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Free Events in Penang

13 Nov 2026 – 13 Dec 2026

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27 events

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13 Nov 2026

Hin Friday Market – 13 November 2026

📍 Deck & Lawn, Hin Bus Depot, 31A Jalan Gurdwara · George Town

Friday market featuring local makers and crafts at Hin Bus Depot, 13 November, noon–7pm.

13 Nov 2026 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM

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14 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2026

George Town Illustration Festival 2026 – 14–15 November

📍 Island 88, Level 3 · Tanjung Tokong

Free illustration festival at Island 88, Tanjung Tokong, 14–15 November, noon–9pm.

14 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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14 Nov 2026

Kung Bros Collectors Market – 14 November 2026

📍 Deck & Lawn, Hin Bus Depot · George Town

Free collectors market at Hin Bus Depot on 14 November, 11am–5pm.

14 Nov 2026 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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15 Nov 2026

Hin Sunday Market – 15 November 2026

📍 Deck & Lawn, Hin Bus Depot · George Town

Free Sunday creative market at Hin Bus Depot, 15 November, 10am–5pm.

15 Nov 2026 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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20 Nov 2026 – 6 Dec 2026

Material Encounters: Stories of a Cosmopolis – Art Exhibition at Shō Hotel

📍 Shō Hotel · Gelugor

Free public art exhibition at Shō Hotel, Gelugor, 20 November–6 December 2026. Explore materials, memory and cultural connections. Opening reception: 20 November, 5:30 pm.

20 Nov 2026 – 6 Dec 2026 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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21 Nov 2026 – 22 Nov 2026

Penang International Science Fair 2026

📍 SPICE Arena & Concourse · Bayan Baru

Science fair with AI, STEM exhibits, workshops and MakerFest at SPICE Arena, 21–22 November.

21 Nov 2026 – 22 Nov 2026 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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3 Sep 2026 – 21 Nov 2026

LIMPAS BAYU BORNEO 2.0 Exhibition

📍 Tuanku Fauziah Museum & Gallery, Universiti Sains Malaysia · Gelugor

Discover stories of Borneo through art, culture, identity and nature at USM's Tuanku Fauziah Museum & Gallery.

3 Sep 2026 – 21 Nov 2026

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3 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026

How Long Have You Been Here – Hoo Fan Chon Solo Exhibition

📍 Hin Bus Depot Gallery · George Town

Hoo Fan Chon's solo exhibition at Hin Bus Depot explores migration, belonging and everyday life in George Town.

3 Oct 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 8:00 PM

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29 Oct 2026 – 27 Feb 2027

ELEMEN – Penang Interactive Immersive Exhibition (29 Oct 2026–27 Feb 2027)

📍 The Waterfront Shoppes, Penang · Gelugor

Interactive digital-art exhibition with 15+ sensor-activated installations at The Waterfront Shoppes, from 29 Oct.

29 Oct 2026 – 27 Feb 2027

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12 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2026

63rd OSEAL Forum Penang 2026

📍 Setia SPICE Convention Centre and SPICE Arena · Bayan Baru

Regional Lions forum, service programmes and bazaar at Setia SPICE, 12–15 November.

12 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2026

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13 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2026

12th Malaysia International Guan Gong Cultural Celebrations 2026

📍 Penang War Emperor Temple (Wu Ti Meow), 36 King Street; procession venues vary · George Town

Guan Gong cultural celebrations and procession in George Town, 13–15 November.

13 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2026

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13 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2026

Penang Fashion Week 2026

📍 Design Village Outlet Mall · Batu Kawan

Fashion runway showcases and emerging designer collections at Design Village, 13–15 November.

13 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2026 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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14 Nov 2026

Wings of H.O.P.E Cancer Fundraising Run 2026 – INTI Penang

📍 INTI International College Penang · Bukit Jambul

Charity 5km run at INTI International College Penang, 14 November; registration closed.

14 Nov 2026

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14 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2026

Zinister Business: A Zine Exhibition – 14–29 November 2026

📍 Hin Bus Depot Residency Space · George Town

Zine exhibition, talks and workshops at Hin Bus Depot Residency Space, 14–29 November.

14 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2026

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15 Nov 2026

5KM Senyum Manis Run 2026 – USM

📍 Padang Kawad, Universiti Sains Malaysia · Gelugor

Diabetes-awareness 5km run at USM on 15 November, 7am.

15 Nov 2026 7:00 AM

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15 Nov 2026

Batik Run 2026 – Bukit Mertajam

📍 AEON Mall Bukit Mertajam, Jalan Rozhan, Alma · Bukit Mertajam

5km Batik Run at AEON Mall Bukit Mertajam, 15 November; flag-off 7:30am.

15 Nov 2026 6:45 AM – 9:30 AM

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15 Nov 2026

IEM E-Finity Run 2026 – Batu Kawan

📍 UOW Malaysia, Batu Kawan Campus · Batu Kawan

5km community run at UOW Malaysia Batu Kawan, 15 November.

15 Nov 2026 6:30 AM – 9:30 AM

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15 Nov 2026

Mount Miriam H.U.G.S Charity Fun Run 2026 – 15 November

📍 Straits Quay · Tanjung Tokong

6km cancer-support charity run at Straits Quay on 15 November, 7am.

15 Nov 2026 7:00 AM

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15 Nov 2026

Sunway Elfy Fun Run 4 You 2026

📍 Sunway Medical Centre Penang · Seberang Jaya

Community charity 5km run at Sunway Medical Centre Penang, 15 November at 7am.

15 Nov 2026 7:00 AM

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21 Nov 2026 – 22 Nov 2026

Aki Matsuri Festival 2026

📍 Gurney Paragon Mall · George Town

Japanese cultural festival at Gurney Paragon Mall, 21–22 November.

21 Nov 2026 – 22 Nov 2026

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21 Nov 2026 – 22 Nov 2026

The Fam Weekend – Tropical Spice Garden 2026

📍 Tropical Spice Garden · Teluk Bahang

Nature and community weekend at Tropical Spice Garden, 21–22 November, 10am–6pm.

21 Nov 2026 – 22 Nov 2026 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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27 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2026

George Town Literary Festival 2026 – Cosmopolises

📍 Bangunan UAB and Wisma Yeap Chor Ee, Gat Lebuh China · George Town

Literary talks, readings and workshops at Bangunan UAB and Wisma Yeap Chor Ee, 27–29 November.

27 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2026 10:00 AM

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27 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2026

Penang International Dragon Boat Regatta 2026

📍 Straits Quay Retail Marina · Tanjung Tokong

Dragon boat regatta at Straits Quay Marina, 27–29 November.

27 Nov 2026 – 29 Nov 2026

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28 Nov 2026

Macam Macam Berapit 2026

📍 Berapit Public Market · Berapit, Bukit Mertajam

Community arts and culture festival at Berapit Public Market, 28 November, 6–11pm.

28 Nov 2026 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM

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28 Nov 2026

Making ______ Spaces – Blank Canvas Conversation

📍 Blank Canvas, 85 Lorong Soo Hong · George Town

Art and space conversation at Blank Canvas, 28 November, 4–6pm.

28 Nov 2026 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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4 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2026

15th Penang International High Pole Lion Dance Invitational Competition 2026

📍 Auto City Concept Hall · Juru

International high-pole lion dance competition at Auto City, 4–6 December.

4 Dec 2026 – 6 Dec 2026

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12 Dec 2026

Penang State Christmas Celebration 2026 – Peace and Goodwill

📍 Minor Basilica of St. Anne · Bukit Mertajam

State Christmas celebration with parade and market at St. Anne's, 12 December, 3–10pm.

12 Dec 2026 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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