GEORGE TOWN FESTIVAL (GTF) 2025 was held over 10 days in early August—and like how it is done every year, the streets, and both public and private spaces were turned into pop-up galleries and performing venues. This 16th edition of GTF (it started in 2010 to celebrate George Town’s UNESCO World Heritage status) included over 50 events covering theatre, dance, music, visual arts and digital projections, showcasing both local and international talent.
This year’s theme was “Connection”, and the events were curated to explore that interplay between artistic expression and human experience, inviting both local and international visitors to engage with a diverse range of performances and exhibitions.
I’ve always been a strong supporter of the Festival, however, I still only managed to cover approximately half of all the events held. This was partly due to its compact format, with 50 events over 10 days peppered all around George Town—covering every item in the programme seemed like an impossible task!
