KL Festival 2026 — Culture as Catalyst

KL Festival 2026 kicks off this May, turning downtown Kuala Lumpur into a 26-day celebration of art, culture and public life. But beyond the celebrations, can culture-led initiatives meaningfully drive urban renewal and economic value? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks with Daniel Lim, Director of Urban Solutions & Lead of the Placemaking practice at Think City, and June Tan, Artistic Director of KL Festival 2026. KL Festival 2026 is organised by Think City and Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), and supported by the Ministry of Finance and the Federal Territories Department (Prime Minister’s Department).