CCP Pasinaya returns with new component and venue partners in 2026

 

Now on its 20th year, the CCP Pasinaya: The Open House Festival, the country’s flagship multi-arts festival organized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), ushers in this year’s National Arts Month with new components and venue partners. Bannering the theme “Paglikha sa Kinabukasan,” the milestone 20th edition of CCP Pasinaya celebrates two decades of artistic collaboration, creativity, and public engagement.

Slated for February 7 and 8, 2026, the CCP Pasinaya expands to an additional regional venue in Roxas City, Capiz, adds Rizal Park Luneta as a new venue partner, Calle Wright as part of Paseo Museo and introduces a new component Paligsahan, which aims to broaden public participation and foster deeper appreciation of Philippine arts and culture.

“We are pleased to expand the festival to additional partner venues across Metro Manila and the regions, enabling wider public participation in artmaking and appreciation. As CCP Pasinaya marks its 20th edition, the festival continues to offer new experiences even for its long-standing audiences,” said CCP President Kaye C. Tinga.

Guided by the theme “Paglikha sa Kinabukasan,” this year’s CCP Pasinaya underscores the importance of engaging Filipinos—especially the youth—in shaping the future of the country’s creative landscape. By bringing the festival closer to communities nationwide, the CCP hopes to encourage broader participation and inspire future generations of artists and audiences to sustain and elevate Philippine arts and culture.

“Guided by this year’s theme, Paglikha sa Kinabukasan, CCP Pasinaya seeks to go beyond presenting art—it aims to foster a culture of active artmaking where Filipinos, especially the youth, are not just spectators but co-creators in our creative landscape. By bringing the festival closer to communities across the country, we hope to provide opportunities for meaningful engagement, spark curiosity, and nurture a generation of artists and audiences who will carry forward and reimagine the future of Philippine arts and culture,” shared CCP Artistic Director and Pasinaya Festival Director Dennis N. Marasigan.

On February 7, dive into a full day of creativity with Palihan, a workshop-all-you-can experience offering hands-on art exploration and learning. On February 8, enjoy Palabas, featuring performances of 169 participating groups, including the National Performing Arts Companies, professional performing arts groups, and individual artists, highlighting the breadth and diversity of Philippine arts on one stage.

Throughout both days, join the Paseo Museo hop-on, hop-off curatorial tours across 17 museums and galleries in Metro Manila. Select museums will also feature special performances and workshops, giving visitors an immersive and interactive art experience. Free shuttle service, provided in partnership with the Museum Foundation of the Philippines, makes it easy for participants to travel between venues. Paseo Museo also launches a walking tour of the CCP Complex led by the Heritage Collective.

Professional performing arts groups and artists participate in Palitan, a dedicated business-to- business platform designed to foster meaningful connections with Philippine embassies, arts programmers, and other key stakeholders. Through this initiative, participants gain opportunities to present their work, explore collaborations, and expand their reach both locally and internationally, strengthening the presence of Philippine arts on the global stage.

This year also marks the debut of Paligsahan, a dynamic new component of the festival featuring a wide range of exciting activities open to everyone. This new component includes the Paeksena (a cosplay competition), Paramihan (a TikTok video challenge), Paseo Museo Paunahan (a stamp rally), Pitik-Larawan (a photo contest), Sinag ng Pasinaya (a mobile 1v1 fighting game), and Vertical Shorts Competition (a short shorts film competition).

Enhancing the festive spirit of CCP Pasinaya is Pamilihan, a lively marketplace where festival goers can explore a diverse mix of food stalls, artisanal treats, and handcrafted goods, all while supporting local vendors and entrepreneurs.

Projected to attract over 50,000 attendees, CCP Pasinaya expands this year to multiple venues, including the Circuit Performing Arts Theater, Aliw Theater at the CCP Complex, Concert at the Park in Rizal Park Luneta in collaboration with the National Parks Development Committee, and the historic Metropolitan Theater in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts.

Longtime regional partners the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Arts in Iloilo City and Tagum City return to join the celebration, reaffirming their commitment to supporting the festival’s nationwide reach. Adding to this growing network is a new regional partner venue in Roxas City, Capiz, further expanding the CCP Pasinaya’s presence and making the arts more accessible to communities across the country.

Established in 2005, CCP Pasinaya was originally envisioned as a marketing platform to provide previews of the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ upcoming productions and programs, as well as a glimpse into the performance seasons of its then-resident companies. Over time, it grew into the official kickoff event for the National Arts Month celebration.

Over the years, the festival has expanded into a dynamic hub for arts appreciation, education, and creative collaboration. It now showcases performing arts groups and artists from nearby cities and regions, whose generous participation reflects a shared commitment to nurturing and celebrating Philippine arts.

CCP Pasinaya embraces a “workshop-all-you-can, watch-all-you-can, and pay-what-you-can” approach, providing audiences with flexible ways to participate, learn, and immerse themselves in the arts. Registration is available online through the official CCP Facebook page.

For details on the Paligsahan component, including participation mechanics, follow the CCP on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. To learn more about the Cultural Center of the Philippines and its programs, visit www.culturalcenter.gov.ph 

CCP Pasinaya 2025 Open House Festival introduces PALARO, features Pinoy digital games

 

Immerse yourself in a world where Filipino culture, history, and mythology meet cutting-edge game design in CCP Pasinaya 2025 Open House Festival: Para sa Lahat. The country’s biggest multi-arts festival gets even more exciting with Palaro, a new festival component featuring the works of the CCP Game and Comics Development grantees on February 1 and 2, 2025.

Palaro, bringing  Filipino digital creativity to life, will have interactive booths where visitors can experience and play award-winning game projects. There will be live gameplay demos, participate in exciting tournaments, and explore their innovative creations up close.

Dive into the captivating world of “SINAG” by Ranida Games, a mobile 1v1 fighting game that combines the allure of Philippine mythology with deep and engaging gameplay mechanics. Simulate running a business empire with “Pearls of Asia” by Synthillate with iconic Filipino business figures, utilizing historical and cultural intellectual properties.

Travel and see iconic Philippine landmarks in “Gala” by Kendikorp. Engage in a team-solving activity in “Treasure Seekers” by Metamedia Information Systems Corp. Lastly, go on an unforgettable journey with the story-driven adventure of “Kata” by Katakata Creative. 

“Whether you're an experienced gamer or a first-timer, CCP Pasinaya: Palaro delivers a unique fusion of innovative technology and Filipino culture. It’s a chance to experience our rich history and mythology in an entirely new way—through interactive, inspiring gameplay that highlights the creativity of local game developers,” said CCP Vice President and Artistic Director Dennis N. Marasigan. 

Aside from the games, CCP Pasinaya 2025 will also feature exceptional works from Filipino animators and comic artists at the Palaro area. Dive into the animated world of “Makopa” by Friendly Foes, explore the mythical “Tungkung Langit” at “AlunSina” by Komiket Inc., or embark on the gripping journey of “Datu Pat i Mata” by Lea Zoraina Sindao Lim. 

Meanwhile, comic lovers can enjoy “Tulogmatian” by Ethel Mae Reyes, “Teduray” by Julius Sempio, “Sinogo” by Alfred Ismael Galaroza, and the captivating “Legend of Sleeping Beauty Mountain” by Marco Sumayao.

The CCP Pasinaya’s core is about celebrating and empowering Filipino creativity. Palaro is a vibrant platform for game developers, animators, and comic artists to showcase their groundbreaking works and contribute to the flourishing local creative economy bannering CCP Pasinaya 2025 Open House Festival: Para sa Lahat. The CCP continues its mission to foster Filipino talent and promote original intellectual properties that reflect our rich cultural heritage.

This February, come for the games, stay for the art. The CCP Pasinaya 2025 promises to be a festival like no other. Don’t miss out on this epic celebration of Filipino innovation and creativity!

For more details on Pasinaya and other CCP events, check out the CCP website at www.culturalcenter.gov.ph and its official social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. 

15 MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES YOU CAN VISIT IN CCP PASINAYA

 

EXPERIENCE the hop-on, hop-off museum tours with CCP Pasinaya’s Paseo Museo this February 3 and 4. The country’s largest multi-arts festival partners with various museums in Metro Manila to bring cultural and artistic experience that provide insights on Philippine history and heritage, contemporary arts, and what have you.  

 

For the Paseo Museo, you can visit as many museums and galleries as you can while you pay and donate what you can. Ride the CCP shuttle van and explore these 15 museums and galleries.

1. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES – The National Museum of Fine Arts showcases several art exhibitions of classical Filipino masters, National Artists for the Visual Arts, leading Modernist painters, sculptors and printmakers. See and appreciate well-known masterpieces, such as Juan Luna’s “Spoliarium” and Félix Resurrección Hidalgo’s “The Assassination of Governor Bustamante”.

 

2. FORT SANTIAGO AND CASA MANILA, In partnership with the Intramuros Administration – Follow the footsteps of Dr. Jose Rizal, at the Fort Santiago and the Rizal Shrine Museum, exhibiting memorabilia of the Philippine National Hero. Experience the historic architectural heritage at Casa Manila, with its bahay na bato structure.

 

3.  GSIS MUSEUM – Established in 1996, the GSIS Museum showcases their rich art collection of National Artists for Visual Arts such as Fernando Amorsolo’s “History of Philippine Music” mural, as well as exhibitions from new and upcoming Philippine artists.

 

4.  GALLERIA DUEMILA – Established in 1975, Galleria Duemila is known as one of the oldest art galleries in Manila. Galleria Duemila specializes in highlighting Filipino and other ASEAN contemporary artists and other modern masters such as Fernando Amorsolo, Fernando Zobel, Jose Joya, H.R. Ocampo, among others.

 

5.  ASIAN INSTITUTE OF MARITIME HISTORY (MUSEO MARITIMO) – Learn about Philippine seafaring and marine history through the rich repository of marine art, ship models, and nautical artifacts of Museo Maritimo.

6. MUSEO MARINO – Museo Marino highlights the rich history and experiences of the seafaring union Associated Maritime Officers and Seamen’s Union of the Philippines-All Japan Seamen’s Union (AJSU-AMOSUP) through their exhibitions and informative displays giving tribute to the welfare of Filipino seafarers. Inside the museum, one can find replicas of the types of vessels many Filipino seafarers serve on, from cargo vessels to car carrier ships.

 

7.  MANILA CLOCKTOWER MUSEUM – Designed by Architect Antonio Toledo in the 1930s, the iconic clock tower is accessible through Manila City Hall and stands at 100 feet high. Transformed into a museum in 2022, the Manila Clocktower Museum features an immersive and multi-sensory experience about the history of Manila, and also features changing exhibitions in the visual arts, design and fashion.

 

8.  PWU SFAD GALLERY – Located inside the Philippine Women’s University, the School of Fine Arts and Design Studio Gallery holds numerous exhibitions that showcased works of PWU alumni, students, faculty and organizations. It is designated as a studio gallery by setting itself as a laboratory for academic study, artistic exploration and inquiry.

 

9. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART AND DESIGN (MCAD) – Explore contemporary art exhibitions and other cultural and art-inspired activities showcasing the possibilities of technology and new media at the Museum of Contemporary Art and Design.

 

10. ADAMSON UNIVERSITY MUSEUM – Adamson University Museum has two wings – the Vincentian Wing, exhibiting the history of the university from 1964 to present, and the Founder’s Wing, presenting the life of the university’s founder, Dr. George Lucas Adamson, and the early years of the Adamson School of Industrial Chemistry and Engineering.

 

11. DESTILERIA LIMTUACO MUSEUM – Delve into the rich history of the Philippines’ oldest distillery, with insightful narratives about the establishment's heritage and the individuals who have propelled this century-old business to its current success.

 

12. BAHAY TSINOY – Develop an understanding of the cultural identity of the Chinese-Filipino community at Bahay Tsinoy’s Kaisa-Angelo King Heritage Center. The museum has documented the history, lives and contributions of the ethnic Chinese in Philippine history.

13. CCA BENILDE – The De La Salle – College of St. Benilde’s Center for Campus Art explores the intersections of art, design, society, communities, and the environment through exhibitions of artists in several disciplines, as well as featuring works and collaborations with the student body of Benilde.  

 

14. ILOILO MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART – This year, Pasinaya goes to Iloilo City. Festival participants can visit the first museum in the Visayas region dedicated to modern and contemporary art, the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA).

 

15. FILM DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF THE PHILIPPINES CINEMATHEQUES – Indulge in cinematic experience at the FDCP Cinematheques in Manila and Iloilo City, both serve as alternative theaters showcasing more diverse content offerings.  

 

 

CCP Pasinaya’s Paseo Museo tours start at 9:30am, with the last trip at 4pm on February 3 and 4, 2024. The multi-arts festival is simultaneously held at CCP Complex, Circuit Makati, various partner museums and galleries in Metro Manila, ILOMOCA in Iloilo City, and in Tagum City, Davao del Norte.

 

Follow the official CCP social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok for the latest updates.