The WAK Festival is a community-driven month-long open access celebration of the arts, culture and lifestyle. Happening every October, the multi-genre programme is centred around Kuching and greater Kuching.
WAK Festival 2026, We Are Kindred
One city. One month. A world of creativity.
This October, Kuching comes alive with WAK Festival 2026, a month long celebration of Arts, Culture & Lifestyle, transforming the city into a vibrant playground of creativity, discovery and shared experiences.
Now in its 8th edition, WAK has grown into a dynamic platform bringing together Sarawak’s creative community, businesses, venues, cultural organisations and collaborators from near and far. At its heart is We Are Kindred, different people, passions and creative expressions united through the spirit of Kuching.
Across 31 days, discover 83 unique events, 440 daily event experiences, 49 event and festival collaborators and 14 genres at venues throughout the city.
Expect music, art, theatre, comedy, culture, heritage, food, lifestyle, workshops, markets and more, from intimate encounters to large scale celebrations, with something for everyone.
Experience Kuching differently as WAK unfolds across heritage spaces, museums, cafés, hotels, galleries, performance venues and unexpected corners of the city.
Pick your favourites. Gather your kindred. Make October yours.
WAK Festival 2026 | October | Kuching, Sarawak
