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

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Conversation: Conversation with Christian Falsnaes, Hesselholdt & Meljvang and Vanini Belarmino. Moderated by Gareth Richards

Location

COEX

Category

Fringe/Satellite

As part of In Situ: Performance as Exhibition, artists Christian Falsnaes and Hesselholdt & Mejlvang join curator Vanini Belarmino in conversation about performance practice and public participation. Moderated by Gareth Richards, the discussion explores how their works invite audiences to become active collaborators, shaping the exhibition through shared action and dialogue.