Weekend Hangs: Art Fair PH, Travel Expo, PH Cocktail Week, and more events this Feb. 6 to 8
The weekend is coming up, and it’s the perfect excuse to step outside and make the most of your free time.
You don’t need to leave the city to feel refreshed. Around Metro Manila, there are plenty of events, pop-ups, and experiences waiting to fill your schedule, whether you’re in the mood to shop, explore, or simply spend quality time with friends and family.
Here’s a roundup of activities you can check out to make your long weekend feel extra special.
Feb. 5-8: Philippine Cocktail Week
Cocktail lovers have a reason to step out this weekend as the first-ever Philippine Cocktail Week is set to kick off throughout the weekend.
This is a citywide celebration of cocktail culture, Filipino hospitality, and nightlife, where it will bring together 28 of the world's most respected cocktail bars alongside 28 of Manila's finest local bars to collaborate in one neighborhood at a time.
Each pairing is designed as a one-night-only experience, so guests are encouraged to bar hop freely. You also don't need to register or buy tickets to participate in the affair.
Below are the dates and venues for each night:
- Feb. 5: Bonifacio Global City
- Feb. 6: Legazpi and Makati Cinema Square
- Feb. 7: Poblacion and Jupiter
- Feb. 8: Quezon City and San Juan
There will also be a so-called "Sunday Sessions" happening on Feb. 8, which is Philippine Cocktail Week's special daytime program from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Corner House in San Juan.
The program is designed as a "relaxed, open-air gathering" and brings together a curated mix of the world's best bars and the Philippines' rising stars for an afternoon of signature drinks, DJ-soundtracked sessions, and intimate conversations.
Tickets are required for entry, however. They are priced at P1,000 and can be availed through this link.
Feb. 6-8: PTAA Travel Fair
If you're getting the itch to go on an adventure away from your everyday life, you may want to check out the PTAA Travel Tour Expo 2026.
The country's biggest and best travel showcase will feature almost 800 premier booths across two floors to help you get your hands on exclusive travel packages to a variety of popular tourist destinations.
You can also participate in raffle draws, corporate game shows, a quizbee challenge, and enjoy entertainment and cultural shows.
The event will take place from Feb. 6 to 8 at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. Entrance tickets are priced at P100 for regular guests and P80 for senior citizens and persons with disabilities.
Feb. 6-8: Art Fair Philippines
Those looking to inspire their inner artist can head to the 13th edition of Art Fair Philippines in Circuit Makati.
The country’s premier platform for Filipino modern and contemporary art is set to take over Circuit Corporate Centre One, occupying six levels. With this, they now have more space to accommodate galleries, curated projects, and public programs.
As with previous iterations, Art Fair Philippines will see the familiar art sections filled with works by exhibitors from France, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Vietnam, and Spain
The event will run from Feb. 6 to 8 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tickets to the fair are available through their website. Regular daily admission is priced at P750, while discounted tickets for students with valid IDs, senior citizens, and PWDs are available for P500. Makati students with valid IDs may also avail of a specialized rate of P300.
Jan. 30 - Feb. 8: Art Walk by Ayala Land
Another art event that you can enjoy is Art Walk by Ayala Land, which showcases impressive art installations built across malls, open spaces, and pathways for you to admire as you stroll through the city.
These include hypnotizing projections, interactable pieces, performance art, and other striking pieces.
You can view the locations of the artworks through this map.
Art Walk will run until Feb. 8 all around Makati, including Ayala Malls Circuit, Ayala Triangle, Ayala Museum, Greenbelt, Glorietta, and One Ayala. The event is entirely free, so you won't have to break open your wallet to indulge your inner artist.
Feb. 8: Binondo Heritage Walk
Just in time for the Lunar New Year, you can explore the beating heart of Filipino-Chinese culture that is Binondo through a tour by Renacimiento Manila.
The cultural organization announced that they are set to hold a heritage walk where participants will step into the heart of the oldest Chinatown in the world and uncover the stories behind iconic landmarks.
The tour will also explore influential personalities and institutions that shaped the district. It will last from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
You can register for the tour through this link. The fee is P500 per person.