The fun and exciting events this week continue with more art showcases, theatre performances, workshops, nature activities, and community programmes happening across Downtown KL. If you’re looking for an activity to attend with your friends and family, KL Festival has a list for you.
Yesterday there was part 1, here’s part 2 of the happenings to check out!
1) Plante KL: Whiskers by the Water-KL Otter Walk
This is a guided urban wildlife walk which explores Kuala Lumpur’s growing otter population and river ecosystem recovery.
16th May 2026-24th May 2026, 8AM
Location: River of Life
(Get your tickets here, registration is required)
2) Under the Shadows of Merdeka Photowalk
Led by Azul Adnan and Grace Ho, two photographers, this photowalk is focused on architecture and urban photography around Merdeka 118. People who participate can use cameras and smartphones while learning to capture light, city details and lines.
16th May 2026- 23rd May 2026, 8.30AM
Location: Menara Merdeka 118 South Lobby
(Get your tickets here, RM 20 per person)
3) Petal Print Paper
This is an eco-printing workshop which lets participants create postcards using natural dyes, and plants harvested from an urban farm. This will have a farm tour and refreshment.
16th May 2026, 9AM
Location: Sayur In The City @ YWCA KL
(Get your tickets here, RM45 per person)
4) Taman Tugu People Library
For International Day for Biological Diversity, this special People Library session features conservationists and environmental experts to share stories on biodiversity, forest, and marine ecosystems in Malaysia.
16th May 2026, 9AM-11.30AM
Location: Taman Tugu
(Get your tickets here, free entry)
5) Launch of The Good List Guide
The launch introduces The Good List, which highlights businesses and experiences focused on sustainability, heritage, and social impact. The initiative encourages responsible tourism and ethical spending as Visit Malaysia 2026.
16th May 2026, 10AM
Location: Sustain.ed by Sea Monkey and Earth Heir
(Get your tickets here, free entry)
6) Merdeka 118: Collective Mural Activation
Visitors are invited to help paint a large-scale public mural near Merdeka 118. The community arts project is to celebrate heritage, creativity and public participation.
16th May 2026-31st May 2026, 10AM
Location: Intersection of Jalan Hang Jebat and Jalan Stadium
(Get your tickets here, free walk-in)
7) Planet KL: Between Riverbanks & Skyline-The Future of Malaysia’s Otters (Talk)
This is a public talk on otter conservation, river ecosystem and urban biodiversity in Malaysia. Experts from Malaysia Otter Network will share findings and conservation challenges on the species.
16th May 2026, 10AM
Location: MoSAIC | Museum of Arts Science & Innovation for Children
(Get your tickets here, registration required)
8) SUMUD: Existence Is Resistance Workshops
The workshop is a series that has Palestinian embroidery sessions, photography workshops, cooking demonstrations and dabke dance workshops.
16th May 2026-17th May 2026, 11AM onwards
Location: The Grey Box, GMBB
(Get your tickets here, minimum donation applies)
9) Sustain;ed KL Open Day
This is a community event which features screening, sustainable conversations and hands-on upcycling workshops.
16th May 2026, 11AM-2PM
Location: Sustained by Sea Monkey & Earth Heir
(Get your tickets here, free entry)
10) Untitled
This visual arts exhibition lets visitors interpret artworks without the artist needing to explain or giving context. Audiences can leave written responses beside the artwork.
16th May 2026-7th June 2026, 11AM-8PM
Location: 5th Floor, GMBB, Kuala Lumpur
(Get your tickets here, ticketed event)
11) Pak Peng Arcade: Speculative Spaces & Temporality
This program is about the history and transformation of Bangunan Pak Peng in Chinatown.
16th May 2026-17th May 2026, 11AM-8PM
Location: Bangunan Pak Peng
(Get your tickets here, free entry)
12) Planet KL: World Otter Day Celebration with Kids at MoSAIC
This is a family friendly event, which includes exhibition, storytelling sessions, workshops, mural painting and live performances centred around otters, rivers and environmental awareness.
16th May 2026-24th May 2026, Various Timings
Location: Museum of Science Arts and Innovation for Children (MoSAIC)
(Get your tickets here, registration required for selected activities)
13) SUMUD: Existence Is Resistance Film Screening
The screening has Palestinian stories, resistance, and identity, followed by discussion on cultural resistance and storytelling through art and cinema.
16th May 2026, 3PM
Location: TEMU-TEMU, 9th Floor GMBB, The Grey Box, GMBB
(Get your tickets here, minimum donation applies)
14) SUMUD: Existence Is Resistance Live Events
The live programme includes discussion, poetry, music, dance and multidisciplinary performances by Palestinian and regional artists.
16th May 2026-17th May 2026, 5PM Onwards
Location: The Grey Box, GMBB
(Get your tickets here, minimum donation applies)
15) I’m OKay, yoU?
This is a theater performance on a young woman with a physical disability and navigates memories, overprotection and self-discovery. The play has a mix of Tamil, Malay and English. It is written and performed by Santhiagu Thiagu, directed by Putrina Rafie and includes team Namme Medai Production.
16th May 2026-17th May 2026, 6PM
Location: Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Ancestral Hall
(Get your tickets here, RM30 per person)
16) Pending
This is a contemporary dance work which reflects on motherhood, identity, and evolving role of Indian classical dance in modern life, this is performed by January Low.
16th May 2026-17th May 2026, 6.30PM
Location: Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Ancestral Hall
(Get your tickets here, RM50 per person, senior citizens/students will be RM30 per person)
17) 《有故事的人：娭毑》 The Storyteller: Oi-Jia
This is a solo performance which explores motherhood, memory and generational relationship through stage production.
16th May 2026-17th May 2026, 8PM
Location: Chan She Shu Yuen Clan Ancestral Hall
(Get your tickets here, RM50 per person, senior citizens/students will be RM30 per person)
18) Jo Lixian Sings Summertime Blue
Singer and songwriter Jo Lixian brings her blend of neo soul, R&B and jazz influence with live showcase.
16th May 2026, 8.30PM
Location: Brasserie Alma
(Get your tickets here, RM70 per person)
19) Wayang Women Live in Dataran
After a sold-out performance last year, Wayang Women is back with special outdoor performance which has a mix of Wayang Kulit, folklore, humour and contemporary music.
16th May 2026, 9PM
Location: Dataran Merdeka
(Get your tickets here, free entry)
With more programmes happening all over the city, KL Festival 2026 continues to make KL more lively with history, storytelling, art and many more throughout May.
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