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.

Penang Art Open 2025

15 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2026

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

Penang Art Open 2025

15 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2026

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

Celebrating His Life and Legacy: Khoo Sui Hoe

18 Aug 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

Celebrating His Life and Legacy: Khoo Sui Hoe on 18 August 2026 - 31 October 2026.

“Peace, Coexistence and Revival — Simon Tan’s Solo Exhibition” of Awakening Generative Abstraction (和平、共生与苏生-陈逸宽个展 | 觉悟生成抽象主义)

12 Sep 2026 - 27 Sep 2026

“Peace, Coexistence and Revival — Simon Tan’s Solo Exhibition” of Awakening Generative Abstraction (和平、共生与苏生-陈逸宽个展 | 觉悟生成抽象主义) on 12 - 27 September 2026.

Penang Philharmonic Winds for Animal Fiesta

27 Sep 2026

Penang Philharmonic Winds for *Animal Fiesta* on 27 September 2026.

Celebrating His Life and Legacy: Khoo Sui Hoe

18 Aug 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

Celebrating His Life and Legacy: Khoo Sui Hoe on 18 August 2026 - 31 October 2026.

MAH Tourism Fair

02 Oct 2026 - 04 Oct 2026

MAH Tourism Fair will be held from 2 October to 4 October 2026 (Friday–Sunday) at Gurney Paragon Mall, Penang.

Creative Weekend Market

03 Oct 2026 - 04 Oct 2026

The Creative Weekend Market will be held on 3 - 4 October 2026.

Battle Mania 2026

03 Oct 2026 - 04 Oct 2026

Battle Mania 2026 will be held on 3 - 4 October 2026 at 1st Avenue Mall, Penang.

The Heroes of Jin Yong; Song Of boundless Sea Charity Concert (金庸群侠沧海狂歌慈善公益演唱会)

10 Oct 2026

The Heroes of Jin Yong; Song Of boundless Sea Charity Concert (金庸群侠沧海狂歌慈善公益演唱会) on 10 October 2026.

Nine Emperor Gods Festival

10 Oct 2026 - 18 Oct 2026

The Nine Emperor Gods Festival will be held from 10 - 18 October 2026.

Battle Of The Chefs 2026

21 Oct 2026 - 24 Oct 2026

The 20th edition of the Battle of the Chefs (BOTC) 2026 is set to be the largest edition in the competition’s history, bringing together more than 2,000 competitors and over 100 certified culinary judges from around the world at the SPICE Arena in Penang.