Philippines Events & Festivals

Philippines Fiestas
A calendar of fiestas in the Philippines. This list tells you what's going on when - and in majority-Catholic Philippines, there's a feast day going on somewhere at any day of the year!

Philippines Ati-Atihan Festival - A Colorful Celebration in Aklan
All about the traditional festival in Kalibo, Aklan, in the Philippines. Join the celebration of a long-ago transaction that transformed into a celebration of the Christ Child.

The Procession of the Black Nazarene, Manila, Philippines
Images from the hundreds-year-old procession held every January 9 in Quiapo, Manila, taken by Sidney Snoeck. Follow the Black Nazarene as it winds through the streets of Manila to the Quiapo church that it calls home.

The Pahiyas Festival
Every May 15, the town of Lucban, Quezon throws the Pahiyas Festival – a colorful festival held to thank the saints for a great harvest.

Philippine Fiestas
A rundown of the Philippines' most popular fiestas, as seen from an expat’s point of view.

Kadayawan Festival - Davao City, Philippines
All about the week-long Kadayawan Festival celebrated in Davao City, Philippines, every third week of August