<p>IPOH: The inaugural Ipoh Festival 2026 will turn the city into a cultural stage from Nov 27 to Dec 19, featuring performances, art exhibitions, traditional crafts and community activities.
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The inaugural Ipoh Festival 2026 will run from Nov 27 to Dec 19, transforming the city into a cultural stage with art, music, and community activities spread across various public spaces and heritage sites.
- The four-week festival uses cafés, galleries, and public spaces as venues rather than a single location.
- Highlights include musical theatre at cafés, outdoor films at Ipoh Padang, and craft showcases at Tin Alley.
- A festival information centre at 22 Hale Street Heritage Gallery will help visitors explore local history and heritage.
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IPOH: The inaugural Ipoh Festival 2026 will turn the city into a cultural stage from Nov 27 to Dec 19, featuring performances, art exhibitions, traditional crafts and community activities.
Held under the theme "Turning the City into a Stage", the four-week festival will convert cafés, galleries, heritage buildings and public spaces into venues for artistic experiences.
Rather than concentrating events at a single venue, it will encourage visitors to explore different parts of the city, particularly Ipoh Old Town.
Highlights include musical theatre performances at selected cafés, outdoor film screenings at Ipoh Padang, traditional craft showcases at Tin Alley and exhibitions by local artists.
