&FRIENDS Festival

Music and pop culture festival in the Philippines February 2026 February 2026 &FRIENDS Festival Active EDM, Pop, Hip hop Okada Manila Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines 2025–present Justin Banusing (Clouted) andfriends.live &FRIENDS Festival is a music and pop culture festival held in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines. The festival features electronic dance music concerts, gaming events, and content creator conventions. Clouted, a company led by CEO Justin Banusing, organizes the event. It uses multiple stages for international headliners, regional Asian artists, and local Filipino talent. History Inaugural Festival (May 2025) The first &FRIENDS Festival took place on May 30 and 31, 2025, at Okada Manila.Saenz Rome A Rave To Remember: &Friends Festival Hits Manila – Review https://billboardphilippines.com/music/reviews/andfriends-manila-review-zedd-festival-okada-2025/ February 8, 2026 Billboard Philippines June 2, 2025Here’s what to expect in pop culture festival ‘&FRIENDS’ https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/and-friends-pop-culture-festival-may-june-2025/ February 8, 2026 Rappler February 18, 2025Pareño Elijah &FRIENDS Festival Celebrates Music and Online Culture in Manila https://rollingstonephilippines.com/radar/ampfriends-festival-manila/ February 8, 2026 Rolling Stone Philippines May 14, 2025 In January 2025, organizers announced that Zedd would headline the event.Zedd returns to Manila for &FRIENDS Festival https://www.gmanetwork.com/lifestyle/news/119487/zedd-returns-to-manila-for-friends-festival/story February 8, 2026 GMA Network January 26, 2025Tomorrowland of Manila: Zedd, Illenium, bbno$ and more headline '&FRIENDS Festival' in May https://www.gmanetwork.com/lifestyle/news/120728/tomorrowland-of-manila-zedd-illenium-bbno-and-more-headline-friends-festival-in-may/story February 8, 2026 GMA Network March 10, 2025 Later that month, they confirmed Canadian rapper bbno$ as the headliner for the second night.Saenz Gabriel bbno$ To Headline The Upcoming ‘&FRIENDS’ Pop Culture and Music Festival https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/bbnos-to-headline-the-upcoming-ampfriends-pop-culture-and-music-festival-tickets-2025/ February 8, 2026 Billboard Philippines January 30, 2025 Zedd's performance was his first in the Philippines in three years while bbno$'s performance was his first ever in the Philippines.Zedd headlines &FRIENDS Festival in May https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2025/3/25/zedd-headlines-friends-festival-in-may-1950 February 8, 2026 ABS-CBN News March 25, 2025https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/bbnos-to-headline-the-upcoming-ampfriends-pop-culture-and-music-festival-tickets-2025/ bbno$ To Headline The Upcoming ‘&FRIENDS’ Pop Culture and Music Festival Billboard Philippines Saulog Gabriel January 30, 2025 April 11, 2026 The event combined music, gaming, and creator culture.IN PHOTOS: How &FRIENDS Festival brought internet culture IRL https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/photos-and-friends-festival-2025/ February 8, 2026 Rappler June 21, 2025 The festival used different areas within the hotel complex, including the Cove Manila and the Crystal Pavilion. The lineup had over 50 artists.&FRIENDS Festival welcomes over 60 EDM superstars, content creators – and counting – for epic music and pop culture experience https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/music/2025/04/14/2435259/friends-festival-welcomes-over-60-edm-superstars-content-creators-and-counting-epic-music-and-pop-culture-experience February 8, 2026 The Philippine Star April 14, 2025 Illenium made his Manila performance debut at the event.Zedd, ILLENIUM, bbno$ and more to headline &Friends Festival https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2025/5/29/zedd-illenium-bbno-and-more-to-headline-friends-festival-1444 February 8, 2026 ABS-CBN News May 29, 2025 Girls' Generation member Hyoyeon (DJ HYO) also performed.Hyoyeon joins &FRIENDS Festival lineup with Zedd, ILLENIUM, bbno$ and more this May https://businessmirror.com.ph/2025/05/24/hyoyeon-joins-friends-festival-lineup-with-zedd-illenium-bbno-and-more-this-may/ February 8, 2026 BusinessMirror May 24, 2025 The festival also had an OPM Spotlight for Filipino musicians. Performers included Ylona Garcia, Amiel Sol, and Kiyo.One Music PH Playlist: Tomorrowland of Manila—Zedd and Illenium Headline &FRIENDS Festival in May https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/music/2025/5/29/one-music-ph-playlist-tomorrowland-of-manila-zedd-and-illenium-headline-friends-festival-in-may-1425 February 8, 2026 ABS-CBN May 29, 2025 Halloween Festival (October 2025) A second edition, called the &FRIENDS Halloween Festival, happened on October 31, 2025 at Okada Manila.&FRIENDS Festival Returns for Manila’s Biggest Halloween Party at Okada Manila https://www.wheninmanila.com/friends-festival-returns-manila-biggest-halloween-party-okada-manila/ February 8, 2026 When In Manila August 27, 2025 Reports described the event as a mix of a festival and a destination wedding. The lineup featured Asian electronic music artists, including Knock2, Dabin, Beauz, and Sabai.November 19, 2025 &Friends Halloween Festival fills Manila’s skyline with a sold-out crowd https://myx.global/friends-halloween-festival-fills-manilas-skyline-with-a-sold-out-crowd/ February 8, 2026 MYX Global Festival 2026 (June 2026) A third edition, called the &FRIENDS Festival 2026, is scheduled to happen on June 19 and 20, 2026 at Okada Manila. Its lineup features electronic music artists, headlined by Galantis, Porter Robinson, Subtronics, and Yellow Claw.https://edm.com/events/and-friends-festival-2026-lineup/ Porter Robinson, Subtronics and More to Headline &FRIENDS Festival 2026 edm.com March 30, 2026 April 11, 2026 Program and facilities The festival uses multiple stages and areas Cove Stage: The main stage for headline acts. Creator Stage: A stage for panels, K-Pop raves, and local OPM artists Friendship Stage: An area for DJ collectives and Asian underground music The event also hosts a "Creator Expo" with internet personalities.EDM Lovers Get To See Zedd Again And Here’s All You Need To Know About The Festival https://www.abs-cbn.com/lifestyle/culture/2025/4/14/friends-festival-2025-1720 February 8, 2026 Metro.Style April 14, 2025 Guests have included VTubers Ironmouse and Shoto, along with gamers and lifestyle vloggers.&FRIENDS Festival Brings Zedd, bbno$, Ylona Garcia, and More Pop Culture Icons to Manila https://www.wheninmanila.com/friends-festival-zedd-bbno-ylona-garcia-manila/ February 8, 2026 When In Manila February 13, 2025 The venue includes space for cosplay and merchandise booths. Reception Billboard Philippines reviewed the first festival. The review noted the crowd's interest in EDM but mentioned logistical issues. It cited long walking times between stages and limited food options. Rappler wrote that the event allowed attendees to experience music, gaming, and Internet culture together. Justin Banusing, the CEO of the organizer, said the event aimed to "merge global energy with local culture." Reports stated that international visitors made up more than one-third of the attendees of the Halloween edition. References Philippines Category:Music festivals in the Philippines Category:Electronic music festivals in the Philippines Category:2025 establishments in the Philippines Category:Festivals in Metro Manila