KL is in full creative takeover mode this weekend thanks to KL Festival 2026, with the city turning into a mix of performance spaces, art installations, street activations and nightlife events.
KL Festival 2026 is a month-long citywide arts takeover featuring more than 80 events across public spaces, galleries, and heritage sites. Expect performances, workshops, installations and cultural showcases happening throughout the city under this year’s theme of “Memory and Tomorrow.”
Here’s our picks for weekend events:
Warung TERANG (Digital Laneway Art)
Warung TERANG transforms KL’s laneways into large-scale projection art spaces created by regional artists. The installation explores “Pasar (which translates to Market)” as a cultural exchange space, combining storytelling, light mapping and interactive urban art.
Read our article on the event here.
- Date: 8th – 10th May & 15th – 17th May 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM
- Venue: River of Life, Muzium Telekom, Jalan Sang Guna & more
- Free entry
Garden Workout Club
This is a community fitness session where participants combine exercise with urban gardening activities. You’ll be building garden beds, doing light workouts, and contributing directly to sustainability projects in the city.
- Date: 8th – 22nd May 2026
- Time: Morning sessions (varies by sign-up)
- Venue: Sayur In The City @ YWCA KL
- Free entry but registration is required
ASWARA Artskap 2026 (Open Arts Day)
ASWARA opens its doors for a one-day arts festival featuring student performances, workshops, live music and cultural showcases. It’s a rare chance to explore Malaysia’s national arts university and experience behind-the-scenes creative work.
- Date: 9th May 2026
- Venue: ASWARA, Kuala Lumpur
- Free entry
Jazz Spectrum @KLPAC
Enjoy an evening with a full big-band jazz concert featuring The KLPAC Symphonic Band performing classics by Duke Ellington, Glenn Miller and Dave Brubeck. The show delivers a traditional jazz orchestra experience in one of KL’s main performing arts venues.
- Date: 9th – 10th May 2026
- Venue: Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac)
- Ticket prices range from RM65 to RM150, available via CloudJoi
Pengat Pisang dan Dapur Yang Kau Susun (Immersive Theatre)
This is an interactive theatre experience where the audience physically influences the story by arranging objects in a kitchen set. The performance explores ageing, memory and emotional life through a sensory, non-linear format.
- Date: 9th – 10th May 2026
- Venu: The Godown Arts Centre
- Tickets are priced at RM20, available via Cloudjoi
Makers & Co Mother’s Day Market
An art and lifestyle market featuring over 50 local vendors, including mother-led businesses, crafts, food and wellness activities. The event also includes live performances, workshops and interactive storytelling spaces focused on motherhood and community.
- Date: 7th – 10th May 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Venue: The Campus, Ampang
- Free entry
The Element Live @ Muro Club KL
A one-night live DJ set event featuring The Element at Muro Club KL. Expect an energetic club night with a packed dance floor and high-intensity electronic music sets.
- Date: 8th May 2026
- Venu: Muro Club KL
- Ticketing: RM 130 presale/150 door via Neunoize Ticketing.
So whether it’s last minute mothers day shopping or a quiet weekend of arts appreciation; or maybe a night out to kick things off, take this as your sign to unplug for a minute and see what KL’s art scene has to offer.
