ABOUT GEORGE TOWN FESTIVAL
First held in 2010, George Town Festival is an annual festival held in Penang, Malaysia in honour of George Town’s inscription as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008. The annual festival celebrates the state’s diverse arts and culture scene encompassing dance, music, theatre, visual art, film, photography and more. Generally held in historic buildings, back alleys, theatres and other unique spots in the city, the annual festival has grown into a prominent event connecting festival-goers with local and international creatives.
GEORGE TOWN FESTIVAL 2025
2 - 10 August 2025
The George Town Festival (GTF), one of Asia’s leading arts and culture festivals, is excited to announce that the 16th edition of GTF will take place from 2 to 10 August 2025. This year, GTF introduces a new theme, ‘Connection’, one that focuses on the relationship between the arts and human experiences.
Through diverse forms of art—visual art, theatre, music, dance, film, photography, visual arts, and more—the festival offers a fresh lens through which to view art, inspiring new thoughts and feelings while celebrating how art awakens our senses—sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.
George Town Festival 2025 is a project by George Town World Heritage Incorporated (GTWHI), organised by TLM Event, endorsed by the Penang State Government and the Penang State EXCO Office for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE). It is fully supported by the City Council of Penang Island (MBPP) and Penang Global Tourism (PGT).
Open Call for Proposals
Do you have a story to tell, a vision to share, or a spark to ignite?
If your work embodies the spirit of connection and celebrates the heritage of George Town, you are welcome to be a part of George Town Festival 2025. Be it performing arts or visual arts, new or otherwise, we look forward to receiving your submissions!
For general enquiries: ask@georgetownfestival.com
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