The month of July is packed with exciting events and activities in the Philippines, catering to various interests and tastes.
Theater enthusiasts can look forward to the production of "On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan" at the Proscenium Theater in Rockwell, Makati, with performances running on weekends from July 10 to Aug. 2. The musical chronicles the Estefans' journey from their humble beginnings in Cuba and Miami to international superstardom, overcoming career hurdles and a life-threatening tragedy along the way.
Opera fans will not want to miss the concert "After Oz" at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater in Circuit Makati, marking the theater's fourth anniversary since opening in 2022. The one-night-only event features a lineup of Broadway artists, including Lissa De Guzman and Allie Trimm, performing original compositions and reimagined pop anthems.
For art enthusiasts, the Philippine International Comics Festival (PICOF) is ongoing until July 12 at Ayala Malls The 30th in Pasig City, with Japan taking center stage as this year's Country of Highlight. The festival showcases works by queer comics creators from Japan and Southeast Asia, as well as a Philippine tribute to National Artist for Comics, Larry Alcala.
Intercultural collaborations are also in the spotlight, with Tanghalang Pilipino presenting "Farewell, Let's Go to the South" at the CCP Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (Black Box Theater), CCP Complex, Pasay City. The production brings together actors from Tanghalang Pilipino, Assignment Theater of Taiwan, and Space Theater of Korea in an intercultural collaboration.
Spectacle and illusion await audiences in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," a traveling musical production running at The Theatre at Solaire in Manila from July 8 to 26. The production stars Daniel Plimpton as Willy Wonka and Cohen Toukatly as Charlie Bucket.
Other exciting events include the Quezon City MSME Week 2026 Trade Fair, the OPM CON Generations concert, the Binibining Pilipinas 2026 Grand Parade of Beauties, and the Hoka running training program. There are also various art classes and workshops available, such as "Decoding Mastery Through the Basics: Fundamentals of Painting" by Romulo Galicano, and the "Foundations of Framing: Principles and Practice" talk and live demonstration at the Metropolitan Museum of Manila.
For animal lovers, the 2nd Comeownity Adoption Drive will be held on July 12 at the Quantum Skyview, Upper Ground B, Gateway Mall 2 in Cubao, Quezon City, with 28 cats waiting to be adopted.
The Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) presents "Ang Babae sa Septic Tank 4: Oh Sh*t! It's Live sa Cheter!" ongoing until Aug. 16 at the PETA Theater Center in Quezon City.
These are just a few of the many exciting events and activities taking place in July. Whether you're a theater enthusiast, art lover, or simply looking for something to do, there's something for everyone in this vibrant and exciting month.
