Under the theme For the People, By the People, FêtePH2026 brings free concerts, cultural experiences, and creative exchanges to communities across the country this June.
Music lovers across the Philippines are in for a month-long celebration as Fête de la Musique Philippines 2026 (FêtePH2026) returns this June for its 32nd edition. Staying true to its mission of making music accessible to all, this year’s festival embraces the theme For the People, By the People, highlighting the vibrant communities, artists, and cultural advocates that continue to shape the country’s music scene.
Presented by Alliance Française de Manille, Funkybeat Entertainment, and the Embassy of France to the Philippines, FêtePH2026 transforms the globally celebrated French music tradition into a nationwide cultural movement. Throughout June, audiences can enjoy a diverse lineup of free performances, workshops, wellness activities, and community-led events taking place across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
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Who’ll Be Performing At The FêtePH2026 Main Stage?
The centerpiece of the festival is the highly anticipated FêtePH2026 Main Stage on June 20 at Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City. Integrated into Makati Street Meet and the Makati City Fiesta, the concert will feature some of the biggest names in Philippine music, including Lola Amour, Radioactive Sago Project, Morobeats, and the Jewelmer Jazz Band.
Adding an international flair to the festivities are French krautrock trio Meule and French-Vietnamese harpist Héloïse La Harpe, with more surprise headliners expected to be announced in the coming weeks.
Festival-goers can also immerse themselves in French culture at the Taste of France French Market, happening from June 20 to 21 along Paseo de Roxas, where visitors can explore French food, wine, and artisanal products.
A Platform For Wellness, Learning, And Cultural Exchange
FêtePH2026 extends far beyond live performances. The month-long program begins on June 10 with Music Heals, a sound healing and wellness festival that explores the therapeutic power of music.
Renowned French pianist Maxime Zecchini will hold intimate performances on June 14 at The Writer’s Bar in Raffles Makati and on June 15 at Alliance Française de Manille. Meanwhile, the Asia–France Music Bridge Workshops on June 19 at Mint College in Taguig will bring together artists, creative entrepreneurs, and cultural workers for discussions on intellectual property, industry development, and creative growth led by French experts Gwendolenn Sharp and Leila Bellot.
The festival concludes on June 29 with a special jazz performance by Project Yazz, featuring Faye Yupano and Bergan Nuñez, at the Long Bar in Raffles Makati.
How FêtePH2026 Reaches The Entire Nation
One of FêtePH2026’s defining features is its extensive network of community-driven stages. From June 20 to 28, audiences can experience performances at 23 NCR Stages and 66 stages across 33 Destination Stages nationwide, bringing the spirit of Fête to cities and provinces around the Philippines. The beloved Makati Pocket Stages also return on June 26, offering smaller, genre-focused performances in venues throughout the city.
As the festival continues to grow, Fête de la Musique remains committed to creating opportunities where music can connect people across cultures, communities, and generations. Completely free and open to the public, FêtePH2026 showcases how powerful music can be when it’s made by the people, for the people.
For more information, updates on artist announcements, and the complete schedule of performances and activations, follow Fête de la Musique Philippines on its official social media channels and join the celebration this June.
Photos courtesy of FêtePH2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fête de la Musique Philippines 2026 is the 32nd edition of the country’s annual music festival, featuring free concerts, cultural activities, workshops, and community-led performances across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao throughout June.
This year’s lineup includes Lola Amour, Radioactive Sago Project, Morobeats, the Jewelmer Jazz Band, French krautrock trio Meule, French-Vietnamese harpist Héloïse La Harpe, French pianist Maxime Zecchini, and jazz duo Project Yazz, with more artists to be announced.
Yes. FêtePH2026 is completely free and open to the public, allowing music lovers, artists, and cultural enthusiasts to enjoy concerts and festival activities throughout the month of June.
The FêtePH2026 Main Stage takes place on June 20, 2026, at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City. The event is integrated into Makati Street Meet and the Makati City Fiesta and features performances by leading Filipino and international artists.
Beyond live music performances, FêtePH2026 includes wellness programs such as Music Heals, the Asia–France Music Bridge Workshops, intimate performances by French pianist Maxime Zecchini, and the Taste of France French Market, where visitors can explore French food, wine, and artisanal products.
