Things to do in Manila: events, exhibitions, gigs, markets and the places worth knowing, chosen by editors who live here
The city / 3 Oct 2026
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What's on in Manila this week
Chosen by editors who live here: things to do today, what's on this weekend, and the restaurants, bars and exhibitions worth crossing town for.
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Quezon City
Fiesta of Our Lady of La Naval de Manila 2026
The Dominicans keep the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary of La Naval de Manila, a devotion observed since 1646 and the patronal feast of Quezon City.
- When
- Today · Novena Masses 2 to 10
- Where
- Santo Domingo Church
02 · Sport
Makati
DEKA FIT Manila
The first DEKA FIT staged in the Philippines puts competitors through ten functional fitness zones separated by 500 metre runs, five…
- When
- Today · See listing
- Where
- Space at One Ayala
03 · Concert
Disney's Moana Live-to-Film Concert
A weekend afternoon with children who will actually sit still
- When
- Today · 2pm on both days
- Where
- The Theatre at Solaire
04
Pasay / MOA
Girl Rules Fan Meeting in Manila
Fans of Thai GL series and of the Girl Rules cast.
- When
- Today · 6pm
- Where
- SMX Convention Center Manila
- Get in
- ₱3,665 to ₱19,375 on the official shop
05 · Concert
Quezon City
BE:FIRST World Showcase 2026 Manila
J-pop fans who want to see the group up close in a theater.
- When
- Today · 8pm
- Where
- New Frontier Theater
- Get in
- ₱2,500 to ₱10,500
