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What's on in Penang: George Town and the Island.

George Town's heritage streets and clan jetties, the funicular up Penang Hill, and the mainland halls across the bridge at Seberang Perai, with Bayan Lepas and the airport on the island's south coast.

Paper lanterns strung across Armenian Street in George Town, under a 1950 shophouse gable

Things to do in Penang: George Town and the Island

On in Penang: George Town and the Island

Nov12026

Penang FC vs Melaka FC: Malaysia Super League

Batu Kawan, South Seberang Perai · Sport · Sun 01 Nov 2026

Malaysia Super League match between Penang FC and Melaka FC at Penang State Stadium in Batu Kawan.

Tentative date

Dec112026

Penang Festival 2026

Seberang Jaya, Seberang Jaya · Festivals · Fri 11 to Sun 13 Dec 2026

The Penang state festival and expo weekend at Seberang Jaya.

Tentative date

Dec132026

Penang Bridge International Marathon 2026

Batu Kawan, Batu Kawan · Sport · Sun 13 Dec 2026

Malaysia's largest bridge run: full marathon, half marathon and 10km over the Second Penang Bridge.

Confirmed dates

Feb142027

Penang Miaohui 2027

George Town, George Town · Festivals · Sun 14 Feb 2027

Penang's state Chinese New Year open house across the George Town heritage enclave.

Confirmed dates

Apr242027

MATTA Fair Penang 2027

George Town, George Town · Expos and trade fairs · Sat 24 to Sun 25 Apr 2027

MATTA Fair travel expo: licensed agents, tourism boards and airlines selling holiday packages.

Confirmed dates

Jun112027

MATTA Fair Kedah 2027 (at PICCA, Butterworth)

Butterworth, Seberang Perai · Expos and trade fairs · Fri 11 to Sun 13 Jun 2027

MATTA Fair travel expo: licensed agents, tourism boards and airlines selling holiday packages.

Confirmed dates