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Discover what’s happening across Penang — from weekend activities, markets and festivals to exhibitions, workshops, family activities, community events, TCG & gaming, to special promotions.
Explore the latest Penang events and things to do below.
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.…
Melodic Dance Competition (MDC) 2026 – Penang – 24 October
K-pop, belly dance, Latin and show dance competition in Bayan Lepas, 24 Oct.
Miss Asia Global 2026 – Coronation Dinner Grand Final
Miss Asia Global 2026 coronation dinner, 24 Oct at 6:30pm, HARRIS Sunshine Penang.
Vijayadasami Chariot Procession – Navarathiri Festival 2026
20 Oct: Navarathiri concludes with special prayers and the Vijayadasami chariot procession from Queen Street through George Town. Time TBA.
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.
MMA Penang Installation & Fellowship Dinner 2026/2027 – 24 October
MMA Penang's installation and fellowship dinner at PWCC, 24 October; check access with organiser.
AEC Connect Day 2026 Roadshow – Penang Stop
22 Oct, 2–6:30pm: AI and 5D BIM insights for AEC professionals at Courtyard by Marriott Penang.
AI & Aroma: Compliance, Safety and Productivity – Penang Industry Seminar
22 Oct: Penang industry seminar on AI-powered manufacturing compliance, safety and productivity; two sessions.
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.
EduRun 1.0 @ School Safety Program – Batu Kawan – 25 October 2026
Charity 5km/10km run supporting school safety at Design Village, Batu Kawan, 25 Oct.
Panda Joy Fun Run – Bukit Mertajam – 25 October 2026
Panda-themed 4km fun run at AEON Mall Bukit Mertajam, 25 Oct, 7–10am.
Pink Fun Walk & Zumba 2026 – Breast Cancer Awareness – 25 October
Breast cancer awareness fun walk and Zumba at Gurney Paragon, 25 Oct, 7am.
Sanatan Kriya Yoga – Free Sunday Morning – 25 October 2026
Free beginner-friendly yoga and meditation at Queen Street temple, 25 Oct, 8am.
D’Sintok Fun Walk 2026 – Penaga – 24 October
4km community fun walk at SK Permatang Sintok, Penaga, 24 Oct at 7am.
World Sight Day 2026 – St. Nicholas’ Home 100th Anniversary – Queensbay Mall
Free eye screenings, drawing competition and family activities at Queensbay Mall, 24 Oct.
YAPEIM Bubble Run 2026 – Bertam
YAPEIM 5km bubble charity run, Vision Park Bertam, 24 Oct, 7:30am.
Men’s Circle – Tropical Spice Garden – 22 October 2026
22 Oct, 8–9:30pm: facilitated men's support and discussion circle at Tropical Spice Garden; confirm date.
Forest Bathing Walk – Tropical Spice Garden – 21 October 2026
21 Oct, 9–10:30am: guided forest bathing and nature mindfulness at Tropical Spice Garden.
Forest Bathing Walk – Tropical Spice Garden – 20 October 2026
20 Oct, 9–10:30am: guided forest bathing and mindfulness walk at Tropical Spice Garden.
Pickle Hill Beginner-Friendly Morning Social Play – 19 October 2026
Beginner-friendly pickleball social play, Berapit, 19 Oct, 9am–noon; RM10.
WIRASPORTS Intermediate Pickleball Monday Mayhem – 19 October 2026
Intermediate 2.8+ pickleball social session at Gurney, Mon 19 Oct, 11am–2pm.
Yoga In Nature – Tropical Spice Garden – 19 October 2026
19 Oct, 8:30–9:30am: yoga in the rainforest at Tropical Spice Garden.
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.
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.
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 – 25 October 2026
Local makers, crafts and food at Hin Sunday Market, 25 Oct, 10am–5pm; free entry.
Coffee, Actually – Coffee Art & Community Day – 24 October 2026
Coffee art, latte demonstrations, optional tasting sessions and jazz at Amari SPICE, 24 Oct.
LunaSinar Market – Hin Bus Depot – 24 October 2026
Free-entry LunaSinar creative market at Hin Bus Depot, 24 Oct, 10am–5pm.
Asia Food Festival 2026 – Malaysia Culinary Summit
21–24 Oct at Setia SPICE Arena: Malaysian and international food, artisan products and live cooking demonstrations.
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.
Amino Cleanser & Skincare Making Class – 25 October 2026
DIY plant-based cleanser and skincare class at SPEDAHUB Chulia, 25 Oct, 2–4pm.
Printing with Botanicals – ChinaHouse – 25 October 2026
Create botanical prints at ChinaHouse, Sun 25 Oct, 10am–12:30pm; RM100.
I Want to Be Happy – Parenting Seminar by Toh HarnNiann – 24 October 2026
Mandarin parenting seminar supporting ONE HOPE Charity, Sri KDU Penang, 24 Oct at 3pm.
Mirror Lusion Studio – Kaleidoscope STEM Workshop
Build a kaleidoscope at Tech Dome Penang, 24 Oct, 10am; listing header has a date discrepancy.
AMMI Process Mapping Public Training – 22 October 2026
22 Oct, 9am–5:15pm: AMMI's one-day process mapping and improvement workshop in Penang.
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
5Langkahan Bahasa Jiwa Bangsa 2026 – 3km Fun Run
3km Bahasa Melayu-themed community fun run at Padang Kota Lama, 24 Oct, 7:30am. Registration closed.
Pickle Play Park Social Pickleball – 24 October 2026
All-level social pickleball at Jalan Nangka, 24 Oct, 5–8pm; RM10.
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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