Wesak Day 2027 and Brickfields float procession: Tickets, Venue & Where to Stay
What is it? Public holiday for Wesak; the annual evening float procession starts at the Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields and loops through central KL. Public holiday in all states and federal territories.
20 May 2027 at Brickfields. This guide covers the official ticket and information sources, how to get there from central Kuala Lumpur, and where to stay nearby.
📅 When: 20 May 2027
📍 Where: Brickfields (Little India), Kuala Lumpur
🎟️ Attendance: Free public festival
🏨 Stay: Cormar Suites, 10 Jalan Perak, central Kuala Lumpur
About Wesak Day 2027 and Brickfields float procession
Public holiday for Wesak; the annual evening float procession starts at the Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields and loops through central KL.
- Public holiday in all states and federal territories
- 2025 procession began 6pm and covered about 12km in four hours
- Route passed Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Jalan Petaling, Jalan Raja Chulan and Jalan P Ramlee
- 2025 procession: about 25,000 devotees and about 30 floats
Tickets & how to attend
This is a public holiday or festival with no ticket needed. Places of worship and public spaces get crowded, so dress modestly at religious sites and arrive early.
Getting to Brickfields (Little India), Kuala Lumpur from Cormar Suites
- By Monorail: from Bukit Nanas station (about 10 minutes' walk) to KL Sentral, then a few minutes' walk into Brickfields.
- By Grab: about 15 minutes.
Why stay at Cormar Suites for Wesak Day 2027 and Brickfields float procession
- Spend the festival in Little India, then return to a quiet central base.
- Spacious serviced apartments, from studios to two-bedroom suites, with a kitchen, living area and fast WiFi. Better than a hotel room for groups and longer stays.
- Parry Road Café is downstairs for coffee and breakfast before you head out.
- Rooftop infinity pool with views of the KL skyline.
- Central location: KL Tower, KLCC, KL City Walk and Bukit Bintang are all close by, and the Monorail is about a 10-minute walk.
- Book direct for our best available rate. Event dates sell out fast, so book early.
Frequently asked questions
When and where is Wesak Day 2027 and Brickfields float procession?
Wesak Day 2027 and Brickfields float procession takes place on 20 May 2027 at Brickfields.
How do I get tickets for Wesak Day 2027 and Brickfields float procession?
No ticket is needed; it is a public festival.
Where should I stay for Wesak Day 2027 and Brickfields float procession?
Cormar Suites at 10 Jalan Perak, central Kuala Lumpur, is about 15 minutes by Monorail or Grab from Brickfields. Its serviced apartments have kitchens and living space, and there is a rooftop infinity pool. Book direct for the best available rate.
How do I get to Brickfields from central Kuala Lumpur?
From Cormar Suites it is about 15 minutes by Monorail or Grab. See the 'Getting there' section on this page for step-by-step directions.
Official sources
- humanresourcesonline.net/malaysia-s-2027-public-holidays-full-list-of-federal-and-state-holidays
- malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/05/09/wesak-day-float-procession-in-brickfields-set-to-draw-massive-crowd-on-monday/176084
Information checked on 11 October 2026 from the official sources above. Event details can change, so always confirm with the organiser. KL Visit is a guide by Cormar Suites and is not affiliated with the event organisers.