BSC Seek & Keep Artisan Market: Merdeka Edition, Until 30 August

What is in the market

Over 40 local booths and brands filling the Main Concourse, weighted to handmade and heritage rather than mass-produced stall goods. Names on the floor include Qlangi, GAYA, Heritaste, The Backstitch, Organic Shop Malaysia and My Urban Roots, and the mix runs across snacks, clothes, jewellery, accessories and plants. It is a Merdeka-themed run, so expect the batik and heritage-craft side to be heavier than usual.

The free things worth timing your visit around

Two programmes on the closing weekend. Saturday 29 August, 5pm: a duet and band performance by Janet Lee and Reza Salleh, with the WVC Malaysian Jazz Ensemble also on the bill. Sunday 30 August, 2pm to 4pm: a batik painting workshop. There is also a national flower painting activity for kids running through the market. All of it is free, and all of it is on the same concourse, so you do not have to hunt for a separate room.

Going with a plan beats wandering

The market sits on the ground floor concourse, so it is a short walk from every entrance and you can do it in under an hour if you are focused. The trap is going at 7pm on the last Saturday, which is both the jazz slot and dinner rush. Late morning on a weekday is the version where you can actually talk to the makers, which is the only real reason to shop a market like this instead of buying online.

FAQs

When does the BSC Seek & Keep Artisan Market end?

Sunday 30 August 2026. It runs 10am to 10pm daily at the Main Concourse, Ground Floor of Bangsar Shopping Centre.

Is entry free?

Yes. Entry to the market is free, and so are the workshops and the live music performances.

How many vendors are there?

Over 40 local booths and brands, covering snacks, clothing, jewellery, accessories and plants.

What live performances are on?

Janet Lee and Reza Salleh perform on Saturday 29 August at 5pm, with the WVC Malaysian Jazz Ensemble also billed.

Where exactly is it?

Main Concourse, Ground Floor, Bangsar Shopping Centre, 285 Jalan Maarof, Kuala Lumpur.