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EVENTS

Whether you are drawn to the drama of a street parade, the spirituality of a prayer ritual or the beauty of an avant-garde theatre performance, there is bound to be an event around the corner waiting to be experienced.

Penang’s vibrant festivals are a colourful reflection of the state’s multiculturalism. Traditional festivals such as Thaipusam, Hungry Ghost Festival, Nine Emperor Gods Festival, Ramadan, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Chingay Parade and Chinese New Year have retained an authenticity that is unmatched in Asia. Home-grown arts festivals are increasingly popular with global travellers such as the highly-anticipated George Town Festival and the international award-winning George Town Literary Festival.

Other annual events such as the Catholic St Anne’s Feast Day, Penang International Food Festival, Penang Anime Matsuri, Japanese Bon Odori Festival, George Town Heritage Celebration, Penang Bridge International Marathon and Dragon Boat Festival are not to be missed in Penang.

Weekend markets abound in Penang. Vendors are an assorted mix of small business owners to passionate hobbyists presenting their wares and services to a curious crowd. Markets like Sunday Pop-Up Market at Hin Bus Depot is a great place to buy local, handmade products and meet these individuals producing them face-to-face. There are usually street performances, workshops or activities during these markets that provide opportunities for participants to interact, learn something or simply have fun.

 


Event Date: 01 Oct 2024 - 22 Dec 2024
Breakthrough Happens Here: Art Speaks 3.0 – A Visual Odyssey’ Exhibition on 1 October - 22 December 2024.
Address: The Art Room, 1st Floor, 3A-1-11, Straits Quay, Penang.
Event Date: 19 Oct 2024 - 15 Dec 2024
Mural Mural on The Wall by Ernest Zacharevic on 19 October - 15 December 2024.
Address: ZACH Studio, 35 Lebuh Melayu, 10100 George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
Event Date: 16 Nov 2024 - 09 Feb 2025
Exhibition: The Return of Raja Durian  on 16 November 2024 - 9 February 2025.
Address: Blank Canvas 2, Argus Lane, 10200 George Town, Penang, Malaysia.
Event Date: 14 Dec 2024
Photo Hunt 2024 on 14 December 2024.
Address: Ground Floor, 1st Avenue Mall, George Town
Event Date: 15 Dec 2024
The Penang Bridge International Marathon is an international running event catered to all from young to old and leisure to serious runners.
Address: Aspen Vision City, Batu Kawan
Event Date: 21 Dec 2024
Penang Hill Charity Fun Run on 21 December 2024.
Address: Penang Hill (Upper Hill)
Event Date: 21 Dec 2024
Penang Seberang Perai Chingay Parade 2024 on 21 December 2024.
Address: Parade from Padang MBSP Bagan Luar to Tow Boo Kong Butterworth.
Event Date: 28 Dec 2024
Penang Chingay Parade 2024 on 28 December 2024.
Address: Parade from Padang Brown to Padang Kota Lama
Event Date: 29 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025
Chinese New Year on 29 - 30 January 2025.
Event Date: 08 Feb 2025 - 09 Feb 2025
Butterworth Miao Hui 2025 on 8 February 2025 - 9 February 2025.
Address: Rumah Berhala Guan Yin Ting Dou Mu Gong 北海新芭觀音亭斗母宮
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