Best things to do in Penang this weekend: Fri 19 – Sun 21 Jun 2026

Coming up in the weeks ahead

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   Penang International Food Festival

   Until 31 JulIsland-wide (various locations)

   A month-long celebration of Penang's legendary food scene with island-wide food trails, chef demos, cooking competitions, and showcases of hawker legends.

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   George Town World Heritage City Day

   July 7, 2026George Town UNESCO Heritage Zone (Armenian Street, Clan Jetties, Heritage Buildings)

   George Town marks its UNESCO World Heritage anniversary on July 7 with free guided walks, open houses at historic buildings, and community performances across the heritage zone.

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   Penang Hill Festival

   Until 19 JulPenang Hill (Bukit Bendera) — Upper Station & Colonial Bungalows

   Three days of music, art, and nature education on Penang Hill — sunset performances against panoramic views over George Town, biodiversity walks, and art installations among old-growth rainforest.

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   St. Anne's Feast Day — Malaysia's Largest Catholic Pilgrimage

   July 26 (feast day) + weekend surrounding itChurch of St. Anne, Bukit Mertajam, Seberang Perai (mainland Penang, ~20 min from George Town via bridge)

   The Church of St. Anne in Bukit Mertajam hosts Malaysia's largest Catholic pilgrimage on July 26 — tens of thousands of pilgrims from multiple faiths attend the candlelit midnight procession.

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   George Town Festival

   Until 9 AugGeorge Town Heritage Zone

   Penang's premier arts event transforms George Town's heritage zone into an open-air gallery with international theatre, dance, music, and visual arts across heritage buildings.

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   Hungry Ghost Festival

   Until 17 SepThroughout Penang (neighbourhood streets and temples)

   Penang's Chinese communities honour wandering spirits with elaborate street operas (getai), ceremonial paper-burning, and lavish food offerings during the seventh lunar month.

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