George Town Festival
| George Town Festival | |
|---|---|
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Festival |
| Date(s) | 10–18 July 2021 |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Venue | George Town, Penang |
| Location(s) | George Town, Penang |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Inaugurated | 2010 |
| Founder | Penang State Government |
| Attendance | 250,000 (2015) |
| Organised by | George Town World Heritage Incorporated |
| Website | georgetownfestival |
The George Town Festival is an annual cultural festival held within the city of George Town in Penang, Malaysia.
Inaugurated in 2010, the festival was initially mooted to celebrate the inscription of George Town as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has since grown into a "major Asian arts event", attracting about 250,000 visitors in 2015.