IPOH, Nov 15 — Ipoh will be transformed into a sprawling cultural stage when the inaugural Ipoh Festival 2026 takes place across the city from November 27 to December 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 turn cafés, galleries, heritage buildings and public spaces into venues for cultural and artistic experiences.
Rather than concentrating activities at a single venue, the festival will encourage visitors to explore different parts of the city, with particular emphasis on revitalising Ipoh Old Town.
Among the highlights are musical theatre performances at selected cafés, outdoor film screenings at Ipoh Padang, traditional craft showcases at Tin Alley and exhibitions featuring local artists.
