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Manila’s Biggest EDM Festival is Back in 2026 With An All-Star Lineup Featuring Galantis, Porter Robinson, Alan Shirahama, Adventure Club and Multiple Filipino Talents Taking Center Stage

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – &FRIENDS Festival, co-presented by Collective Minds, returns to Okada Manila this June 19 and 20 even bigger and better than before.

Leading this year’s iteration of the premier electronic dance music (EDM) festival in the Philippines are four of electronic music’s most commanding forces, including Galantis and Porter Robinson.

Filipino Excellence on the Global Stage

This year, the Filipino diaspora takes its place in the limelight; with headliners, subheadliners, and supporting acts all showcasing the indelible mark Filipino talent continues to make on the global electronic music community. 

Filipino-Japanese Alan Shirahama will serve as one of the headliners at &FRIENDS Festival 2026. The multifaceted entertainer and DJ has built one of the most unique cross-cultural careers in Asian music: both as the leader of GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE, one of Japan’s biggest J-Pop groups, and as a solo DJ on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs list. Shirahama was appointed as a Philippines Tourism Ambassador in 2023, making his performance at &FRIENDS Festival one of the most culturally resonant bookings in the festival’s history.

Ian Asher is a Los Angeles-based DJ and producer whose polished blend of future bass and pop-leaning dance music has racked up hundreds of millions of streams and a collaboration with the “Kings of P-Pop” SB19. A familiar face on the international festival circuit, his return to Manila is a homecoming charged with meaning. Seduza is a US-based Filipino-Chinese DJ whose signature cat ears and fearlessly eclectic sets weave through trap, future bass, Jersey club, and house. Having graced stages from Coachella and Head in the Clouds to tours alongside Alesso, Steve Aoki, and Flosstradamus, she has built a distinct world around her brand that resonates as strongly on the dancefloor as it does in digital culture– channeling that influence into curating showcases that champion underground EDM’s next generation. Tye Turner rounds out the group as a Filipino-Australian DJ whose explosive stage presence and impeccable crowd-reading have made him a rising name on lineups across North America and Asia. Together, they represent a generation of Filipino artists no longer on the periphery of global dance music – they are at its center.

Other Filipinos added to the main stage are Marc Marasigan and L.A, together with international acts Ace Ramos, Afinity, Ami Mura, Arthur Tan, FAZAD, J, NGHTSHIFT b2b Jaidee b2b Dreamdriver — bringing the two-night Main Stage program to its final, stacked form.

With no shortage of Filipino talent standing at the helm, the 2026 &FRIENDS Festival is shaping up to be as much a celebration of the Philippines and its people as it is a jam-packed weekend of non-stop raving and electronic music appreciation.

Alongside the festival’s celebration of Filipino talent is a massive international roster flying into Manila from across the globe. New additions to the international line-up include headliner Adventure Club, the Grammy-nominated Canadian duo of Christian Srigley and Leighton James, whose remix of “Crave You” helped shape the sound of melodic dubstep and launched a career spanning mainstages at EDC, Ultra, and Bonnaroo– their &FRIENDS set marks their Philippines debut. Also making his first PH show is Aiobahn, a South Korean producer based between Seoul and Tokyo whose fusion of anime-inspired melodies, future bass, and hard-hitting production has earned him a devoted cult following via Monstercat and standout tracks like “INTERNET YAMERO.”Not to be forgotten are the other previously announced headliners of the festival, who are some of the most famous, enduring names in electronic music today.

Night 1 – Porter Robinson and Subtronics:
Porter Robinson, a fan favorite in the Philippines, returns to Manila fresh off his biggest-ever international tour for SMILE ! :D. The Grammy-nominated artist’s influence on EDM stretches back to his 2014 debut Worlds, which topped Billboard’s Top Dance/Electronic Albums. Joining him is Subtronics, the bass music titan behind the FIBONACCI album and Cyclops Recordings, who made his Coachella debut in April 2026 and in 2023 was named the highest-selling North American electronic touring act by Pollstar and DJ Mag North America’s DJ of the Year.

Night 2 – Galantis and Yellow Claw:
Closing out the weekend are two acts that have shaped electronic music over the last two decades. Galantis, led by Swedish hitmaker Christian “Bloodshy” Karlsson, boasts 7.3 billion streams, anthems like “Runaway (U & I)” and “No Money,” and a Grammy-winning co-write on Britney Spears’ “Toxic.” Yellow Claw, the Dutch duo of Jim Taihuttu and Nils Rondhuis, match that pedigree with over a billion plays and a genre-defying catalog spanning trap, dubstep, hardstyle, and moombahton — arriving fresh off their fifth album, Jesus Loves Trap Music, released on their own Barong Family label in February 2026.

Across three stages, two nights, and more than 60 artists, &FRIENDS festival continues to deliver on its founding promise: world-class production, a carefully curated mix of global headliners and regional talent, and the kind of unforgettable, communal energy that has made it the defining electronic music event in the Philippines.

Besides the Main Stage, the Club Stage is where the festival bleeds into something rawer, deeper, and more unpredictable. Running deep into the early morning hours, it is the beating underground heart of &FRIENDS. Bandit, BENCH, Buns b2b Senza, Honey Gee, Ian Sndrz, James Landino b2b Kino, Jecht, KDH, Kluster Flux, MARGACHI, NOTDEADYET, Sseda, Sunday Sundae, Xenith, bring a combined depth of sound and scene credibility that will keep the dancefloor locked in from first set to last light.

New for 2026, the Friendship Stage introduces a series of label and collective takeovers representing the best of Asia’s EDM community. Orange Juice Asia x Planet Workshop is set to open Day One with a joint takeover, followed by sets from CLOUDNYT, RAW and Restored Bass. Day Two sees takeovers from Hidden Nights, Contrast, and Sweet & Sour, and Midnight Rebels — each crew bringing its own curated roster of back-to-back and face-to-face DJ sets that embody the collaborative spirit at the core of the &FRIENDS brand. It is a stage built on community, and a reminder that the best music often comes from the people closest to the dancefloor.

Tickets for &FRIENDS Festival may be purchased on Ticketmelon and AirAsia’s MoveTix. Single Day passes are available at Php 5,800 for General Admission and at Php 9,800 for VIP. Two-Day passes are available at Php 9,000 for General Admission and Php 15,000 for VIP. Barkada Bundles for groups of five people are available at Php 23,200 for General Admission and Php 36,000 for VIP.

About &FRIENDS Festival

&FRIENDS Festival is the premier electronic dance music festival in Manila, known for bringing world-class talent and next-level production to the Philippines. Since its debut, the festival has hosted some of the biggest names in global dance music, including Zedd, Illenium, Seven Lions, and Knock2, establishing itself as a cornerstone event for fans across the region. With a focus on community, discovery, and unforgettable live experiences, &FRIENDS Festival continues to set the standard for festival culture in Southeast Asia.

&FRIENDS Festival 2026 Lineup

Ticketing Information

Tickets are available for purchase on Ticketmelon and AirAsia’s MoveTix.SINGLE DAY GENERAL ADMISSION – Php 5,800
SINGLE DAY VIP – Php 9,800
TWO-DAY GENERAL ADMISSION – Php 9,000
TWO-DAY VIP – Php 15,000
GENERAL ADMISSION BARKADA BUNDLE (5 PAX) – Php 23,200
VIP BARKADA BUNDLE (5 PAX) – Php 36,000