Penang Night Markets: Every Pasar Malam by Day (2026)

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Penang has a pasar malam somewhere almost every night of the week. Penang Monthly counted about 30 on the island and more than 60 across Seberang Perai. Each one sets up in its own neighbourhood on a fixed weekday, from late afternoon until around 10–11pm.

This list is organised by day so you can answer the only question that matters: which night market is on tonight? Markets with their own page have opening hours, parking and transport notes. The rest are listed with the guide we confirmed them from.

Penang night markets by day (槟城夜市时间表)

There is no official MBPP or MBSP pasar malam timetable online. This table is compiled from the most recent published guides, cross-checked against each other. Days rarely change, but hours shift with the season, so treat them as a guide.

DayNight marketIsland / mainlandWhereMore
MondayMacallum Street (George Town)IslandLintang Macallum 1, Pengkalan WeldDetails
TuesdayTanjung BungahIslandJalan Sungai Kelian, at the Tanjung Bungah wet marketDetails
TuesdayTeluk KumbarIslandTeluk Kumbar, Bayan LepasTravels With Sun
WednesdayFarlimIslandMedan Angsana, Bandar Baru Air ItamDetails
WednesdayTaman Pantai JerjakIslandGelugorTravels With Sun
WednesdaySeberang JayaMainlandLorong Tenggiri 23, Seberang JayaDetails
ThursdayBayan BaruIslandLorong Mahsuri 7, Bayan BaruDetails
ThursdaySungai BatuIslandSungai Batu, Bayan LepasTravels With Sun
ThursdayBandar Tasek MutiaraMainlandJalan Tasek SS3, Simpang AmpatDetails
FridayVan Praagh / JelutongIslandJalan Van Praagh, Taman ContinentalDetails
FridaySungai AraIslandKampung Sungai AraDetails
FridayTaman Jernih, Bukit Mertajam (大山脚星期五夜市)MainlandLebuhraya Muhibbah, Taman JernihDetails
FridayTaman Permata, Bukit MertajamMainlandCangkat Damai, Taman PermataPenangTime
SaturdaySungai DuaIslandJalan Sungai Dua, GelugorDetails
SaturdayDesa Permai IndahIslandJalan Sungai Dua, GelugorMy Weekend Plan
SundayNibong TebalMainlandJalan Sungai Daun, Taman Nibong Tebal JayaDetails
SundayAlmaMainlandAlma (exact site to be confirmed)Details
SundayPaya Terubong (Bandar Baru Air Itam)IslandBandar Baru Air ItamTravels With Sun
Every nightBatu FerringhiIslandJalan Batu Ferringhi, between Golden Sands and ParkroyalDetails

Monday night markets

Tuesday night markets

Wednesday night markets

Thursday night markets

Friday night markets

Saturday night markets

Sunday night markets

Every night: Batu Ferringhi

Batu Ferringhi's stalls set up every night along Jalan Batu Ferringhi, between Shangri-La Golden Sands and Parkroyal, from about 7pm to 11pm. It is the easiest night market for hotel guests in the north.

Tips for any pasar malam

Go early (around 6–7pm) for the best choice before popular stalls sell out, or late for end-of-night bargains. Bring small notes. Most markets take over a road or car park, so park a few streets away and walk in.

Weekend markets and 市集 (craft and flea markets) are in our weekend markets guide. For one-off food events, see food events in Penang.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the night market in Penang tonight?

It depends on the day. Monday is Macallum Street (George Town), Tuesday Tanjung Bungah, Wednesday Farlim and Seberang Jaya, Thursday Bayan Baru, Friday Van Praagh and Bukit Mertajam, Saturday Sungai Dua, and Sunday Nibong Tebal and Alma. Batu Ferringhi runs every night.

What time does pasar malam open in Penang?

Most Penang night markets set up from about 5pm to 5.30pm and wind down between 10pm and 11pm. Batu Ferringhi starts later, around 7pm, and runs to about 11pm.

Which is the best night market in Penang?

It depends on your night. Van Praagh (Friday), Macallum Street (Monday) and Farlim (Wednesday) appear in most recent Penang night market guides. For visitors staying in the north, Batu Ferringhi is the most convenient because it runs nightly.

Is there a night market in Penang every day?

Yes. Batu Ferringhi runs every night, and each weekday has at least one neighbourhood pasar malam on the island and the mainland.

Sources: Penang Monthly, Sep 2026, My Weekend Plan via Newswav, Jul 2026, Travels With Sun, Zafigo. Last verified . Spotted an error? Tell us.