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Sarawak music and arts festival development

Overview

Sarawak is experiencing growth in its music and arts festival sector, aimed at boosting tourism and the creative economy.

In September 2026, the Borderland Music Festival concluded in Kuching with approximately 16,000 visitors. The electronic dance music event featured international artists and local cultural elements. Officials noted the festival’s potential to become a major music tourism brand for the region.

Following this, the eighth edition of the WAK Festival launched in Kuching in October 2026. The arts and culture festival, themed ‘Celebrating Us’, is part of a government initiative to expand creative networks across the state, with plans to move beyond Kuching, Sibu, and Miri into regions like Bintulu to support young Sarawakians in the creative sector.

Entities

Kuching · WAK Festival · Sarawak Cultural Village · Borderland Music Festival · Datuk Snowdan Lawan

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    WAK Festival 2026 launches with plans to expand across Sarawak

    The WAK Festival 2026 has launched in Kuching, with plans to expand the arts and culture network across Sarawak, including potential new editions in Bintulu to support the state's creative ecosystem.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Borderland Music Festival 2026 draws 16,000 visitors in Sarawak

    The Borderland Music Festival 2026 drew 16,000 attendees to Kuching, Sarawak. Organizers announced the next event, ‘TOK by Borderland’, will take place on March 20, 2027.

Sources

borneotalk.com · dayakdaily.com · sarawakdaily.com · tvsarawak.my