It’s been one crazy week, and we’re only just revving up for the year ahead.
If you’re feeling the urge to pause, slow down, and find a place to just be this weekend, you’re not alone. A little reset? Always a good idea.
Without overthinking it, we’ve rounded up the events happening around the metro—and a few worth the extra drive—so you don’t have to do the digging yourself.
Whether you’re in the mood for music, food, or just a new space to breathe, consider this your easy guide to where to go next.
Vroom, let’s take a pit stop.
EVENTS AND CONCERT
If you want to jive or scream your heart out, these concerts are for you.
Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra 41st Concert V – PRELUDI
When: January 16, 2026
Where: Samsung Performing Arts Theater, Makati City, Metro Manila
Time: 7:30 PM
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DSmhH1gCGne/?igsh=MWlnb3JtaTdtcTByZw==
Jess & Pat’s 10th Anniversary: All The Good Things Festival
When: January 18, 2026
Where: UP National Science Complex Amphitheater
Time: 7:30 PM
Link:https://www.facebook.com/jessxpats/posts/pfbid0ghQ8dxBMQ982rViFH1d6SQZmXShgMvRrHRu2sVWkTJ4nEQ5pJ8hN2UzdUjbcwaUfl?rdid=AOCSRsG6fV4G9rKy
Hiraya Music Festival
When: January 17 & 18, 2026
Where: Hiraya Music Festival
Time: 6:00 AM to 12:00 MN
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DS6JtoSjz2H/?igsh=MXVrbnk2cjNmMDg5aQ==
ANALOG HEART: A BIRTHDAY LOVE FEST
When: January 17, 2026
Where: 5678 DON PEDRO, MAKATI CITY
Time: 9:00 PM to 2:30 AM
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTZfvJgEsRL/?igsh=aTh2Z3VuaHh0ajFw
SIP AND FLOW
When: January 18, 2026
Where: Bruojo Craft Brew, The Alley at Karrivin Plaza, Makati City
Time: 4:00 PM
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTUCi2hEpbx/?igsh=MTE5ZjFjdzVoa3UyMA==
NEW WAVE
When: January 16 – 17, 2026
Where: 4F ECCO One Bldg, Gen. Luna-Assumption RD., Baguio City
Time: 10:00 AM to 8:00PM
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTAcFcVjfXe/?igsh=bjgyczltamR0ZmJk
WEEKEND MARKET
Come for the flea market, stay for the people, the shops, and the music.
1ST ONE ALL 1N
When: January 18, 2026
Where: SKYDOME, SM City North Edsa
Time: 6:00PM
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DRYtGXmE-hr/?igsh=ZjRuc2toYnMzczcx
Afterglow: 2026 New Year Fair
When: January 17-18, 2026
Where: The District Imus, 2nd Floor Activity Center
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DS98rTriYYs/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
UNANG SALO SALO
When: January 16-18, 2026
Where: Forbestown, BGC, Taguig City
Time: 2:00 PM to 11:00PM
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTKx2seAF5p/?igsh=MTl1cjdmbzA3a3A1eQ==
THE MODERN MARKET
When: January 16-18, 2026
Where: Rizal Row, Estancia
Time: 10:00 AM to 10:00PM
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTSL4hMAZm4/?igsh=bG5tYmZuOTh5YmY1
CLUB SOL
When: January 17-18, 2026
Where: Cafe 10/23, Imus, Cavite
Time: 01:00 PM to 08:00PM
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTaDRr6iQVL/?igsh=cTY1cTN1ejV5ajc0
QUIZ NIGHT
Feeling competitive? These quiz nights are for fans of Great Geo-Off and Glee.
THE GREAT GEO OFF (QUIZ NIGHT)
When: January 14, 2026
Where: Moshi gran Cafe, One ayala, Makati City
Time: 07:00PM
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTQAkVykoYz/?igsh=MXduN2dzdmd0eHUwcg==
GLEE TRIVIA NIGHT
When: January 17, 2026
Where: Kyodo Space Loungue, Robinson Magnolia, QC
Time: 07:00PM
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTZa8Rikv7-/?igsh=cGk4aGkzNTByNG40
SPORTS EVENT
Looking for a reason to get out of town? The World Surf League is bringing big waves and bigger energy.
World Surf League: World Junior Championship
When: January 11-18, 2026
Where: Urbiztondo Beach, San Juan, La Union
Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTJLBFIFxpi/?igsh=MTFjeWExZ2UyejFiaA==