The popular interactive exhibition is making its first Asian stop in Manila, featuring life-sized recreated sets, replica costumes, props, and behind-the-scenes content from the hit TV show.
Since its premiere in the early ’90s, Friends has transformed the landscape of sitcoms—and shaped people’s perspectives on life, friendship, and love—in ways few shows have. It set the standard for subsequent series, redefining what it meant to follow a group of six friends in their 20s and 30s as they navigated situations that were at once absurd and relatable, all in the whirlwind of Manhattan life. Today, it remains an iconic, nostalgic comfort show: a snapshot of a different era that still resonates deeply. Soon, fans will get the chance to relive their favorite moments from the series with “The FRIENDS™ Experience,” which arrives in Manila this October 2025.
Created by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences, Original X Productions (OGX), and Warner Bros. Television Group, “The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Manila” will transport guests into the sitcom’s beloved world with life-sized recreated sets, replica costumes and props, as well as behind-the-scenes content. This comes after a successful run in over 30 locations across the US, Europe, and Australia, including flagship locations in New York City, London, and Las Vegas.
“We’re excited to introduce The FRIENDS™ Experience to Asia with its Manila debut, and we can’t wait to welcome fans to the famous orange sofa,” shares Stacy Moscatelli, Chief Executive Officer of Original X Productions. “The Experience invites guests to step into the world of the iconic series, relive favorite moments, and celebrate it like never before. For the Asian tour, Original X Productions is partnering with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and GMG Productions to bring this interactive space to life across the region.”
Carlos Candal, CEO of GMG Productions, adds: “Bringing The FRIENDS™ Experience to Manila is an incredible opportunity to celebrate one of television’s most beloved series with fans in the Philippines. FRIENDS™ has created generations of laughter and connection, and we’re thrilled to offer an experience that allows fans to experience the show in a whole new way.”
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What To Expect At “The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Manila”
“The FRIENDS™ Experience” will feature a variety of nostalgia-packed, interactive recreated sets, including Monica’s kitchen and the show’s iconic fountain. Guests can take a trip down memory lane with plenty of photo opportunities and chances to recreate their favorite scenes: from posing by Rachel and Monica’s purple door to relaxing in Chandler and Joey’s recliners (or helping Ross with the infamous sofa pivot).
Of course, no Friends experience would be complete without paying homage to the show’s famed coffee house, Central Perk, which will be fully recreated—complete with the legendary orange sofa. Fans will also be able to take home a memento of their visit from The FRIENDS™ Experience Retail Store, where they’ll find a selection of exclusive merchandise.
“The FRIENDS™ Experience: The One in Manila” will run from October 8 to November 30, 2025, at The Space at Solaire.
Tickets will officially go on sale this September 9 exclusively via TicketWorld. As GMG Productions’ official 2025 season bank sponsor and pre-sale partner, UnionBank of the Philippines cardholders can also enjoy an exclusive ticket discount available from September 9 to October 7.
For more information and updates visit us at https://asia.friendstheexperience.com/ or follow @friendstheexperienceasia on social media. “Friends” is currently available to stream on HBO Max.
Photos courtesy of GMG Productions.
