Galantis, Porter Robinson, Subtronics & Yellow Claw are joined by Adventure Club, Alan Shirahama, Aiobahn for Southeast Asia’s Most Luxurious Electronic Music Weekend
Plus: Complete 60+ Artist Lineup Across Three Stages — and a Yellow Claw DJ set you can watch right now.
You know how most big festivals, no matter how famous, leave you drenched in sweat, standing in a muddy field, and praying for a decent toilet? Yeah, &FRIENDS Festival decided to do things differently.
Instead of fighting the tropical heat, they partnered with Okada Manila — a Forbes five-star integrated resort — to create a fully air-conditioned indoor EDM experience. Think less “surviving the elements” and more “walking from a world-class buffet to a bass-drop without breaking a sweat.”
The festival returns June 19-20, 2026, and just dropped its complete lineup of over 60 artists across three custom-built stages. And honestly? It’s stacked.
Not Your Average Destination Festival
I’ve been to enough outdoor festivals in Southeast Asia to know the drill: you’re either melting under the sun or getting rained on, and the bathroom situation is… let’s just say “adventurous.”
&FRIENDS Festival says no to all that.
“We are an indoor festival that works together with the resort to provide world-class amenities for our audience,” festival spokesperson Edward Cheang explains. “Many festivals have quality-of-life limitations. Working with Okada really helps us handle that with air-conditioned rest spaces and toilets that are regularly managed by resort staff throughout the property.”
That’s right — air-conditioned restrooms. With staff. Inside a casino resort that spans 30 hectares in Parañaque’s Entertainment City. Okada Manila has 993 rooms, the world’s largest multicolour dancing fountain (yes, it’s a thing), Cove Manila indoor beach club, a casino, and more high-end restaurants than you can try in one weekend.
For international travelers, they’re offering hotel packages, VIP experiences, and exclusive amenities. It’s basically a luxury getaway where a music festival happens to be playing.
Why Manila? (And Why Now?)
Bangkok and Bali are getting crowded and expensive. Everyone knows it. &FRIENDS is betting that Manila is the next big thing — and honestly, the math checks out.
You get world-class EDM, five-star resort amenities, and prices that are competitive with S20 Songkran, World DJ Festival Japan, and Together Festival Thailand. Except here, you’re not sweating through your shirt.
Beyond the festival, Manila has Intramuros (the walled city), art galleries, rooftop bars, and day trips to Tagaytay’s volcano views. It’s a legit destination if you’re coming from abroad.
The Headliners: Four Giants
Let’s talk about who’s playing.
Galantis – The Swedish duo behind “Runaway (U & I)” (Grammy-nominated, by the way) and “No Money.” Over 7.3 billion streams. You’ve heard their songs even if you don’t know their name.
Porter Robinson – The man who changed EDM with Worlds, then gave us the Grammy-nominated Virtual Self project, then broke our hearts with Nurture. He played Manila on his 70+ date SMILE! 😀 world tour, and now he’s coming back. His Filipino fans are going to lose it.
Subtronics – Philadelphia’s bass monster. He was the highest-selling North American electronic touring act in 2023 (per Pollstar), won DJ Mag North America’s DJ of the Year, and just made his Coachella debut last month. His album FIBONACCI is pure chaos in the best way.
Yellow Claw – The Dutch duo who basically invented that trap-hardstyle hybrid sound. They just dropped Jesus Loves Trap Music (fifth studio album) in February 2026 via their Barong Family label. It’s made for mainstage destruction.
Phase Two Powerhouses
Adventure Club – The Grammy-nominated Canadian duo is finally making their Philippines debut. If you like melodic dubstep that hits you right in the chest, don’t miss this.
Alan Shirahama – Leader of GENERATIONS from EXILE TRIBE, DJ Mag Top 100 DJ, and — here’s a fun fact — Philippines Tourism Ambassador. His mom is Filipino, his dad is Japanese. His set is going to be one of those special “homecoming” moments.
Aiobahn – South Korean producer who blends anime-inspired melodies with hard-hitting future bass. He’s signed to Monstercat, and his Philippines debut on the Club Stage is already generating buzz.
Filipino Excellence on the Global Stage
Three Filipino-American artists are representing:
· Ian Asher – His remix of Jain’s “Makeba” got hundreds of millions of streams. He’s a festival veteran (Coachella, EDC, etc.) and he’s coming home to Manila.
· Seduza – The cat-eared Filipina-Chinese American who plays trap, future bass, Jersey club, house — basically anything. She’s done Coachella, Head in the Clouds, and toured with Alesso and Steve Aoki.
· Tye Turner – Filipino Australian, absolute explosive stage presence, part of the SYBER collective. His global beats sound has taken him all over the world.
Regional Acts You Should Know
Organizers are also bringing in acts from around Asia:
· Smooth Brain Girly (Malaysia) – one of the fastest-growing DJs in the country.
· WUKONG and KIARA (Singapore)
· And on the Friendship Stage, local collectives like Orange Juice Asia, Planet Workshop, Contrast, RAW, and label Sweet & Sour are bringing in acts from Bangkok, Singapore, Japan, and Korea.
The festival’s Halloween 2025 edition was already a landmark — the first Asian EDM festival with a full Asian EDM headliner lineup (KNOCK2, BEAUZ, Dabin, Sabai, Y3LLO). They’re keeping that promise going in 2026.
The Full Lineup (All 60+ Artists)
Main Stage: Galantis, Porter Robinson, Subtronics, Yellow Claw, Adventure Club, Alan Shirahama, ARMNHMR (Monstercat), Arcando (Monstercat), Bonnie X Clyde, Hoang b2b Fairlane, Tye Turner, Ian Asher, Seduza, CHYL, Level Up, Siangyoo, WUKONG, KIARA, Full Squad Gaming, Ace Ramos f2f Marc Marasigan, Afinity, Ami Mura, Arthur Tan, FAZAD, J, L.A, NGHTSHIFT b2b Jaidee b2b Dreamdriver
Club Stage: Aiobahn, Bandit, BENCH, Buns b2b Senza, Honey Gee, Ian Sndrz, James Landino b2b Kino, Jecht, KDH, Kluster Flux, MARGACHI, NOTDEADYET, Sseda, Sunday Sundae, Xenith
Friendship Stage (Label & Collective Takeovers):
· Day One: Orange Juice Asia x Planet Workshop, CLOUDNYT, RAW, Restored Bass
· Day Two: Hidden Nights, Contrast, Sweet & Sour, Midnight Rebels
Tickets & Packages
Prices are in Philippine Pesos (PHP):
· Two-Day GA: PHP 9,000
· Two-Day VIP: PHP 15,000
· Single Day GA: PHP 5,800
· Single Day VIP: PHP 9,800
· Barkada Bundles (5 pax): PHP 23,200 (GA) / PHP 36,000 (VIP)
You can grab tickets from:
· Ticketmelon – https://www.ticketmelon.com (search &FRIENDS Festival)
· MOVETIX – https://www.movetix.ph
If you’re tired of the same old sweaty, overcrowded festival experience — or if you’ve never been to Manila and want an excuse — this is probably the best one you’ll get. June 19-20. Okada Manila. Aircon. Bass. See you there?
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