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TIGA SOUL - Britney Baby!

Ooops...! KELLY, ALESIA and SACHIÉ take on Britney Spears! For ONE night only! Accompanied by: Omar Ibrahim - on Drums Patrick Lazaroo - on Bass Dean Sim - on Guitar KK - on Keys

Ballet en Avant: Sleeping Beauty Act 2 and 3 Excerpts

NAIZZ NOIZZ Vol 8

Gil Kuno is an award winning multi discipline artist who has fronted various innovative bands and the world’s first Internet band “Wiggle”. Aiida is a “performing artist” from the JapaNoise scene in Tokyo. She uses antique radios to create airwaves and make full use of AM/FM bandwidths.

Ban Ban Kia: Penang Shop Signs Workshops

As you drive past Penang’s old shops, do you pay attention to their signages? Ban Ban Kia: Penang Shop Signs beckons you to slow down and pay attention to Penang’s old shop signs before it is too late.

PEON

Are you the master of your mobile phone? Or are you a mere puppet on its strings?

The Story of My Wedding

Content with her independent life, a good, well-paid job, and friends who fill her days with activities, a single, 35-year-old Punjabi lady is suddenly matchmade. The Story of My Wedding tells a tale of kindness taken advantage of, of cultural struggles that often fall through the cracks.

The Story Traveller 《故事旅人》

The Story Traveller invites children to open their suitcases and embark on an adventure, uncovering timeless folktales along the way.

Free Lunchtime Organ Recital

Timeless classics by Penang-born musical icons like Jimmy Boyle and Tan Sri P. Ramlee fill the air, as two church pipe organs showcase the rich musical heritage of George Town.

Broadway and Beyond | Concert by Tutan Festival Orchestra

🎭 Experience Broadway LIVE! From the bright lights of West End to the iconic melodies of Broadway, experience beloved classics and modern favourites brought to life by the Tutan Festival Orchestra, conductor Kevin Field, and special guests Jaclyn Victor and the Kuala Lumpur City Opera!

Yam Seng Lah!

Yam Seng Lah! is a theatre and dining experience by the award-winning Dabble Dabble Jer Collective, in collaboration with Michelin selected (2023 & 2024) casual dining restaurant Curios-City, Penang.

Close to You Festival @ GTF 超親密小戲節：檳城篇

Close to You Festival arrives in Penang for its first international outing, allowing participants to choose between two starting points to tour the city and experience two intimate puppetry performances. 「超親密小戲節」檳城篇，是團隊首次離開台灣遠赴海外演出，挑戰不同城市的人文地貌與偶戲劇場的結合。演出期間將提供兩條城市漫步路線供觀眾選擇，在走街串巷的過程中一併欣賞兩場超親密的偶戲演出：《迴光城市》和《嘶嘶嗷嗷》。

Sortilegio

Sortilegio is an audio-visual puppetry experience for one person at a time, a magical and mystical game where analog meets digital.

Roundtable Discussion: The Penang Art Ecosystem: Its Past, Present & Future

This roundtable discussion is a unique and golden opportunity for artists, stakeholders, and policymakers alike to come together and engage in constructive dialogue on Penang's art ecosystem.

The Kingdom of Childhood 童年王国

Far away from phones and tablets, young explorers are invited to let their imaginations soar and breathe in the fresh outdoor air. It is time to reconnect with nature and disconnect from technology, to create, play and imagine once more.

Ban Ban Kia: Penang Shop Signs Walking Tours

As you drive past Penang’s old shops, do you pay attention to their signage? Ban Ban Kia: Penang Shop Signs beckons you to slow down and pay attention to Penang’s old shop signs before it is too late.

Romancing Penang 傾城槟城

With the harmonious fusion of their voices, these models will win the hearts and souls of the audience, captivating both eyes and ears with their allure.

Double Bill of Jingju Magic 魔幻雙齣

Combining two splendid Jingju excerpts with elements of modern theatre, this Double Bill boasts an enhanced literary and spectacular quality. Performers evoke the audience's imaginations with their artistry and stylised actions. The masterful martial arts scenes, acrobatic stunts, beautiful singing and graceful movements make it impossible to look away. 結合兩段两段京劇折子戲，注入現代劇場手法與美學，提升了演出的文学性和觀賞性。演員寫意式的表演激發了觀眾的想像力。令人嘆為觀止的武打與特技场面、美妙的唱腔以及優雅的身段讓人目不轉睛。

House of Mask & Mime

In House of Mask & Mime, audiences will experience firsthand the evocative power of body language and the emotive force of music.

Switchblade Op: A World in the City 過站不停：城市狂想曲

In this world in the city, the frustrations of our everyday reality are laid bare through the human body’s raw movements. Loke Soh Kim’s A World in the City returns to George Town for its 30-year anniversary as a full-length hour-long dance performance.

Journal of Her House 女居

Three Penang local theatre companies. One immersive journey to uncover lesser-known history.

“东方神韵，国乐华章” ----施坦威艺术家付宁中国钢琴作品音乐会Steinway Artist Fu Ning - Chinese Piano Works Recital

Fu Ning, Steinway artist, pianist in France, collaborative pianist.

Classic of Mountains and Seas

Japan & Malaysia artists exchange program. Workshop performance based on the Chinese Legend CLASSIC OF MOUNTAINS AND SEAS

Strings in the House - Ataneres’ Debut in Penang, Malaysia

At first glance, string orchestra and house music belong to separate worlds. But do they have to be?

Pengalaman Prangin

The past is not a distant memory—it is ever-present in its lingering traces, inviting participants to explore and uncover. With each step or pedal, unveil new narratives and see familiar streets, alleyways and corners in a brand new light.