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One Piece Card Game OP-17 – Preorder
ONE PIECE CARD GAME OP-17 PREORDER IS OPEN! Preorder the One Piece Card Game OP-17 Japanese booster box from Critical Hit TCG in Penang, Malaysia. Product Details Product: OP-17 Booster…
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Sell Your Pokémon Cards With Us! – Critical Hit TCG Consignment Event
Have Pokémon cards you're ready to sell? Bring selected Pokémon TCG singles valued at RM30–RM500 to Critical Hit TCG for consignment. Sellers receive 85% of the final selling price.
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Pokémon Mystery Pack Challenge – Eevolution Fest: Oripa Event
Critical Hit TCG's Eevolution Fest Mystery Pack Challenge is now happening in Bukit Jambul, Penang. Only 200 packs are available, with high-value Eevolution hits and surprises. Price: RM128 per pack.…
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One Piece Card Game OP-17 – Preorder
ONE PIECE CARD GAME OP-17 PREORDER IS OPEN! Preorder the One Piece Card Game OP-17 Japanese booster box from Critical Hit TCG in Penang, Malaysia. Product Details Product: OP-17 Booster…
Sell Your Pokémon Cards With Us! – Critical Hit TCG Consignment Event
Have Pokémon cards you're ready to sell? Bring selected Pokémon TCG singles valued at RM30–RM500 to Critical Hit TCG for consignment. Sellers receive 85% of the final selling price.
Pokémon Mystery Pack Challenge – Eevolution Fest: Oripa Event
Critical Hit TCG's Eevolution Fest Mystery Pack Challenge is now happening in Bukit Jambul, Penang. Only 200 packs are available, with high-value Eevolution hits and surprises. Price: RM128 per pack.…
30th Penang International Ballroom Dance Championship – 31 October 2026
International ballroom dance championship at AC Hotel by Marriott Penang, 31 Oct.
Fadzri Rashid: The Big 40 – Penang Stand-Up Comedy, 31 October
Fadzri Rashid's 90-minute stand-up comedy special at Loft 29, 31 Oct, 8:30pm (sold out).
MMU Backroom Blues – Penang Chapter, 31 October 2026
Live Malaysian blues music gathering at Chulia Court, 31 October.
Zayna Dance Arts 10th Anniversary Concert – Realm of Sands, 31 October
Anniversary dance concert 'Realm of Sands' at The One Academy, 31 Oct, 5–8pm.
Massage Boy (骨仔) – Penang Theatre Performances, 30–31 October 2026
Mandarin/Cantonese theatre at iBOX Theatre, Gelugor, 30–31 Oct. From RM88.
MGS Oktoberfest 2026 – German Cultural Festival in Penang (30–31 October)
Bavarian live music, dancing and German food at MGS Penang, 30–31 October from 7pm.
Umi Umi After Dark – Survive the Night Horror Magic Theatre, 30–31 Oct
Immersive horror-magic theatre at Umi Umi Penang, 30 Oct 9:45pm and 31 Oct 9:15pm.
ArtDoc Film Festival 2026 – Open Studios Penang
Art documentary film screenings at Hikayat, 16–18 October.
Dreamer Haven Art Cafe Open Studio – October 2026
Creative open-studio gathering at Dreamer Haven Art Cafe.
Main Wayang – Stories Through Time
Heritage mansion opens for art, guided tours and wayang kulit.
Open Studios Penang 2026 – Open Studio Weekend
Meet Penang artists in their working spaces during a three-day open-studio arts festival.
Navarathiri Festival 2026 – Queen Street
Nine-night Navarathiri festival at Queen Street's Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in George Town.
Nine Emperor Gods Festival 2026
Nine-day Taoist festival across Penang featuring temple rituals, processions and widespread vegetarian observance.
Sepanjang Hayat (A Lifetime) – Penang Theatre 2026
Malay-language theatre with English surtitles at Jetty 35, 9–11 October.
‘Memories in Analogue’ Exhibition
Free Papillon Artelier exhibition at Hin Bus Depot from 27 September to 10 October.
Medical Packaging and Sterilization Seminar (MPS) 2026 – Penang
Technical seminar on medical-device packaging, sterilization and compliance at Ascott Gurney, 29 Oct, 8:30am–4:30pm.
SAMENTA Hyperlokal AI Fest 2026 – AI Search & CRM Automation – 27 October
Free SME talk on AI search visibility, CRM automation and financing at Digital Penang, 27 Oct, 2–5pm.
PENtastic Startup Month 2026 – Penang Innovation & Entrepreneurship Programme
Month-long Penang startup and innovation programme from 1–30 November; check individual sessions for venues and registration.
AeroMech 2026 – International Conference on Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering
Aerospace and mechanical engineering research conference at Setia SPICE, 28–29 Oct.
AWAM International Conference in Civil Engineering (AICCE 2026)
Civil engineering and transport research conference at Setia SPICE, 28–29 Oct.
ICENV 2026 – 9th International Conference on Environment
Low-carbon environmental engineering conference at Setia SPICE, 28–29 Oct.
ICRAIEM 2026 – Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing Conference
Smart manufacturing, AI and industrial engineering conference at Setia SPICE, 28–29 Oct.
RAMM 2026 – 9th International Conference on Materials, Minerals & Environment
Materials, minerals and environment research conference at Setia SPICE, 28–30 Oct; registration required.
USM International Conference on Engineering (USM ICE 2026)
USM multi-track engineering and sustainability conference at Setia SPICE, 28–29 Oct.
Penang International Travel Exchange (PITE 2026) – 27–29 October
Travel-trade B2B meetings and networking at Penang Waterfront Convention Centre, 27–29 Oct; trade registration required.
International Gourmet Expo 2026 – Malaysia Culinary Summit
21–24 Oct at Setia SPICE Arena: gourmet-industry expo with eight forums and B2B matching sessions. Times and access TBA.
Penang Pharmacists Symposium 2026
Two-day professional pharmacy and health symposium on lifelong wellness.
23rd Penang Dental Congress 2026
Three-day professional dentistry congress at Setia SPICE, 16–18 October.
2026 ASEAN Manufacturing Summit – Penang
Industry summit on advanced manufacturing, semiconductors and smart factories, with conference on 14 Oct and industry visit on 15 Oct.
PADCON 2026 – Prehospital Administrative and Disaster Conference & PHC Championship
EMS and disaster-management conference with a national prehospital-care competition in Balik Pulau.
Asia Youth International Model United Nations (AYIMUN) – Penang Chapter 2026
Youth Model United Nations conference in Penang, 10–11 October.
IMT-GT Engineering Economy Convention 2026
Regional engineering, infrastructure and investment convention in Penang, 9–10 October.
Decathlon The Waterfront Shoppes Zumba 2026 – 1 November
One-hour public Zumba session at Decathlon The Waterfront Shoppes on 1 Nov, 8–9am. RM20 registration.
Jom Sihat Bersama @ Hari Sukan Negara – Community Walk, 1 November 2026
Community health walk at Kampung Sutera, Seberang Jaya, 1 Nov, 7:30am. Updated date; reconfirm before attending.
Penang Dietetic & Foodservice Day Fun Run 2026 – 1 November
5km dietetics and foodservice community run at Padang Polo, 1 Nov, 7am. Registration closed.
Decathlon The Light Waterfront Fun Run 2026 – 31 October
5km community fun run at The Light Waterfront, 31 Oct, 7am; registration may be closed.
Halloween Bash Potluck Fitness Dance Party – New World Park, 31 October
Community Halloween dance and optional potluck at New World Park, 31 Oct, 6:30–8pm.
Penang CYBERATHON 1.0 – Cyber Safety Awareness Run 2026
Family-friendly cyber-safety awareness run at Batu Kawan Stadium, 31 Oct.
Penang Sports Club 90th Anniversary Open Day – 31 October 2026
Public open day with sports, chess and wellness at Penang Sports Club, 31 Oct.
Forest Bathing Walk – Tropical Spice Garden – 30 October 2026
Friday afternoon guided forest bathing at Tropical Spice Garden, 30 Oct, 4–5:30pm.
Forest Bathing Walk – Tropical Spice Garden – 28 October 2026
Guided mindful nature walk at Tropical Spice Garden, 28 Oct, 9–10:30am.
Forest Bathing Walk – Tropical Spice Garden – 26 October 2026
Slow-paced forest-bathing and sensory walk in Teluk Bahang, Monday 26 Oct, 10–11:30am.
Yoga In Nature – Tropical Spice Garden – 26 October 2026
Morning yoga amid nature at Tropical Spice Garden, Monday 26 Oct, 8:30–9:30am.
6th Penang Chief Minister’s Cup Interschool Table Tennis Championships 2026
17–18 Oct at MSN/PTTA Training Centre, Macallum Street Ghaut: 300 school teams compete in the Chief Minister's Cup table tennis championships.
Asia-Pacific Deaf Multi-Sport Championships Penang 2026
International multi-sport championship for Deaf athletes, 3–10 October at venues across Penang.
Celebrating His Life and Legacy: Khoo Sui Hoe
A Penang State Art Gallery exhibition celebrating the life and artistic legacy of Khoo Sui Hoe.
LIMPAS BAYU BORNEO 2.0 Exhibition
Discover stories of Borneo through art, culture, identity and nature at USM's Tuanku Fauziah Museum & Gallery.
HOMEs Home Living Exhibition – Penang PWCC, 30 Oct–1 Nov 2026
Home renovation, furniture and smart-living exhibition at PWCC, 30 Oct–1 Nov.
TLM Baby Expo Penang 2026 – 30 October to 1 November
Baby and parenting expo at Setia SPICE Arena, 30 Oct–1 Nov, 11am–9pm.
ELEMEN – Penang Interactive Immersive Exhibition (29 Oct 2026–27 Feb 2027)
Interactive digital-art exhibition with 15+ sensor-activated installations at The Waterfront Shoppes, from 29 Oct.
What Can Three Colours Become – Open Studios Penang 2026
Family art exhibition exploring three colours at St Christopher's School.
100 Paintings Project with Melinda Yeoh
Small-painting exhibition and artist talks at 32 Mansion.
Aboud Fares Open Studio – MassHaus
Open studio showcasing contemporary sculpture and digital fabrication.
Ammi Leong Open Studio
Visit Ammi Leong's illustration and picture-book studio.
Art Exhibition by Hoe Wei Yin – Open Studios Penang
Exhibition and meet-the-artist sessions at The Palm House.
Between Tents and Tomorrows – The Refugee Camp in Coxbazaar
Aasiyaa's refugee-camp-inspired art exhibition at Hin Residency, 16–18 Oct.
Ch’ng Kiah Kiean Open Studio – KK’s Travel Sketches
Meet KK and explore travel sketching at his working studio.
Contrary Creatures – Christine Das and Yante Ismail
Art exhibition exploring wildlife, individuality and imagination.
Here, Still: Our Living Heritage – Eunice Tang
Heritage-inspired paintings and live art process at a Bukit Mertajam heritage house.
Impression – Inkling Studio Exhibition and Sharing
Exhibition of independent publishing and Riso-print creativity.
Inkling Classroom – Student Art Showcase and Comic Workshop
Student comic-art exhibition at Inkling Studio, Bukit Mertajam.
Kumar Nagalingam – Beyond Canvas Art
Oil painting exhibition at Utoo Boho Cafe.
Presence/Absence – Shankar Laxminarayan and Shawn Lim
Analogue photography exhibition at Coex during Open Studios Penang.
The Forgotten Urban – Tang Yeok Khang
Art exhibition, live painting and artist talks in Bukit Mertajam.
Unseen: Dream Series – Lee Phaik Kee
Figurative painting exhibition at Le Petit Four until 9 November.
Array X: Alex Leong 10th Solo Exhibition
Alex Leong’s 10th solo exhibition brings together ten series exploring Malaysian memory, heritage and everyday life.
Men With Plants IV
Botanical-themed group exhibition at ArtSpace at ChinaHouse featuring multiple artists.
MaiKea – ‘Fear Not’ by sumidik
Sumidik's debut solo exhibition celebrates Penang Hokkien through illustration, wordplay and everyday local expressions.
How Long Have You Been Here – Hoo Fan Chon Solo Exhibition
Hoo Fan Chon's solo exhibition at Hin Bus Depot explores migration, belonging and everyday life in George Town.
Low Chee Peng Open Studio – October 2026
Artist Low Chee Peng's open studio at Hin Bus Depot, open Friday–Sunday through 1 November.
Interconnect to Disconnect – Group Exhibition
Hin Residency Space group exhibition exploring Semai culture, storytelling, community and connections to the land.
The Space In Between – Group Exhibition
Painting and photography group exhibition exploring different ways of seeing at Dreamer Haven Art Cafe.
Craft and Memory – Jennifer P. Linggi Solo Exhibition
Jennifer P. Linggi’s solo exhibition of drawings and prints on Sabah indigenous material culture at Hikayat.
Fruiting Bodies – Hasanul Isyraf Idris Solo Exhibition
Contemporary art meets mycology in Hasanul Isyraf Idris's exhibition at Blank Canvas, through 8 November.
Penang People and Places with Lines and Colours – Lim Jee Yuan
Watercolour and ink exhibition by Lim Jee Yuan celebrating Penang's streets, heritage and everyday places.
Garden Night Walk – Tropical Spice Garden, 31 October 2026
Guided family-friendly night wildlife walk at Tropical Spice Garden, 31 Oct, 8–9:30pm.
Halloween by the Pool – Ascott Gurney Penang, 31 October 2026
Paid Halloween poolside event with music, games and buffet at Ascott Gurney, 31 Oct, 7–10pm.
Haunted Apothecary – Straits Quay Halloween 2026
Family-friendly Halloween games, costumes and performances at Straits Quay, 31 Oct, 4–10pm.
The Little Artist – Open Studios Penang 2026
Children's hands-on art programme at St Christopher's School during Open Studios.
Aether Sparkz Open Studio – 16–18 October
Family-friendly art open studio and trial classes at Alma.
Balloon Art Open Studio – Ng Poh Lay (OSP 2026)
Balloon-art showcase at a heritage house in Bukit Mertajam.
Little Hornbills Open Studio – Open Studios Penang
Explore a children's art studio, see student works and try a free art activity.
October Science Holiday Programme for Children in Penang 2026
Five-day hands-on science holiday programme for children at Straits International School Penang.
Hin Sunday Market – 1 November 2026
Free Sunday market with local makers at Hin Bus Depot, 1 Nov, 10am–5pm.
Hin Friday Market – 30 October 2026
Free Friday creative market at Hin Bus Depot, 30 Oct, noon–7pm.
TLM Food Expo Penang 2026 – 30 October to 1 November
Three-day food expo with international exhibitors at Setia SPICE Arena, 30 Oct–1 Nov.
Asia Food Festival 2026 – Malaysia Culinary Summit
21–24 Oct at Setia SPICE Arena: Malaysian and international food, artisan products and live cooking demonstrations.
Penang Age Group Chess Championship 2026 – Under-9 Round, 1 November
Penang U9 boys' and girls' chess championship at 1st Avenue, 1 Nov, 10am–4pm.
Penang Age Group Chess Championship 2026 – Under-7 Round, 31 October
Under-7 boys' and girls' chess championship at 1st Avenue, 31 Oct, 2–6pm.
One Piece Card Game OP-17 – Preorder
ONE PIECE CARD GAME OP-17 PREORDER IS OPEN! Preorder the One Piece Card Game OP-17 Japanese booster box from Critical Hit TCG in Penang, Malaysia. Product Details Product: OP-17 Booster…
Sell Your Pokémon Cards With Us! – Critical Hit TCG Consignment Event
Have Pokémon cards you're ready to sell? Bring selected Pokémon TCG singles valued at RM30–RM500 to Critical Hit TCG for consignment. Sellers receive 85% of the final selling price.
Pokémon Mystery Pack Challenge – Eevolution Fest: Oripa Event
Critical Hit TCG's Eevolution Fest Mystery Pack Challenge is now happening in Bukit Jambul, Penang. Only 200 packs are available, with high-value Eevolution hits and surprises. Price: RM128 per pack.…
MYPHS2026 Mobile Legends Tournament – USM Library
Two-day Mobile Legends team tournament at USM's Hamzah Sendut Library, 13–14 October.
Ice & Spice – Breathwork and Ice-Bath Workshop, 1 November 2026
Guided breathwork, movement and ice-bath session at Tropical Spice Garden, 1 Nov, 3–5pm.
MIEA Penang MEGA REN Renewal Programme (RRP) – 29 October 2026
MIEA real-estate negotiator renewal training at Penang Marriott Hotel, 29 Oct, 9am–1pm.
Sensory Wellness Workshop – Tropical Spice Garden – 28 October 2026
Explore botanicals, herbal teas and aromatherapy in a 90-minute workshop, 28 Oct.
OTSEC Week 2026 – Penang OT Cybersecurity Training
Two-day OT/industrial cybersecurity workshop in Penang, 28–29 Oct; venue and hours to be confirmed.
NASM-CPT Live Workshop (English) – Penang – 23–25 October 2026
23–25 Oct, 9am–6pm: hands-on NASM-CPT fitness trainer workshop at Performance Ground, Tanjung Tokong.
AMMI Medtech Professional Certificate in Manufacturing Excellence (ME-Hybrid-3) – October 2026
From 22 Oct: ten-day AMMI manufacturing excellence certificate course in Penang, through December.
AMMI Medtech Professional Certificate in Quality Assurance (QA-Hybrid-3) – October 2026
From 19 Oct: AMMI's ten-day hybrid medical-device quality assurance certificate programme in Penang.
MBAM Lifting Supervisor Training – Penang – 17–18 October 2026
17–18 Oct: MBAM professional lifting-supervisor training in Penang; exact venue and hours to confirm.
MIEA Negotiator Certification Course – Penang – 17–18 October 2026
17–18 Oct: real-estate negotiator certification training at MIEA Penang Branch, Pulau Tikus.
A Curated Afternoon at The Private Collection – TasselMania
Sustainable art-play workshop and guided gallery experience.
Art Workshops by ProjectObject – Open Studios Penang 2026
Hands-on art workshops by ProjectObject at City Junction, 16–17 Oct; RM10–RM55.
Picture Book Workshop and Storytelling with Ammi Leong
Picture-book creation and storytelling at Ammi Art Studio.
Reuse, Reduce, Repurpose – Open Studios Penang Workshop 2026
Repurposing-themed creative workshops at City Junction, 16–17 Oct; RM15–RM30.
Upcycle Batik Workshops – Open Studios Penang
Short hands-on batik upcycling sessions at ArtLane.
Art Jam Workshop with Hoe Wei Yin
Ongoing art workshop programme with Penang visual artist and educator Hoe Wei Yin.
Other Events
8Fresh Market 2 – Live Matchmaking Comedy Show – 28 October
Live matchmaking and stand-up comedy at COEX, Hin Bus Depot, 28 Oct, 8:30pm.
International Semiconductor Innovation Symposium (ISIS 2026) – Free Forum
Free semiconductor innovation talks and networking at Setia SPICE, 28 Oct, 8:30am–5pm.
Forest Bathing Walk – Tropical Spice Garden – 27 October 2026
Guided mindful forest-bathing walk at Tropical Spice Garden, Tuesday 27 Oct, 9–10:30am.
BIOCAM 2026 – Biomedical & Advanced Materials Innovation Conference
Biomedical materials and medical-device innovation conference at The Light Hotel, 28–29 Oct.
2.5 Day Creative Reset – Sketching Retreat in Penang – 22–24 October 2026
Three-day small-group sketching and creative retreat based at Lone Pine Hotel, 22–24 Oct.
20th Battle of the Chefs 2026 – International Culinary Competition
21–24 Oct, 9am–6pm at Setia SPICE Arena: Worldchefs-endorsed international culinary competition.
Malaysia Culinary Summit & Expo 2026
21–24 Oct at Setia SPICE Arena: a major culinary and hospitality expo with competitions, industry forums and food experiences.
32nd USM MILO Pesta Bola Jaring – Penang International 2026
International netball tournament at USM Sports Arena, 16–18 Oct, with its final day on Sunday.
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