Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and WhatsApp for the latest stories and breaking news.
This Spotlight is sponsored by MyCreative.
If you're looking for something fun to do this weekend in Penang, RIUH Pi HAWANA is the place to be!
Taking place from 19 to 21 June at the Penang International Convention, Cultural & Arts Centre (PICCA), RIUH Pi HAWANA is bringing together live music, hands-on workshops, local brands, and good food all in one place.
RIUH Pi HAWANA
Date: 19 to 21 June
Location: PICCA Convention Centre @ Butterworth Arena
RIUH Pi HAWANA is a curated marketplace and community experience held in conjunction with Hari Wartawan Negara (HAWANA) 2026. This edition revolves around the theme of 'TALK', highlighting storytelling, knowledge-sharing, and community connections through creative experiences.
Expected to draw around 30,000 visitors, the three-day event will feature local brands, food vendors, live performances, workshops, and interactive activations for visitors of all ages.
Here's what you can look forward to:
1. Catch live performances from local favourites like Exists, Bunkface, and MASDO
No RIUH event is complete without music.
Across three days, visitors can enjoy performances from a mix of emerging and established acts, including Exists, Bunkface, MASDO, Saint Kylo, Sakura Band, Chelsea Ng, FUGO, Budak Nakal Hujung Simpang, and Lucidrari.
If you're planning your visit around the headline acts, make sure not to miss:
- Exists on Friday, 19 June
- Bunkface on Saturday, 20 June
- MASDO on Sunday, 21 June
ㅤ
Whether you're into indie music, rock, pop, or alternative sounds, there's something happening throughout the weekend.
2. Get creative with hands-on arts and heritage workshops
Want to try something different while you're there? RIUH Pi HAWANA will feature a variety of workshops that let visitors explore different art forms and traditional crafts.
Some of the activities include:
- Cyanotype Printmaking by Massayer.Studio
- Lumen Printing with Silver by Kanta Studio
- Stone Seal Carving by Sim Art Studio
- Mindful Sketching with Tiffany Choong
- Nyonya Beading Experience
- Zine Making Workshop
- Menjejak Warisan Boria bersama Boria Omara
- Mek Mulung cultural workshop
ㅤ
It's a great opportunity to learn new skills, discover traditional art forms, and take home something you've made yourself.
3. Shop from local creative brands
Of course, it wouldn't be RIUH without a curated selection of homegrown brands.
Visitors can browse vendors offering everything from fashion and lifestyle products to beauty items and handmade crafts. Participating brands include Brownskinbeaute, Perca Lab, The Batik Life, SocksMePlease, Mui, Nobat, and Tuan.
Whether you're hunting for unique gifts or simply want to support local businesses, there's plenty to discover.
4. Grab a bite while you explore
All that shopping and workshop hopping is bound to work up an appetite.
The event will also feature a lineup of food and beverage vendors, including Bakarlicious, Cake Perhaps, Chic Tenders by PSB, Juice Bae, Kopi Ais Mamu, and Matcha.Lah x Manis & Mei.
So you can snack, sip, and chill between performances.
Beyond the performances and shopping, RIUH Pi HAWANA is designed as a space for people to connect, exchange ideas, and discover new experiences
Whether you're attending with friends, family, or flying solo, expect the same creative atmosphere that RIUH has become known for over the years.
Mark your calendars and see you there!
Got some cool brand news to share?
Take a look at all of our Spotlight stories to date here.
