Upcoming shows/events in the Philippines Jan – April 2013
UPCOMING SHOWS / EVENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES |
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Dia Frampton |
January 5, 2013, |
Hard Rock Cafe |
Swedish House Mafia Live in Manila |
January 16, 2013 |
SM Mall of Asia Arena |
The Ataris live in Manila |
January 19, 2013 |
Eastwood Central Plaza |
Dream Kpop Fantasy Concert |
January 19, 2013 |
SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds |
Paramore |
January 22, 2013. |
SM Mall of Asia Arena |
John Ford Coley |
February 14, 2013, |
Isla Ballroom, EDSA Shangri-La Manila. |
Jessica Sanchez |
February 14, 2013 |
Smart Araneta Coliseum |
Paramore Live in Manila |
February 15, 2013 |
SM Mall of Asia Arena |
Pierce The Veil and Sleeping With Sirens |
February 16, 2013 |
SM North Sky Dome |
Stars Live in Manila |
February 16, 2013 |
The Tents at Alphaland Southgate |
Psy Live in Manila |
February 16, 2013 |
SM Mall of Asia Arena |
Jose Feliciano Live in Manila |
February 22, 2013 |
Smart Araneta Coliseum |
Gloria Gaynor Live in Manila |
February 27, 2013 |
NBC Tent, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. |
Cliff Richard Live in Manila |
February 28, 2013 |
Smart Araneta Coliseum |
Adam Lambert Live in Manila |
March 1, 2013 |
SM Skydome, North EDSA, Quezon City. |
Malasimbo Arts & Music Festival 2013 |
March 1-3, 2013 |
Puerto Galera |
What Time Is It: 2PM Live Tour in Manila |
March 2, 2013 |
SM Mall of Asia Arena |
Bring Me The Horizon |
March 6, 2013 |
SM North Sky Dome |
Motion City Soundtrack Live in Manila |
March 9, 2013 |
SM City North Edsa Sky Dome |
Demi Lovato |
March 20, 2013 |
Smart Araneta Coliseum |
Journey Live in Manila |
March 21, 2013 |
SM Mall of Asia Arena |
Bloc Party Live in Manila |
March 22, 2013 |
World Trade Center, Hall D, Pasay City. |
Jars of Clay |
March 31, 2013 |
* More info soon |
The Script Live in Manila |
March 31, 2013 |
Smart Araneta Coliseum |
CARLY RAE JEPSEN LIVE IN MANILA |
April 2013* |
Globe Circuit Events Ground, Makati City |
Pulp Summer Slam XIII: Til Death Do Us Part |
April 27, 2013 |
Amoranto Stadium, Quezon City |
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Regine Velasquez-Alcasid Silver Concert Rewind |
January 5, 2013 |
SM Mall of Asia Arena |
Sarah Geronimo 24/SG |
January 11, 2013 |
Waterfront Hotel Lahug, Cebu |
Sinulog Blastoff |
January 19, 2013 |
Cebu Grand Convention Center |
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Ely Buendia sings his Greatest Hits The Repeat |
January 26, 2013 |
Music Museum |
Red Horse Beer Pambansang Muziklaban Grand Finals |
February 2, 2013 |
EDSA cor. Roxas Blvd, Pasay City |
TM Astig Panalo Fest |
February 2, 2013 |
SM Mall of Asia Arena |
LOVE SONGS from the Stage and the Silver Screen Featuring Bo Cerrudo and Manila Philharmonic Orchestra |
February 12, 2013 |
Teatrino Promenade |
February 12, 2013 |
Dusit Thani Manila Grand Ballroom |
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A Very, Very Viva Valentine |
February 13, 013 |
Newport Performing Arts Theater (Resorts World Manila) |
Foursome: Martin, Pops, Ogie and Regine Valentines Concert |
February 14, 2013 |
SM Mall of Asia Arena |
Angeline Quinto in Love Valentine’s Day Concert |
February 14, 2013 |
SMX Convention Center |
Love X3 – Side A Jinky Vidal and Top Suzara Valentine’s Day Concert |
February 14 , 2013 |
Resorts World Manila |
LOVE & LAUGHTER |
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The Philippine International Jazz and Arts Festival 2013 in Manila |
February 23-25, 2013 |
Rockwell Tent, Manila |
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Pinoy Music Fest |
March 16, 2013, |
Smart Araneta Coliseum |
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RIVALRY (Ateneo-La Salle The Musical) |
Begins on Jan. 25, 2013 |
Meralco Theater |
Potted Potter |
January 30 to February 3, 2013 |
Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium |
February to March 2013 |
Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium |
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Papet at Maskara (Puppet Show) |
February 12, 2013 |
CCP Studio Theater |
February 15, 16 and 17, 2013 |
Rockwell Tent |
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February 22 & 23 / March 1 & 2 |
SDA Theater. DLSU – College of St. Benilde |
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March 1 to 24, 2013 |
OnStage Greenbelt 1 |
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April 2013 |
OnStage Grenbelt 1 |
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The KING and I |
Extended until May 2013 |
Newport Performing Arts Theater (Resorts World Manila) |
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February 15, 16, 17 & 23, 2013 |
Aliw Theater |
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iPIAZZOLLA! Not Only Tango Internationally acclaimed artists from Russia, Singapore, |
April 5 & 6, 2013 |
Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium |
PHILIPPINESCAPE |
April 14, 2013 |
CCP Main Theater |
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Feast of the Black Nazarene |
January 9, 2013 |
Quiapo Manila |
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Ati-Atihan Festival |
January 11-20, 2013 |
Kalibo, Aklan |
Sinulog Festival |
January 11-20, 2013 |
Cebu |
Zambulawan Festival |
January 20, 2013 |
Zamboanga del Sur |
Pasungay Festival (Bull Fighting Festival) |
January 21, 2013 |
Iloilo |
Dinagyang Festival |
January 25-27, 2013 |
Iloilo |
Chinese New Year |
February 10, 2013 |
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Panagbenga Festival |
February 1-March 3, 2013 |
Baguio City |
Salakayan Festival |
February 1-6, 2013 |
Miag-ao, Iloilo |
Lavandero Festival |
February 1-6, 2013 |
Mandaluyong |
Pamulinawen |
February 2-10, 2013 |
Laoag City, Ilocos Norte |
February 21-24, 2013 |
Clark, Pampanga |
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International Bamboo Organ Festival |
February 21-27, 2013 |
Sibugay |
Sibug-Sibug Festival |
February 26, 2013 |
Sibugay |
Caracol Festival |
February 27, 2013 |
Makati City |
Paraw Regatta Festival |
March 3, 2013 |
Iloilo |
Kaamulan in Bukidnon (Ethnic Cultural Festival of Bukidnon) |
March 10, 2013 |
Bukidnon, |
Araw ng Dabaw Festival |
March 16-17, 2013 |
Davao City |
Holy Week |
March 24-31, 2013 |
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Via Crusis (Way of the Cross) |
March 25-31, 2013 |
Cebu City, |
Pak’kaat Kallo |
March 25-31, 2013 |
Magpet, Cotabato |
Cutud Lenten Rites |
March 29, 2013 |
Cutud, Pampanga |
Moriones Festival |
March 31, 2013 |
Boac, Magpoc, Marinduque |
Lamilamihan Festival |
April 14 or 21, 2013 |
Lamitan, Basilan |
Flores de Mayo/Santacruzan (Flowers of May) |
May 2013 |
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Viva Vigan Festival |
May 1-5, 2013 |
Vigan, Ilocos Sur |
Pahiyas Festival |
May 15, 2013 |
Lucban, Quezon |
Mudpack Festival |
June 15-16, 2013 |
Negros Occidental |
Parada ng Lechon |
June 24, 2013 |
Balayan, Batangas |
Pintados/Kasadyaan Festival |
June 29, 2013 |
Tacloban City |
Sandugo Festival |
July 1-31, 2013 |
Bohol |
Kadayawan sa Dabaw |
August 17-18, 2013 |
Davao City, |
Penafrancia Viva La Virgen Festival |
September 21, 2013 |
Naga City |
Lemlunay (T’Boli Tribal Festival) |
September 16-18, 2013 |
Lake Sebu, South Cotabato |
Hermosa Festival |
October 12, 2013 |
Zamboanga |
Lanzones Festival |
October 19, 2013 |
Camiguin |
Masskara Festival |
October 19-20, 2013 |
Bacolod City |
Higantes Festival |
November 23, 2013 |
Angono Rizal |
Grand Cordillera Festival |
November 24, 2013 |
Baguio City, Cordillera region. |
Pagdidiwata |
December 8, 2013 |
Puerto Princesa City, Palawan |
Immaculate Conception |
December 8, 2013 |
Intramuros, Manila |
Bikol Pastores |
December 18, 2013 |
Legazpi City, Albay |
Giant Lantern Festival |
December 21, 2013 |
San Fernando, Pampanga |
Description of Festival
Pista ng Mahal na Nazareno (Feast of the Black Nazarene)
Location: Quiapo, Manila
Catholics and devotees of the Black Nazarene come together in what has always been an all-day intense procession carrying the huge cart where the Black Nazarene lies. Every year thousands of pilgrims from all over the world come to Philippines (Manila) to be a part of the procession of the Black Nazarene.
Ati-Atihan Festival
Location: Aklan
One of the grandest street parties in the Philippines, this feast celebrates the Sto. Niño. It is held on every third week of January in Aklan, and is more popularly known around the world as Ati-Atihan. During this event, the locals of Aklan and tourists put marks on their faces similar to masks. They are supposed to resemble Negritos who are dancing to vibrant ethnic music produced mostly by drums and other local instruments.
Sinulog Festival
Location: Cebu
Sinulog is an annual festival held on the third Sunday of January in Cebu City, Maasin City, Southern Leyte, Philippines and Balingasag, Misamis Oriental The festival commemorates the Filipino people’s pagan origin, and their acceptance of Roman Catholicism.
The main feature is a street parade with participants in bright coloured costumes dancing to the rhythm of drums, trumpets and native gongs. Smaller versions of the festival are held in various parts of the province, also to celebrate and honor the Santo Niño.
Pasungay Festival in San Joaquin (Bull Fighting Festival)
Location: IloIlo
Pasungay is an annual festival held in the town of San Joaquin, Iloilo. Local people say that the Pasungay begun when two furious bulls were set loose by the cow keepers and the fighting bulls in the hillside was witnessed by the resting farmers. During this festival, spectators cheer as they watch bulls from the town and nearby areas fight. There’s also another annual festival held in the town of San Joaquin on the same day. It’s called Pahibag – the annual horse fight festival.
Dinagyang Festival
Location: IloIlo
Dinagyang is a religious and cultural festival held in the city of Iloilo. Anyone attending the Dinagyang Festival must shout the words “Hala Bira” as they dance to the vivacious music along the populated streets. Just like most of the festivals in Philippines, this one is also very colorful and joyful.
Chinese New Year
Location: National
During the last few years, the Chinese New Year has been considered a national holiday.
Panagbenga (Flower Festival)
Location: Baguio city only
Panagbenga Festival is a month-long annual flower festival occurring in Baguio, the summer capital of the Philippines. The term is of Malayo-Polynesian origin, meaning “season of blooming”. The festival includes floats that are decorated with flowers not unlike those used in Pasadena’s Rose Parade. The festival also includes street dancing, presented by dancers clad in flower-inspired costumes, that is inspired by the Bendian, an Ibaloi dance of celebration that came from the Cordillera region
Sandugo Festival (Blood Compact Commemoration)
Location: Bohol
Sandugo means “one blood”. The Blood Compact happened between Miguel Lopez de Legazpi and Sikatuna, chief of Bool (now Bohol), as a sign of friendship and end of hostility. Today, the city of Tagbilaran, Bohol commemorates this event through a feast and some series of interesting local events.
Mahal na Araw (Holy Week)
Location: National
The Philippine Holy Week celebration is a period of wherein devotees reenact the significant moments of Jesus Christ’s life, from the time of his preaching, going through the time of his death, and until his resurrection.
Via Crusis (Way of the Cross)
Location: Cebu City
Occasion: Via Crusis or Via Dolorosa is a religious devotion that takes place in Cebu City and commemorates 14 key events on day of Christ’s crucifixion during the season of Lent. It’s attended mostly by Cebuano devotees and other devotees who voluntarily join the penitential procession to 12 Stations of the Cross found in 12 hectares of rolling hills.
Moriones Festival
Location: Boac, Magpoc, Marinduque
In Marinduque, locals take part in the traditional reenactment of the Crucifixion of Christ with the soldiers or “Moriones” wearing colorful masks and costumes. The Moriones refer to the heartless Roman soldiers. The festival’s highlight is the reenactment of the conversion of Longguinus, the one who stabbed Jesus and was eventually beheaded.
Flores de Mayo / Santacruzan (Flowers of May)
Location: National
Santacruzan is a very popular event in Philippines. During this event people celebrate the finding of the True Cross by Santa Elena. Prior to Santacruzan, a nine-day novena is held honoring the Holy Cross. It is followed by a procession wherein Reina Elena is represented by a beautiful girl accompanied by a boy who shall represent King Constantine. Other girls and boys in the parade represent biblical characters. Well-decorated arches are the highlights of this event. It’s a month-long national festival.
Pahiyas Festival
Location: Lucban, Quezon
Houses are decorated in amazingly colorful fruits, vegetables and flowers. A noodle called “habhab” and the transparent rice tortilla called “kiping” are served during Pahiyas Festival.
Parada ng Lechon
Location: Mambkal Murcia, Balayan, Batangas
Parada ng Lechon means “roasted pork. During this annual event, several roasted porks are decorated and showcased in Balayan. People also pour water during this event. It’s highly recommended to bring some extra clothes when visiting the Parada ng Lechon in June
Pintados / Kasadyaan Festival
Location: Tacloban City
Local people of Tacloban who had tattoos during the Spanish years were highly regarded as courageous. During the Pintados Festival, local and foreign tourists decorate themselves to imitate brave warriors while dancing to vibrant beats of drums.
Peñafrancia Viva La Virgen
Location: Naga City, Camarines Sur
Peñafrancia Viva La Virgen is one of the most important religious celebrations in Naga city. It’s celebrated in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia, the patroness of Bicol. The festival is characterized by a nine-day procession along the Bicol river, and ends with Our Lady of Peñafrancia crossing the river whilst surrounded by glowing candles.
Lemlunay (T’Boli Tribal Festival)
Location: Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
Lemlunay is an annual festival held at the beautiful lake Sebu. It features original T’boli’s tribal rituals which commence with the sound of gongs and native music. The event is culminated at the Town Plaza where cultural street dancing and ethnic sports, like horse fighting, are held.
Lanzones Festival
Location: Mambajao, Camiguin
The harvest of small round yellow fruit called lanzones is celebrated during the Lanzones Festival. Streets are filled with local dancers and tourists. Cultural shows, parties, parades and beauty pageant are also held. One of the aims of the festival is to show the rich cultural products of Camiguin.
Masskara Festival
Location: Bacolod City, Negros Occidental
Also known as the Mardi Gras of Philippines. Bacolod City air is filled with cheerful and outrageous spirits during the Masskara Festival. Young and old participants wear masks and magnificent costumes while dancing around the main streets of the city. The city of Bacolod is also called the City of Smiles.
La Naval De Manila (Procession of the Blessed Virgin Mary of La Naval)
Location: Sto. Domingo, Q. C.
The harvest of small round yellow fruit called lanzones is celebrated during the Lanzones Festival. Streets are filled with local dancers and tourists. Cultural shows, parties, parades and beauty pageant are also held. One of the aims of the festival is to show the rich cultural products of Camiguin.
Pinta Flores Festival
Location: Negros Occidental, San Carlos City.
It’s one of the most popular and definitely the most colorful street dancing festival/contest in San Carlos City. This festival is all about flowers and dances, amazing costumes, and the triumph of good against evil. PintaFlores Festival is attended by local and foreign tourists who join the locals in a city-wide celebration.
Higantes Festival (Feast of San Clemente)
Location: Angono, Rizal.
The image of San Clemente is carried by male devotees in a procession during this festival. The devotees wear fishermen clothes and carry fishermen equipment with themselves. The highlight of the festival are the dancing higantes which are paper mache puppets, usually 12 ft. high and about 5 ft. diameter. They are huge and very often shown in different forms and personalities. The procession ends at Laguna de Bay.
Grand Cordillera Festival
Location: Baguio City, Cordillera region.
Tribes and ethnic groups of the Cordillera region come together every year to celebrate life and revive ancient traditions on the last Sunday in November. This region is rich in arts and culture. If you want to see unique street dances, ritual performances or listen to great songs, Grand Cordillera Festival is definitely for you. Besides, it’s a week-long event.
Pagdidiwata
Location: Puerto Princesa City, Palawan
Native people of Tagbanua or Palawan celebrate through ritual dances and food offerings to the souls of their departed kin and to their deities. The thanksgiving celebration is held in Puerto Princesa City, the capital of Palawan.
Immaculate Conception
Location: Intramuros, Manila
La Immaculada is the patroness of Intramuros, Manila. During this annual event, a procession is held with more than fifty images of the Virgin Mary from provinces and countries around the world being carried by devotees around the historic place of Intramuros.
Bikol Pastores
Location: Legazpi City, Albay
This extraordinary Christmas tradition takes place in the Bicol City of Legazpi in Albay. During this event, young men and women dressed in their unique colorful shepherd costumes roam around the city, dancing and singing to the tune of “Pastores a Belen”.
Giant Lantern Festival
Location: San Fernando, Pampanga
San Fernando, Pampanga is known for producing the most colorful, magnificent, creative and attractive Christmas lanterns in Philippines. To celebrate the art of lantern-making, an annual festival and competition among lantern-makers is held on the Saturday before Christmas Eve. The contest features giant lanterns that are as big as forty feet in diameter and have many (usually more than thousand) light bulbs.