Envision wandering around Makati and unexpectedly coming across pop-up creative vibes, live performances and mind-bending exhibits while getting coffee or a ride.
That’s Ayala Land’s Art Walk, which is in its third year and has completely changed the city from the modern Makati Central Business District (CBD) to the electrified Circuit Makati. Art Walks is set to light up a few areas throughout Art Month this February, which runs from 30 January to 8 February. It’s meant to be visited again and again because who could resist learning something new every time?
Born as the perfect sidekick to Art Fair Philippines, it’s Ayala Land’s way of saying art isn’t a luxury since it’s the heartbeat of great communities. They believe culture weaves right into city life, turning everyday spots into meaningful hangouts that spark real connections.
Art spills out of the fair and into your daily grind
Art Fair Philippines steals the spotlight for contemporary chats, but Art Walk takes it further — straight into the places you already love: Ayala Museum, One Ayala Terminal, the Paseo underpass, Greenbelt, Glorietta, Ayala Triangle Gardens, Ayala Malls Circuit and even the future contemporary arts hub in Circuit.
Museums, malls, parks, walkways, transport hubs — art crashes the party everywhere, proving it thrives beyond stuffy galleries.
Stretching from CBD to Circuit, it stitches the city together with a thread of creativity, linking neighborhoods through shared “wow” moments.
At heart, it’s a launchpad for Filipino artists rubbing shoulders with global stars in these public playgrounds. Come February, dive into visual stunners, performances, installations and activations that pulse with Philippine flair — proving our scene holds its own internationally.
Meanwhile, artist-designer Dan Matutina crafted the whole vibe — visuals, flow, everything — thinking like an artist about how we stumble upon, soak in and feel art as we wander, pause and chat. His crisp identity and signage make navigating a breeze, no matter if you’re an art pro or a total newbie.
The Art Walk map: A cultural guide
The Art Walk map is vital to this year’s event. It serves as a cultural guide, demonstrating how many artforms — visual art, performing arts, installations and activations — coexist in public space as part of a larger story.
The map emphasizes that the Art Walk is not a collection of individual stops, but rather, one shared cultural experience that spans from Makati and into Circuit Makati. It also lowers the entry hurdle for people who are new to art walks, making the experience more approachable and pleasurable.
As the Art Walk now spans multiple districts, mobility itself becomes part of the experience. Free shuttle services will operate between Ayala Triangle Gardens and Circuit Makati up to 8 February, allowing visitors to move comfortably between the CBD and Circuit and experience the Art Walk as a continuous flow rather than separate zones.
The Art Walk’s extension into Circuit Makati reinforces the district’s long-term creative direction. Circuit was envisioned from the onset as a place where arts, performance and public life intersect — anchored by venues such as the Samsung Performing Arts Theater and future cultural developments.