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Vogue Philippines suggests some things to do and places to visit in and around Metro Manila this September 2025, focusing on initiatives that highlight craft, community, and culture.
In the Philippines, September is a month when we celebrate the Philippine Creative Industries. The month is packed with creative fairs, art exhibitions, film screenings, festivals, as well as shows and concerts. From this year’s Purveyr Fair to the Japanese Film Festival, take a look at the activities and events happening in Metro Manila this September.
Vogue Threads 2025
This month, Vogue Threads Manila returns with photo exhibitions, masterclasses, panel discussions, a casting call, a portfolio review, and immersive activities for creatives and aspirants. The second iteration of the event will take place from September 21 to 27, at the RCBC Plaza in Makati. For more information, visit the official Vogue Threads microsite.
Manila International Book Fair
This month, readers can look forward to the Manila International Book Fair, which will run from September 10 to 14 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. To purchase tickets, visit SM Tickets.
Pingkian: Isang Musikal
Pingkian: Isang Musikal returns this year at the CCP Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (Black Box Theater). From September 12 to October 12, theater and history enthusiasts can watch the journey of Emilio Jacinto on stage, with music by Ejay Yatco and direction by Jenny Jamora. For tickets and more information, visit ticket2me.net.
Tara, Tara
At the First United Building in Escolta, the works of twelve contemporary artists will be showcased in an exhibition entitled “Tara, Tārā.” The works center around the “Agusin Image on a pilgrimage of absence and longing, in the hopes of making this image imaginable again.”
The opening reception will take place at 4:00 PM on September 13, inside the First United Building in Escolta.
Japanese Film Festival 2025
This September 18, the Japanese Film Festival returns to Metro Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Angeles, and Davao City. From classics to new releases, the festival’s lineup includes films such as Cells at Work!, Teasing Master Takagi-san, Ghost In The Shell, Seven Samurai, and Spirited Away.
For the full screening information, visit the official film festival website.
Second Chance Siesta
On September 28, readers can go to Taguig for a day of reading at Silid Acclatan. From 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, readers from all over the city are encouraged to bring an abandoned read or an unfinished creative project that they’d like to give a second chance. For more information, visit Silid Acclatan’s official social media page.
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