MATSURI MANILA is the kickoff and biggest event to celebrate Japanese culture in the Philippines as well as the cultural crossover between the two countries’ cultures!

MATSURI MANILA (or just simply MATSURI 2025) is organized by OtaCute Event DAO who led the events like OtaCute Cosplay Festival and JAPANIGHT. MATSURI makes a big debut as the biggest Japanese Festival in Metro Manila with different attractions from Live Performances, Food, Gaming, and experiences that shaped the shared culture between Japan and the Philippines.

Live Performances will be a crossover as they’ll have JAMES REID representing The Philippines. MAKI OTSUKI, a renowned vocalist who has been the voice in One Piece soundtrack, bands like LILY and SKYGARDEN are also in the lineup to rock out, also featuring acts from FuMi, FAIRY TALES with PENTA, TOKYO OTOME DAIKO, GONZO, ENISHI, with DJ PERFORMANCES from DJ SIGRID, DJ BANDIT, NICDROID, and SUKIMA ALTERA and more acts to come! There will also be guest appearances like RUUNACHU, ZACKT,  ROXANNE, CHARESS, MARIA OZAWA, MYRTLE SARROSA, EEN, KITZ, and more!

Attractions will include COSPLAY CONTEST, KIMONO FASHION SHOW, KARAOKE  CONTEST, CAR DRIFT SHOW, SIDE GAMING FEATURES, AND MORE TO ENJOY!

Ticket Prices will be from Php 150 for the GENERAL ADMISSION, to Php 1000 for the VIP ACCESS!

MATSURI MANILA will be happening on May 10-11, 2025, at the Quirino Grandstand, City of Manila. You may visit https://fest.matsuri.top to get tickets and get more information.