Events in Manila in September 2026
September is over. This page is the record of what was on in Metro Manila that month: 65 events dated in September, including 19 concerts, 9 theatre shows, 5 exhibitions and 2 markets. Each listing stays up with its venue and dates. For what is on now, see events in October 2026.
Already running as September opens
These opened before September and are still on into it.
Le Petit Chef at Grand Hyatt Manila
The Peak · Food
Orion in Sight: A View of Collective Work by TalaAnyo
Areté · Art
Finale Art File: Lyra Garcellano, Kathleen Gobasco and group show
Finale Art File · Art
MPL Philippines Season 18
Victoria Sports Tower · Sport
Subversive Lives
Doreen Black Box Theater
Printmaking Series at The M
The M · Art
Jonah by Rachel Bonds
Dance Royalties Studio
1 to 6 September
Hanbok, Reborn as Art
Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines · Art
Melodías del Pensamiento by García de Marina
Instituto Cervantes de Manila · Art
Philippine Film Industry Month 2026
Metropolitan Theater
Fiesta de Intramuros 2026
Intramuros · Festival
Samalamig Cold Readings with Reb Atadero
SinePop
Plant Convergence 8
Flower Garden · Festival
Harry Potter: A Yule Ball Celebration
The Space at Solaire · Festival
John Legend: An Evening of Songs & Stories
The Proscenium Theater · Concert
The Notebook: The Musical
Samsung Performing Arts Theater
37th Philippine Travel Mart
SMX Convention Center Manila · Festival
Handog Pasasalamat 2
St. John Bosco Parish Church · Concert
Kagatan 50: Manila's Quarterly Record Fair
Makati Central Square
Origami Coffee + Matcha Fest and Origami Cup Philippines
Greenfield District Central Park · Food
Minsan: Teeth Reunion Concert
Skydome · Concert
BURNOUT SYNDROMES Live in Manila
The Crossroad Center · Concert
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in Concert
The Theatre at Solaire
Mt. Maynoba and Waterfalls day hike
Mt. Maynoba trailhead · Sport
Jonah
Dance Royalties Studio
BABYMONSTER: Choom World Tour in Manila
SM Mall of Asia Arena · Concert
Heath's Time: Heath Jornales Live in Concert
New Frontier Theater · Concert
Sante Barley Trilogy Run Asia 2026, Manila Leg 3
SM Mall of Asia Complex · Sport
7 to 13 September
Asia Food Expo 2026
World Trade Center Metro Manila · Food
B.League Manila Games 2026
SM Mall of Asia Arena · Sport
Manila International Book Fair 2026
SMX Convention Center Manila · Festival
Gerry Tan, Rodolfo Gan and Lou Lim at Finale Art File
Finale Art File · Art
Dex Fernandez, Mark Andy Garcia and Renato Barja Jr at West Gallery
West Gallery · Art
Paglalakbay: 1001 Nights
The Theatre at Solaire
Muli: An OPM Musical
Globe Auditorium
UAAP Season 89 Opening Day
SM Mall of Asia Arena · Sport
How I Became a Writer 2 book launch with Cecilia Manguerra Brainard
Vibal booth
Timeless Harmonies: Jose Mari Chan and The CompanY
Music Museum · Concert
NCAA Season 102 Opening Day
SM Mall of Asia Arena · Sport
Rexona 10 Miler Series 2026, Makati leg
Ayala Triangle Gardens · Sport
Decathlon Trail Half Marathon 2026
Sitio Wawa covered court · Sport
Sa Aking Puso: Silver Anniversary Edition
New Frontier Theater · Concert
14 to 20 September
The 39th Awit Awards
SM Mall of Asia Arena
Clair Marlo and Rick Price
The Theatre at Solaire · Concert
Himig Lingkod Bayani 2026 Government Choral Competition Grand Finals
Manila Metropolitan Theater · Concert
Shorts and Briefs 12: What Ifs
Halxyon Club · Festival
The Social Edit by Cabana Club
Forbes Town · Food
Bongga Ka, 'Day!: The Annie Batungbakal Musical
Newport Performing Arts Theater
Sayaw ng mga Ilaw
Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez
Speak Dating 2026: European Day of Languages
The Concourse
BGC Art Mart
Alveo Central Plaza · Art
International Coastal Clean Up Day at Baseco
Aplaya
Time Exposed and Considering Time Exposed at MO_Space
MO_Space · Art
fitterkarma: The Album Concert
Manila Metropolitan Theater · Concert
FRANCO: The Rebirth
Teatrino · Concert
Pull Up Card Show
The Podium Hall
Pinoy Dream Academy 20: The Alumni Homecoming
Music Museum · Concert
Mt. Talamitam day hike
Mt. Talamitam trailhead · Sport
Passion and Purpose
Tanghalang Haribon
LIYAB: Mga Himig ng Dakilang Pag-Ibig
The Theatre at Solaire · Concert
Hillsong Worship: Nights Asia Tour
SM Mall of Asia Arena · Concert
21 to 27 September
Butlak: The 40th Negros Trade Fair
SM Aura Premier · Food
Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival 2026
Gateway Cineplex 18 and select Ayala Malls Cinemas · Festival
Nina XX: The Anniversary Celebration, The Repeat
Newport Performing Arts Theater · Concert
Engelbert Humperdinck: The Celebration Tour
New Frontier Theater · Concert
One Piece Run 2026: Elbaph Arc
Mall of Asia Complex · Wellness
Komiket September: The Filipino Komiks Art Market
Centris Elements · Art
Richard Reynoso 40: Timeless Memories
Teatrino Promenade · Concert
Disney Run Philippines 2026
MOA Grounds
Rescue Sierra Madre: Tanay tree planting
Cuyambay
28 to 30 September
Open all September
Long runs and regular programmes that are on for the whole month rather than on a date.
- Reuniting the Surigao Treasure
- Le Ciné-Club: Weekly French Cinema at Alliance Française de Manille
- Salcedo Saturday Market
- Evenings at 78-45-33
- Legazpi Sunday Market
- Philippine Eatsperience at Intramuros
- Renacimiento Manila: Weekend Heritage Walks
- Kariton x Sabi Sounds: All-Day Cafe and Listening Bar
- Panaderya Toyo at Karrivin Plaza
- Themed Nights at Mono by Phono
- Medusa Supper Club at The Palace Manila
- Hi-Fi Listening Sets at GotSoul MNL
- Vinyl & Live Sets at The Spirits Library
- Natural Wine at Bombvinos Bodega
- Afternoon High Tea at Papillon
- Cinematheque Centre Manila: Art-House and World Cinema in Intramuros
- Olafur Eliasson: Your Curious Journey
- Salon de Ning, The Peninsula Manila
- International Wine & Food Society (Philippines Branch): Monthly Wine Dinner
- Sidcor Sunday Market
- Sundowner Special: Happy Hour at the Long Bar, Raffles Makati
- Selector Nights at NoKal
- Natural Wine Nights at Bibio
- Sari Sari, the Bar Hidden Behind the Mookata Restaurant
- Turning Tides: Maritime Encounters and Exchanges of Power
Other months
Before this: August 2026. After this: October 2026. By kind: concerts, theatre, exhibitions and markets and bazaars. Or things to do in Manila.