In February 2026, the Philippines will celebrate National Arts Month under the theme “Ani ng Sining: Katotohanan at Giting (Product of Art: Truth and Courage),” promoting collaboration among seven art forms to inspire truth and courage. The event opens on February 1 at Luneta Park in Manila and will be observed across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
The 2026 National Arts Month emphasizes collaboration among various art forms to foster peace and development. It stems from Presidential Proclamation No. 683 under the Corazon Aquino administration and has been observed since 1991, led by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has been the arts ambassador since 2020.
The seven disciplines—architecture and allied arts, cinema, dance, dramatic arts, literary arts, music, and visual arts—will integrate throughout the month. In Luzon, workshops and theater performances in Los Baños, Laguna, from February 18 to 20, will focus on dramatic arts and architecture. Visayas adopts the sub-theme “Pag-uswag han Tawo ngan Kalibungan (Climate Justice),” which began on January 12 and concludes with a workshop on February 18 in Palo, Leyte, exploring art and environmental sustainability. In Mindanao, Butuan's events under “Lawig Mindanaw: Kalinaw ug Kahigayunan (Peace and Access)” from February 12-14, 21-22, and 24-26 will use dance, music, and film to promote inclusion and peace, featuring theater and exhibits on Butuanon history, stories, culture, and people. Davao's celebration from February 20-21 will highlight works by choreographers, visual artists, and filmmakers to amplify diverse Mindanao narratives.
A highlight is the “Art FriDates” initiative every Friday in February at the Blackbox Theater, Likhang Pilipino Complex in Pasay City, with free admission for workshops and performances. Local governments including Angono, Rizal (February 6), Bulacan (13), Biñan, Laguna (20), Quezon Province (27), and Muntinlupa City (March 6) will host their versions, starting open houses at 2 pm and performances at 4 pm.
