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.

Hungry Ghost Festival / Phor Thor Festival

13 Aug 2026 - 10 Sep 2026

Hungry Ghost Festival / Phor Thor Festival on 13 August 2026 - 10 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.

Pameran Fotografi Jalanan Antarabangsa Bukit Mertajam 2026 (2026 大山腳國際街頭攝影展)

29 Aug 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

"Pameran Fotografi Jalanan Antarabangsa Bukit Mertajam 2026 (2026 大山腳國際街頭攝影展)" on 29 August 2026 - 13 September 2026.

Penang International Orchid Show 2026

05 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

Penang Orchid Show 2026 on 5-13 September 2026.

Hari Buletin 5.0 Bersama Bomba

06 Sep 2026

"Hari Buletin 5.0 Bersama Bomba" on 6 September 2026.

Festival Citra Mutiara 2026

11 Sep 2026 - 13 Sep 2026

"Festival Citra Mutiara 2026" on 11-13 September 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.