Event Highlights

The people in Penang celebrate all year round festivals including religious, cultural and arts. They happen almost every month such as the acrobatic lion dances during Chinese New Year, the intricate weaving of ketupat (rice dumplings) during Hari Raya Aidilfitri (Eid Mubarak) and the unbelievable body piercings that are seen during Thaipusam (a Hindu religious festival). Besides these, 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, George Town Festival, George Town Heritage Celebration, Penang Bridge International Marathon and Penang International Dragon Boat Festival are not to be missed in Penang.

  • With over 100 stalls which is packed with many mouth-watering dishes, the Bazaar Ramadan sells everything from traditional kuih-muih, Malay and international cuisine, to trendy instaworthy ‘Raya’ fashion and accessories, house decorations and anything you need to make your “Hari Raya” festive a memorable one.

  • Penang CNY Celebration (Miao Hui) is an annual event held during CNY to showcase and promote Chinese traditional culture. This year, the celebration is held virtually through social media and webinar platforms.

  • Thaipusam is a religious occasion held by devotees for the purpose of seeking blessings, fulfilling vows, and offering thanks to Lord Murugan.

  • Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated by Hindus, usually in January or February, when crops like paddy and sugarcane are harvested.

  • Hari Raya Aidilfitri on 31 March - 1 April 2025.

  • Specializing in Numismatic & Philatelic Trade Fairs, we organize and promote Numismatic & Philatelic Trade Fairs in large cities to small towns across Malaysia throughout the year.

  • Wesak Day on 12 May 2025.

  • MALCOM 2025, held on June 14 - 15 at The Wembley St.Giles Hotel Penang, will showcase miniature hobby displays, competitions, and live workshops.

  • The highly anticipated Trash Free Hill (TFH) returns for its sixth (6th) edition since its inception in 2018! This plogging activity aims at raising awareness and promoting the preservation of the hill. PHC invites and encourages everyone to join this fun, impactful clean-up drive!

  • Songkran or Water Festival is a traditional festival celebrated by Thai and Burmese devotees to mark the beginning of a New Year. It is celebrated by liberally splashing water on each other.

  • The much-anticipated annual Penang Hill Festival (PHF) returns from 18 to 20 July 2025, promising an enriching and educational experience for visitors!

  • Experience the “Music on the Hill - East meets West” at the Penang Hill Festival 2025 (PHF2025)! The festival’s grand finale will feature captivating performances by talented local musicians, who are set to play tunes from both the East and the West. Save the date for an unforgettable evening of music!

  • Honor the historical significance of the Penang Bridge as a cornerstone of Penang’s development.

  • George Town Festival 2025 on 2 – 10 August 2025.

  • The Penang Hill Heritage Forest Challenge (PHHFC) is back for the tenth (10th) edition!

  • Merdeka Day on 31 August 2025.

  • A vibrant Malaysia Day celebration featuring a Kids Costume Contest, where children showcase their creativity with costumes that highlight Malaysia's rich cultural diversity. A fun, family-friendly event for all ages!

  • Malaysia Day on 16 September 2025.

  • A 10-day religious occasion to observe St. Anne’s feast day.

  • Deepavali on 20 October 2025.

  • George Town Literary Festival (GTLF) is Malaysia’s longest international literary festival, held annually in the UNESCO World Heritage site of George Town, Penang.

  • The Navratri Festival is a Hindu religious festival. For 9 days, devotees pray to the Goddess Durga, Goddess Lakshimi and Goddess Saraswathy in hopes of being bestowed with power, wealth, and education.