The Klang River Festival is back for its fourth year, and trust me: you don’t want to miss it. If you’ve been looking for a fun, meaningful way to spend your weekend in the city, this is it.
The Klang River Festival is an annual celebration that brings together art, culture, and community, all centred around the Klang River. It’s a way for us to reconnect with the river that flows through our city and our lives.
Organised by KongsiKL and co-hosted by EXSIM, this festival celebrates the beauty, history, and potential of our urban river system.
KRF isn’t just for artists or eco-warriors. It’s for all of us: the city-dwellers, the heritage lovers, the curious, the creatives, the nature nerds, and even the weekend strollers.
It’s a gathering of communities along the Klang River, joined by people from all across the Klang Valley.
What’s the vibe this year at Klang River Festival?
For Klang River Festival 2025, the theme revolves around three simple yet powerful pillars:
People: Us. The communities, the collaborators, and the culture-keepers.
Habitat: How we live with nature and the spaces we share.
Culture: Our food, our stories, our art, and our imagination.
Everything happening at the festival ties back to these three pillars.
The organizers are not just talking about protecting the river but activating it.
That means using art, performance, dialogue, and LOTS of fun activities to reconnect with what the Klang River means to our city.
What actually happens at Klang River Festival?
The official programme for this year hasn’t been released yet, but if previous editions are anything to go by, we’re in for a real treat. Here’s a taste of what’s happened before:
- Riverside tree planting and plogging (yes, that means jogging while picking up trash)
- Nature journaling (drawing foliage by the river) and writing sessions
- Art installations and immersive exhibitions
- Cycling, photography walks, and guided riverside walks
- Cooking and drumming workshops
- Talks on river heritage, architecture, and community
- Live music, performances, and weekend markets filled with crafts, food, and local goods
There’s always something going on, and most activities are super family-friendly.
You can listen to music, take in some art, or learn about the river’s past. Whatever you do, you’ll walk away feeling refreshed and more connected to the city.
When is the Klang River Festival 2025 happening?
Mark your calendars: the main festival weekend is from 26th to 28th September 2025.
But the fun usually starts way before that. KRF has a whole bunch of lead-up events, pop-ups, and mini-programmes scattered throughout the month.
The festival is hosted across multiple locations along the 120km stretch of the river, from upstream to downstream. This includes spots like:
- Upstream: Taman Melawati River Three Park
- Midstream: KongsiKL, Dasein Gallery, Millerz Square, MIA City Campus
- Downstream: Pengkalan Batu in Klang
So you’ll want to plan ahead. Each location has its own unique vibe and activities, so choose what speaks to you most.
You can check out the full map on their website.
How do you join in at the Klang River Festival?
Easy: follow KRF on Instagram or Facebook. That’s where they’ll post updates, event info, and registration links.
Some events are totally free, others are ticketed, but almost all of them require you to register because spots are limited.
If something catches your eye, don’t wait too long to sign up.
Why the Klang River Festival matters
The Klang River Festival isn’t just a weekend event. KRF is one of those festivals of Malaysia that feels real and rooted. It’s part of a bigger effort to reimagine how we live with the river.
By coming to the festival, we’re showing that we care: about culture, about our environment, and about each other.
We’re supporting local artists, small businesses, and community efforts that aim to make our city better.
So get your walking shoes ready. Bring your friends. And come see how the KL Festival scene is growing in beautiful, unexpected ways along the riverbanks.
See you at KRF 2025!
Here are a few more fun reads:
- What To Do In Penang On Georgetown World Heritage Day 2025 – SOCAR Blog
- How To Travel Sustainably Around Malaysia – SOCAR Blog
- Must Visit Festivals In Penang Summer – SOCAR Blog
Ride With SOCAR
Getting to the Klang River Festival is easy when you ride with SOCAR.
Whether you’re heading to Taman Melawati or Klang with your friends or family, just book a car and go. No need to stress about public transport or parking.
It’s the perfect way to explore the festival’s many riverside locations at your own pace, reconnect with nature, and experience the city from a new perspective, right along the Klang River.
