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

3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Reading: Building the Canon: New Voices from the University of Nottingham Malaysia

Location

Wawasan Reading Room

How does the future sound? Join us for a unique presentation of compelling new works by the University of Nottingham Malaysia’s final year creative writing students. Discover the voices of a new generation of writers, as they share their imaginatively honed pieces with the audience.

Moderator/Host: Sheena Baharudin