The Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) will once again be hosted at Sarawak Cultural Village from June 26-28, 2026, bringing together international artists, cultural performances and culinary experiences under the theme Regenerations: Roots & Rhythms.
Held annually in Kuching, Sarawak, the festival features evening concerts, daytime workshops, cultural showcases, craft displays and food experiences. Organisers expect more than 200 performers from 12 countries to take part this year.
Visitors can also take part in more than 50 workshops, cultural demonstrations and music sessions, offering opportunities to learn about instruments, traditions and musical heritage from participating artists.
New for 2026 is a gastronomy showcase highlighting the culinary traditions of the Borneo sub-region. The programme will feature dishes and flavours from Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Sustainability remains a key focus of the festival through initiatives including Green Ruai, Green Warriors and the EcoGreen Planet tree-planting programme. Since 2023, more than 6,000 trees have been planted in conservation areas across Sarawak, with the programme expected to reach 10,000 trees this year.
Set against the backdrop of Mount Santubong, RWMF has grown into one of the region’s best-known music festivals, attracting visitors from around the world to experience music, culture and nature in Sarawak.
For more information, visit Rainforest World Music Festival.
