EVENTS

Penangites celebrate a vibrant calendar of festivals all year round, spanning religious, cultural and contemporary arts events nearly every month. Visitors can witness acrobatic lion dances during Chinese New Year, the intricate weaving of ketupat (rice dumplings) during Hari Raya Aidilfitri, the awe-inspiring body piercings borne by devotees during the Hindu festival of Thaipusam and the remarkable feats of balance showcased during the Penang Chingay Parade. Beyond these deep-rooted traditions, home-grown arts festivals continue to draw global audiences, led by the highly anticipated George Town Festival and the internationally acclaimed George Town Literary Festival. Other landmark annual happenings not to be missed include the George Town Heritage Celebrations, the historic Feast of St. Anne in Bukit Mertajam, as well as major events like the Penang International Food Festival, the Penang International Dragon Boat Festival and the world-class Penang Bridge International Marathon.

Penang Art Open 2025

  • 15 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2026

Penang Art Open 2025 on 15 June 2025 - 30 September 2026.

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Penang Art Open 2025

  • 15 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2026

Penang Art Open 2025 on 15 June 2025 - 30 September 2026.

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Penang Art Open 2025

  • 15 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2026

Penang Art Open 2025 on 15 June 2025 - 30 September 2026.

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Echoes in Between: Penang as Living Archive

  • 29 Jul 2026 - 11 Aug 2026

Echoes in Between: Penang as Living Archive on 29 July to 11 August 2026.

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Collodion, Silver, Glass: Contemporary Wet Plate Photography

  • 31 Jul 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Collodion, Silver, Glass: Contemporary Wet Plate Photography on 31 July – 30 August 2026.

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Shifting Whispers

  • 01 Aug 2026 - 09 Aug 2026

Shifting Whispers on 1 – 9 August 2026.

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Con-Temporary Art

  • 01 Aug 2026 - 09 Aug 2026

Con-Temporary Art on 1 – 9 August 2026.

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The Web of Deceits

  • 01 Aug 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

The Web of Deceits 1 & 2 August 2026.

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George Town Festival 2026

  • 01 Aug 2026 - 09 Aug 2026

George Town Festival 2026 on 1–9 August 2026.

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Street Fragments: Jalan Gurdwara

  • 01 Aug 2026 - 09 Aug 2026

Street Fragments: Jalan Gurdwara on 1 – 9 August 2026.

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Six to Eleven

  • 01 Aug 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

“Six to Eleven” on 1 & 2 August 2026.

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Matahari 太阳

  • 01 Aug 2026 - 02 Aug 2026

Matahari 太阳 on 1 & 2 August 2026.

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The Natural History Museum of Yeahnahnesia by Yok and Sheryo

  • 01 Aug 2026 - 09 Aug 2026

The Natural History Museum of Yeahnahnesia by Yok and Sheryo on 1 – 9 August 2026.

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Artisan II

  • 01 Aug 2026 - 30 Aug 2026

Artisan II on 1 – 30 August 2026.

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Converge 匯聚

  • 01 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Converge 匯聚 1 – 31 August 2026.

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TEWAS: No Light at the End of the Tunnel

  • 02 Aug 2026 - 04 Aug 2026

TEWAS: No Light at the End of the Tunnel on 2, 3 & 4 August 2026.

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Flamenco Signature

  • 03 Aug 2026

Flamenco Signature on 3 August 2026.

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Wayang Pacak

  • 03 Aug 2026 - 09 Aug 2026

Wayang Pacak on 3 – 9 August 2026.

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The Malaysian Real Book II: Past to Present

  • 04 Aug 2026 - 05 Aug 2026

The Malaysian Real Book II: Past to Present on 4 & 5 August 2026.

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Asian Board Games Festival (ABGFMY)

  • 07 Aug 2026 - 09 Aug 2026

Asian Board Games Festival (ABGFMY) on 7 – 9 August 2026.

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Lament of the Wandering Head

  • 07 Aug 2026 - 08 Aug 2026

Lament of the Wandering Head on 7 -8 August 2026.

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Dream Space

  • 08 Aug 2026 - 09 Aug 2026

Dream Space on 8 - 9 August 2026.

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Islander Surge 3.0

  • 08 Aug 2026

Islander Surge 3.0 on 8 August 2026.

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Shakespeare Meets NOH: DESDEMONA

  • 08 Aug 2026 - 09 Aug 2026

Shakespeare Meets NOH: DESDEMONA on 8 & 9 August 2026.

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When Spirits Meet: The Rainbow Bridge and Ocean Chants

  • 08 Aug 2026 - 09 Aug 2026

When Spirits Meet: The Rainbow Bridge and Ocean Chants on 8 -9 August 2026.

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Penang Symphony Society 45th Anniversary Celebration

  • 08 Aug 2026

Penang Symphony Society 45th Anniversary Celebration on 8 August 2026.

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Penang Coffee Festival 2026

  • 14 Aug 2026 - 16 Aug 2026

Penang Coffee Festival 2026 on 14 -16 August 2026.

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Penang Hill Heritage Forest Challenge 2026 (2026年升旗山古迹森林挑战赛)

  • 16 Aug 2026

Penang Hill Heritage Forest Challenge 2026 on 16 August 2026.

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Penang One Better Festival

  • 22 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2026

Penang One Better Festival on 22 - 23 August 2026.

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15th Malaysia Scout Jamboree 2026

  • 29 Aug 2026 - 04 Sep 2026

15th Malaysia Scout Jamboree 2026 on 29 August to 04 September 2026.

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Merdeka Day

  • 31 Aug 2026

Merdeka Day on 31 August 2026.

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Miss Malaysia Kebaya 2026

  • 05 Sep 2026

Miss Malaysia Kebaya 2026 on 5 September 2026.

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Sundown Festival

  • 16 Sep 2026 - 20 Sep 2026

Sundown Festival on 16 - 20 September 2026.

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Malaysia Day

  • 16 Sep 2026

Malaysia Day on 16 September 2026.

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Deepavali

  • 08 Nov 2026

Deepavali on 8 November 2026.

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The Fam Weekend

  • 21 Nov 2026 - 22 Nov 2026

The Fam Weekend on 21 - 22 November 2026.

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Penang International Dragon Boat Regatta 2026

  • 27 Nov 2026 - 29 Nov 2026

Penang International Dragon Boat Regatta 2026 on 27-29 November 2026.

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Aspen–Klippa Penang Bridge International Marathon

  • 13 Dec 2026

Penang Bridge International Marathon on 13 December 2026.

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