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KL Festival 2026 captured the attention of media across Kuala Lumpur and beyond, with coverage highlighting its ambitious programme, creative energy and the way it brought the city’s heritage spaces to life. From music and performance to art, culture and public spaces, the festival offered new ways to experience Kuala Lumpur – and sparked conversations about the role culture can play in shaping a vibrant, connected city. Explore a selection of media coverage from KL Festival 2026 below.

The Star
KL Festival is set to reimagine Kuala Lumpur’s role as a cultural hub
12 March
Malay Mail
Get ready for KL Fest: A month-long celebration of arts and heritage in the heart of the city
13 March
New Straits Times
KL Festival 2026 to bring city's heritage streets to life
13 March
Berita Harian
150,000 pengunjung dijangka hadir KL Fest Mei ini
13 Mac

Sin Chew Metro

Kuala Lumpur Festival, featuring over 80 exciting cultural events, is coming in May!
13 March

New Straits Times

'Pay it forward': KL Festival opens doors to the arts for underprivileged
20 April

Harper's Bazaar

KL Festival 2026 Turns The City Into a Stage

20 April

Elle

KL Festival Malaysia Menghidupkan Kembali Kuala Lumpur

21 April

Robb Report

How KL Festival 2026 Empowers Long-Term Urban Regeneration

22 April

SAYS

14 Must-See Events At KL Festival You Can Catch This May

27 April

The Rakyat Post

KL Festival Is Back! Here’s Where To Celebrate Our Diverse & Rich Heritage

30 April

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Explore KL like never before: Five must-try experiences at KL Festival 2026

1 May

BFM

Sustainability and Otter Conservation at KL Festival 2026

22 April

Malaysia Hari Ini

KL Fest - Jogeton (34:50)

4 May

BFM

Think City on Reviving the Cultural Soul of Kuala Lumpur

5 May

The Star

At the KL Festival, theatre moves into alternative spaces, drawing audiences closer

5 May

Varnam

Ekam Set to Make Powerful Debut at KL Festival 2026, Showcasing Classical Indian Fusion

8 May

MSN

ASWARA Artskap Festival draws strong crowd, opens doors to creative industry opportunities

11 May

TV3: Malaysia Hari Ini

Siapa Cacat?: An Immersive Theatre of Bodies, Silence, and Defiance Premieres at KL Festival 2026

11 May

The Star

Projection mapping in an old school pushcart gives KL Festival a street edge

11 May

Eksentrika

Pak Peng Arcade Invites KL To Rest, Play, And Ponteng

16 May

Reuters

'We all have ghosts in us': Southeast Asian women reclaim ancient shadow puppet art

27 May

Harian Metro

Asian Music Games bakal himpun lebih 10,000 pemuzik, penggiat seni

30 Mei

New Straits Times

KL Festival 2026 concludes, Asian Music Games to take centre stage in September

31 May
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