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.

PENtastic Startup Month 2026

  • 01 Nov 2026 - 30 Nov 2026

November just got a lot more PENtastic! 
Digital Penang is bringing you PENtastic Startup Month 2026 — a month-long celebration of Penang’s startup and innovation ecosystem happening throughout November!
The event calendar is now live, with exciting activities happening across Penang. Start planning your PENtastic November! 
Check out the PENtastic Startup Month landing page to:
- Explore the latest event calendar
- Discover talks, workshops, pitching sessions, meetups, networking opportunities & more
- Check out event details and register for activities that interest you
- Interested in hosting an event? Submit your proposal and be part of PENtastic Startup Month!
Whether you’re a startup, entrepreneur, SME, investor, ecosystem partner, student, professional, or simply curious about Penang’s startup scene, there’s something for you this November.
Discover. Connect. Grow. 

Event Organiser: Digital Penang Sdn Bhd
Contact Number
+604-835 0307

Email
contact@digitalpenang.my

Website
https://startup.digitalpenang.my/pentastic-startup-month-2026/