Summary
- Penang One Better Festival returns for its second edition on Aug. 22 and 23.
- Festival has moved from Jalan Aston, Bukit Mertajam, to the Esplanade in George Town.
- The inaugural December 2025 edition was a one-day event.
- This year expands to two days of concerts, food, lifestyle vendors, competitions and giveaways.
- Main music performances begin from 8pm on both days.
- Future venue plans have not been announced.
GEORGE TOWN, August 24 — Penang One Better Festival has moved from Bukit Mertajam to the Esplanade for its second edition, expanding into a two-day event on Penang Island.
The festival runs Aug. 22 and 23 from noon to 11pm, featuring concerts, food and beverage stalls, lifestyle vendors, creators, competitions and giveaways.
Its inaugural edition was held as a one-day event at the Jalan Aston parking area in Bukit Mertajam on Dec. 6, 2025. This year’s programme features main music performances from 8pm on both nights.
The Aug. 22 line-up includes 3P, Babychair, Dato’ Maw, Layla Sania and Howie, while Aug. 23 features Andrew Tan, otakotak, Phei Yong, Vikram, Madison and Colbie.
The relocation represents a significant expansion less than a year after the festival’s debut. Organisers have not indicated whether the Esplanade will remain the venue for future editions.
