Weekend Hangs: KinoFest, Manila FAME, ManilART, and more events to check out this Oct. 16-18
Looking for something to do this weekend? If you want to experience watching German films or attend your first theatrical performances, October has culture-filled events waiting to be explored.
With free film screenings, Filipino design showcases, and live music, Metro Manila has plenty of activities lined up from Oct. 16 to 18.
Oct. 15-18: KinoFest 2026
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Film buffs can catch contemporary German cinema at KinoFest 2026, which runs until Oct. 18 at Ortigas Cinemas in Greenhills Mall, San Juan City.
Organized by the Goethe-Institut, the annual film festival features stories exploring identity, family, faith, justice, memory, and belonging. Its lineup includes Rose, starring Sandra Hüller, as well as Sound of Falling, Prosecution, The Family Approach, and Trial of Hein.
The festival also spotlights Filipino cinema through KinoFest Specials on Oct. 17, featuring Invisible Labor, Raging, and Bodycount, followed by a discussion with the filmmakers.
All screenings are free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. Moviegoers can claim tickets at the KinoFest booth near Cinema 1 beginning one hour before each screening. Check the official screening schedule for film titles and showtimes.
Oct. 15-17: Manila FAME 2026
Discover Filipino craftsmanship and contemporary design at Manila FAME 2026, the country's trade show for home furnishings, furniture, fashion, and lifestyle products.
The exhibition brings together Filipino makers and designers showcasing locally made pieces, from home accessories and lighting to fashion and handcrafted products. Visitors can also explore its curated exhibition areas, including the Artisans Village, Design Commune, and Likhang Filipino.
The three-day event runs from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City. A one-day pass costs P500 for the general public, P400 for senior citizens and persons with disabilities, and P250 for students. Online pre-registration has closed, but visitors may register on-site at the venue's lobby during show days. Registration is required for entry, and children below 10 are not allowed inside the exhibition hall.
Oct. 14-18: ManilART 2026
Art enthusiasts can spend the weekend exploring works from the Philippine art scene at ManilART 2026, which runs until Oct. 18 at the SMX Aura Convention Center in Taguig City.
Now in its 18th edition, the art fair carries the theme "Where the Line Begins," celebrating the line as a starting point for visual expression. The event brings together galleries, artists, cultural institutions, and creative communities, with a special feature honoring the Filipino comics tradition and influential illustrators, including National Artist Francisco V. Coching and Mars Ravelo.
Tickets are available through Ticketbooth.ph. Visitors can check the official ManilART website for ticket prices, participating galleries, and the full program.
Oct. 16: Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra's "Elegance"
Classical music fans can spend Friday evening with the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra as it continues its 42nd concert season, Modulatio, with "Elegance" on Oct. 16.
The concert features Filipino harpist Vien Ignacio performing George Frideric Handel's Harp Concerto in B-flat Major. The program also includes Filipino composer Redentor Romero's Philippine Portraits and Polish composer Zygmunt Noskowski's The Steppe, under the baton of conductor Grzegorz Nowak.
The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. at the Metropolitan Theater in Manila. For ticket availability and prices, visit the Cultural Center of the Philippines' official website.
Oct. 17-18: Pinoy Playlist Musikahan 2026
Celebrate Original Pilipino Music at Pinoy Playlist Musikahan 2026, a two-day gathering of Filipino music and community at the BGC Arts Center in Taguig City.
Curated by National Artist for Music Ryan Cayabyab, Noel Ferrer, Moy Ortiz, and Maria Isabel Garcia, the event features live performances, artist conversations, and interactive activities. Audiences can also join One Day Choir on Oct. 17, where participants sing together, and Community Karaoke on Oct. 18, which lets attendees sing OPM favorites with a live band.
Regular one-day passes cost P1,800 for adults and P600 for students up to college level, while a two-day pass costs P2,200. Those interested in the special activities can purchase separate tickets for One Day Choir, priced at P1,900 for adults and P1,100 for students, or Community Karaoke, priced at P2,000 per person or P18,000 for a table accommodating up to 10 people.
Oct. 17-18: Cirque Alice
Step into a fantastical world with Cirque Alice, a theatrical production inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
Combining circus acts, acrobatics, magic, music, and dance, the show reimagines Alice's adventures through a contemporary spectacle. Its weekend performances are scheduled at The Theatre at Solaire in Parañaque City, with shows at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Oct. 17 and 1:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Oct. 18.
Tickets range from P2,000 to P7,500, depending on the seat category. Those planning to attend can check the official Solaire production page for ticketing details and show information.
Oct. 17: Basag Barang
Love crime, horror, and fantasy books? Here's an event to check out: Journalist Karl De Mesa is hosting a hang-out with authors, where you can listen to talks about fantoma and other fictional pharmaceuticals, catch performances, learn about conjuration, and get a tarot card reading.
The entrance fee is P300, inclusive of buffet chow. You can also buy any book at the venue instead of paying the entrance fee.
Gates open at 12:30 p.m. at Mamser, UNWND Boutique Hotel Makati.
Learn more here.
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