Taste of Manila 2025: A Celebration of Resiliency, Diversity, and Filipino Pride!

Get ready for an epic comeback—Taste of Manila 2025 is returning bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever! After last year’s rainy festivities, this year’s theme, "Resiliency and Diversity" honors the unbreakable bayanihan spirit and Filipino barkadahan that carried us through with joy, laughter, and dancing in the rain. Now, it’s time to turn up the sunshine, the flavor, and the fun!

What's New?

We’re turning up the heat (and cooling you down with icy desserts) with these exciting additions:

Not one, but THREE stages — Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao — inspired by the three main island groups of the Philippines. Expect 3x the music, talent, and 3x the energy!

New seating areas to sit back and enjoy the shows or just chill with your food.

Avenue Nissan Car Lane, featuring an Instagrammable Nissan sports car wrapped in the Filipino flag — don’t miss your photo op!

More food, more flavor! Explore new vendors serving up traditional and fusion
dishes that celebrate Toronto’s multicultural cuisine.

Exciting games and contests at vendor booths — Win round-trips, cash, and other surprises!

What to Expect?

Taste of Manila is known for its unbeatable street food selection—and this year is no different. Whether you're craving savory delights like isaw, kwek-kwek, or lechon belly, or looking to beat the summer heat with a refreshing halo-halo or buko shake, a bite and a sip is waiting for everyone.

This is a FREE family-friendly event with something for all ages and backgrounds! With a projected attendance of over 300,000 people, it’s not just a festival—it’s a multicultural movement.

Schedule of Events

AUGUST 16, 2025

SATURDAY

Morning – Grand Parade with over 50 associations and community groups marching in unity!
Evening – Primetime Show kicks off at 7PM on two stages BACK to BACK!

Luzon Stage: Ruru Madrid, Kyline Alcantara, and Pepita Curtis
Mindanao Stage: Iñigo Pascual & Jason Fernandez

AUGUST 17, 2025

SUNDAY

Morning – Flores de Manila, our very own Flores de Mayo-inspired parade of beauties.

Afternoon - Bryan Termulo's performance at the Mindanao Stage.

Evening – Veteran comedian Ai-Ai delas Alas takes over the Luzon stage for a comedy-packed musical night!

Taste of Manila
Directory Map

Find your way to the fun! Explore the Taste of Manila with our easy-to-use directory map.

Program Schedule

LOCAL ACTS TO WATCH OUT FOR

JDL School of Performing Arts
Marky Hugh Talents
Dong Dreamers Academy
DK Tijam Talents

They’ll bring the beat, the moves, and the heart of the community to the stage.

JOIN the FUN!

With the combination of music, food, tradition, and community, Taste of Manila 2025 is more than a street festival—it’s a celebration of identity, strength, and shared joy.

Whether you’re coming for the performances, the food, or to support local talents and businesses, there’s a place for you here.