Genting Highlands will host the Starlight Festival: Bavarian Night at Resorts World Genting from 15 to 31 October 2026. The event brings a Bavarian-style evening celebration to the hill resort in the Kuala Lumpur area of Malaysia, running across roughly two and a half weeks.
What can visitors expect at the Starlight Festival?
The festival is billed as a Bavarian Night, a format that traditionally centres on a festive evening atmosphere with food, drink and entertainment in a communal setting. Resorts World Genting is a large integrated resort with a range of dining, retail and entertainment venues, so the event sits within an established leisure destination rather than a standalone site. Specific performers, menus and timings have not been confirmed here, and visitors should check official event channels closer to the date for the final programme.
Where is it and how do you get there?
The venue is Resorts World Genting in Genting Highlands, the hill resort north-east of Kuala Lumpur. Most visitors from KL reach the resort by road, a journey that climbs into cooler highland terrain. Public transport options include buses and coach services from the city to the resort, and the resort is also served by its own cable car system, which connects lower stations to the summit area. Travellers relying on rail should note that the LRT and MRT networks serve Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley rather than Genting itself, so a rail leg would need to be combined with a bus or other onward connection. Journey times vary with traffic, particularly at weekends.
What should attendees plan for?
Genting Highlands sits at a higher altitude than Kuala Lumpur, so evenings are noticeably cooler and a layer or jacket is sensible. Visitors coming from KL for the evening should allow extra time for the climb and for queues at transport points, especially on Saturdays and public holidays. Because the festival runs over more than two weeks, midweek dates may offer a quieter experience. It is worth confirming transport schedules and event details in advance, as services to the resort can be limited later in the evening.
Where should you stay for Starlight Festival: Bavarian Night at Genting?
With Starlight Festival: Bavarian Night at Genting on at Resorts World Genting, Genting Highlands, a central Kuala Lumpur base makes the trip easy. Cormar Suites sits in the heart of KL City Centre, a short ride from the main venues, KLCC and the LRT/MRT network — so you can get to the event and back without the hassle of a far-flung hotel. Serviced suites mean space to relax before and after the show. See our full event guide, with dates, venue and getting-there tips, here: Starlight Festival: Bavarian Night at Genting — KL event guide. When you are ready, book your stay direct with Cormar for the best rate.
