November 2025, Manila, Philippines – Bonifacio Global City’s beloved signature festival returns this November 29 and 30 as Passionfest 2025 once again turns the city into a vibrant crossroads of cultures, creativity, and community.
This year’s theme, “Passion Without Borders,” captures the idea that the things we love—music, art, food, movement—have no boundaries. They travel, evolve, and connect people across backgrounds and generations.
Celebrating local and global artistry
During Passionfest, Bonifacio High Street and its neighboring avenues are reimagined as an open playground for collective expression—the kind of space where a passerby becomes a participant, and every corner holds a different entry point into someone’s passion. From pop-up activations bursting with flavor and creativity, performances that aim to both delight and inspire; and a community fair to locate great finds.
Across November 29-30, 26th Avenue comes alive with Passionfest’s Arts and Music Zone, in which sounds and visuals come together for all to enjoy. Violinist Liz Besana and saxophonist Gerry Pineda are set to delight the BGC community with serene pieces, alongside a projection mapping installation best viewed alongside the music for the best optimal experience.
Additional pocket performances bring life to 5th Avenue as well, with communities such as Raket Manila, UP Kontra Gapi, Sky Dance Avenue Manila, and Daloy Dance Company sharing their talents and adding to the energizing atmosphere of Passionfest.
The festive flair flares on
Following the recognition of Michelin-awarded establishments, Passionfest also brings select merchants onto its very own Red Brick Road, a curation of Michelin-recognized restaurants offering specifically-curated and grab-and-go dishes made only for Passionfest.
Featuring much-loved BGC staples such as Cochi, Lore by Chef Tatung, Taupe, Bolero, Mamacita, Los Tacos, and many others, the Red Brick Road becomes a delicious, accessible entry point to world-class culinary mastery; and now, an avenue to connect with more people through Passionfest as well.
Just as well, with the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines La Cámara) spreads the holiday joy with Mercado de Navidad, a Spanish-themed Christmas market that brings to life the festive spirit of a traditional Spanish Christmas, or Navidad Española.
The market will bring together a curated Christmas bazaar, product and service showcases, more culinary highlights – providing a festive celebration of cultures converging, and perfect for anyone on the lookout for holiday gifts, or those who simply wish to be in the Yuletide spirit.
Admission to Passionfest is open for all, making it ideal for families, friends, and culture lovers of all ages to discover and immerse themselves in a weekend of creativity, artistry, and connection – all without limits.
BGC Passionfest 2025 is presented by Bonifacio Global City, Bonifacio High Street, and the Bonifacio Art Foundation, Inc., powered by Morris Garages (MG). For updates, follow Bonifacio Global City on social media.
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