UAB Hall

Spoken word is poetry unbound—a fusion of voice, rhythm, and presence that insists on being heard. This session brings together performance poets who use their craft as both art and activism, challenging silence with lyric fire and embodying stories of struggle, defiance, and survival. Through performance and conversation, they show how the stage becomes a battleground for identity, protest, and solidarity.

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.

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—sign up and be part of the story.

Explore the full programme breakdown on the official George Town Literary Festival website. https://georgetownlitfest.com/festival-programme/