Pasinaya Iloilo 2026 ignites with art, dance, and local flavor at the Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art (ILOMOCA) on February 7. This third-year regional blast from the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) unleashes workshops, performances, and creative encounters. Local talents celebrate Filipino diversity. Art pros, beginners, and friend groups all find their vibe.

Pasinaya 2026: A National Kickoff

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) launches its 20th Pasinaya edition. It previews National Arts Month. Organizers chose the theme “Paglikha sa Kinabukasan” (Creation for the Future). This focus spotlights youth and co-creation. Started in 2005, it now spans February 7-8. Crowds hit CCP venues like Circuit Performing Arts Theater and Alia Theater. New spots include Rizal Park Luneta and Metropolitan Theater.

Meanwhile, regions join in: Capiz, Tagum City, Davao del Norte, and Iloilo. Even the Philippine Embassy in Jordan participates. Planners aim for over 50,000 attendees.

Nationwide Highlights

Day 1 rocks with “Palihan.” Attendees dive into hands-on workshops. Think printmaking and creative writing—all-you-can-create style. Day 2 shifts to “Palabas.” It features 169 performances from national stars. Plus, “Pamilihan” offers food and crafts markets.

Iloilo’s Center of Arts and Culture

Iloilo returns as a partner at ILOMOCA with Megaworld Iloilo as key partner declared as Center for Arts and Culture on July 2025. It builds on 2025’s wins of the festival. Expect workshops and shows that honor local history and culture. They draw students, creatives, and cultural workers alike.

Other partners include Festive Walk Iloilo, Mulave Studios, and Visit Iloilo. 

Workshops (Palihan)

Hands-on fun takes center stage. Creators guide collagraph printmaking. Artists lead on-the-spot drawing. Storytellers unpack Panay mythology. Performers tackle dramatic interpretations. Writers spark creative sessions. Chefs blend culinary arts. Dance moves everything forward. Timings drop soon.

Performances (Palabas)

Dancers command the floor first. PCD School of Performing Arts grooves. Bereber Sayaw Parkinson’s Disease inspires. SF School of Dance evokes deep emotions.

Music follows with energy. Cuartero National High School’s Taliamba Ensemble pulses. University of San Agustin Choir soars. Troubadours strum heartfelt tunes.

Theater wraps it up boldly. UP Visayas Living Room Theatre captivates. UP High School Iloilo Junior Theatre Arts Club shines. University of San Agustin Little Theater pokes at life’s quirks. Salíngsing and Kikik Kollective deliver edgy performance art.

Pasinaya in Iloilo pulses with national energy and local soul. It redefines weekends—don’t miss it.

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Pubmats lifted from ILOMOCA Facebook page