The 9th Ortigas Art Festival transforms GH Mall into a vibrant creative hub with free exhibitions, film screenings, performances, and experiences for every kind of art lover.
Art has a way of showing up where you least expect it. Sometimes it’s inside a museum, other times it’s in the middle of your weekend errands. This July, the 9th Ortigas Art Festival transforms GH Mall into a vibrant creative hub, inviting visitors to experience art beyond gallery walls through a free, multidisciplinary celebration of Filipino talent. Running from July 17 to 30, 2026, the festival embraces the theme Elevate, reflecting its evolution into one of Metro Manila’s most accessible celebrations of art and culture. Visitors can explore contemporary art exhibitions, immersive installations, independent film screenings, live performances, and interactive workshops, all under one roof.
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What To Expect At The Ortigas Art Festival 2026
This year’s edition also pays tribute to some of the country’s most influential cultural figures. Exhibitions honoring National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario and National Artist for Theater Design Salvador Bernal offer a closer look at their enduring contributions, while environmental sculptor Junyee takes the spotlight as the festival’s featured artist. Alongside these are works from galleries, artist collectives, and creative communities from across the Philippines, showcasing both established names and rising talents.
Film takes on a bigger role this year through a lineup presented in partnership with the Film Development Council of the Philippines and the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Audiences can catch independent feature films, documentaries, and acclaimed short films that celebrate the richness of Filipino storytelling. Visitors looking to get creative themselves can also join free workshops covering everything from acrylic pouring and block printing to sketching, storytelling, and paper cutting.
The festival also marks the launch of the Ortigas Art Grant, a new initiative designed to support emerging Filipino artists beyond the exhibition itself. The program allows selected artists to develop new work over the coming year, with the recipient to be recognized during the festival’s milestone 10th edition in 2027.
The 9th Ortigas Art Festival runs from July 17 to 30, 2026 at GH Mall. Admission is free. For the latest schedule of exhibitions, screenings, performances, and workshops, follow the Ortigas Art Festival and GH Mall on social media.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Ortigas Art Festival is a free multidisciplinary arts festival that celebrates Filipino creativity through contemporary art exhibitions, immersive installations, independent film screenings, live performances, and interactive workshops. The 2026 edition carries the theme “Elevate.”
The 9th Ortigas Art Festival runs from July 17 to 30, 2026, at GH Mall. Admission is free for all visitors.
Visitors can explore contemporary art galleries, immersive installations, independent film screenings, live performances, and free hands-on workshops, alongside exhibitions featuring established and emerging Filipino artists.
This year’s festival highlights National Artist for Literature Virgilio Almario, National Artist for Theater Design Salvador Bernal, and environmental sculptor Junyee. The festival also partners with the University of the Philippines Press, the Cultural Center of the Philippines, and the Film Development Council of the Philippines.
The Ortigas Art Grant is a new initiative launched during the 9th Ortigas Art Festival to support emerging Filipino artists. Selected participants will develop new works over the coming year, with the recipient to be recognized during the festival’s 10th anniversary celebration in 2027.
