Looking for the best festivals in the Philippines in 2024? Well, look no further!
The Philippines is a tricky country to sum up. As beautiful as it is daunting, as far flung as it is densely populated, this chain of over 7000 islands has something to offer anyone who touches down here! And if you’re a music fan, the world is definitely your oyster.
Music festivals in the Philippines cover nearly every genre, with EDM, rock and pop as embraced as the country’s well-loved cultural festivals. So travel from the busy streets of Manila to the island shores of this diverse destination with me, and discover my top 20 Philippines music festival you have to make it to.
And If you’re a foreigner heading to this beautiful country, go ahead and read my awesome post about: One Month in the Philippines | The Best Travel Itinerary. It’s helped thousands of people plan their trip to the country, and it’s one of my favorite posts that I’ve written!
1) PULP Summer Slam
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When: March 31, 2024
Where: Manila
https://www.facebook.com/SeeYouAtTheSLAM/
The longest running and largest annual metal festival in Southeast Asia.
“Pulp Summer Slam is an annual music festival in the Philippines. It was founded and produced by Pulp Live World Productions, Inc. The festival consisted of local and international rock and metal bands with the occasional line-up of hip hop, ska, reggae, pop rock, and other genres.”
2) Threadfest Manila
When: TBC, 2024
Where: Manila
https://www.facebook.com/ThreadFest/
“Threadfest promotes original art and live music in the Philippines. It is also an independent clothing business in the Philippines. Established on 2010, Threadfest has been invading Manila with events, contests and a whole lot more. The festival will continue the surprises on the day of the event, heating up Manila with performances from the best bands and local singers.”
3) Wanderland Music & Arts Festival
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When: March 9-10, 2024
Where: Manila
Wanderland Magic
Blink or you’ll miss it!
“An annual music and arts festival based in the Philippines, Wanderland is a yearly tradition of good music and good people. It prides itself in setting the stage where both anticipated international indie bands and homegrown indie acts perform to cater to a diaspora of music tastes. Wanderland has curated a loyal following in the form of the #WanderlandCommunity, making it the premier music and arts festival in the country.”
This is definitely one of the best music festivals in Asia, and should not be missed if you’re in Manila in March! It’s at the top of my personal wish list of festivals in the Philippines I hope to attend one day! All of my friends who have attended have said it’s amazing.
4) Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival
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When: March 15-17, 2024
Where: Puerto Galera
“The Malasimbo Festival is a marquee open-air music festival featuring bands and electronic acts. It draws a mix of top Pinoy talent and a few international groups, performing in a jaw-dropping natural amphitheatre up near Ponderosa Golf Club in the foothills of Mt Malasimbo.”
This festival looks like it has all the elements of what I look for in a festival, especially nothing but good vibes! Check out the aftermovie below to see what I mean!
5) Hydro Manila Music Festival
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When: August, 2024
Where: Manila
https://m.facebook.com/HydroManila
“Splashmobs, a term used to refer to Hydro Manila’s loyal patrons, will be having the time of their lives as the organizers have curated an extraordinary lineup that will take the stage by storm.
Attendees of the festival will be jamming with some heart-pounding performances from the Philippines’ most sought-after musical acts who will be headlining this year’s Hydro Manila Festival.”
6) Fusion: The Philippine Music Festival
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When: November, 2024
Where: Pasay City
https://fusionphilippinemusicfestival.com
https://www.facebook.com/fusionphilippinemusicfestival/
The biggest OPM Music Festival.
“Fusion Festival is an annual event that features purely local artist in the country. A gathering of the best artist in the country, Fusion is the first and only local music festival. A myriad of OPM stars, this event is also a celebration of the local music. With the advocation to ignite all OPM artist in the country, they are also joined by new comers in the business.
7) Ati-Atihan Festival
When: January 15-24, 2024
Where: Panay Island
https://www.facebook.com/Ati-atihan-Festival-It-Akean-118370838809801/
“If you’re interested in getting the ultimate Filipino fiesta experience, then Kalibo’s Ati-Atihan festival is a must. Believed to be around 800 years old, it was celebrated by the Aetas of Panay and the newly settled Malays from Borneo, long before there was the archipelagic Philippines to speak of. Today it is recognized as the “Mother of all Philippine festivals” and is a week-long celebration that people from all over visit the city to get a taste of.”
“The Ati Atihan Festival is the mother of all Philippine Festivals held annually in the month of January Third Sunday in the Capital of Aklan, Kalibo. The festival is Celebrated in honor of theSto. Nino(Child Jesus), the festival is lively, colorful and it’s a week-long fiesta! The dancers attract tourists from all around the world and these tourists then hit the shore on the sands of a nearby island named Boracay island for parties once the festivities are completed.”
8) Sinulog Festival
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When: January, 2024
Where: Cebu City
“Millions of people visit Cebu City to celebrate the Sinulog Festival, one of the most famous festivals in the Philippines. It was attended, not only by Filipinos, but people coming from different parts of the globe also went to witness the celebration. The magnificence of the festival made Filipinos, as well as our fellow Asians, refer to it as the “Mother of all Festivals”. From the colorful and well-made costumes of the dancers, to the beautiful dances and to the music brought by the drums, trumpets, and the native gongs, the Sinulog Festival never ceases to amaze its audience.”
9) Playback Music Festival
When: TBC, 2024
Where: Manila
https://www.facebook.com/playbackmusicfest/
The first throwback music festival in the Philippines! Great music never gets old. This brand is brought to you by Super Awesome Productions.
“7 musical artists. 1 night. A maiden voyage of a time machine in the form of a music festival will make any 90’s kid giddy and excited. 4 international acts and 3 of our very own bands will share a stage at Circuit Makati and woo us with unforgettable and favorite hits of the generation. Experience the gift of a throwback festival where everyone gets to experience and hear the chart toppers of the 90’s and early 2000’s. There will be unlimited drinks for Platinum and Gold ticket holders, video game areas, food bazaar, merchandise booths and outdoor movie screenings, all paying tribute to a generation of very loyal fans.”
10) Paradise International Music Festival
Photo via Facebook | Sara Abrigo
When: TBC, 2024
Where: Manila
https://www.facebook.com/ParadiseIMF/
“It’s not a usual thing to have this much artists that cut across multiple genres in one music festival. But that’s what Paradise IMF promises to deliver. The promise, to take you back on a journey into what a Music Festival really is. It’s not genre specific, which means it will not only give you the music you grow hungry for but also an avenue for experiencing something new. Unlike the past festivals that were either indie, EDM or hip-hop specific. Paradise cuts across all into one. Previous guests include Kanye West and Afrojack.
11) Bamboo Organ Festival
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When: March 2, 2024
Where: Las Piñas City, Manila
https://www.facebook.com/bambooorganfestival/
“A series of concerts given each year at St. Joseph Parish Church in Las Pinas. As the name suggests, the church’s most famous resident is a 200-year old organ made almost entirely of bamboo which was declared a National Cultural Treasure in 2003. The organ fell into disrepair and was unplayable for many years until it was shipped to Germany for restoration in the early 1970s.”
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When: January, 2024
Where: Iloilo City
https://www.exploreiloilo.com/do/info/dinagyang-festival/
“The Dinagyang Festival is a religious and cultural festival in Iloilo City, Philippines, held annually on the fourth Sunday of January in honor of Santo Niño, the Holy Child. It is one of the largest festivals in the Philippines, drawing hundreds of thousands to over a million visitors every year.”
13) Clark Aurora Music Festival
When: April 6-7, 2024
Where: Clark Global City
https://www.facebook.com/ClarkAuroraFest/
Featuring Food and Music Festival & Hot Air Balloon Display and Night Glow.
“The AURORA Music Festival is an annual music and arts festival featuring live music, food, art installations, and hot air balloons held in Clark Global City in Pampanga, Philippines over the course of two days.”
14) Plus63 Music & Arts Festival
When: February, 2024
Where: Cebu
https://www.plus63festival.com
“Named after the Philippines country code (+63), the Plus 63 Festival is all about empowering both international and local talent, creating a free-spirited, creative, multicultural, and multi-genre sonic atmosphere for people to immerse themselves in. Since its start in 2016, the festival has made major strides in the music scene, collaborating with international music sensations like Steve Aoki, LANY, Joji, Kehlani, and so much more. ”
15) Bobapalooza Music & Arts Festival
When: February 24-25, 2024
Where: San Juan
https://www.bobapalooza.com.ph
The Philippines’ GRANDEST Music & Arts Festival
“The Bobapalooza Music & Arts Festival is a celebration of culture and art in various forms. Aside from enjoying the great music and live performances, attendees had the option to take part in art activities, such as paint murals and work their way around the other forms of street art that were interactive and available.”
Am I missing any epic music festivals in The Philippines…?
There really are so many epic festivals in the Philippines, so do let me know if you think I need to update this list at all! I’m always down to add some more to my list, or take some off that are no longer running!
All I know is that all of these festivals in the Philippines look absolutely amazing, and I can’t personally wait to get back to this Southeast-Asian paradise to check a few of them out myself!
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This is an interesting list. The cool thing about traveling around the world is that we experience many different cultures, as well as being able to try a different cuisine, incredible electronics parties and visit beautiful places like beaches and tourist places. I also like the food of PHILIPPINES and I always try to give a quick pass in the region just to take advantage of the restaurants of the place