LIFE

Okada Manila to ring in 2026 with large-scale New Year’s Eve countdown

DT

Okada Manila is preparing one of its biggest New Year’s Eve celebrations as it welcomes 2026 with a resort-wide countdown featuring concerts, live entertainment, dining experiences, and a midnight fireworks display.

Branded as “Step Right Up to 2026: New Year’s Eve Countdown,” the event is expected to draw thousands of guests across multiple venues, including Cove Manila, The Fountain, The Garden, and The Coral Lounge.

Cove Manila will host the resort’s headline New Year’s Eve Countdown Concert, featuring a lineup led by Gary Valenciano, with performances by Yeng Constantino, Randy Santiago, DJ Pretty Dragon, DJ Tom Taus, and DJ Sofia Miguel. The concert is sponsored by Coca-Cola and San Miguel Beer and will be hosted by Regine Tolentino and MC Smurff. Doors open at 8 p.m., and the event is exclusive to guests aged 18 and above.

Tickets, cabana reservations, and table bookings for Cove Manila are available through Okada Manila Restaurant Reservation and authorized ticketing platforms, including SM Tickets, Ticketnet Online, and Ticket2Me.

At The Fountain, Okada Manila will stage a public New Year’s Eve Countdown Celebration featuring performances by Michael Pangilinan, Marko Rudio, and JM Dela Cerna with Marielle Montellano, hosted by Ana Ramsey. The program will culminate in a synchronized countdown and the resort’s signature fireworks display. Access to the Fountain’s central deck viewing areas opens to the public at 8 p.m.

The Garden will serve as an open-air viewing area for the fireworks, accommodating up to 1,200 guests and offering a family-friendly setting to welcome the new year.

Meanwhile, The Coral Lounge will host a more intimate New Year’s Eve countdown with live entertainment and curated food packages. The Coral Lounge celebration is open to guests aged 21 and above.