Maybank Art Collection Exhibition (MACE)
Menara Maybank Jalan Tun Perak, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
A Path Carved by My Returning – Art Exhibition by Ilham Alshahab
The Dia Space Level 1, 4, Medan Pasar, City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Pola TAR – Mapping Patterns
Downtown KL Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Mixed Media from the Golden Period of Malaysian Contemporary Art
Yap Ah Shak House 17, Jalan Yap Ah Shak, Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur
Cultural Rhythms at the River
Makan.Buzz cafe, River of Life Jalan Mahkamah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Dance The Walk
Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque (Masjid Jamek) Jalan Tun Perak, City Centre, Kuala Lumpur
Moonlight Concert Series 2026 – Viola
Juliette Music & Arts Academy, Selangor Level 7, Block A, Green Residence, Jln Sayang 1, Taman Rasa Sayang, CherasWeek of Events
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 through works that were acquired and gifted to the Bank. Many of these artworks have long been part of Maybank’s offices and public spaces, encountered […]
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 disappeared, while some have managed to endure. For those who grew up here, these changes are not just physical; they also represent the gradual loss […]
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 in perception, allowing what was once passed by to come into view through time and attention. Drawing from her experience of returning and repeating her […]
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 thoughtfully curated space introduces visitors to three treasured art forms – Makyong, Mek Mulung and Wayang Kulit – through engaging displays, visual documentation and interactive […]
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 to say, progress and change in the capital have been rapid. The cityscape is filled with modern infrastructure and skyscrapers, yet historical, traditional and cultural […]
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 fashion labour — measuring, stitching, repairing, selling, wearing — PolaTAR celebrates fashion not limited to style, but as living memory. Through two key pillars, the […]
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 projections, Warung TERANG will also host a regional competition with artist workshops, and public sharing sessions, bringing together artists, students and the wider community 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 the mid-2010s, an era recognised as the Golden Period of Malaysian contemporary art, the exhibition examines a moment of significant artistic experimentation, when artists moved […]
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 features a storyteller bringing to life legends and folklore drawn from the narrative worlds of Makyong, Mek Mulung, Wayang Kulit and classical hikayat literature. Expect […]
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 showcases Malaysia’s rich cultural diversity through traditional dance, music, and live demonstrations performed by local cultural groups and indigenous performers. * * * Director: Amin […]
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 encounter, and take part in short dance works inspired by the cultural, social and historical identity of each location. Beyond watching, this project invites audiences […]
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 with creativity, discovery and interactive activities for all ages. What’s happening: Batik & Iznik Plate Painting – Create your own masterpiece for only RM10 Guided […]
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 edition, MTVAC continues to celebrate creativity as a powerful platform for awareness and positive social impact. Guided by Maybank’s T.I.G.E.R. core values — Teamwork, Integrity, […]
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 the heart of Kuala Lumpur. This community activation programme transforms a previously neglected wall along Jalan Hang Jebat and Jalan Stadium into a meaningful visual […]
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 and feelings to an art work, without first being given a context from the artists. Audiences can express their thoughts about the art work via […]
I’m OKay, yoU?
I’m OKay, yoU? follows a young woman with a physical disability who recalls her school days, when during every marathon, she was told to sit aside “for her safety.” Tired of pity disguised as care, she decides one year to break the rule and run. Through humour, pain and defiance, she rediscovers her strength and […]
Pending
Following January Low as a solo performer whose role has evolved from dancer to mother, this work asks what it means to be a contemporary female practitioner of Indian classical dance today. It challenges both Low’s and the audience’s perceptions of the Indian classical dancer by foregrounding the unseen physical discipline required to sustain an […]
Photo Fest – My KL
The event brings together photographers, hobbyists, students, professionals, tourists and the public through a series of curated photography activities across key city locations. The programme is designed to activate public spaces, encourage walking exploration, and promote Kuala Lumpur as a creative & cultural city. The Photo Fest 2026 will feature a Photo Walk, Photo Talk, […]
《有故事的人：娭毑》 The Storyteller: Oi-Jia
《娭毑》是一齣從「成為母親」開始的單人劇。 當育兒的恐懼與不安浮現，一名女性回頭凝視自己的母親，並將視線延伸至已經過世的外婆。那些她長久以來深信不疑的家族敘事，在求證與追問中逐漸鬆動。原本清楚的責任鏈開始崩解，留下的是無法完全歸責於任何一代人的選擇與性格交錯。 這不是一封對上一代的控訴信，也不是一場和解儀式。《娭毑》更像是一個暫停的瞬間。當我們無法再把痛苦完全交給上一代時，我們是否仍然願意為現在的自己負責？ 作品以極簡舞台與象徵性物件「痰桶」為核心，讓觀眾看見敘事如何在一個人心中崩解又重組。這不是角色衝突的展示，而是一場對記憶、責任與成為的凝視。 Oi-Jia is a solo performance that begins with the experience of becoming a mother. As fear and anxiety surface in the midst of childcare, a woman turns to examine her own mother, and extends her gaze further to her late grandmother. The family narratives in which she has long believed begin […]
Monday, May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026 -Moonlight Concert Series 2026 – Viola
Moonlight Concert Series 2026 – Viola
🌙 *Moonlight Concert Series 2026*🌙 We are delighted to invite you to our second *Moonlight Concert Series 2026*, featuring four intimate concerts showcasing beautiful solo and chamber performances: 09 Feb - Violin & Piano 🎻 11 May - Viola Solo 🎻 10 Aug - Piano Solo 🎹 02 Nov - Guzheng Solo 🪕 ✨ *Special […]
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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Wednesday, May 13, 2026
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Thursday, May 14, 2026
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Friday, May 15, 2026
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Saturday, May 16, 2026
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May 16, 2026 -Petal Print Paper
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May 16, 2026 -Wayang Women Live in Dataran
Petal Print Paper
Experience eco-printing with plants harvested from our urban farm. WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE A tour around Sayur in the City, where you’ll learn about the different plants that grow there, the history of natural dyes, and the history of the farm. An eco-printing session where you'll get to design your own postcards using natural dyes. […]
Wayang Women Live in Dataran
After two sold-out shows in Kuala Lumpur last year, KL Festival is excited to welcome Wayang Women back after touring to Bali - this time for a special performance at Dataran Merdeka on 16 May. Blending humour, folklore, and Wayang Kulit, Wayang Women reimagines ghost stories from across Malaysia and the region with a playful […]
Sunday, May 17, 2026
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