Kopi & Karya

“Kopi & Karya” is an exciting George Town Festival 2026 campaign that invites audiences to discover the vibrant heart of George Town through a delicious and immersive F&B trail.

In collaboration with 10 beloved local cafés, the campaign brings the festival’s theme, “Beyond Boundaries”, to life through exclusive festival-inspired menus, signature city-pulse drinks, and artisan bakes created especially for the occasion. As audiences journey between performances, they are encouraged to savour these unique culinary creations that celebrate the city’s rich creativity and culture.

More than just a cup of coffee, “kopi” represents the warm, comforting pulse of everyday life. Paired with “karya”, the Malay word for “artistry” or “creation”, it honours the craft, passion, and imagination behind every offering.

At its heart, “Kopi & Karya” reflects the belief that art should not only be seen, but also tasted. It transforms George Town into a living gallery where flavour meets creativity, inviting festival-goers to experience the city through all their senses.

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Art for Peace

Opened in December 2025, the Lin Xiang Xiong Art Gallery is a landmark cultural destination in Penang and the world’s first art gallery built over the sea. The Gallery houses more than 400 paintings by Professor Lin Xiang Xiong, spanning over six decades of artistic creation. The collection reflects the artist’s lifelong advocacy of “Art for Peace,” featuring works that address themes of anti-war, anti-poverty, and environmental protection. Through compelling visual narratives, the artworks encourage reflection on humanity’s shared challenges and inspire a more liveable, sustainable, and harmonious world. Visitors can also explore paintings in the distinctive Nanyang painting style, capturing the charm of fishing villages, kampong life, and the rich cultural heritage of Southeast Asia. The Gallery also serves as a platform for cultural exchange through forums, exhibitions, and educational programmes that foster dialogue on art, society, and human values. Combining a unique waterfront setting with a remarkable collection of artworks, the Gallery offers visitors a meaningful cultural experience in Penang. [Ticket Prices] MyKad: RM28 (Weekday)丨RM32 (Weekend) Standard: RM36 (Weekday)丨RM40 (Weekend) Senior/OKU/Kids (5-12 Years Old) Enjoy 50% OFF on All Tickets Types Children Below 4 Years Old FOC

TERANG | Heritage in Motion

Pasar (the Malay word for market) is more than a marketplace—it is a space of exchange where cultures, stories, knowledge, and communities converge. Across Malaysia and Southeast Asia, the pasar has long been a place where traditions evolve through everyday interactions, reflecting the region’s rich diversity and vibrancy. Inspired by this spirit of exchange, “TERANG | Heritage in Motion” invites artists participating in the TERANG Projection Mapping Competition 2026 to reinterpret the pasar through the medium of projection mapping. Heritage architecture becomes a living canvas for storytelling, where light and motion transform familiar façades into immersive, site-responsive narratives. Rather than treating buildings as mere surfaces, artists are encouraged to engage with each structure’s form, history, and character, revealing new perspectives on the places we thought we knew.

TypeChhá @ Jio Ba

A lettering workshop that borrows the idea of chú-chhá (煮炒 / stir-fry): taking everyday local ingredients and dishes, and transforming them into expressive letterforms. Participants will explore lettering by drawing inspiration from local dishes, ingredients, taste, textures, shapes, and colours, firing up their creativity to design letters with a distinct local flavour. A joint collaboration between huruf × 31A Dept. Store. SUITABLE FOR Beginners and anyone who’s interested in typography or lettering design. Fee: RM68* (inclusive of materials) Pax: Small group session (limited spots) * Enjoy a sharing plate of chhá-pūi (fried rice) and a cup of kek hwa as refreshment.