From Art Fair Philippines to Speed Dating, Here’s What’s Happening in Manila This February 2026
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Vogue Philippines suggests some things to do and places to visit in and around Metro Manila this February 2026, focusing on initiatives that highlight craft, community, and culture.
This February, there’s a lot to look forward to: National Arts Month, Valentine’s weekend, and the Lunar New Year, to name a few. Whether you’re looking for date ideas or looking for something new to explore, take a look at the activities and events happening in Metro Manila this February 2026.
Art Fair Philippines 2026
This year’s Art Fair Philippines returns on February 6 at The Circuit Makati. From February 6 to 8, guests can view around 50 exhibitors, showcasing a mix of local galleries and international participants, including France, Japan, Spain, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia. Talks and tours will also be held each day, offering insight into digital technology, archival practices, and more. For tickets, visit Art Fair Philippines’ official website.
Shakespeare in the Park
On February 7 and 8, Company of Actors in Streamlined Theater (CAST PH) will bring Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night to life at Circuit Park in Makati. The performances will be held at 5:00 P.M. on February 7, and at 5:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. as part of the Arts Month celebration and Art Fair Philippines.
Expr~#4 at 98B Collaboratory
At the 98B Collaboratory in Escolta, Manila, a performance art can be watched on February 8 at 2:00 P.M. “Expr~#4” is the fourth installment of 98B’s homegrown performance series. In this show, the performances feature recent developments in handmade instrument-making, showcasing performances by Somatosonic and the Passepartout Duo. To RSVP, visit this link.
Magsaysay as Muse: Luz Banzon Magsaysay and the Terno as Cultural Identity
From February 12 to March 27, the ternos of former First Lady Luz Banzon-Mangsaysay, designed by Aureo Alonzo and National Artist Ramon Valero, will be on view at the Ramon Magsaysay Museum. A lecture series will also be held on February 19 and 26, and March 26, with topics that explore the life of the former First Lady, preserving culture and heritage, and the evolution of the terno. For updates and more information, follow the Ramon Magsaysay Award on its official social media pages.
Spring Awakening by The Sandbox Collective
On February 13, The Sandbox Collective will begin its run of Spring Awakening. The Tony Award-winning musical follows a group of teenagers in late 19th-century Germany navigating adolescence, sexual awakening, and strict societal repression. The cast includes Nic Chien, Sheena Belarmino, Omar Uddin, Alex Diaz, and Nacho Tambunting. The show will run every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from February 13 to March 22. For tickets, visit Ticket2me.
Battle of Manila Memorial Walk I: Binondo
As the Lunar New Year approaches, revisit the Battle of Manila through a memorial walk on February 14. From 3:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M., learn more about Binondo’s history during the war and discover how the Filipino-Chinese community endured through those hard times. To register for the memorial walk, visit this link.
Swap and Sell! by Moda Laya
If you’re looking to declutter and find new pieces for your closet or home, Moda Laya is having a Swap and Sell market on February 7. Inside the YL Holdings Building in Legaspi Village, Makati, a clothing swap and mini secondhand market will be held, where you can find home goods, accessories, and clothes, including vintage and unique pieces from stylists’ closets. To sign up for the market, visit this link.
About Us But Not About Us
If you liked Jun Robles Lana’s award-winning 2023 film About Us But Not About Us, a stage adaptation is on the way this February. Opening on February 14, the play follows a psychological drama between Eric, a literature professor, and Lancelot, his student, months after the suicide of Eric’s partner, Marcus. The cast includes actors Romnick Sarmenta, Elijah Canlas, Epy Quizon, and more. For tickets, visit Ticket2me.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Art Fair Philippines 2026 runs from February 6 to February 8 at The Circuit Makati. The exhibition features roughly 50 local and international exhibitors from France, Japan, Spain, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia, alongside daily panel talks exploring digital technology and archival preservation.
The historic collection of former First Lady Luz Banzon Magsaysay is on display at the Ramon Magsaysay Museum from February 12 to March 27, 2026. The exhibition showcases archival garments designed by Aureo Alonzo and National Artist Ramon Valero, accompanied by specialized heritage lectures.
The Battle of Manila Memorial Walk takes place in Binondo on February 14, 2026, running from 3:00 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. Organized by Nilad Community, the tour analyzes wartime architectural history and details the experiences of the Filipino-Chinese community during World War II.
The Sandbox Collective’s 2026 Manila production of the Tony Award-winning musical Spring Awakening features a contemporary ensemble cast including Nic Chien, Sheena Belarmino, Omar Uddin, Alex Diaz, and Nacho Tambunting. The show runs weekends from February 13 to March 22.
The Moda Laya Swap and Sell sustainable community market is hosted inside the YL Holdings Building, situated in Legaspi Village, Makati. Taking place on February 7, 2026, the marketplace offers an curated selection of secondhand home goods, independent accessories, and garments sourced from professional stylists.