Just walk in: free admission events to check out at George Town Festival


'A Night At Hin' series at Hin Bus Depot offers three unforgettable Saturdays with themed nights, ranging from the nostalgia of the 1950s and 1960s to a daring fusion between traditional and futuristic styles. Photo: George Town Festival

There is no shortage of free admission and fringe events at the George Town Festival (July 15-30) in Penang, which gives the masses an opportunity to experience and interact with the arts.

With over 150,000 festivalgoers expected to arrive for the festival in the next two weeks, you can expect George Town to be buzzing. Festival events this year - 70% of them free - will feature indigenous ethnic-cultural performances, digital installations, community-based events as well as games, workshops and forums, to be held in over 20 locations in the city.

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