Art & Literature
Events for May 9, 2026
Maybank Art Collection Exhibition (MACE)
The Maybank Art Collection Exhibition (MACE) marks the first time Maybank is presenting selected artworks from its collection to the public. Over several decades, Maybank has built an art collection […]
The First Immersive Fairytale Dining In Malaysia by AStage
A STAGE is Malaysia’s first immersive fairy tale dining experience, blending refined Japanese-inspired fusion cuisine with live theatre and storytelling. Founded by Ivan of Soul Omakase Lounge and Cassandra of […]
华艺流芳 Echoes of Artistry
千年的旋律，传世的艺术。 刀光剑影与丝弦鼓韵交织，唤醒中华文化之魂。 古今交汇，热血与艺术同燃—— 一场跨越时空的文化盛宴《华艺流芳》。 A millennium of melodies, a legacy of timeless art. From blades to strings, the spirit of Chinese culture comes alive. Where past meets present, passion ignites— […]
Whispering Pixels
Downtown Kuala Lumpur has always been full of memories. Over the years, and especially after the pandemic, many familiar places such as traditional kopitiams and family-run shops have changed or […]
A Path Carved by My Returning – Art Exhibition by Ilham Alshahab
In A Path Carved By My Returning, Ilham Alshahab invites viewers to slow down and reconsider the act of looking, how repeated encounters with the familiar and mundane can shift […]
Balai Gema Hikayat
Step into the rich world of Malay storytelling and traditional performance at Balai Gema Hikayat, an immersive mini-gallery that celebrates the living heritage of narrative, music, movement and ritual. This […]
Under the Shadows of Merdeka Photography Exhibition
Malaysia gained its independence in 1957. Fast forward 67 years and Menara Merdeka 118, the second tallest building in the world, stands proudly in the centre of Kuala Lumpur. Needless […]
Pola TAR – Mapping Patterns
PolaTAR is a site-specific arts and fashion programme that reimagines Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (Jalan TAR) as a living cultural ecosystem within Kuala Lumpur’s creative economy. Drawing inspiration from everyday […]
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
“Don’t lose your A-PEEL!” Twisting Shakespeare with polo, parties, pranks and pickles-a-plenty in 1930s Penang. A very special production for KLSP as this show features a cast of 17 actors, […]
Warung TERANG
KL art collective Filamen will create a series of laneway projection activations that transforms the streets of downtown KL into a vibrant open-air canvas through light and storytelling. Alongside these […]
Irama Pusaka
Irama Pusaka - Akar Tradisi, Nadir Baharu is a grand musical gala that celebrates Malaysia’s rich and diverse musical heritage in one unforgettable evening. At the heart of the concert […]
Randai Macbeth
Macbeth who receives a prediction from the witches that he will become king. When his wife, Lady Macbeth, finds out, she arranged an alliance due to greed and desire for […]
Malaya Dance Festival
Malaya Dance Festival 2026 Kurinji – In Praise of Lord Murugan “Where dance unites nations – India meets Malaysia in Rhythm and Grace.” ✨🌏 📅 9 May 2026 🕘 9:00 […]
ASWARA Artskap
KL Festival 2026, in partnership with Aswara, presents Artskap 2026, celebrating Aswara as the singular arts university in downtown KL. For one day, the university will open its doors to […]
Mixed Media from the Golden Period of Malaysian Contemporary Art
Mixed Media from the Golden Period of Malaysian Contemporary Art presents a focused selection of works by first-generation Malaysian contemporary artists drawn from The AFK Collection. Spanning the 1990s to […]
《導演視野：帶著房間裡的大象出走》Director’s Perspective: Taking the Elephant Out of the Room
面對房間裡的大象，你會選擇低頭沈默，還是揚眉直視？ 在千禧年電影系結業後，他沒有走入光影夢工業，反而耗了20年迂迴在社區守護和民間田調，在廣播築起非主流電影欄目《安全考古地帶》，在民間組織、教會、報館、校園等地籌辦了上百場電影導讀會。直到2020年完成首部長片，帶著家國房間裡的大象出走，正式開啟電影創作之旅......
Hikayat Storytelling Fest @ GMBB
Step into the magical world of traditional storytelling with the Hikayat Storytelling Series, presented by the Hikayat Storyteller Guild under Hikayat Fandom. Inspired by Malaysia’s rich oral traditions, each session […]
Cultural Rhythms at the River
Cultural Rhythms at the River is a multicultural performance series held every Saturday in May at Makan Buzz Café, located within the historic River of Life, Kuala Lumpur. The programme […]
Dance The Walk
In Dance the Walk: Heritage Trails through Movement, ASK Dance Company transforms selected heritage locations in Kuala Lumpur’s historic core into a living performance trail. Participants walk between sites to […]
Jazz Spectrum with The klpac Symphonic Band
The klpac Symphonic Band, under the baton of Cheryl Mah, celebrates the whole spectrum of jazz music with a truly electrifying, high-energy programme. It isn’t every day that you get […]