1. Rakrakan Festival 2019: 2 days of Peace, Love, & Music
Location: Circuit Makati
Date: 03/01/19 - 03/02/19
Time: 12 PM - 12 AM
Entrance:
2 Day Pass (with free 4 Red Horse Beer)
Regular Pre-sale: P700
Regular Door: P1,000
VIP: P2,500
1 Day Pass (with free 2 Red Horse Beer)
Regular Pre-sale: P400
Regular Door: P500
VIP: P1,500
For ticket, visit: Rakrakan 2019
For more info, visit: Rakrakan Festival
Witness some of the most prominent bands and artists in the Philippines perform in this momentous two-day event. Rakrakan 2019 is composed of six stages with over a HUNDRED bands performing. One of the highlights of the event will be the clash of Team Aklas with Team Lakas as they bring down the stage with their music. Complete with free drinks and spectacular talent, this is surely one music festival you won’t want to miss.
2. MPBL All-Star 2019
Location: Mall of Asia Arena
Date: 03/02/19
Time: 5 PM - 11 PM
Entrance:
General Admission: P100
Upper Box: P200
Lower Box: P300
Patron: P400
Patron VIP: P500
VIP: P3,000
For tickets visit: SM Tickets
After the NBA All-Star 2019 comes one of the Philippines’ own all-star liga. Basketball fans from different parts of the country unite to support the players representing their home regions. The best from the North and the South will battle it out in an all-star exhibition game. Players will also showcase their skills in the various challenges including a 2-ball challenge, a 3-point shootout, and a smashing slamdunk competition. If that wasn't enough, there will also be a raffle draw with 26 motorcycles and one pickup truck so test your luck and you might win one just by watching your favorite players.
3. Kpopcon X: The 10th Philippine Kpop Convention
Location: SMX Convention Center Aura
Date: 03/03/19
Time: 10 AM - 7 PM
Entrance: P380
For more info, visit: Kpopcon
It doesn’t matter which group you stan because this event is all about showing love for ALL Kpop music and Korean culture. A lot of fun activities and competitions will take place in this event including a Kpop Idol Look-a-like Contest, several fan club booths, and a Random Play Dance where you can finally showcase those fabulous moves you’ve been secretly working on. The event also aims to raise funds for Gawad Kalinga Development Projects and the Philippine Animal Welfare Society so you don’t have to feel so guilty about over-spending on your guilty pleasure.
4. Ang Huling El Bimbo 2019
Location: Newport Performing Arts Theater - Resorts World Manila
Date: 03/01/19 - 04/07/19
Time: 3 PM - 5:30 PM, 8 PM - 10:30 PM
Entrance:
Bronze - P1,000
Silver - P1,800
Gold - P2,500
VIP - P3,000
SVIP - P3,500
For tickets and more info visit: Ang Huling El Bimbo
If you’re up for a trip down the memory lane then you should definitely treat yourself to the nostalgic sounds of this E-Head musical. Your 90s teen self would appreciate it.
5. Manila Mayhem
Location: Split Media Labs HQ
Date: 03/02/19
Time: 10 AM - 10 PM
Entrance: Free
For more info, visit: Manila Mayhem
IEBattleGrounds’ first FGC (Fighting Game Community) tournament in the Philippines. This event is for amateurs and professional Street Fighter players. The event will host a tournament consisting of 32 players placed into brackets per game with a double elimination format. The prize pool for the tournament varies depending on what tournament you registered for. Php 3,000 for the Street Fighter Alpha 2 and Php 5,000 for both Super Street Fighter 2 Turbo and Street Fighter 3 Third Strike. Don’t forget to bring your gaming set since this is a BYOC (Bring-Your-Own-Console) event.