Rainforest World Music Festival 2026 (Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia)

Rainforest World Music Festival 2026 (RWMF 2026), the 29th edition of the annual music gathering in East Malaysia, returns to the lush rainforest at the foothills of Mount Santubong, set within the scenic Sarawak Cultural Village from 26 – 28 June 2026.

This year’s multi-genre music celebration embraces the theme “Regenerations: Roots & Rhythms”, highlighting a powerful reconnection with cultural heritage while welcoming contemporary musical expression. Over three days, the festival will showcase performances by an exciting lineup of international artists from across the globe. Headlining the festival are Malaysia’s legendary Dato’ M. Nasir, iconic American funk and soul band The Commodores, and the United Kingdom’s acclaimed jazz-funk collective Incognito.

Beyond the main stage, festival-goers can enjoy a variety of interactive experiences, including music workshops, cultural and craft exhibitions, and a lively marketplace offering a wide selection of local delicacies and traditional snacks at the festival’s food stalls.

 

 

Artistes Lineup / Show Schedule

• 26 June 2026 (Friday)
  • (6:00pm) Miring Ceremony
  • (6:15pm) Magic Hour Performance by Straw Lim (Sabah)
  • (6:55pm) Drum Call by Drum Up (Philippines)
  • (7:30pm) Korrontzi (Basque Country, Spain)
  • (8:20pm) Insun Park & Generals (South Korea)
  • (9:10pm) Ta’Dan (Sarawak)
  • (9:55pm) Benin International School (Benin & France)
  • (10:45pm) Dato M. Nasir (Malaysia)
• 27 June 2026 (Saturday)
  • (6:15pm) Magic Hour Performance by Akasha (Malaysia)
  • (6:55pm) Drum Call by The Thunder Beat of Nanyang Wushu Drums (Sarawak)
  • (7:30pm) Straw Lim (Sabah)
  • (8:05pm) Drum Up (Philippines)
  • (8:50pm) Sambasunda (Indonesia)
  • (9:35pm) Namgar (Mongolia & Japan)
  • (10:20pm) The Commodores feat. Thomas McClary (United States)

 

 

• 28 June 2026 (Sunday)
  • (6:15pm) Magic Hour Performance by Ta’Dan (Sarawak)
  • (6:55pm) Drum Call by Drum Up (Philippines)
  • (7:30pm) Suk Binie (Sarawak)
  • (8:05pm) Fergana Cultural Group (Uzbekistan)
  • (8:40pm) Asia7 (Thailand)
  • (9:25pm) Akasha (Malaysia)
  • (10:15pm) Incognito (United Kingdom)

 

Ticket Sales

• General Sale
  • 13 March 2026 (Friday), 5:00pm onwards
  • Via Ticketmelon.com

 

 

Ticket Categories

Ticket Type / Per Ticket (RM)	Early Bird	Presale	At Door
3-Day Adult Pass (26 – 28 Jun)	635	765	835
1-Day Adult Pass (26 Jun or 27 Jun or 28 Jun)	235	283	333
1-Day Child Pass – 3 to 12 Years Old (26 Jun or 27 Jun or 28 Jun)	80	80	80

 

 

Notes:

• Early Bird rates are valid from 13 – 31 March 2026.
• Presale rates are valid from 1 April – 25 June 2026.
• At Door rates are applicable onsite from 26 – 28 June 2026.
• Free admission for children and infant under the age of 3.

 

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