’N Stage at 10.50pm, following Honeydazed, Commemorate, Muck, Steady Gang and Candy. The Roll’N Stage opens with a 3pm drum jam, then Fuad, Ordin J, AMGBoyz and Astravella.
Sunday, 1 November
The final night builds to Masdo (8.30pm), Indonesian indie favourites Efek Rumah Kaca (9.40pm) and Bittersweet (10.50pm). Earlier, Wai Kit & Friends, Dian Hashim and Akasha warm up the Rock’N Stage, while Bluestone, Heavëner, Mad Sabah, SAC and Pinanak Sentah take the Roll’N Stage.
Hands-On Workshops at Rock’N Riuh Benor
True to its call of Jom Berkarya & Bermain (let’s create and play), the festival hosts creative workshops on all three days. The Riuh Kids Playground and board games also run throughout the day, so younger visitors are covered too.
Friday Workshops
- 6pm – 8pm: Tie & Dye Bandana by Batik Dila
- 9pm – 11pm: Bootleg Yourself by Projek Jahat
Saturday and Sunday Workshops
Saturday, 31 October
- 3pm – 5pm: DJ and Basic Beat Making by House Blend
- 3pm – 3.30pm: Drum Jam by Kendora
- 6pm – 8pm: Pensol by Ronnie Bahari
- 9pm – 11pm: Linocut Printing by Ammar
Sunday, 1 November
- 3pm – 5pm: Repurpose Everyday Objects to Playable Instruments by Kitaketuk
- 6pm – 8pm: Sustainable Boro Necklace & Charm Workshop by Artsy Waste
40 Local Brands to Shop Between Sets
Between performances, browse 40 local brands spanning fashion, lifestyle, and food and drink. Here are some names to look out for.
Fashion fans can start with Peacebeuponyou, The Batik Life, The Totomi and Tuan.
For accessories and lifestyle finds, drop by Kuba Leather, Medin Fragrance, Oh So Scrunch! and Pasor Dinda.
Apparel labels Adipati Bertiga, Batik Dila x Knotted Twisted, Clwncheck and Corak are also on the list.
Good to Know Before You Go
- Dates: 30 October – 1 November 2026
- Time: 2pm – 12 midnight daily
- Venue: Bulatan Sultan Azlan Shah, Ipoh, Perak
- Entry: Free
- Updates: Follow @riuhinthecity on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok
Staying in the Klang Valley that weekend instead? Check out our Urbanscapes 2026 weekend guide for more free experiences across KL.
