Art & Literature
Events for May 30, 2026
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 […]
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 […]
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia Museum Day Programme
It’s happening once again — the time of the year we come together to celebrate art, culture and community! Join us at IAMM for a fun-filled Museum Day experience packed […]
MyTIGER Values Art Competition & Exhibition 2026
Discover inspiring artworks at the MyTIGER Values Art Competition (MTVAC) Exhibition, an initiative by the Maybank Foundation that has championed tiger conservation through art since 2018. Now in its 9th […]
Merdeka 118: Collective Mural Activation
Be part of something bigger this KL Festival at the Merdeka 118: Collective Mural Activation—a vibrant community art experience where the public is invited to co-create a large-scale mural in […]
Untitled – Not your typical art exhibition
Do we think about the art first, or do we think about its meaning first? "Untitled" is a visual arts exhibition that invites the audience to bring their own interpretation […]
Philippe Gaulier: The Man Who Waits for Freedom
On 9 February 2026, legendary French theatre master and pedagogue Philippe Gaulier passed away in Paris at the age of 82 due to complications from a lung infection. Over the […]
Origin of a Tale
Between dance and storytelling, and all while manipulating sounds and clay, the actor-sculptors will tell a story of the fables, and take you on a journey through time and space. […]
Clay Modeling Workshop
Through touch, pressure and movement, you can discover how forms emerge, evolve, collapse and reappear. In our daily routine where screens and digital experiences are predominant, this physical relationship with […]
Hikayat Storytelling Fest @ WTCKL
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 […]
Ronggeng Kuala Lumpur Performance @ Pasar Seni
Ronggeng Kuala Lumpur 2026 presents a dynamic two-hour live performance celebrating one of the city’s most iconic social dance and music traditions. Once synonymous with Kuala Lumpur’s vibrant nightlife from […]