Buglasan Festival 2026 Schedule
October 15–25, 2026 – Schedule of Events
Buglasan Festival 2026: Complete Schedule of Events
The Buglasan Festival 2026 will take place from October 15 to 25, 2026, bringing 11 days of cultural celebrations, competitions, entertainment, sports, trade activities and community events to Negros Oriental.
Under the theme “Different Stories. One Aspiration. One Negros Oriental,” cities and municipalities across the province will showcase their culture, talents, traditions and local products as part of a province-wide celebration. The festival provides an opportunity for different communities to highlight what makes their local heritage and identity unique while coming together as one province.
Buglasan, widely known as the Festival of Festivals of Negros Oriental, features a diverse program for both residents and visitors. Major activities include the Buglasan 2026 Streetdancing Competition & Showdown, Parade of Lights, Pyromusical Competition, Battle of the Bands, cultural competitions, pageants, sports events and various agricultural and trade activities.
The celebration also extends beyond the main festival dates, with several special events scheduled before and during the October 15–25 program. These include the Feel the Beat TikTok Dance Challenge, Buglas Camp Fest in Dauin, the Negros Oriental Destination Pickle Tournament in Sibulan, the Teizo Suzuki Exhibition at the National Museum of the Philippines–Dumaguete and the Gandang NegOrense 2026 pre-competition.
Special Events Before and During Buglasan 2026
October 1–25, 2026
Feel the Beat TikTok Dance Challenge
October 10–11, 2026
Buglas Camp Fest at Dauin.
Negros Oriental Destination Pickle Tournament – Club Wars Edition at FKS, Sibulan.
October 13–November 15, 2026
Teizo Suzuki Exhibition – Microcosm in Bowl at the National Museum of the Philippines–Dumaguete.
Wednesday October 14, 2026
6:00pm Gandang NegOrense 2026 Queensize Edition Pre-Competition at Robinsons Mall.
October 15–18, 2026
Buglasan Photography Competition.
October 16–18, 2026
9:00am Buglasan Dragshowdown 2026 at Barangay Bajumpandan.
October 16–22, 2026
Negros Oriental Buglasan Trade Fair at Robinsons Dumaguete.
October 17–18, 2026
8:00am–5:00pm Buglasan Boxing Sports Competition at Pantawan/Dumaguete Boulevard.
October 22–23, 2026
9:00am 1st Buglasan Festival International Molly Show at Negros Oriental State University Gymnasium.
9:00am–6:00pm Buglasan Family Farm Congress at Quezon Park.
Sunday October 25, 2026
2:00pm Buglasan 2026 All-Breed Fun Match Dog Show at Robinsons Mall.
Buglasan Festival 2026 Schedule
Thursday October 15, 2026
5:00pm Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Opening of the Buglasan LGU Booths Fair Competition at Freedom Park.
6:00pm First Judging of the Buglasan LGU Booths Fair Competition at Freedom Park.
7:00pm Buglasan Battle of Dance Supreme.
8:00pm Hara sa Negros Oriental 2026 Pre-Competition.
9:00pm SMB Night.
Friday October 16, 2026
5:30am Buglasan Painitan (Buglasan Salo-salo) at Pantawan and Dumaguete Boulevard.
7:00am Ecumenical Service and Assembly for the Civic-Military Parade.
8:00am Buglasan Civic-Military Parade with Decorated Umbrellas Competition.
10:00am Lechonfest Competition at Freedom Park
12:00nn Buglasan Fellowship Lunch.
2:00pm Negros Oriental Buglasan Trade Fair Opening at Robinsons Dumaguete.
2:00pm Streetdancing Contingents Assembly.
3:00pm Buglasan Festival of Festivals Streetdancing Competition in the streets of Dumaguete
6:00pm Field Presentation and Showdown Competition at the Gov. Mariano F. Perdices Memorial Coliseum.
8:00pm Buglasan VIVA 1 Variety Show.
9:00pm SMB Night.
Saturday October 17, 2026
2:00pm Buglasan Marching Band Competition at the Lamberto Macias Sports and Cultural Center.
4:00pm Parada sa Kahayag Assembly.
5:00pm Parade of Lights Float Competition from the Provincial Capitol to Dumaguete Boulevard.
7:00pm Buglasan Pyromusical Competition at Dumaguete Boulevard
8:00pm Ginebra Night at Freedom Park.
Sunday October 18, 2026
7:00pm Buglasan Battle of the Bands Competition at Freedom Park.
8:00pm Gandang NegOrense 2026 Queensize Edition Grand Competition.
Monday October 19, 2026
6:00pm Buglasan Singing Idol Competition at Freedom Park.
9:00pm SMB Night.
Tuesday October 20, 2026
6:00pm Buglasan Vocal Duet Competition at Freedom Park.
7:00pm Buglasan Balitaw Competition at Freedom Park.
8:00pm SMB Night.
Wednesday October 21, 2026
8:00am Buglasan Inter-School Tourism and Hospitality Skills Competition at the Negros Oriental Convention Center.
8:00am Tourism Skills Competitions, including Flight Demonstration, Tour Guiding, Tour Package Making, Brochure Making and Tourism Vlogging.
8:00am Hospitality Skills Competitions, including Flair Bartending, Fruit and Vegetable Carving, Floral Arrangement, Table Setting, Cake Decorating and Cooking.
6:00pm Buglasan Folk Dance Competition.
8:00pm Buglasan Balik Competition.
Thursday October 22, 2026
9:00am Buglasan Family Farm Congress at Quezon Park.
6:00pm Buglasan Dancesport Competition at Freedom Park.
9:00pm SMB Night.
Friday October 23, 2026
4:00pm Lutong Ato Competition – “The NegOrense Flavors.”
4:00pm Awarding and Closing Ceremonies of the Family Farm Congress.
6:00pm Bahandi sa Negros Oriental School of Living Traditions on Tour Buglasan 2026 at Freedom Park.
8:00pm Hara sa Negros Oriental 2026 Grand Competition at the Lamberto L. Macias Sports and Cultural Center.
Saturday October 24, 2026
2:00pm Buglasan Bodybuilding Athletic Competition.
4:00pm Push Bike Competition at the Dumaguete Boulevard
6:00pm Final Judging of the Buglasan LGU Booths Fair Competition.
8:00pm Buglasan Music Fest at the Pantawan Dumaguete
9:00pm SMB Night.
Sunday October 25, 2026
11:00am Buglasan Festival Closing Ceremonies, Awarding and Appreciation Luncheon at the Plenary Hall of the Negros Oriental Convention Center.
8:00pm ABS-CBN Kapamilya Caravan at Freedom Park.
10:00pm Fireworks Display at the Provincial Capitol Grounds.
A Festival That Supports Local Tourism and Business
The 11-day Buglasan celebration is also expected to bring additional visitors to Negros Oriental, creating opportunities for local businesses throughout the province. Hotels, resorts, restaurants, transport operators, souvenir shops and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can all benefit from increased visitor activity during the festival period.
Tourism offices and local government units are preparing for the expected increase in visitors, including arrangements for accommodation, traffic management, road conditions and public safety. These preparations are intended to help residents and tourists move around the province and attend the numerous events taking place in Dumaguete and other municipalities.
Buglasan also aims to encourage visitors to look beyond the festival venues and explore the many destinations of Negros Oriental. With communities from across the province participating, the festival provides an opportunity for visitors to experience local food, culture, attractions, products and traditions in different parts of the province.
What to Expect at Buglasan 2026
The 2026 program covers a wide range of activities. Cultural highlights include street dancing, folk dancing, the Parade of Lights, marching bands and traditional performances. Music lovers can attend the Battle of the Bands, Singing Idol, Vocal Duet and Buglasan Music Fest, while the province’s pageantry is represented by the Gandang NegOrense 2026 Queensize Edition and Hara sa Negros Oriental 2026.
Agriculture, food and local enterprise also have a major place in this year’s celebration. The Negros Oriental Buglasan Trade Fair, Family Farm Congress, Lechonfest Competition and Lutong Ato – “The NegOrense Flavors” will showcase local products, agricultural activities and Negros Oriental cuisine.
Sports and recreational events add another dimension to the festival, with competitions covering boxing, bodybuilding, push bikes, dancesport and pickleball, among others.
The celebration concludes on October 25, 2026, with the Buglasan Festival Closing Ceremonies, Awarding and Appreciation Luncheon, followed by the ABS-CBN Kapamilya Caravan at Freedom Park and a fireworks display at the Provincial Capitol grounds.
Check our complete Buglasan Festival 2026 schedule, including the special events before and during the festival and the daily program from October 15 to 25. Times and venues are based on the announced program and may be subject to changes by the organizers.
