February 2025: A month of art, music, celebration across Phl

February 2025 promises an exciting lineup of events across the Philippines, catering to art lovers, music fans, film enthusiasts, and festival-goers. From world-class concerts to anticipated film releases and cultural celebrations, here’s what’s in store this month.

Arts and culture

Art Fair Philippines 2025

• Dates: 21 - 23 February 2025

• Venue: Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City

• Details: The country’s premier showcase of Philippine modern and contemporary visual art, featuring curated exhibitions from top local and international artists, interactive installations, art talks, and opportunities for collectors to acquire unique pieces.

Bikol Arts Festival

• Dates: February 2025

• Location: Legazpi City, Albay

• Details: A celebration of Bicolano heritage through folk arts, music, dance performances, indigenous crafts, art exhibits, and a colorful street parade highlighting the region’s rich culture.

Cagsawa Festival

• Dates: February 2025

• Location: Daraga, Albay

• Details: A month-long festival commemorating the tragic 1814 Mayon Volcano eruption, featuring cultural performances, art exhibits, culinary showcases, extreme sports competitions, and heritage tours around the iconic Cagsawa Ruins.

Obra Masbateño Arts Festival

• Date: 27 February 2025

• Location: Masbate

• Details: A celebration of Masbate’s artistic heritage, highlighting local talents in visual arts, music, and dance. The festival includes painting exhibits, live performances, and hands-on art workshops.

Food and beverage

Manila Gin Festival

• Dates: 21 - 22 February 2025

• Venue: Manila

• Details: A must-attend event for gin enthusiasts, featuring a curated selection of over 45 different gin brands from around the world, interactive cocktail tastings, mixology masterclasses, and gin-inspired food pairings.

Music and concerts

The Script: 'Satellites' World Tour

• Dates: 11 - 12 February 2025

• Venue: Smart Araneta Coliseum

• Details: The Irish pop-rock band returns to Manila with a setlist featuring their greatest hits and songs from their latest album, promising an electrifying performance for their Filipino fans.

A1 Valentines Tour

• Dates: 15 - 16 February 2025

• Venue: New Frontier Theater

• Details: British-Norwegian boyband A1 is set to bring '90s nostalgia to life at the New Frontier Theater on 15 - 16 February. Reminisce as they sing hits like Like A Rose and Heaven by Your Side.

Ronan Keating Live in Cebu and Manila

• Date: 12 February 2025, Cebu; 13 February 2025, Manila

• Venue: Newport Performing Arts Theater, Metro Manila

• Details: The beloved Irish singer-songwriter brings his romantic ballads to the Philippines in a special Valentine’s concert, featuring classics like When You Say Nothing at All.

The Corrs: 'From Manila With Love' concert

• Dates: 15 - 16 February 2025

• Venue: Smart Araneta Coliseum

• Details: The iconic Irish band returns to Manila following their sold-out 2023 concerts, treating fans to their signature blend of folk and pop music.

Regine Velasquez-Alcasid: 'RESET' concert

• Dates: 14 - 15, 21 - 22 February 2025

• Venue: Samsung Performing Arts Theater, Makati City

• Details: Asia’s Songbird reinterprets her greatest hits in a more intimate setting, offering a fresh and deeply personal musical experience.

BINI’s 'BINIverse World Tour 2025' Kickoff concert

• Date: 15 February 2025

• Venue: Philippine Arena, Bulacan

• Details: The rising P-pop sensation officially kicks off their much-anticipated world tour with a grand performance featuring their biggest hits and new music.

Film releases and festivals

Filipino Films

• Ex Ex Lovers – 12 February 2025

• Paquil – 12 February 2025

• Mananambal – 19 February 2025

• Everything About My Wife – 26 February 2025

Hollywood releases

• Captain America: Brave New World – 12 February 2025

• Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy – 26 February 2025

• Nosferatu – 12 February 2025

• The Room Next Door – 19 February 2025

Japanese Film Festival

• Date and venue: 31 January - 9 February, Shangri-la Plaza; 7 - 16 February, SM City Baguio; 14 - 23 SM City Iloilo and SM Seaside City Cebu; 21 February - 2 March, SM City Davao and SM City North EDSA

Festivals and special events

Waterbomb Manila

• Dates: 22 - 23 February 2025

• Venue: Quirino Grandstand, Manila

• Details: A unique fusion of music and water-themed activities, this South Korean-originated festival features high-energy performances from K-pop, hip-hop, and R&B artists, accompanied by water fights and splash zones.

With so much happening across the country, February 2025 is set to be an unforgettable month filled with music, arts, and entertainment. — with Aliyya Sawadjaan