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Events in Penang — February 2026

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Best Beach Season — Penang's Calm Water Months
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Best Beach Season — Penang's Calm Water Months

📅 When:Until 30 Apr 2027
📍 Where:Batu Ferringhi Beach, Tanjung Bungah, Teluk Bahang, Penang National Park

Penang's western beaches (Batu Ferringhi, Tanjung Bungah, Teluk Bahang) are at their best from November to April — calm water, minimal rain, and clear visibility for snorkelling near Penang National Park.

Top Tip:

December to February is the peak beach season — book beachfront accommodation months ahead, especially for Batu Ferringhi

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Chinese New Year
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Chinese New Year

📅 When:Until 7 Feb 2027
📍 Where:George Town, Clan Jetties, Kek Lok Si Temple

George Town erupts in red lanterns, lion dances, and firecrackers as Penang celebrates the Lunar New Year with clan house festivities and spectacular light displays at Kek Lok Si Temple.

Top Tip:

Visit Kek Lok Si at night for the spectacular LED light-up that runs from weeks before CNY until Chap Goh Mei

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Ramadan Bazaars — Penang's Evening Food Markets
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Ramadan Bazaars — Penang's Evening Food Markets

📅 When:Until 9 Mar 2027Expected, to be confirmed
📍 Where:Padang Polo (George Town), Gelugor, Bukit Mertajam, and major mosques throughout Penang

Every Ramadan, Penang's Muslim communities set up hundreds of afternoon food stalls for the iftar meal. The bazaars at Padang Polo and Gelugor are the island's best — open from 3pm, sold out by sunset.

Top Tip:

Arrive at 3pm when stalls open — popular items (murtabak, ayam percik, bubur) sell out before sunset

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Chap Goh Mei
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Chap Goh Mei

📅 When:20 Feb 2027Expected, to be confirmed
📍 Where:Esplanade (Padang Kota Lama), George Town

The Chinese Valentine's Day closes out Lunar New Year festivities with Penang's unique tradition of single women throwing oranges into the sea at the Esplanade to find love.

Top Tip:

Head to the Esplanade by 7pm to get a good spot for the orange-throwing ceremony at sunset

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Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
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Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

📅 When:Dates to be announced
📍 Where:Polo Ground or designated open field, Penang

Dozens of colourful hot air balloons fill Penang's skies during this annual fiesta featuring mass ascensions at dawn, magical night glow shows, and tethered rides.

Top Tip:

Arrive before 5:30am for the morning mass ascension as parking fills up extremely quickly

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