George Town Festival 2023 is scheduled to take place this year from 15th July to 30th July 2023. It promises to be more spectacular than in previous years. The historic town of George Town, Penang will be turned into a thriving center of arts, culture, and heritage.
George Town Festival 2023, Penang
George Town Festival 2023 returns with its 14th edition and will feature more than 50 events for an amazing celebration of the arts, culture, and history.
This is an important platform to showcase great works by Malaysian and foreign artists working in a variety of disciplines, with productions that include traditional, modern, experimental, and multicultural works.
A Celebration Of Art, Culture & Heritage
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George Town Festival 2023 promises to captivate locals and visitors with diverse performances, exhibitions, workshops, and more. With its rich heritage and thriving arts, George Town Festival 2023 become a platform for showcasing both local and international talent. It will be a memorable event for art enthusiasts and cultural connoisseurs.
Highlights From The George Town Festival 2023
The George Town Festival features over 50 various event choices. There is entertainment for all ages, from time-honored performances to avant-garde artwork. From dance and theatre to community events, George Town Festival 2023 has everything for you to explore.
Dance & Theatre
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Through a seamless blend of graceful movements, evocative storytelling, and mesmerizing choreography, the dance and theatre events at George Town Festival 2023 transport viewers into a realm where emotions are expressed through the language of the body.
From contemporary interpretations to classical masterpieces, this immersive experience promises to ignite the imagination, and emotions, and leave a lasting impression on all who witness it.
| Name Of Event | Date & Time | Venue | Tickets |
| Panggung Semar | 8 July 2023, 8.45pm | Dewan Budaya, USM | RM30/pax RM108/4 pax |
| Material Woman In The Beauty World | 20 July 2023, 8pm (Mandarin) 21 July 2023, 8pm (English) 22 July 2023, 3pm (Mandarin) 22 July 2023, 8pm (Mandarin) 23 July 2023, 3pm (English) | Auditorium C, KOMTAR | RM50/pax RM180/4 pax |
| BAKAWALI: An Atypical Journey | 27 & 28 July 2023, 8pm | COEX, Hin Bus Depot | RM108/pax RM388/4 pax |
| BhumiMATA | 28 & 29 July 2023, 8.30pm | Penang Institute (10 Jalan Brown) | RM30/pax RM108/4 pax |
| My Ugly Duckling | 28 July 2023, 8pm 29 July 2023, 3pm & 8pm 30 July 2023, 3pm | Auditorium A, KOMTAR | RM50/pax RM180/4 pax |
| The Monkey King Adventures: Love Of Onibaba | 29 July 2023, 8pm 30 July 2023, 3pm 30 July 2023, 8pm | Majestic Theatre | RM50/pax RM180/4 pax |
| Hikayat Workshop: Rahman’s Big Break | 29 July 2023, 10am – 10.45am 30 July 2023, 2pm – 3pm | Penang House of Music | RM20/pax (donation) |
| Hikayat Storytelling | 29 July 2023, 10.45am – 11.30am & 4.30pm – 5.30pm 30 July 2023, 4.30pm – 5.30pm | Penang CAT Bus | Free |
Music & Entertainment
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Other than dance and theatre as showcasing culture and arts, music and entertainment also play a major part in it. There are a variety of genres and types of music and entertainment for visitors to choose from, from a choir to performances, everything you wanted to know about culture is ready for you.
These are the list of Music and Entertainment events there:
| Name Of Event | Date & Time | Venue | Price |
| Sounds From The East | 8 July 2023, 7pm – 10pm | Outdoor Car Park, Design Village Outlet Mall | Free |
| The Senses | 16 July 2023, 4pm – 7pm | Curtis Crest Tree Top Walk @ The Habitat Penang Hill | RM150/pax RM540/4 pax *Inclusive of Fast Lane Funicular Train Passes & Entrance Fee |
| Three’s Company: Junji Delfino, WinnieHO, Kirana Kay | 15 & 16 July 2023, 8pm | Majestic Theatre | RM90/pax RM324/4 pax |
| A Night with Chelsea Guo | 20 July 2023, 8pm | Auditorium, Penang Stonyhurst International School | Upper Tier RM90/pax RM324/4 pax Lower Tier RM110/pax RM396/4 pax |
| Renaissance & Baroque Gems | 20 & 21 July 2023, 8pm | Chapel @ St. Jo’s Level 2, Gurney Paragon Mall | RM90/pax RM324/4 pax |
| Asia Pacific Youth Choir Concert | 21 July 2023, 8pm | Majestic Theatre | RM50/pax RM180/4 pax |
| Music, Tea and Heritage: An Evening with Asia Pacific Youth Choir | 22 July 2023, 4.30pm | Cheong Fatt Tze – The Blue Mansion | RM100/pax *Tickets include a specially curated high tea |
| Queens Of Asia | 29 July 2023, 8pm | SPICE Convention Centre | Tier 1 RM90/pax RM324/4 pax Tier 2 RM70/pax RM252/4 pax |
Visual & Literary Arts
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Prepare yourself to be in the world of art at the Visual and Literary Arts of George Town Festival 2023. There are a lot of exhibitions, workshops, digital arts, and many more for you to enjoy.
From vibrant paintings to thought-provoking sculptures, the visual art session at George Town Festival 2023 invites viewers to explore diverse perspectives and delve into the beauty of artistic expression.
These are the list of Visual & Literary Arts events:
| Name Of Event | Date & Time | Venue | Price |
| Penang Heritage Photography Fiesta 2.0 | 8 April – 16 July 2023 | New World Park | Free |
| Leaving Traces | 15 – 30 July 2023 Monday to Friday, 12.00pm – 7.00pm Saturdays & Sunday, 11.00am – 7.00pm | Hin Bus Depot | Free |
| Riso Art Jam: Exhibition | 15 – 30 July 2023, 11am – 7pm | The Whiteaways Arcade | Free |
| Riso Art Jam: Bazaar | 29 & 30 July 2023, 11am – 10pm | The Whiteaways Arcade | Free |
| Riso Art Jam: Forum | 29 & 30 July 2023, 11am – 4pm | The Whiteaways Arcade | Free |
| Joy in George Town: Emotions Catch | 20 & 21 July 2023, 6pm | Seh Tek Tong Cheah Kongsi | Free |
| Joy in George Town: Interactive Art Projection | 22 & 23 July 2023, 7pm | Seh Tek Tong Cheah Kongsi | Free |
| Immersio: Digital Art Gallery | 22 – 30 July 2023, 12pm – 9pm | The Whiteaways Arcade | Free |
| Immersio: Outdoor Projection Mapping | 29 & 30 July 2023, 7pm | Beach Street, George Town | Free |
| The House of Doors: Tan Twan Eng in Conversation with Karina Robles Bahrin | 26 July 2023, 8pm | Majestic Theatre | Free Please register & collect your tickets at Gerakbudaya Bookshop @ Hikayat (226 Beach Street) Contact 04-261 9001 or email [email protected] if you are unable to collect the tickets |
Experiences
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Experience sessions are all there to make sure people experience a good time. Participants would get lost in a world of wonder and creativity through engaging activities, interactive installations, and captivating performances, leaving them with lifelong memories of this very unique event.
These are the memorable experiences that visitors should explore there:
| Name Of Event | Date & Time | Venue | Price |
| The Library of Unread Books | 8 July – 3 September 2023, 12pm – 9pm | Blank Canvas | Free |
| Official Launch & Board Game Play Session | 15 July 2023, 1pm – 4pm | Chowrasta Market | Free *Pre-registration is required |
| Bansan: Rasa-Rasa Pasar | 15 July 2023, 9am – 12pm | Chowrasta Market | Free *Pre-registration is required |
| Bansan: Rasa-Rasa Pasar | 16 July 2023, 9am – 12pm | Seberang Jaya Market | Free *Pre-registration is required |
| Bansan: Rasa-Rasa Pasar | 18 July 2023, 9am – 12pm | Air Itam Market | Free *Pre-registration is required |
| Fly Me to the Moon – Retro and Vintage | 15 July 2023, 5pm | Hin Bus Depot | Free |
| Future Fantasy – Future and Imagination | 22 July 2023, 5pm | Hin Bus Depot | Free |
| Launcher – Traditional and Future Combination | 29 July 2023, 5pm | Hin Bus Depot | Free |
| Warna Warni George Town | 23 & 30 July 2023, 10pm | India House: 23 July 2023 Chinese Chamber of Commerce: 30 July 2023 | RM20 *includes a copy of Warna Warni George Town |
| Batik Showcase: A Modern Interpretation | 30 July 2023, 7pm | Beach Street, George Town | Free |
Community
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Join festival-goers, locals, and the general public in street painting to let your imagination go wild as a testament to the harmony and diversity that make the city so great. Leave your mark on Beach Street during a live performance, an outdoor projection mapping that will make you mesmerized by music, light, and visual fusion.
These are the community events for people to join:
| Name Of Event | Date & Time | Venue | Fee |
| Macallum 360 | 15 July 2023, 6pm – 11pm | Taman Kejiranan Macallum (Lebuh Macallum, 10300 George Town, Pulau Pinang) | Free |
| Little Macam Macam | 23 July 2023, 5pm – 10pm | Taman Kejiranan Desa Mawar (Kampung Melayu, 11500 Air Itam, Penang) | Free |
| Light In The City | 30 July 2023, 5pm | Beach Street, George Town | Free |
Gather Up Your Family & Friends To Visit George Town Festival 2023
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George Town Festival 2023 has something for everyone with its wide variety of dance and theatre, visual and literary art, and immersive experiences. Set a reminder and take advantage of the chance to experience its beauty. Don’t pass up this priceless opportunity.
For more information and to reserve your spot at this amazing festival of creativity and imagination, visit our website or get in touch with us. There are more events in 2023, check out these upcoming concerts in Malaysia for 2023!
