The world is a whole lot better now since it has recovered from the wrath of the pandemic. Airports are once again busy with travelers looking forward to visiting destinations. Shops and restaurants are back in operation. Event venues are reopening to bring unforgettable fun and entertainment.
In the Philippines, this holiday season won’t be a time spent locked within the four corners of your home. You can go out again and enjoy the things you love doing, like gracing events and making lasting memories. Wondering what events you can attend this yuletide season in Manila? Here are the top 10!
Top 10
Olivia Rodrigo: GUTS World Tour – October 5
Filipino-American singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo is rediscovering her roots as she visits the Philippines this October for a concert at the world’s largest indoor stadium, the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. This “Driver’s License” and “Vampire” songstress is selling all the tickets for only PHP 1,500 or around $27 each!
Top 9
Study And Stay In Canada And Korea Expo 2024 –
October 5
Meanwhile, the meaning of Christmas for others is not about entirely fun, but about chasing opportunities. If concerts are not your thing, you can head to Ascott Makati for an expo that will gather representatives from prestigious institutions in Canada and Korea who will showcase scholarship and work opportunities for those who want to create their future abroad.
Top 8
Ne-Yo Champagne And Roses Tour – October 8
If Olivia Rodrigo isn’t too big of a star for you, check out R’n’B superstar Ne-Yo for his Champagne and Roses concert at the Araneta Coliseum this October 8. Be serenaded and give in to the beats brought to you by this worldwide talent.
Top 7
2024 CHANYEOL LIVE TOUR: City-Scape – October 19
The holidays are not forgetting you, Pinoy K-Pop fans and stans! EXO’s CHANYEOL is gracing the Smart Araneta Coliseum to introduce his rock and roll roots to you with a medley of his songs like “Stay With Me,” “Yours,” and “Hasta La Vista.” Be prepared to scream.
Top 6
International Bazaar 2024 – November 3
For those who are still clueless about what to gift your loved ones this Christmas, consider heading to the World Trade Center in Pasay City this November for a bazaar that knows how to give back. Proceeds will be donated to charitable institutions. Be sure to visit early to get your first dibs on goods and cuisines that will be sold at over a hundred booths.
Top 5
15th Philippine SME Business Expo 2024 – November 22 To 23
Do you feel like you’d want to keep the momentum at work and business even if it’s the holiday season? For those who’d rather network and do business instead of heading to Christmas shopping and visiting relatives, you might want to consider gracing this expo for small businesses happening at the SMX Convention Center. Meet people who share the same vision as you.
Top 4
Ballet Philippines’ Peter Pan – December 6 To 8
For all you theater and ballet fans out there, the country’s leading ballet group, Ballet Philippines, is bringing the legend of Peter Pan for Filipinos to witness with the performers dancing and tiptoeing to the hypnotic music of the fairy tale. Watch this at the Solaire Resort in Parañaque.
Top 3
Christmas Buffet At Marriott Café – December 24
If you’re a certified food and want a unique gastronomic experience this Christmas, go beyond usual and drive to Marriott Café at the Manila Marriott Hotel hosting a Noche Buena buffet dinner. They also have Festive Sunday Lunches all Sundays of December, as well as a Thanksgiving dinner and a New Year buffet.
Top 2
Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero – December 21, 2024 To January 5, 2025
Disney is beyond just movies, TV, and Disneyland, but every holiday season across the globe, your favorite characters glide on the ice! The “Disney on Ice” show has been visiting Manila for decades now, and this year, it’s highlighting characters from “Encanto,” “Moana,” and of course, “Frozen.” It’s happening at the SM Mall of Asia this time.
Top 1
2024 Metro Manila Film Festival – December 25 To
January 7
Nothing is better than embracing your Filipino roots through cinema. It has been a tradition for families here in the Philippines to bond over movies that are originally Pinoy. It seems only yesterday since the Metro Manila Film Festival brought you back in time with “Gomburza” or made you cry with “Rewind,” and there’s another edition coming soon. Movies this year include “Green Bones,” “The Kingdom,” and “Strange Frequencies: Haunted Hospital.”
This Christmas season will surely be memorable with several events lined up for varied interests, from those who fancy theater and love concerts, to those who want to discover their passions and network with other people. Save those dates on your calendar today. Happy holidays!
