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:

29 November

8:30 am - 10:30 am

Walking trail: PHG x GTLF: Millionaires Row: A Heritage Walk with Eugene Quah

Location

Meeting Point: Woodville Mansion next to Gurney 8

Step beyond the pages and onto the pavements of history. Join historian Eugene Quah for the Millionaire’s Row heritage walk. Stroll down Northam Road (Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah), where the colonial era’s most opulent mansions stand, each one holding a dramatic, untold story. This is your chance to see the architecture and hear the narratives that shaped Penang’s elite society.

Sign up for the event here: https://penanghiddengems.com/products/phg-x-gtlf-millionaires-row-a-heritage-walk-with-eugene-quah

Moderator/Host: Eugene Quah