Manila · Area guide

What's on in Manila: the old city.

The historic core: walled Intramuros and its churches, Rizal Park, the National Museum complex, Binondo, the world's oldest Chinatown, and the university belt, the Manila that predates the skyscraper districts around it.

The gate of the Rizal Shrine at Fort Santiago in Intramuros, its brick walls and historical marker

Things to do in Manila: the old city

On in Manila: the old city

Nov292026

Rock 'n' Roll Running Series Manila 2026

Manila, Manila · Sport · Sun 29 Nov 2026

The Rock 'n' Roll Running Series returns to Manila's bayfront.

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Dec42026

Shakey's Super League Unity Cup

Manila, Manila · Sport · Fri 04 Dec 2026

Collegiate volleyball's Unity Cup lands at the historic Rizal Memorial Coliseum.

Confirmed dates

Feb122027

Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra: Modulatio Concert VI, Resilience

Manila, Manila · Arts and culture · Fri 12 Feb 2027

The PPO at the Metropolitan Theater: Shostakovich and Saraza.

Tentative date

Mar122027

Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra: Modulatio Concert VII, Visions

Manila, Manila · Arts and culture · Fri 12 Mar 2027

Szymanowski and Franck from the PPO at the Metropolitan Theater.

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Nov12027

Philippine Women's Open

Manila, Manila · Sport · Mon 01 to Sun 07 Nov 2027

Manila's first WTA 250 tournament, the final tour stop before the 2027 WTA Finals.

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Dec22027

2027 SEA Plus Youth Games

Manila, Manila · Sport · Thu 02 to Tue 14 Dec 2027

The inaugural SEA Plus Youth Games, a multi sport event for athletes 16 and under, hosted by the Philippines.

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