Pesta Pulau Pinang 2025 / 2026, Penang’s iconic year-end celebration and mega carnival, returns for one final run at Tapak Pesta Sungai Nibong, bringing 36 fun-filled days of excitement from 6 December 2025 – 10 January 2026!
Just like in previous years, this much-loved festival promises thrilling amusement rides, exciting carnival games, and endless entertainment for families and children during the school holidays. Visitors can also savour a wide variety of mouth-watering food and snacks, shop for lifestyle and home essentials, and explore interactive exhibitions by cultural groups and government agencies.
Adding to the festivities are sporting tournaments, a spectacular New Year’s Eve countdown party, and live performances featuring a star-studded lineup of local artistes and celebrities including Tomok, Ella Aminuddin (Ratu Rock), XPDC Kita Peng Yu, Dato Awie, Ameng Spring, Zamani Slam, and many more.
Don’t miss Penang’s biggest year-end carnival, packed with fun, food, and festivities for all ages! This edition also marks the event’s final appearance at Tapak Pesta Sungai Nibong, as the site will be redeveloped for the Mutiara Line LRT project next year. According to the Penang tourism EXCO chair, Wong Hon Wai, the event will subsequently be put on hold possibly until 2031, as no alternative site is currently available.
Concert Schedule / Performing Artistes
Pentas Arena 1
6 December 2025 (Saturday) – SenarioUnion
7 December 2025 (Sunday) – Mamat Exists
8 December 2025 (Monday) – Radio Band / MP Band (LA)
9 December 2025 (Tuesday) – Sessionist band (LA)
10 December 2025 (Wednesday) – Nana Band (LA)
11 December 2025 (Thursday) – Opening of Penang Festival- Ara Johari / Haziq Rosebi
12 December 2025 (Friday) – Kristal X
13 December 2025 (Saturday) – Def Gab C
14 December 2025 (Sunday) – Dramaband
15 December 2025 (Monday) – Neon Band (LA) / Sunset Boulevard (LA)