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Fête de la Musique 2026 Main Stage Hits Makati This Weekend!

OPM heavyweights Lola Amour, Morobeats, and the long-awaited return of Radioactive Sago Project lead the massive, free celebration at Ayala Triangle Gardens.

Fête de la Musique Philippines 2026 is taking over Makati City this weekend, bringing together a stellar lineup of OPM icons—headlined by chart-toppers Lola Amour, hip-hop powerhouse Morobeats, and the historic return of the legendary Radioactive Sago Project—for the festival’s highly anticipated free Main Stage concert this Saturday, June 20, at the Ayala Triangle Gardens.

With the theme “For the People, By the People,” the 32nd edition of Fête de la Musique Philippines is integrating its main celebrations with the Makati Street Meet and the Makati City Fiesta for a massive cultural showcase presented by Alliance Française de Manille, the Embassy of France to the Philippines, and Funkybeat Entertainment.

The headline event is marked by a historic milestone for local music fans as the legendary jazz-rock and spoken-word collective Radioactive Sago Project will take the stage for their first live performance after an extended eight-year hiatus.

The Main Stage also features a heavy-hitting roster of contemporary OPM icons and breakthrough acts. Joining the lineup are chart-topping pop-rock group Lola Amour, known for some of the country’s biggest recent hits, and Morobeats, the powerhouse hip-hop collective driving the genre’s current resurgence. Rounding out the localized showcase is the Jewelmer Jazz Band, which is set to bring world-class, sophisticated jazz rhythms to the open-air venue, alongside dynamic performances from indie favorites fitterkarma and pop-rock band Nameless Kids.

International performers are also slated to take the stage over the June 20–21 weekend. The lineup features French krautrock trio Meule and French-Vietnamese harpist Héloïse La Harpe.

In tandem with the musical performances, the festival will expand into a cultural lifestyle hub along Paseo de Roxas from June 20 to 21.

The French Market will run concurrently with the concerts, offering attendees an authentic selection of French gastronomic specialties, artisanal goods, and fine wines. The event bridges the festival’s French roots with local community spaces.

The Makati Main Stage serves as the anchor for FêtePH2026’s broader, nationwide footprint. Following the Asia–France Music Bridge Workshops on June 19, the festival will transition into its localized phase on Friday, June 26, with the return of the genre-specific Pocket Stages across Makati.

From June 20 to 28, the festival rolls out across the archipelago, activating 23 NCR Stages and 66 stages across 33 Destination Stages spanning Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

The month-long programming concludes on June 29 with an intimate performance by jazz duo Project Yazz at the Long Bar in Raffles Makati.

Admission to the Main Stage and all subsequent Fête de la Musique events remains free to the public. For official schedules, set times, and stage maps, updates are published via Fête de la Musique Philippines’ official social media channels.

June 18, 2026
Fête de la Musique: Un Monde – Where Musical Worlds Converge!

June 21, 2025 — Rain pelted down the late afternoon to the evening, but that didn’t stop the crowd drawing a record-breaking foot traffic of 14,527 for the Main Stage of Fête de la Musique: Un Monde at Ayala Triangle Gardens, Makati City. Now on its 31st Edition, it is known as the biggest and longest-running music festival in the Philippines, spanning over 100 pocket stages that feature a diverse set of local talents nationwide.

Naturally, Fête’s Main Stage was grander than ever this year. A curious blend of incredible artists from divergent genres – jazz, alternative, art pop, electronic, R&B, and more – joined forces in one stage for the sake of one thing alone: the love for music. From 4PM to a few minutes shy of midnight, Fête thrilled thousands and thousands of music fans in the city.

Here are some of the highlights of the Main Stage, in photos.

Setting the fiery tempo of the festival, the beats of the Filipino Afro-Brazilian percussion group Brigada welcomed the eager crowd.

The rain started pouring when Janine took center stage, but her soulful vocals especially during “Sandig” drowned out the restlessness.

The Ridleys fused saccharine ballads with alternative folk so seamlessly; it was easy to understand why a good number of the audience sang along fondly to their songs like “Love Is” and “Be With You”.

Hailing from Japan, Ito Kashitaro came in like a whirlwind as he took the stage, bursting with tremendous energy. The singer-songwriter, known for contributing songs for anime soundtracks, performed a lively acoustic set with tracks like “Vita Philosophica”, “Pierrot” and “Magic Music”.

A bit of chill, a lot of groove – French trio Emile Londonien brought their sophisticated fusion of electronic and jazz to Fête.

Armi Millare’s set was a balm to a long night. Her soothing vocals, matched with the hugot lyrics, ran deep with the Fête crowd as she performed “Say It Again”, “Kapit”, “Oo” and “Tadhana”.

Fête de la Musique also proved to be a brilliant avenue for astonishing artist collaborations. The set for soul duo Leanne & Naara and funk ensemble Brass Pas Pas Pas turned out to be one of the most energizing performances of the evening.

Tenacious art pop met experimental techno as Ena Mori and the electronic duo Tarsius performed together on stage — a vibrant auditory spectacle.

Squeals echoed all over the venue as James Reid entered the stage. The actor and singer dished out his suave singing chops as he sang “Blessed”, “Randomatic” and “Pahinga”.

For the grand finale, OPM legend Ely Buendia thrilled the crowd with the Method Adaptor experience, performing songs from the album which included “Kandarapa”, “Kontrabando”, “Tagpi-Tagping Piraso” and “Bulaklak sa Buwan”.

June 21 is a monumental day by nature, as it is the summer solstice, thereby making it the longest day of the year. It is also known as the World Music Day also known as Fête de la Musique. Undoubtedly, in 2025, we found out that the best way to remember such an important day was to be part of the festival, celebrating music freely. Cheers to 31 years of Fête! We’re already looking forward to the next one!

The 2025 Edition of Fête de la Musique in the Philippines is presented by Alliance Française de Manille, co-presented by the Embassy of France to the Philippines, Funkybeat Entertainment, and Anam Kara.

By Sandra Mae Laureano

July 2, 2025
Catch FêtePH2025 Main Stage featuring Ely Buendia, Armi Millare, James Reid, and others at Ayala Triangle on June 21.

MAKATI CITY, Philippines – June 15, 2025 – The countdown is officially on! Fête de la Musique Philippines’ highly anticipated Main Stage event is happening this coming weekend, Saturday, June 21, at the Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City. Doors open at 2:00 PM and admission is free.

Get ready for an unmissable celebration of music, uniting diverse sounds and talents under the “Un Monde” (One World) theme!

This year’s Main Stage promises an unforgettable experience, featuring an incredible lineup of both OPM icons and rising stars. Prepare to be swept away by performances from legendary artists, including Ely Buendia and The Methodists, and Armi Millare. Joining them on the main stage are crowd favorites such as James Reid, Brigada, Janine, Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas feat. Leanne & Naara, The Ridleys, and Tarsius x Ena Mori.

Adding an international flavor to the festivities, the FêtePH2025 Main Stage also Japanese sensation Ito Kashitaro and French groove master Emile Londonien, further embodying the Un Monde (One World) spirit of Fête de la Musique.

But the music doesn’t stop there! Even before the main acts take the stage, offstage performances will kick off the day, setting the vibrant atmosphere. Catch talented Filipino musicians Frank Ely and Zsaris, the dynamic Bolivian pop artist Bling Bling Papaya, and Singapore-based Pinoy queer artist Marian Carmel, delivering sonic surprises that will get you in the mood for a full day of music celebration.

Fête de la Musique Philippines, presented by Alliance Française de Manille in partnership with the Embassy of France to the Philippines, Funkybeat Entertainment and Anam Kara, invites everyone to come together and revel in the universal language of music. Admission to the Main Stage is free and open to all.

Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and prepare for an electrifying Saturday at Ayala Triangle Gardens with Fête de la Musique.

June 16, 2025
Vibe to Over October, Jason Dhakal, and more: Shangri-La Plaza joins Fête de la Musique 2025!

Fête de la Musique, one of the most anticipated live music events in the country, is back for another year of celebrating all kinds of tunes. This time, Shangri-La Plaza is joining the revelries and supporting the Fête community for the first time ever as it mounts _The Ember Stage_, promising performances that flicker with warmth, intimacy, and artistic fire. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind experience all for free and see the Grand Atrium transform into an urban oasis on June 13 from 5PM to 10PM.

Leading the lineup of young and fresh music for the Fête stage at the Shang is Over October, one of the most prominent pop/alternative rock bands today. Then, there’s Filipino-Nepalese R&B singer-songwriter Jason Dhakal.

With over 564,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, he made his mark in the industry with his soulful, jazz-infused, and groovy renditions of OPM classics.

jikamarie joins the pack with her own brand of R&B-dream pop. With her undeniable talent, she was also tapped to open for Coldplay at their Philippine Arena concert in January 2024. Singer-songwriter and The Voice Kids alum Shanne Dandan is dedicated to blending contemporary music with that “Manila” sound.

Known for creating upbeat music and youthful melodies, Any Name’s Okay is a beloved alternative pop group. The quintet released its latest single _how the heart breaks_ last May, a ballad that explored a new, darker side of the band. Mixing city pop and OPM, ALYSON is surely a must-watch. Always in their suit and tie, the group combines fresh tunes and nostalgic vibes.

Rounding out Shang’s Fête stage is multi-awarded DJ, producer, and entrepreneur HOEST who’s expected to share a blend of house, techno, and electronic music to energize the crowd.

June 5, 2025
Un Monde: A World of Music, A Month of Celebration for FetePH2025!

MANILA, Philippines – May 26, 2025 – Fête de la Musique Philippines joins the global celebration of music this June, with the theme “Un Monde” or One World, emphasizing music’s incredible power to unite diverse cultures and bridge the Philippines to the world.

For over three decades, Fête de la Musique Philippines, presented by Alliance Française de Manille alongside its partners, has been a cornerstone of the Philippine music calendar, offering free live music performances across various stages and genres. The “UN MONDE” theme for 2025 highlights the festival’s commitment to fostering international camaraderie and understanding through music.

FêtePH2025 promises a month-long celebration of music with events scheduled throughout the month of June.

The highly anticipated FêtePH2025 Main Stage will once again be the central highlight, taking place on June 21, at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City. This year’s Main Stage presents a mix of established headliners and exciting new talents, including Brigada, Janine, Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas feat. Leanne & Naara, James Reid, The Ridleys, and Tarsius x Ena Mori. It will also feature off-stage performances by Filipino musicians Frank Ely and Zsaris, Bolivian Pop artist Bling Bling Papaya, and Singapore-based Pinoy queer artist Marian Carmel. More surprise headliners will be announced soon.

Further solidifying the “Un Monde” theme, FêtePH2025 is proud to welcome international musicians Ito Kashitaro from Japan and Emile Londonien from France, both set to perform at the FetePH2025 Main Stage.

Beyond the Main Stage, Fête de la Musique Philippines will feature a series of satellite events throughout the month of June, ensuring that the celebration of music reaches every corner of the metro and beyond.

FetePH2025 kicks off with a pool party on June 1 at the Fairmont Hotel in Makati City, featuring beats by DJs Francie Gee, Marco Pedro, and Eva Smalls.

Harnessing the healing power of music, FetePH2025 brings back its advocacy “Music Heals” with a sound healing festival led by Aruga Collective on June 8. Throughout the afternoon, “Music Heals” will host vendors, facilitators, and a series of workshops designed to educate and engage participants about the power of sound healing, incense appreciation, and cacao ceremony, and an eclectic variety of holistic healing modalities.

Another exciting FetePH2025 event that Fete-goers can look forward to is the Shangri-La Plaza Stage on June 13. This stage promises an intimate yet captivating musical experience, featuring a vibrant showcase of young energy and Gen Z magic. The lineup of artists will be announced soon.

The musical celebrations continue well beyond the main events. Following the FêtePH25 Main Stage, the fete-stivities will spread across Makati City with numerous Pocket Stages on June 27 as part of the Barangay Poblacion fiesta. As in previous years, the pocket stages will offer a more localized and intimate musical experience in various venues with all kinds of music genres. There will also be Pocket Stages outside Metro Manila on June 28.

The grand musical journey doesn’t stop there. FetePH2025 brings the spirit of “Un Monde” to communities nationwide on June 28 with 29 Destination Stages and 90 events all over the country. Spanning from Northern Luzon, across the Visayas, to Southern Mindanao, this truly makes Fête de la Musique a country-wide celebration.

Complementing these musical experiences, FetePH2025 partnered with SONIK Philippines to present Sonik Soiree, which will highlight the journey of Filipino talent expanding into global markets, the impact of music technology, and the growing role of the creative economy in shaping the future of music.

To lead the Sonik Soiree, FetePH2025 invited music marketing and business resource speakers, including Product Marketing, Business Development, and Brand Strategy lead at PLAYZER Francois Planquette, Live Promotions Bkk Managing Director Polo Ruesz, and CEO and Co-Founder of CtrI+Reach (by Y2M) Clémentin Diard.

“We are incredibly excited to bring ‘UN MONDE’ to life for our 31st Fête de la Musique celebration,” says Xavier Leroux, Executive Director of Alliance Francaise de Manille. “Music has an unparalleled ability to transcend borders and connect people. This year, we aim to showcase how Filipino music resonates globally, truly making us all ‘One World’ through melody and rhythm.”

Fête de la Musique Philippines is a free and open-to-all event, inviting music lovers of all ages to partake in this grand celebration. Full artist lineups for all stages and a complete schedule of events will be announced in the coming weeks.

Stay tuned to Fete de la Musique Philippines’ official social media channels and register on www.fete. ph for updates and information on all things FetePH 2025.

FetePH2025 is presented by Alliance Francaise de Manille in partnership with the Embassy of France to the Philippines, Funkybeat Entertainment, and Anam Kara. The event is also brought to you by Tanduay and Shangri-La Plaza, Ayala Land, Institut Français, French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Raffles and Fairmont Makati-Official Hotel Partner, TV5 Monde-Official International Media Partner, Billboard Philippines-Official Music Media Partner, Japan Foundation, City of Makati, Barangay Poblacion Makati, Havaianas, Homonym, Alliance Française de Cebu .

June 3, 2025
Tara Allez!: Fete de la Musique 2022 is going back live

Let’s go on a nationwide musical journey with the Philippines’ best, freshest, and most diverse artists this June

This June, the most popular free music event celebrated in 130 countries around the world is going back live again for the first time in the Philippines since the pandemic.

Fête de la Musique PH, after hosting two online editions in 2020 and 2021, gears up to showcase some of the country’s best, freshest, and most diverse acts in the local music scene with a series of live celebrations across Metro Manila, Palawan, Baguio, Cebu, and Siargao.

This year’s edition aims to provide generous French-Filipino cross-cultural exchange while also harnessing the healing power of music, forging new friendships, and building & supporting communities.

Entitled “Tara Allez!” or “let’s go!” in both colloquial Filipino (“tara”) and French (“allez”), Fête PH 2022 will feature new and exciting collaborations between artists from the Philippines & France. This is also in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of Franco-Phil bilateral relations.

“We’re excited to bring the Fête de la Musique celebrations back to the beautiful places of the Philippines,” says Xavier Leroux, Executive Director of Alliance Francaise de Manille. “This year’s festivities will find us rediscovering the joys of live and in-person music once again.”

As part of Fête de la Musique’s continued partnership with the Department of Tourism, this year’s festivities will celebrate not only the artists and music from various parts of the country but will also showcase the natural beauty and rich culture of some of the Philippines’ most popular tourist destinations.

“Now that the Philippines is open to fully-vaccinated individuals from all over the world, there’s no better time than now to explore our islands, and immerse in our vibrant arts, music, and culture,” enthused DOT Assistant Secretary for Branding and Marketing Communications Howard Uyking.

Cheats

Lola Amour

The main stage for Fête de la Musique 2022 will be at the Puerta Real Gardens, Intramuros on June 25 with performances from Cheats, The Itchyworms, Lola Amour, Anima Tierra, and a special number by Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas featuring Curtismith, Toni B., Faye Yupano & Zsaris. More surprises and performers will be announced soon.

Itchyworms

Bras Pas Pas Pas

Pushing 2021’s virtual #FeteFromMyIsland theme even further, Fête PH 2022 also teamed up with various partners across the Philippine archipelago to support their own physical Fete-stivities, namely Lokal Lab for the Siargao Stage on June 21 in Santa Fe Beachfront Playground; Kalye Artisano x Lio Estate for the El Nido Stages on June 26 & 28 both in Kalye Artisano; and Melt Records x Alliance Francaise de Cebu for the Cebu Stages on June 25 in Draft Punk & June 26 in La Vie.

French artists Marc Fichel, DJ Blutch, and Maxime Cozic will also be flying in from Paris to perform around the country.

Marc Fichel

Singer-songwriter and pianist Marc Fichel will perform in Sofitel on June 23; at the main stage in Intramuros on June 25 in a collaboration with The Voice Teens grand winner Cydel Gabutero; and alongside Palawan-based musicians in El Nido on June 26.

DJ Blutch

DJ Blutch, known for his abstract hip hop and house mixes with video mapping will also perform in Sofitel on June 24; at the main stage in Intramuros on June 25 in a collaboration with a surprise Filipino movement act and will be joining Cebu-based musicians in the City of Smiles on June 26.

Maxime Cozic

Dancer and choreographer Maxime Cozic will perform both his 18-minute solo piece and in collaboration with embodiment artist Dona Tumacder-Esteban and improvisational drum circle Bathala Na at the final Fête PH 2022 stage in Kalye Artisano in Lio Estate on June 28.

In addition, Fête de la Musique has once again partnered with over 30 independently produced pocket stages in Metro Manila to simultaneously feature various genres and musical moods on June 24. The participating venues include Alchemy Bistro Bar, Archipelago Makati, Boogie, Braiser’s The Village Cafe in Paranaque, Commune, Craven’s Bar and Restaurant, Dear Adam Sweet Lucy, Elements Boutique Hotel, Futur:st, H&J Restaurant, Kampai, La Collina, Leisure HQ, OTO, Pardon My French, Pura Vida Manila, Saguaro Bar & Cafe, Skinny Mike’s Sports Bar in BGC, The Apartment, The Green Door, The Astbury, The Social on Ebro, The Spirits Library, Topic, Thumbayan Grill, White Banana, WYP, Z Hostel. Some performers include Basically Saturday Night, Johnny Alegre, Ean Mayor of UDD, Coffeebreak Island with Bing Austria & Tuesday Vargas, Tropical Depression Apartel, Mulan and Samantha Nicole.

Fête de la Musique also partnered with Funkybeat Entertainment, a music production company led by Francis De Veyra to produce and compose an anthem for Tara Allez!. Featuring an inter-island collaboration among artists across the country, from Manila and Cebu to Palawan, the song perfectly captures how music brings people together, giving a sense of community and belongingness through good vibrations and camaraderie.

Fete de la Musique in the Philippines 2022 is presented by Alliance Française de Manille, in partnership with the Embassy of France to the Philippines and B Side Productions, and co-organized by the Department of Tourism. The event is also organized in partnership with SM Malls, National Commission for Culture and the Arts, Intramuros Administration, Outbound Asia Inc., Funkybeat Entertainment, Kumu, Sofitel Manila, Institut Français, and TV5 Monde, Baba Manila, and Jagged Perspective. With the support of Lio Resorts and AirSwift.

June 12, 2022