No. 6 · Buhi Cave Bar
Photo: Sheraton Cebu Mactan Resort / Marriott International
Cebu
IT Park's late bars, Crossroads cocktails and Mactan's resort lounges; the country's second big night out.
OpenClosedBest nightsHours on its best night, 4pm to 4amBest time to arrive
What's on in Cebu
Confirmed dates are announced for that year; expected dates follow the event's usual pattern and may move.
November 2026 · 1 event
The Philippine Cocktail Fiesta 2026
Friday 13 November 2026 to Sunday 15 November 2026. CebuBars across Mactan, Cebu City & Mandaue; Bar Congress at NUSTAR Resort
Top Asian bars run guest shifts across Cebu, closing with a Bar Congress and an 'Asia Icons' party at NUSTAR. Nearly 40 venues pour Fiesta cocktails all month.
Tip: Guest shifts are first-come; show up early or book pairing dinners in advance.
December 2026 · 1 event
Cebu New Year Countdown
Thursday 31 December 2026 to Friday 1 January 2027. CebuCebu IT Park, SM Seaside & Mactan resorts
Cebu greets the new year with mall-ground concerts, resort fireworks over Mactan and packed IT Park bars, just two weeks before Sinulog.
Tip: If you're staying for Sinulog, lock in rooms for both trips at once; rates jump in January.
January 2027 · 1 event
Sinulog Festival 2027
Saturday 16 January 2027 to Sunday 17 January 2027. CebuCebu City (Grand Parade route & South Road Properties)
The Philippines' biggest party: a week-plus of novena masses and street parties that peaks with the Grand Parade on the third Sunday of January. Sinulog eve is a citywide all-nighter.
Tip: Book hotels 2–3 months ahead; wear clothes you don't mind getting doused in paint and beer.
