KL Fest, a month-long celebration of arts, culture, and community, will transform Downtown Kuala Lumpur from May 6 to 31. The festival, a collaboration between Think City, Kuala Lumpur City Hall, and supported by the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Territories Department, features over 80 events across 25 venues, aiming to highlight the city's heritage and foster community engagement. Think City managing director Datuk Hamdan Abdul Hameed said that culture-led urban activation is a powerful economic driver.
and enjoy FREE RM10 & when you sign up using code VERSAMM10 with min. cash of RM100 today! T&Cs apply. KUALA LUMPUR , March 13 — The upcoming KL Festival is set to bring the historic heart of the city centre to life with a month-long celebration of arts, culture, and community.
Running from May 6 to 31, the festival will transform heritage buildings, streets, and public spaces around Downtown KL into vibrant hubs for a family-friendly and largely free programme of shared civic experiences. A collaboration between Think City and Kuala Lumpur City Hall , and supported by the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Territories Department, the festival is part of a larger national initiative that includes Visit Malaysia 2026, Warisan KL, and Kuala Lumpur’s designation as a Unesco Creative City of Design. According to festival director June Tan, KL Fest will unfold across 25 venues and public spaces, presenting over 80 events and more than 700 hours of programming. “The Festival invites us to look at Kuala Lumpur more closely, to notice the stories embedded in its streets, buildings, and communities,” Tan said. “Under the theme ‘Memory & Tomorrow,’ we bring together artists who reflect on our shared histories while imagining the futures we want to build, transforming the city into a living stage for all.” Think City Managing Director Datuk Hamdan Abdul Majeed along with KL Fest Artistic Director June Tan pose with guests and dancers at GMBB Kuala Lumpur on March 13, 2026. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin Think City managing director Datuk Hamdan Abdul Hameed said that culture-led urban activation is a powerful economic driver. Citing the George Town Festival in Penang as an example, he noted its significant impact on local businesses. “The number of hotels increased by almost 190 per cent, hotel rooms grew by nearly 150 per cent, while restaurants and related businesses increased by 74 per cent and arts, culture, and craft organisations nearly doubled,” Hamdan said.He added that the festival is part of broader urban regeneration efforts like Warisan KL. Launched by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, Warisan KL brings together the government, GLICs, GLCs, private partners, and communities. Hamdan noted that such initiatives could collectively generate around RM7.85 billion in economic value for the city.The festival opens with a lively, large-scale celebration of Malaysia’s beloved joget tradition—with a twist. Participants must dance non-stop for 90 minutes to win exciting prizes, accompanied by live musicians. Audiences are encouraged to dress up and join the fun.: Laneways and heritage facades will come alive after dark with light, sound, and motion, transforming the city into an immersive storytelling space.A rare glimpse into the quiet pursuit of perfection by classically trained Odissi dancer January Low.May 23–24, Auditorium Seri Persada, Sekolah Seni Malaysia KLA documentary theatre work exploring the legendary figure of Hang Tuah across time and place through music, storytelling, and performance. The acclaimed show previously toured at the Kyoto Experiment performing arts festival in Japan.
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