The Great British Festival is back in Manila

The British Embassy Manila and British Chamber of Commerce, together with British Council Philippines, are excited to announce the return of the Great British Festival – a weekend celebration of British culture, creativity, innovation, and friendship – taking place on 19-20 October. This year’s festival coincides with the UK-Philippines Friendship Day, making it a special event that highlights the 78 strong years of enduring partnership between the UK and the Philippines. 

The Great British Festival will be held at Bonifacio Global City’s Amphitheatre and C1 Park, transforming it into a literary themed hub of activities, performances, and showcases that capture the essence of British culture. The festival is open to the public and promises a weekend of fun and excitement for people of all ages.  

Highlights of the Great British Festival:  

British Ambassador to the Philippines, Laure Beaufils, expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming festival, saying: 

The Great British Festival is our way of celebrating the rich cultural ties between the UK and the Philippines. This year, we’re delighted to hold it on the same week-end as UK-Philippines Friendship Day.  We invite everyone to join us in experiencing the best of British culture at the festival – whether that be music, dance, food, education or more!  Together, we will continue to strengthen the bonds of friendship and partnership between our two countries.

Executive Director and Trustee of the British Chamber of Commerce, Chris Nelson, said: 

We are glad to welcome everyone again to the upcoming Great British Festival. The British Chamber along with the British Embassy Manila and the British Council have worked together to promote the growing trade and cultural relations between the UK and the Philippines. We look forward to showcasing a promising business landscape to more British investors. 

The Great British Festival will also foster business and educational connections with dedicated zones for trade and investment, featuring UK brands and businesses, and providing opportunities for collaboration between British and Filipino businesses. Additionally, education institutions will be present, providing valuable insights and guidance for those interested in studying in the UK.

Event details 

• Dates: 19-20 October 2024 

• Venue: C1 Park and Amphitheatre 

• Time: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM 

• Admission: Free 

The Great British Festival is organised by the British Embassy Manila, in partnership with the British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines and the British Council. The Great British Festival is organised with the support of our partners at PruLife UK, Shell, Pandiman, BPI, Unilever, Corio Generation, HSBC, SSI Marks & Spencer, VFS Global, PGA Cars – Bentley, BSI, Inchcape, BDO, Standard Chartered, Jollibee Foods Corporation, Radical Motors, Union Jack Tavern, Yummy Organics Food Corporation, Tao Corporation, The Borough Pizza Pub, Gridiron Shawarma x Sausage, Ginebra San Miguel, Vogue Concepts – Charles Tyrwhitt, Nord Anglia International School Manila and Drake International, McDonald’s, Philippine Airlines and Estate Wines.

For more information and updates on the programme and participating companies, follow the British Embassy Manila on X (@ukinphilippines), Facebook and Instagram (@ukinthephiliipines). 

Contact:

Cara San Pedro, British Embassy Manila – Cara.SanPedro@fcdo.gov.uk 

Keenah Ticzon, British Chamber of Commerce Philippines – Kticzon@britcham.org.ph