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June has rolled in, which means Pride month is officially here! Every June brings a renewed time to advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community and their ongoing fight for equality—all while celebrating love and the freedom to exist unapologetically. Celebrations take many forms, be it massive marches or intimate gatherings. If you’re looking to support queer-owned spaces and creators here in the Philippines, you’re in luck because Metro Manila isn’t short on events.
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Been Here, Been Queer
When: June 6, 11 AM – 8 PM
Where: Gimenez Gallery at UP Diliman, Quezon City
Ticket Price: ₱50 – ₱200
Been Here, Been Queer is Good Intentions Collective’s (GIC) first-ever Pride art market, where attendees can support their favorite queer artists and makers. Beyond the busy booths, the event aims to raise awareness through a partnership with LoveYourself—which will offer free HIV screenings on-site—while a share of ticket sales will go directly to PANTAY, a youth-led group pushing for gender-transformative legislation.
Komiket Pride
When: June 13 – 14, 10 AM – 8 PM
Where: Centris Elements, Quezon City
Ticket Price: ₱100
As a special edition of the country’s leading platform for independent Filipino artists, Komiket Pride serves as an ideal avenue to browse and buy original zines, prints, stickers, and merchandise from local queer creatives.
Pop Up Mamser 2
When: June 13 – 14, 10 AM – 7 PM
Where: LoWA Studio, 25 Nicanor Roxas, Calumpang, Marikina City
Ticket Price: Free
Organized as a community-driven weekend market by LoWA Studio and beauty brand Issy, Pop Up Mamser 2 brings together independent queer-owned fashion labels like Salad Day, Randolf, and Overlay for a vibrant shopping experience. A percentage of the weekend’s proceeds will support Metro Manila Pride’s upcoming march.
Pride in Bloom
When: June 18
Where: Nokal, Basement 1, Makati Cinema Square
Ticket Price: ₱1,000 (early bird)
Pride in Bloom stands out as the nightlife gathering for those who love heavy beats and drag excellence. Titled “The Sacred Runway,” the lineup promises top-tier drag artists including Marina Summers, Matilduh, and Salmonella, alongside DJ sets from Xtina Superstar, Nix Damn P!, and Butta B. Part of the earnings from the night will be donated to The Blood Cancer Alliance of the Philippines.
White Party Manila
When: June 27
Where: World Trade Center, Pasay City
Ticket Price: ₱1,500 – ₱2,000 (general admission)
White Party Manila returns as one of the grandest queer celebrations in the country. Guests are expected to don all-white looks while enjoying a night of live performances and immersive experiences under the theme “Reignite.” A fraction of the proceeds will be directed toward LoveYourself’s HIV awareness and advocacy initiatives.
Passes begin at ₱1,500 for general admission standing access, while VIP and table packages scale up for priority entry, lounge seating, premium bottles, and dedicated service.
Kween Con 2026
When: June 20, 4 PM
Where: SM North EDSA Sky Dome
Ticket Price: Entry via mall receipts (₱1,500 – ₱3,500)
The biggest names in Filipino drag are taking over the stage for Kween Con 2026. The SM North EDSA Sky Dome is set to transform into an arena of high-stakes lip-sync battles and larger-than-life performances featuring Eva Le Queen, Marina Summers, Minty Fresh, Precious Paula Nicole, Brigiding, Captivating Katkat, and Viñas Deluxe, with Australian queen Ivory Glaze flying in as a special guest.
To secure passes ranging from ₱1,500 to ₱3,500, attendees can redeem single or accumulated shopping receipts from the mall.
Metro Manila Pride March 2026
When: June 27, 10 AM
Where: Remedios Circle, Malate, Manila
Ticket Price: Free
Returning after a two-year hiatus, the Metro Manila Pride March 2026 carries the rallying call “Bukas, Atin.” Apart from the historic march itself, attendees can look forward to an array of community booths and live performances. Best of all, it remains completely free and open to everyone.
Love Laban Pride Festival 2026
When: June 27
Where: University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City
Ticket Price: Free
Last but certainly not least, the Love Laban Pride Festival 2026 wraps up the season as one of the largest queer gatherings in Southeast Asia. With hundreds of thousands expected to flood the grounds, it has grown into a true people’s Pride that feels equal parts political rally, massive reunion, and cultural explosion.
Photos: GOOD INTENTIONS COLLECTIVE (via Instagram), KOMIKET (via Instagram), LOWA STUDIO (via Instagram), CHYNNA MAMAWAL (via Instagram), WHITE PARTY MANILA (via Instagram), THE PLAYHOUSE (via Instagram), METRO MANILA PRIDE (via Instagram), and PRIDE PH (via Instagram)
Frequently Asked Questions
Metro Manila’s Pride Month 2026 calendar includes the Metro Manila Pride March on June 27, Love Laban Pride Festival at UP Diliman, Kween Con 2026 at SM North EDSA Sky Dome, White Party Manila at World Trade Center, and several art markets and nightlife events across the city.
The Metro Manila Pride March 2026 is scheduled for June 27, starting at 10 AM at Remedios Circle in Malate, Manila. The march is free and open to all, and returns after a two-year hiatus under the theme “Bukas, Atin.”
Kween Con 2026 passes, ranging from ₱1,500 to ₱3,500, are redeemable using single or accumulated shopping receipts from SM North EDSA. The show takes place on June 20 at the SM North EDSA Sky Dome and features top Filipino drag queens including Eva Le Queen, Marina Summers, and Viñas Deluxe.
White Party Manila 2026 is one of the Philippines’ largest annual queer celebrations, held on June 27 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City under the theme “Reignite.” General admission standing tickets start at ₱1,500, with VIP and table packages available at higher tiers.
Yes — both the Metro Manila Pride March and the Love Laban Pride Festival at UP Diliman on June 27 are free and open to the public. Pop Up Mamser 2, a queer-owned fashion market in Marikina running June 13–14, is also free entry.
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