Beyond Art Event: Where It All Begins

Beyond Art: Where It All Begins

Themed “Beyond Art: Where It All Begins,” is a strategic cultural initiative aimed at positioning Miri, Sarawak as a vibrant hub for creative tourism, cultural exchange, and community engagement. Building on the success of the 2025 edition, the festival will feature mural installations, immersive art experiences, artist storytelling sessions, and community-driven programmes that celebrate creativity, heritage, and human connection. Aligned with Sarawak’s tourism and creative economy aspirations, the festival is expected to strengthen destination branding, support local businesses and artists, enhance community pride, and establish Miri as a leading cultural destination in the region. 

Explore, participate, connect, and discover stories across six exciting festival experiences.

🎫 BEYOND ART MAIN EXPERIENCE

🖼️ Beyond Art: Where It All Begins Bundle Ticket (Pre-booked RM 58.00 per access | Walk in RM 88.00 per access)

🎶 Stories in Motion - Artist & Cultural Performance

Experience culture brought to life through storytelling, live music, traditional dance and artistic expression, celebrating heritage, identity and community. Discover the artists’ personal creative journeys and cultural roots through a performance you can see, hear and feel.

💬Superpower Conversations - Discover the Strength Within You

What if the qualities that make you different are actually your greatest strengths? Join a moderator-led conversation with artists as they share how their unique Superpowers have shaped their lives, careers, relationships and creative journeys. Through real stories, discover the five Superpowers and the different ways they influence how we think, connect and navigate life. You may even recognize yourself in their experiences — and learn how to use your own strengths with greater awareness. 

🖼️ So Extra 3rd Anniversary Exhibition | Not Just

Not Just is an experiential narrative art exhibition exploring self-discovery, unfinished dreams, personal growth, and the unexpected turns that shape who we become. It invites visitors to reflect on their past, embrace where they are now, and look forward to the person they are still becoming. 

Ticket Includes:

1. Stories in Motion with The Tuyang Initiative

2. Superpower Conversations – Discover the Strength Within You powered by PEAKS

3. So Extra 3rd Anniversary Conceptual Self-Discovery Art Exhibition | Not Just by Soextramarket

4. PEAKS Superpower Profile powered by PEAKS (worth RM250)

Your journey begins with a story, moves through culture, invites reflection, and ends with a deeper understanding of your own strengths.

Important Notice:

1. The selected time slot applies to Stories in Motion and Superpower Conversations. Please arrive according to your selected session time.

So Extra 3rd Anniversary Exhibition | Not Just

1. To ensure the best immersive experience for every guest, admission to the exhibition is limited to 20 guests per session.

2. Each immersive experience takes approximately 45 minutes. If the exhibition is at full capacity upon your arrival, you may be asked to wait for the next available session. In the meantime, feel free to explore the other exciting zones and activities throughout the event.

3. Our crew will assist with the queue and notify you once a slot becomes available.

Thank you for your understanding as we create a comfortable and immersive experience for everyone.

🎫 BEYOND ART EXPERIENCE FOR KIDS

🎨 Kid's Museum Art Zone by Tinkee Thinkee (Pre-booked / Walk In @ RM 58.00 per access)

Discover the unique styles and stories of 8 renowned artists through fun, hands-on activities, inspiring children to create their own mini masterpieces to bring home. Each registration also includes a PEAKS Profile Parent Care Kit, offering practical insights to help parents better understand and support their child’s growth.

Ticket benefits:

🎨 8 mini art pieces to take home

👨‍👩‍👧 1 PEAKS Parent Care Kit for every child  

Important Notice:

• To give every child the best possible experience, this zone is limited to 20 children at a time.
• Suitable for children aged 5 years and above
• Each session takes approximately 45–60 minutes
• 1 parent/guardian may accompany each child free of charge; however, materials and activity kits are provided for the participating child only
• If the zone is at full capacity, guests may need to wait for the next available slot
• While waiting, you are welcome to explore the other exciting zones and activities around the event
• Our crew will assist with the queue and notify you once a slot becomes available

🎫BEYOND ART NIGHT EXPERIENCE

🪩Weekender - Where Legends X AfroHouse - 5 Sep 2026 (Pre-booked RM 30.00 per access)

Experience a fresh nightlife journey where hypnotic Afro House meets traditional sape melodies, brought to life through interactive storytelling inspired by local folklore. Come for the rhythms, connect with the community, and step into a story you can experience together.

🎨 FREE-ROAM FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE

🎨 So Extra <Origin 2.0> Market | 擺爛 <初 2.0> 市集

So Extra Market celebrates its 3rd anniversary with Origin 2.0, a creative community market exploring the stories, dreams, and inspirations behind every creation. More than a marketplace, it brings together makers, food, art, and performances—inviting visitors to explore, taste, listen, connect, and rediscover where it all begins.

Why Visit?

✨ Discover the stories behind art✨ Celebrate cultural heritage and identity✨ Meet artists and creative practitioners✨ Support local makers and entrepreneurs✨ Experience art through sight, sound, movement, taste, and participation✨ Bring the community together through creativity✨ Be inspired to reflect on your own beginnings.

Beyond Art: Where It All Begins is more than an art festival. It is a journey through people, culture, memory, creativity, and belonging, strengthening Miri's position as an exciting creative and cultural destination.

📍 PROGRAMME INFORMATION

Dates: 4-6 September 2026

Time: 4 September (5:00 PM - 10:00 PM) | 5-6 September (10:00 AM - 10:00 PM)

Location: Mercure Miri City Centre, Miri, Sarawak

Admission: Paid tickets required

Website: https://www.evolveland.life/home-this-years-beyond-art

Come discover where creativity begins.

#BeyondArtMiri