City Walk
Event Date: 01 Jan 2020
The Penang City Council together with Penang Adventurers' Club is organising the annual City Walk 2020 in conjunction with Penang's 'City Day'. The walk is open to all members of the public.
Address: Jalan Padang Kota Lama
Spring Gala Festival
Event Date: 03 Jan 2020 - 04 Jan 2020
The festival will showcase an exhibitions of the Chinese culture, traditional games, foods, calligraphy performance, dragon dance and many other stage performances.
Address: Tapak Pasar Malam, Taman Nibong Tebal Jaya
Pongal Celebration
Event Date: 15 Jan 2020
Look out for Pongal Celebrations taking place in the early hours of this day at Hindu temples around Penang where you can see rituals being carried out and sweet rice being cooked.
OBS Chinese New Year Run
Event Date: 19 Jan 2020
Join a 5-km fun run within the beautiful sights and sounds of George Town's heritage enclave while immersing into the spirit and joy of CNY at OBS CNY Run 2020. There will be lion dance performances on high stilts, war drum performance and all forms of mesmerising acts!
Address: Occupy Beach Street
Kek Lok Si Display of Lights
Event Date: 19 Jan 2020 - 21 Feb 2020
The Kek Lok Si temple is a crowd puller and famous tourist attraction, especially during Chinese New Year. Devotees from far and near flock to this 129-year-old temple for its annual lighting display which showcases more than 10,000 lights.
Address: Air Itam
Chinese New Year
Event Date: 25 Jan 2020 - 26 Jan 2020
Chinese New Year is celebrated on the first day of the Lunar Calendar with each year ushering in a zodiac animal ruling sign. 2020 is the year of the Rat. Celebrations start on the eve of Chinese New Year where family members gather for a Reunion Dinner.
Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta
Event Date: 01 Feb 2020 - 02 Feb 2020
Offering a one-of-a-kind experience, it's the only hot air balloon festival on an island in Malaysia. The Penang Hot Air Balloon Fiesta will see 15 hot air balloons by international and local balloonists over the 2-day festival, together with family-friendly activities, creative workshops and more!
Address: Padang Polo
Pai Thee Kong Celebration
Event Date: 01 Feb 2020
The 9th day of Chinese New Year, which is also the Jade Emperor's Birthday, is a largely significant ritual event for the Chinese community in Penang.
Address: Surrounding area of Chew Jetty
Penang Chinese New Year Celebration (Miaohui)
Event Date: 02 Feb 2020
Penang Chinese New Year Celebration is held along 10 diverse major and minor streets in the heritage precinct of George Town every year with numerous cultural booths, exhibitions and interactive workshops for all visitors.
Address: Heritage Precinct of George Town
Thaipusam
Event Date: 07 Feb 2020 - 09 Feb 2020
Thaipusam, a religious festival held for the purpose pf penance, prayers and fulfilling vows. During this celebration, devotees take part in a procession - bearing milk pots on their heads or kavadis, all the way up to the hilltop temple.
Address: Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Hilltop Temple
Penang Celebrates: Chap Goh Meh
Event Date: 08 Feb 2020
Celebrate Chap Goh Meh with a Bang! Also known as the Chinese Valentine's Day, join this family-friendly event filled with love, and for those singles, come join the Mandarin Tossing Ceremony and look forward to welcoming your new love and happiness.
Address: Penang Esplanade
St. Patrick's Ball
Event Date: 06 Mar 2020
The annual St.Patrick's Ball celebrates the very best of Irish culture and traditions, together with the Penang community and guests from around Malaysia. Joined by the Irish Ambassador, the St. Patrick's Ball is a sold out event in the grand Ballroom of the Eastern & Oriental hotel.
Address: Eastern & Oriental Hotel Grand Ballroom
St. Patrick's Festival Penang
Event Date: 07 Mar 2020
The festival features an exhibition on culture, history and businesses of the Irish community in Penang. There will also be workshops, 5-km fun run, street festival and musical performances.
Address: Straits Quay
Penang Yosakoi Parade
Event Date: 07 Mar 2020
"Yocchore Yo! Yocchore Yo!" with wooden Naruko clappers in hand, the Yosakoi dancers perform their original choreography in the heart of Penang's historical centre. Come join in the Matsuri (Japanese festival) food, fun and games.
Address: Penang Esplanade
Penang Yosakoi 3km Fun Run
Event Date: 07 Mar 2020
Come join the Inaugural Yosakoi Fun Run to celebrate Tokyo 2020 in a fun way!
Address: Lebuh Light
Tamilar Thirunaal 2.0
Event Date: 23 Mar 2020 - 23 Feb 2020
Tamilar Thirunaal 2.0 is a programme to introduce the Tamil culture and traditions to the local community.
Address: Gelanggang Bola Keranjang Taman Nibong Tebal Jaya, 14300, Nibong Tebal, Penang
Earth Hour - Go Green Campaign
Event Date: 28 Mar 2020
A "Go Green" event to promote a greener and healthier lifestyle. Have some fun while you do your bit for a good cause.
Address: Queensbay Mall
资料来源： myPenang
