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:

30 November

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Panel: Stage to Page – Writing about Performing Art

Location

Wawasan Hall

How do performance and sound shape cultural memory? This panel explores the intersections of music, theatre, and literature, and how artistic practices capture and preserve the stories of communities.

Speakers(s): Paul Augustin, Tan Sooi Beng, Raja Iskandar
Moderator/Host: Gareth Richards