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: Events
List all the happening penang events and activities with venue, date and time.
Straits Quay Pumpkin Decorating Competition 2026
The Straits Quay Pumpkin Decorating Competition will take place on 24 October 2026 at Straits Quay in Penang, as part of the venue’s Halloween events.
Celebrating His Life and Legacy: Khoo Sui Hoe 2026
Celebrating His Life and Legacy: Khoo Sui Hoe is an exhibition at the ground floor of Penang State Art Gallery from 18 August to 31 October 2026, with operating hours of 9:00 am–5:00 pm. The exhibition fee is not included in the available event details.
Battle Of The Chefs 2026
Battle Of The Chefs 2026 is a four-day culinary competition taking place from 21-24 October at Setia SPICE Arena in Penang. Ticket pricing is not confirmed in the available details; check the official page for updates.
Open Studios Penang 2026
Open Studios Penang 2026 is a free open studios festival running 16-18 October, from 10am to 6pm daily, at studios, cafes, galleries and heritage buildings in George Town, Tanjung Tokong and Bukit Mertajam.
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.