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Events, festivals, workshops and markets in Penang, each confirmed from the organiser’s own page.

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Deepavali Activity at Entopia

Sun 1 Nov to Tue 10 Nov, 15:00 to 15:30. Downtown Entopia, Teluk Bahang, Tanjung Bungah and Batu Ferringhi. Price not stated by the organiser.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 3 Nov

Thu 5 Nov

5Nov

Build Better Penang 2026

Thu 5 Nov, 09:00 to 14:00. St. Giles Wembley Penang Hotel, 183 Jalan Magazine, George Town. Free Registration.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 20 Oct

Sat 7 Nov

7Nov

Grow Market (Hin Bus Depot)

Sat 7 Nov, 10:00 to 17:00. Deck & Lawn, Hin Bus Depot, George Town. Free entry for all.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 3 Nov
7Nov

Moved to Life: Tradition and Reinvention in Asian Puppet Theatre (symposium and puppetry)

Sat 7 Nov to Sun 8 Nov, Daytime 09:00 to 18:00 at Penang Institute; evening 20:00 to 23:00 at Armenian Park. Penang Institute (10 Jalan Brown) and Armenian Park, George Town. Daytime sessions at Penang Institute are ticketed (1-Day Pass RM50, 2-Day Pass RM90, online Cloud Pass RM30); evening programme at Armenian Park is free.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 3 Nov

Sun 8 Nov

8Nov

IKEA Products workshop

Sun 8 Nov, 13:00 to 17:00. Showroom Dining Area, Level 2, IKEA Batu Kawan. Price not stated by the organiser.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 20 Oct
8Nov

Indian drum performance

Sun 8 Nov, 15:00. Entrance Bookcase Wall, Level 1, IKEA Batu Kawan. Price not stated by the organiser.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 20 Oct

Sat 14 Nov

14Nov

Penang Forest Run 2026 (trail run, 5KM, 10KM and 15KM)

Sat 14 Nov, 10:00. Bukit Mertajam Forest Park, Bukit Mertajam. RM 95 to RM 165 by distance (5KM RM95, 10KM RM135, 15KM RM165); forest permits (RM5.00) and an 8% data administration fee are extra.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 20 Oct

Sun 15 Nov

Wed 18 Nov

18Nov

iProperty New Homes Expo

Wed 18 Nov to Sun 22 Nov, 10:30 to 22:30 each day. Queensbay Mall, 100 Persiaran Bayan Indah, Bayan Lepas. Free.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 20 Oct

Fri 20 Nov

20Nov

Thread & Harbour (group exhibition)

Fri 20 Nov to Sun 27 Dec, Gallery hours: Mon to Fri 12:00 to 19:00; Sat and Sun 10:00 to 19:00. Hin Bus Depot Gallery, George Town. Price not stated by the organiser.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 3 Nov

Sat 21 Nov

21Nov

The Makers Market (Hin Bus Depot)

Sat 21 Nov, 10:00 to 17:00. Deck & Lawn, Hin Bus Depot, George Town. Free entry for all.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 3 Nov

Sun 22 Nov

22Nov

JM Education Fair III 2026

Sun 22 Nov, 12:00 to 17:00. JEN Penang Georgetown by Shangri-La, Magazine Road, George Town. Free.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 20 Oct

Fri 27 Nov

27Nov

George Town Literary Festival 2026 (16th edition, theme: Cosmopolises)

Fri 27 Nov to Sun 29 Nov, 27 Nov 10:00 to 18:00; 28 Nov 10:00 to 21:30; 29 Nov 08:00 to 19:30 (each session's time is on the festival programme). UAB Building and Wisma Yeap Chor Ee, George Town. Free Festival Pass for all 3 days (registration required).

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 3 Nov

Sat 28 Nov

28Nov

Garden Night Walk at the Tropical Spice Garden

Sat 28 Nov, 20:00 to 21:30. Tropical Spice Garden, Teluk Bahang, Tanjung Bungah and Batu Ferringhi. Public rate: adult RM75, child RM50; free for children below 4; pre-registration needed.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 26 Oct

Sun 29 Nov

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Confirmed from the organiser’s own page, but starting more than 30 days from now.

4Dec

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Entopia

Fri 4 Dec, 15:00 to 16:00. Downtown Entopia, Teluk Bahang, Tanjung Bungah and Batu Ferringhi. Price not stated by the organiser.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 20 Oct
5Dec

Mascot Hunt Challenge at Entopia (walk-in)

Sat 5 Dec to Thu 31 Dec, 09:00 to 16:00. Atlas, Entopia, Teluk Bahang, Tanjung Bungah and Batu Ferringhi. Paid walk-in challenge; the fee is not stated by the organiser.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 20 Oct
6Dec

Kwong Wah City Run 2026 (6 KM)

Sun 6 Dec, 07:00. BSG Galleria, Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah, Penang, Pulau Tikus, Gurney and Tanjung Tokong. RM 50 to RM 200.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 20 Oct
6Dec

Bendang Run 2026 (5 km)

Sun 6 Dec, 07:30. MARDI, Kepala Batas and Bertam. RM39.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 27 Oct
6Dec

Children's Day Party

Sun 6 Dec, 13:30 to 15:00. The Sphere, Entopia, Teluk Bahang, Tanjung Bungah and Batu Ferringhi. Paid, with pre-registration; the fee is not stated by the organiser.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 27 Oct
12Dec

Garden Night Walk at the Tropical Spice Garden

Sat 12 Dec, 20:00 to 21:30. Tropical Spice Garden, Teluk Bahang, Tanjung Bungah and Batu Ferringhi. Public rate: adult RM75, child RM50; free for children below 4; pre-registration needed.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 20 Oct
12Dec

12.12 Neon Fun Run 2026 (3 km)

Sat 12 Dec, 19:30. Cmart Bandar Tasek Mutiara, Simpang Ampat. RM39.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 27 Oct
13Dec

Aspen-Klippa Penang Bridge International Marathon 2026 (PBIM)

Sun 13 Dec, full marathon 01:30, half marathon 03:00, 10KM run 06:30 (start times). Penang Second Bridge; race packs collected at Aspen Vision City, Jalan Vervea 6, Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan. Entry fees on the organiser's page start at RM70 (10KM Junior, early bird, Malaysian); full marathon RM120 early bird or RM150 normal (Malaysian).

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 3 Nov
14Dec

18th Penang Heritage City International Chess Open 2026

Mon 14 Dec to Sat 19 Dec, Round 1 at 15:00 on 14 Dec; later rounds 09:00 to 13:00 and 15:00 to 19:00. Penang Chinese Town Hall, George Town. Entry fee by FIDE rating and PCA membership: Open RM200 to RM800, free above FIDE 2300; Challenger RM300 to RM450. Pay by 7 December 2026: later entries pay double.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 3 Nov
19Dec

Christmas Workshop at Entopia (walk-in)

Sat 19 Dec to Thu 31 Dec, 15:30 to 16:30. Downtown Entopia, Teluk Bahang, Tanjung Bungah and Batu Ferringhi. Paid walk-in session; the fee is not stated by the organiser.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 20 Oct
19Dec

A Slow Return: Movement, Journaling & Tea

Sat 19 Dec, 08:30 to 10:30. Tropical Spice Garden, Teluk Bahang, Tanjung Bungah and Batu Ferringhi. Public rate RM138, includes writing materials, tea and Garden entry.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 20 Oct
20Dec

TLM Christmas Run 2026

Sun 20 Dec, 07:00. King Street, Penang, George Town. RM 38 to RM 140.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 20 Oct
31Dec

New Year's Eve Poolside Party at Hard Rock Hotel Penang

Thu 31 Dec, 19:45 to 01:00 (ends after midnight). Poolside, Hard Rock Hotel Penang, Tanjung Bungah and Batu Ferringhi. RM108 nett per person (standard price); early bird price RM99 nett, valid until 25 December 2026.

Confirmed from the organiser’s own page on 20 Oct