Stay updated on events in Manila, from concerts and festivals to food fairs, pop-ups, markets, art shows, and cultural celebrations. This category highlights what’s happening across Manila and Metro Manila for different interests, budgets, and schedules. Whether you’re planning a weekend outing, a night with friends, or a family-friendly activity, you’ll find helpful event ideas here. Discover upcoming events that make it easier to enjoy the city.
A1 releases its Philippines-exclusive single “In Love in the Philippines” ahead of three October 2026 concerts in Cebu, Quezon City, and Santa Rosa, Laguna.
Ube Craze at SM North EDSA brings together 20 food and drink brands for a 17-day celebration of ube treats at The Block Atrium.
SM Supermalls has launched its 12 Weeks of Iconic Christmas campaign across 91 Philippine malls. The nationwide program includes holiday lights, parades, Santa visits, shopping events, and family activities following its September 15 launch at SM Mall of Asia.
Experience New Zealand comes to One Ayala on September 26 and 27 with free entry, Bic Runga and the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra, Māori performances, New Zealand food, study booths, and family activities.
German Club Manila’s Oktoberfest returns to Solaire Resort Entertainment City from October 8 to 10, 2026. The three-night event includes free-flow German food, Hofbräu München beer, live music, and tickets starting at ₱5,100.
Chef Fhred Batalona returns to the Philippines for Palay+, a 10-course dinner at Eastwood Richmonde Hotel on September 26. The one-day event costs ₱4,800 per person and pairs the Melbourne-based chef with MGHR’s local culinary team.
World No. 1 Anna Leigh Waters will headline the Franklin Asia Pickleball Showcase in Manila from October 13 to 15, 2026. The Philippines will open the four-country tour before stops in Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Vietnam.
More than 140 Central Luzon MSMEs are bringing food, fashion, crafts, home goods, and other local products to SM Megamall from September 23 to 27. Admission to the five-day Likha ng Central Luzon Trade Fair is free.
The 40th Negros Trade Fair is now open at SMX Convention Center Aura in Taguig. Running through September 27, the Bútlak edition brings food, fashion, crafts, home goods, and producers from across the Negros Island Region to Metro Manila.
Filipino city pop band ALYSON is back after performing at AXEAN Festival in Bali and September Fever in Cebu. The group is teasing a wider Luzon tour and will next perform in Baguio on September 25.
SB19’s Josh Cullen will hold his “Like Me” solo showcase at Samsung Hall, SM Aura, on September 26, 2026. Tickets start at ₱4,500, while his new “Like Me” single with Jay Park arrives two days before the show.
Ube Craze brings the Philippines’ favorite purple yam to SM North EDSA on September 18, featuring a variety of ube-inspired food and drinks from participating tenants. The festival opens to the public at 5 PM.
The Malcolm Todd Manila concert 2026 brings the Do That Again World Tour to New Frontier Theater, with ticket sales beginning September 22.
Beauty + Health & Wellness Manila 2026 opens its 10th-anniversary expo at SMX with three days of beauty, health, wellness, and business exhibits.
The Baby Dolls Ooh La Live concert is set for November 8, 2026 at SM North EDSA Skydome, giving the…
Wilbert Ross will bring his 10th-anniversary concert to Sta. Rosa, Laguna, this November, giving fans outside Metro Manila another chance…
Manila has several events happening from September 21 to 27, 2026, including theater, family activities, tourism, and film programs. Some…
October 2026 brings a packed lineup of concerts to Metro Manila. From OPM favorites to international pop stars and Japanese…
5 Seconds of Summer is returning to the Philippines in 2026 for three concerts in Manila. The Australian band will…
South Korean actor Hwang In Youp is set to return to Manila this October for his 2026 fan meeting tour,…
LANY is returning to the Philippines in 2026 with its “soft world tour,” and the Manila-area leg has grown to…
Swedish pop star Zara Larsson is coming back to the Philippines in 2026 for her first solo concert in the…
Jason Mraz is returning to the Philippines in 2026 for a one-night concert in Manila. The singer-songwriter is scheduled to…
AXEAN Festival 2026 drew more than 4,000 attendees to Bali, with Southeast Asian artists, industry programs, and KEXP’s first live recording sessions in Asia.
Johnoy Danao has released Liwayway at Dapithapon, a seven-track live album recorded during his 25th anniversary concerts at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila on March 14 and 15, 2025.
IV OF SPADES leads the 2026 Filipino Music Awards nominations, while BINI, SB19, Cup of Joe, and Maki also earned several nods. The awards night takes place on October 6 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Adie is set to hold his first major solo concert, “Himig ng Tadhana,” on December 18, 2026, at New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. Ticket prices and sale details have not yet been announced.
Park Jinyoung is bringing his first concert tour, CODE#, to FYM Hall in Quezon City on December 5, 2026. Here’s what Filipino fans need to know about the venue and upcoming ticket details.
