Celebrate the longest day of the year this June with amazing musical performances from some of the best local and international acts.

Fête de la Musique Philippinesreturns for its 31st year with the theme “Un Monde” or One World, emphasizing music's incredible power to unite diverse cultures and bridge the Philippines to the world. Presented by Alliance Française de Manille alongside its partners, this free and open-to-all music festival has been a cornerstone of the Philippine music calendar, offering free live music performances across various stages and genres, spanning from Northern Luzon, across the Visayas, to Southern Mindanao.

The theme for this year highlights the festival’s commitment to fostering international camaraderie and understanding through music, as it expands the spotlight to international acts and partners.

“This is a cultural homecoming,” described Mathilde Séjourné, cultural counselor of the Embassy of France to the Philippines. “A moment for Filipinos to come together and global audiences to reconnect with the spirit of the Philippines and embrace the beauty of other unique cultural traditions.”

The Beat Manila got to attend the press launch on May 28 at the Long Bar in Raffles Makati, where we learned more about this year’s incredible artist lineup, special stages, and destinations where the musical events will take place. Here are the highlights:

Fête de la Musique Philippines 2025 Highlights

The Main Event (June 21)

Mark your calendars, music lovers! The festival’s central highlight will take place on the summer solstice, a.k.a. the longest day of the year, at Ayala Triangle Gardens in Makati City. This year’s Main Stage will present a mix of established headliners and rising talents, including Brigade, Janine, Brass Pas Pas Pas Pas feat. Leanne & Naara, James Reid, The Ridleys, and Tarsius x Ena Mori.

Further solidifying the “Un Monde” theme, FêtePH2025 will be welcoming international musicians Ito Kashitaro from Japan and French musicians Emile Londonien to the stage. The Jazz trio will also be performing at the French Stage on June 20 (6:30 PM) at the Long Bar, Raffles Makati.

You can also catch off-stage performances by Filipino musicians Frank Ely and Zsaris, Bolivian Pop artist Bling Bling Papaya, and Singapore-based Pinoy queer artist Marian Carmel. Other headliners are still kept under wraps at this time, so stay tuned for further updates!

Music Heals (June 8)

Sound and music are more than just forms of entertainment, they can also be a modality for healing. FetePH2025 is bringing back its advocacy “Music Heals” with a sound healing festival led by Aruga Collective.

The event will include group sound healing sessions — a meditative and relaxing activity — and will host a series of workshops designed to educate and engage participants about the power of sound healing and incense appreciation. It will also feature a cacao ceremony and an eclectic variety of holistic healing modalities.

Shangri-La Stage (June 13)

For the first time, Fête de la Musique Philippines is partnering with Shangri-La Plaza to create an exciting new stage featuring intimate and captivating musical experiences that showcase Gen Z magic. The lineup of artists is yet to be revealed, but we simply can’t wait!

Pocket Stages (June 27 and 28)

These may be smaller events, but they’re packed with incredible artists and explosive performances that will surely make FetePH2025 a one-of-a-kind music extravaganza. Following the Main Stage, the fete-stivities will spread across Makati City with numerous Pocket Stages as part of the Barangay Poblacion fiesta. These stages offer a more localized and intimate musical experience in various venues with all kinds of music genres from P-Pop, Indie, Jazz, to Metal.

Pocket Stages will also take place within and outside of Metro Manila on June 28. You can find more information about the lineup and venues here.

Destination Stages (June 28)

FetePH2025 is a country-wide celebration that expands to several regions across the Philippines. From north to south, the grand festival will bring the spirit of “Un Monde” to local communities with over 29 destination stages and 90 events!

Each participating location will have an independently formed and produced stage that features a unique setlist of local artists. You can expect stages in Isabela, Cagayan, Baguio, Dagupan, Baler, Bulacan, Marikina, East Rizal, Antipolo, Bacoor, Dasmariñas, Imus, Calamba, Pagsanjan, San Pedro, Santa Rosa, Los Baños, Batangas, El Nido, Masbate, Boracay, Cebu (June 21 and 28), Dumaguete (June 26 to 28), Siquijor, Siargao (June 21), Cagayan De Oro, Bukidnon, Davao (June 21 to 27), and Koronadal City.

Sonik Soiree

Beyond music, Sonik Philippines will be hosting a series of workshops and panel discussions that highlight the journey of Filipino talent expanding into global markets, the impact of music technology, and the growing role of the creative economy in shaping the future of music.

Leading the Sonik Soiree are distinguished music marketing and business resource speakers, including Product Marketing, Business Development, and Brand Strategy lead at PLAYZER Francois Planquette, Live Promotions Bkk Managing Director Polo Ruesz, and CEO and Co-Founder of CtrI+Reach (by Y2M) Clémentin Diard.

The opening of FetePH2025 was definitely a thrilling moment as we got a first look at the month-long musical celebration that aims to bring people of all backgrounds and cultures together through music. After hearing a preview performance by singer Shanne Dandan and Filipino electronic duo Tarsius, we can assure you that this year’s festival will be even bigger and better than its predecessors.

"We are incredibly excited to bring 'Un Monde' to life for our 31st Fête de la Musique celebration," said Xavier Leroux, Executive Director of Alliance Francaise de Manille. “This year, we aim to showcase how Filipino music resonates globally, truly making us all ‘One World’ through melody and rhythm.”

“This is more than a music festival,” added Mathilde. “Fête de la Musique is a celebration of connection, creativity, and culture. It is also a call to embrace our differences, honor our roots, and unite through the rhythms that bind us all.”

For a complete list of stages and events, visit their official website. Do note that you will need to pre-register (for free!) to be able to access the event listings.

For updates on lineup drops and secret stages, follow Fête de la Musique Philippines on Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram.