Fans of Wanderland won’t have the festival to look forward to this March. Organizers confirmed that the annual music and arts weekend won’t take place in 2026, though they assured concertgoers it will return in the future.
Photos (L-R): Kris Rocha, Magic Liwanag, Jikay Laborte via Wanderland Festival
The team reflected on the festival’s history in their announcement, noting that it has become a yearly tradition for many: a chance for friends to reunite, enjoy music, and celebrate the start of summer together.
“For a decade, March has always been our time to wander together. By the time January rolled in, our team would already be swept up, living and breathing every little detail for Wanderland. And for you, it was something to look forward to: the start of summer, where you and your friends reunited to continue yearly traditions,” they said in a statement.
They emphasized that the community of attendees is what has always made Wanderland special, and that this pause is only temporary.
“[While] we choose to dim the W light, we want to highlight that Wanderland has always been more than a music festival—it was you, our Wanderland Community, that made every edition special…Like many Wanderlands before, there will always be a next one… This one’s just going to take a little bit longer,” they added.
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Since its debut in 2013, Wanderland has brought both international and local acts to Manila, creating a platform for big-name artists as well as homegrown talent. Over the years, the festival has hosted a wide range of performers, from global acts to popular Filipino bands and singer-songwriters, making it a standout event in the local music scene.
The organizers, Karpos Multimedia, continue to work on other live music events in the city, including upcoming shows like HONNE’s multi-day Manila concert.
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