The British Embassy Manila, British Chamber of Commerce Philippines, and British Council will be hosting the Great British Festival on 19-20 October 2024 at the BGC Amphitheater in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. This annual celebration is a testament to the growing trade and diplomatic ties between the UK and the Philippines.

The 2023 edition saw a total of 38 British companies from the financial, food and beverage, retail, automotive, general business, and education sectors participating. Coinciding with UK-Philippine Friendship Day on 20 October, the event will feature fun and exciting activities, including cultural performances, food and drink showcases, an education pavilion, innovation and technology exhibits, sports and games, and business and trade highlights.

BCCP Executive Director/Trustee Chris Nelson noted, "The Great British Festival is a testament to the longstanding economic, diplomatic, and cultural relations between the UK and the Philippines. We aim to showcase the growing presence of the British business community and provide other UK companies with a glimpse of how diverse the Philippine market is, eventually encouraging them to invest in the country."

The event is organized in collaboration with the following partners: DAILY TRIBUNE as media partner, PruLife UK, Shell, Pandiman, BPI, Unilever, Corio Generation, HSBC, SSI Marks & Spencer, VFS Global, PGA Cars - Bentley, BSI, Inchcape, BDO, Standard Chartered, Jollibee Foods Corp, The Dalmore and Whyte and Mackay, Diageo, McDonald's, Philippine Airlines, BSA Motorcycles, David Salon, Union Jack Tavern, PNB, ASC Global Recruitment, Nord Anglia, Ascott BGC, AIM (in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University), Teesside University, Swansea University, University of Hertfordshire, Middlesex University London, CATS Global School, Sheffield Hallam University, Prince of Wales Island International School, StudyGroup, AECC, Navitas, AUG Manila, IDP Education, Study International, Chevening, UKVI, British Council, IELTS, Study UK / Alumni UK, Southville International School Affiliated with Foreign Universities, Yes Education, Air Adventures, Fitness First, The London Underground Pub, Gridiron Shawarma X Sausage, Tao Protein, The Tattooed Baker, 1834 Premium Distilled Gin and GSM Premium Gin, The Berry Company (Yummy Organics), Real Hand Cooked Crisps (Yummy Organics), Lola Tita De Cacao / C's Bakery, CyberQ, Charles Tyrwhitt, Lush, Nutrigen, and Twinings.