BGC Arts Center

BGC Arts Center is an arts venue in the middle of Bonifacio Global City, run by the non-profit Bonifacio Art Foundation. Its main building, the Maybank Performing Arts Theater, holds the Globe Auditorium (up to 500 seats), the Zobel de Ayala Recital Hall and the Dolores L. Tan Hall, and the grounds include the Alveo Central Plaza and the Sun Life Amphitheater. Expect plays, musicals, OPM concerts, stand-up comedy, fan meets and the weekend BGC Art Mart.

Address
26th Street corner 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City, Metro Manila 1634
Taguig
Size
Capacity Up to 500 in the Globe Auditorium in a theater (seated) setup, or 200 for a banquet setup (source)

Coming up at BGC Arts Center

Seat plan

The Globe Auditorium is a flexible room with retractable and movable seats, modular wooden platforms and space for an orchestra pit. The venue says it has three viewing levels and seats up to 500 in a theater setup. There is no fixed public seat map: each producer sets its own layout and its own ticket tiers, so always check the seat plan on the show's own TicketWorld page before you buy.

  • Level 1 (ground floor of the Globe Auditorium)

    Main seating level closest to the stage. Seats are movable, so rows and the front area change from show to show.

  • Level 2

    Second viewing level. Its lobby is the Daiichi Properties Lounge on the second floor, which also has a concession area.

  • Level 3

    Highest of the three viewing levels named by the venue.

  • Show-specific tiers (example: SVIP, VVIP, VIP, General)

    Tier names are set by each producer. For example, the 31 October 2026 Charlotte fan meet sells SVIP, VVIP, VIP and General tickets. Free-seating events like Pinoy Playlist Musikahan use first come, first served entry instead of reserved seats.

Getting there

  • Address: 26th Street corner 9th Avenue, BGC, Taguig. The car drop-off and driveway entrance is on Federacion Drive. BGC has many one-way streets, so set your map to Federacion Drive.
  • Walking in: there are entrances on 26th Street, 7th Avenue, Federacion Drive and through Alveo Central Plaza.
  • BGC Bus: get off at the stop near the venue on 9th Avenue, or at the Fort Strip/RCBC stop on 26th Street and cross. BGC Bus routes start at the EDSA Ayala terminal in Makati, and the North Express route ends at BGC Arts Center (check current routes and hours before you go).
  • By train: there is no train station in BGC. The usual way is MRT-3 to Ayala station, then the BGC Bus from the EDSA Ayala terminal, or a ride-hailing car from there.
  • Parking: the nearest public car parks are Gallery Parkade (entrances on 9th Avenue or 11th Avenue), one block away, and CCI South behind McDonald's (entrance on 7th Avenue). Fort Strip parking has been closed since 1 January 2025.
  • By bike: there are public bike racks in BGC parking areas and other common areas.

Before you go

  • Everyone entering may be searched for prohibited items, including weapons, alcohol, controlled substances, fireworks and unauthorized merchandise.
  • No cameras or recording devices inside the theater unless the production says otherwise. Photos are welcome in the grounds and lobbies.
  • No food or drinks inside the Globe Auditorium or Zobel de Ayala Recital Hall, except at banquet or cocktail events.
  • Every person, including children, needs their own ticket. Lap seating is not allowed. The venue strongly recommends not bringing children under 6, except to family and community events. Each show may set its own age limit.
  • Smoking and vaping are not allowed anywhere in the venue. Pets are not allowed in the theater.
  • Latecomers are let in at the front of house staff's discretion and may lose their reserved seats until the intermission.
  • Dress is casual unless the show says otherwise, but flip-flops, sports jerseys and sleeveless undershirts are not allowed.
  • Check the age limit on your show's ticket page before you go. Each show can set its own, and the venue does not allow lap seating for children.
  • Aim to arrive 30 to 45 minutes early. Latecomers may be seated at the back until the intermission.
  • Eat before the show: food is not allowed inside the auditorium. There is a stand-alone McCafe on the grounds, reached from the Alveo Central Plaza, and cafes and restaurants such as The Fat Seed, Bolero, Cochi, Taupe and KIJI Bakehouse are nearby.
  • If you drive, use Gallery Parkade one block away. Fort Strip parking is closed.
  • The venue has ramps and elevators. If you need accessible seating, tell the box office or producer when you buy your tickets.
  • You can buy tickets at the BGC Arts Center box office as well as online through TicketWorld.

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Questions people ask

What is the capacity of the BGC Arts Center?

The Globe Auditorium inside the Maybank Performing Arts Theater seats up to 500 people for performances, or 200 guests for a banquet. Smaller rooms take 20 to 50 people.

Where is the BGC Arts Center?

At 26th Street corner 9th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City. The car drop-off entrance is on Federacion Drive.

How do I get to the BGC Arts Center by train?

There is no train station in BGC. Take MRT-3 to Ayala station, then ride the BGC Bus from the EDSA Ayala terminal and get off near the venue on 9th Avenue or at the Fort Strip/RCBC stop on 26th Street. A ride-hailing car from Ayala is the other option.

Where can I buy tickets for BGC Arts Center shows?

Through TicketWorld online and its outlets, including the BGC Arts Center box office. The venue says all tickets for events there go through TicketWorld.

Where do I park for the BGC Arts Center?

Gallery Parkade, one block away (entrances on 9th Avenue or 11th Avenue), or CCI South behind McDonald's (entrance on 7th Avenue). Fort Strip parking is closed.

Can I bring food or take photos inside the theater?

No food or drinks inside the auditorium unless it is a banquet event. Cameras and recording are not allowed in the theater unless the show allows it, but you can take photos in the lobbies and grounds.

Recently here

Sources
  • Globe Auditorium fits 500 in theater seats and 200 for banquets; three viewing levels; retractable and movable seats; list of spaces inside the Maybank Performing Arts Theater; stand-alone McCafe: bgcartscenter.org/spaces
  • FAQ: capacity 20 to 50, 100 to 200 and up to 500; all tickets go through TicketWorld; Gallery Parkade one block away; food rules: bgcartscenter.org/spaces
  • Address, Federacion Drive drop-off, entrances, BGC Bus stops, bike racks, parking at Gallery Parkade and CCI South, Fort Strip parking closed from 1 January 2025: bgcartscenter.org/contact
  • House rules: bag search, cameras, food, children, lap seating, smoking, pets, latecomers, dress code, accessibility ramps and elevators: bgcartscenter.org/contact
  • BGC Arts Center is run by the non-profit Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc. and is the centerpiece of BGC's cultural district: bgcartscenter.org/about
  • Tickets sold through TicketWorld online and outlets, including the BGC Arts Center Box Office: instagram.com/bgcartscenter/p/Ddn5aVQmKs3/
  • BGC Bus routes start at the EDSA Ayala terminal; North Express route runs between EDSA Ayala and BGC Arts Center (secondary source): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BGC_Bus
  • Example of show-specific ticket tiers (SVIP, VVIP, VIP, General) at the Globe Auditorium: premier.ticketworld.com.ph/shows/show.aspx?sh=CADHFM26