Malaysia’s leading celebration of stories returns for its 15th edition! This year’s George Town Literary Festival explores Urban Myths and Memories through panels, readings, performances, and workshops featuring 37 writers and artists from 13 countries.

George Town Literary Festival 2025 

Malaysia’s leading celebration of stories returns for its 15th edition! This year’s George Town Literary Festival explores Urban Myths and Memories through panels, readings, performances, and workshops featuring 37 writers and artists from 13 countries.

Join us in Penang’s heritage heart for three days of conversation, creativity, and discovery. Admission is free with a Festival Pass, except for workshops and select events.

Explore the full programme breakdown on the official George Town Literary Festival website.

Programme at a glance:

28 November

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Book launch: Rehumanising Rabindranath Tagore: A Malaysian Kaleidoscopic View

Location

UAB Salon

Marking the centenary of Rabindranath Tagore’s 1927 visit to Malaya, this event introduces Rehumanising Rabindranath Tagore, a multidisciplinary Malaysian anthology exploring Tagore’s legacy through contemporary local lenses. Contributors reflect on poetry, music, translation, and memory in a conversation that blends critical insight with creative expression—inviting us to see not just Tagore in Malaysia, but Malaysia in Tagore.

Moderator/Host: Lalita Sinha