01 / SOUND↗
FEEL THE FREQUENCY
MUSIC
Live bands, indie sounds, electronic sets and contemporary cross-genre performances.
KUALA LUMPUR · MALAYSIA · 2026
A NEW CULTURAL FREQUENCY IS COMING
ONE ROOT.
INFINITE
FUTURES.
Three days where heritage meets the next wave of music, art, culture and creativity.
[ 01 — ABOUT ]ROOTED IN CULTURE. BUILT FOR TOMORROW.
THE FUTURE OF NUSANTARA STARTS HERE
NOT JUST
A FESTIVAL.
A NEW FREQUENCY.
AKAR//NEXT is a three-day contemporary cultural, arts and music festival at the iconic Central Market Kuala Lumpur. A collision of living traditions and future-facing creativity, bringing together artists, independent brands, makers, musicians and communities.
Discover what happens when our roots meet the next generation. From daytime creative discoveries to unforgettable nights of sound and expression.
03DAYS OF DISCOVERY
06EXPERIENCE PILLARS
01ICONIC CITY VENUE
[ 02 — THE EXPERIENCES ]FIND YOUR
SIX WORLDS. ONE FESTIVAL.
FIND YOUR
FREQUENCY.
Move between sounds, stories, independent creativity and moments worth sharing. There’s no one way to experience what’s next.
02 / HERITAGE↗
ROOTS IN MOTION
CULTURE
Nusantara cultural performances and traditions reimagined for a new generation.
03 / EXPRESSION↗
BEYOND THE CANVAS
ARTS
Visual storytelling, creative showcases and installation-led experiences.
04 / DISCOVERY↗
MEET THE MAKERS
MARKETPLACE
Independent fashion, crafts, accessories, lifestyle brands and local food creators.
05 / PARTICIPATION↗
MAKE SOMETHING NEWCREATIVE
CREATIVE
LEARNING
Hands-on workshops, creative demonstrations and shared ideas.
06 / TOMORROW↗
BEYOND THE PHYSICALDIGITAL
DIGITAL
EXPERIENCE
Where technology, interactive media and cultural imagination intersect.
[ 03 — THE THREE-DAY JOURNEY ]
ROOT → SIGNAL → FUTURE
Each day brings a different energy. Together, they tell one story.
DAY 01FRI · 30 OCT
ROOT
Origins reimagined. An opening celebration of the stories, sounds and cultures that shape us.
DAY 02SAT · 31 OCT
SIGNAL
The living network. Creativity, community and performances connect in unexpected ways.
DAY 03SUN · 01 NOV
FUTURE
Infinite possibilities. A final gathering that looks forward while celebrating what connects us.
Programme and artist announcements will be shared through our official social channels.
[ 04 — OUR PARTNERS ]BUILT
THE PEOPLE POWERING THE MOVEMENT
BUILT
TOGETHER.
Every great cultural movement is built through collaboration. Meet the organisations helping bring AKAR//NEXT to life.
EXCLUSIVE TELCO PARTNER
Connecting the next generation of culture.
CSR PARTNER
SHOWCASE PRODUCTION PARTNER
OFFICIAL CATERING PARTNER
CREW GEAR PARTNER
VENUE PARTNER
Official partner artwork supplied by the AKAR//NEXT organising team.
[ 05 — GET INVOLVED ]YOUR SPACE
THIS IS YOUR INVITATION
YOUR SPACE
IN WHAT'S NEXT.
Whether you're building a brand or backing a cultural movement, there's a place for you here.
01 / FOR INDEPENDENT BRANDSTAKE YOUR
TAKE YOUR
PLACE.
Showcase your business at AKAR//NEXT. We're welcoming relevant fashion, arts, crafts, accessories, lifestyle and F&B vendors.
VENDOR ENQUIRY ↗WHATSAPP · +60 11-2097 695902 / FOR BRAND PARTNERSPOWER THE
POWER THE
MOVEMENT.
Put your brand at the intersection of culture, commerce and creativity through thoughtful festival partnerships and activations.
SPONSORSHIP ENQUIRY ↗TEMPORARY CONTACT ROUTE · CONFIRM BEFORE LAUNCH
[ FIND US ]CENTRAL
IN THE HEART OF KUALA LUMPUR
CENTRAL
MARKET KL.
30 OCTOBER — 1 NOVEMBER 2026
GET DIRECTIONS ↗