German Cultural Festival Penang 2026 will take place on 30 and 31 October at the Malaysian-German Society (MGS) in Air Itam, Penang. It starts at 7:00pm each evening; the admission price is not stated here.
Category: Cultural, Arts & Festival
Nine Emperor Gods Festival 2026
The Nine Emperor Gods Festival 2026 is a nine-day Taoist celebration running from 10-18 October in Penang. It will be observed at Tow Boo Kong Temple in Butterworth and at temples on Penang Island.
Penang Mid-Autumn Festival 2026
Penang Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 will take place on 25 September at Esplanade (Padang Kota Lama) and Armenian Park in George Town. The event will celebrate Mid-Autumn traditions; admission details are not included in the available information.
Penang Hungry Ghost Festival 2026
Penang Hungry Ghost Festival 2026 runs from 13 August to 10 September at temples, clan associations and neighbourhood stages across Penang, with the main festival day on 27 August. It is free to watch.
George Town Festival 2026
George Town Festival 2026 runs from 1 to 9 August across heritage streets and venues in George Town, Penang. It will feature more than 40 arts, culture and theatre programmes, with around 80% free.
Penang Hill Festival 2026
Penang Hill Festival 2026 will run from 17-19 July at Penang Hill in Air Itam, with 34 activities across 11 locations. Many activities are free; some sessions cost RM40 for adults or RM20 for children, excluding the funicular ticket.
George Town Heritage Celebrations 2026
George Town Heritage Celebrations 2026 will run from 4 to 7 July at Armenian Park, Leong San Tong Khoo Kongsi, Hock Teik Cheng Sin Temple and heritage streets in George Town. Historic building open houses will be free from 5 to 7 July; a price for other activities is not stated.
Wesak Day Celebration 2026
Wesak Day Celebration 2026 will feature a free-to-watch float procession through George Town on 31 May 2026. It will begin between about 6pm and 7pm and continue until around midnight.
Penang State Chinese New Year Open House 2026
The Penang State Chinese New Year Open House 2026 will take place on 17 February 2026, from 2pm to 4.30pm, at SPICE Arena in Bayan Baru. Admission is free and the event is open to the public.
Kek Lok Si Temple Display Of Lights 2026
Kek Lok Si Temple Display Of Lights 2026 will run from 13 February to 3 March at Kek Lok Si Temple in Air Itam, Penang, with lights on nightly from 7pm. The lighting ceremony will take place on 13 February at 7pm; admission details should be checked with the temple.