CCP Simbang Gabi celebrates faith, tradition, and community

Embracing the rich tradition of Filipino Catholicism, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) will once again host its annual Simbang Gabi from December 16 to 24, 2025, continuing a cherished holiday observance that gathers communities in prayer, reflection, and cultural celebration.

CCP Lights Up Façade in Celebration of Buwan ng Wikang Filipino, ASEAN Month, and National Heroes Day in August

The Cultural Center of the Philippines illuminates its iconic façade in vibrant colors in August to commemorate the country’s three major events: Buwan ng Wikang Filipino (National Language Month), ASEAN Month, and National Heroes Day. 

Virgin Labfest Writing Fellowship Program in the Visayas Year 4 Now Accepting Applications

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), through its Artist Training Division, in partnership with The Performance Laboratory, Inc., is pleased to announce the call for applications for the Virgin Labfest Writing Fellowship Program (VLFWFP) in the Visayas Year 4, open until August 30, 2025.

CCP, Intramuros Administration revive ‘Intramuros Evenings’ with Ganito Na Kami Noon, Paano Na Ngayon? 

This July, the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the Intramuros Administration bring history and heritage to life within the walls of the historic Walled City with Ganito Na Kami Noon, Paano Na Ngayon?, a bold theatrical work from the CCP Out-of-The-Box Series, set to open the Intramuros Evenings on July 19, 2025, 6:30 PM at Centro de Turismo, Intramuros, Manila.

‘Virgin’ Plays for VLF 2026

Following the successful conclusion of VLF XX: Hinog, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), TanghalangPilipino Foundation Inc. (TP) and the Writer’s Bloc Inc. unveil the lineup for VLF 21, featuring 12 new plays includingworks by seven virgin playwrights, with three revisited plays to look forward to.

CCP’s The Met: LIVE in HD spotlights the melodic genius of Mozart’s “Le Nozze di Figaro” this July

The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s brilliant arias in “Le Nozze di Figaro” as the sixth installment of CCP’s The Met: LIVE in HD – Season 10 this July 1, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., at Glorietta 4, Cinema 1 in Makati City.

Strengthening Visayan Art and Culture via CCP’s Kaisa sa Sining

Cultural managers Ma. Lourdes “Tanya” Lopez of Bacolod City in Negros Occidental, Diomar Abrio from Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental and Alphonsus “Al” Dalisay Tesoro of Roxas City in Capiz strongly believe Visayan art and culture will continue to flourish with the efforts of artistic partners such as the Cultural Center of the Philippines through its Kaisa sa Sining (KSS) program. 

CCP announces Writing Fellows of the Virgin Labfest XX Writing Fellowship Program

After intensive deliberation, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) proudly announces the eight (8) aspiring playwrights selected for the Virgin Labfest XX Writing Fellowship Program (VLF XX WFP), which will be held both online and onsite at the CCP Complex from June 17 to 29, 2025.

Commemorating maternal love through paintings as featured on the CCP Encyclopedia of Philippine Art 

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the strength, grace, and quiet resilience of mothers and women through the vibrant world of Philippine visual arts. 

CCP celebrates Intramuros Administration’s 46th founding anniversary with the revival of Intramuros Evenings

With a shared goal to promote the Filipino national identity, culture, and heritage, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and Intramuros Administration (IA) collaborate to bring back Intramuros Evenings.