Buglasan Festival 2025 | Schedule of Activities

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Buglasan Festival 2025 | Schedule of Activities

Buglasan Festival 2025 | Schedule of Activities

Buglasan Festival 2025: The Grand Return of Negros Oriental’s Festival of Festivals | Schedule of Activities

Theme: “Celebrating Cultures, Honoring Heritage, Amplifying Arts, Connecting Communities, and Optimizing Opportunities for All”

In 2025, the Buglasan Festival promises a full spectrum of cultural shows, competitions, fairs, and festive parades across Dumaguete City and the province of Negros Oriental. This year’s edition will run from October 16 to 26.

Nearly 50 contests and activities are lined up, involving 24 out of the 25 local government units (LGUs) in the province.

Because of the scale of the event, 477 police and security personnel will be mobilized to ensure safety at key venues and public areas.

Let’s look into the highlights, schedule, and what to expect.

Buglasan Festival 2025 | Schedule of Activities

🌸 Buglasan Festival Schedule of Activities 2025

 

🗓 OCTOBER 16 | THURSDAY

  • 5:00 AM – Buglasan Ecumenical Sunrise Service (Dumaguete Boulevard)

  • 5:00 PM – Ribbon Cutting and Opening of the Buglasan Agri Booths Fair Competition (Freedom Park)

  • 6:00 PM – Buglasan Battle of Dance Supreme (Freedom Park Stage)

  • 8:00 PM – Gandang Negrense 2025 (Negros Oriental Convention Center, Plenary Hall)

🗓 OCTOBER 17 | FRIDAY – Province-wide Public Holiday

  • 9:00 AM – Contingents Assembly, Hibbard Avenue

  • 10:00 AM – Buglasan Civic-Military Parade and Buglasan Festival Headdress Competition (Dumaguete City Streets)

  • 11:00 AM – Buglasan Fellowship Lunch with Provincial and LGU Officials and Guests (Negros Oriental Convention Center, Plenary Hall)

  • 12:00 NN – Contingents Assembly, Hibbard Avenue

  • 3:00 PM – Festival of Festivals Streetdancing Competition with Buglasan Festival King and Queen (Dumaguete City Streets)

  • 6:00 PM – Festival of Festivals Field Presentation and Showdown Competition (Gov. Mariano F. Perdices Memorial Coliseum)

  • 8:00 PM – Buglasan VIVA One Variety Show (Freedom Park)

  • 9:00 PM – Buglasan SMB Night (Freedom Park)

🗓 OCTOBER 18 | SATURDAY

  • 2:00 PM – Buglasan Marching Band Competition (High School and Collegiate Level) – Lamberto L. Macias Sports and Cultural Center

  • 4:00 PM – Contingents Assembly for Parade of Lights (Provincial Capitol to Dumaguete Boulevard)

  • 6:00 PM – Buglasan Agri Booths Fair Competition – First Judging (Freedom Park)

  • 7:00 PM – Buglasan Pyro-Musical Competition (Dumaguete Boulevard)

  • 8:30 PM – Ginebra Night featuring GCycleMind (Freedom Park Stage)

🗓 OCTOBER 19 | SUNDAY

  • 8:00 PM – Buglasan Battle of the Bands Competition (Freedom Park Stage)

  • 8:00 PM – Gandang Negrense 2025 Trans Pageant Night (Lamberto L. Macias Sports and Cultural Center)

  • 8:00 PM onwards – Party with the Local Bands (SMB Stage)

🗓 OCTOBER 20 | MONDAY

  • 6:00 PM – Buglasan Singing Idol Competition (Freedom Park Stage)

  • 9:00 PM – Party with the Local Bands (SMB Stage)

🛞 Side Events:

  • Motor and Car Show (Oct 10–11, Freedom Park)

  • NIR Buglasan MotoTour V.3 (Oct 11–12, Dumaguete Boulevard)

  • 3rd Buglasan Flowerhorn Show (Oct 11–12, Robinsons Mall)

🗓 OCTOBER 21 | TUESDAY

  • 6:00 PM – Buglasan Vocal Duet Competition (Freedom Park Stage)

  • 6:00 PM – Buglasan Balitaw Competition (Freedom Park Stage)

  • 9:00 PM – Party with the Local Bands (SMB Stage)

🗓 OCTOBER 22 | WEDNESDAY

  • 9:00 AM – Buglasan Lutong Ato “The Negrense Flavors” (Negros Oriental Convention Center, Plenary Hall)

  • 4:00 PM – Buglasan Inter-School Hospitality Skills Competition (Plenary Hall – Hair Tending, Fruit & Vegetable Carving, Flower Arrangement, Cake Decorating, Cooking Competitions)

  • 7:00 PM – Buglasan Folk Dance Competition – Western Influence and Buglasan Balak Competition (Freedom Park Stage)

  • 8:00 PM – Hara sa Negros Oriental 2025 Pre-Pageant (Talent & Festival Costumes) (Lamberto L. Macias Sports & Cultural Center)

  • 10:00 PM – Party with the Local Bands (SMB Stage)

🗓 OCTOBER 23 | THURSDAY

  • 6:00 PM – Indayog Kultura with Kahayag Dance Company (Freedom Park Stage)

  • 10:00 PM – Party with the Local Bands (SMB Stage)

🗓 OCTOBER 24 | FRIDAY

  • 6:00 PM – Buglasan Dancesport Competition 2025 (Freedom Park Stage)

  • 8:00 PM – Hara sa Negros Oriental 2025 (Lamberto L. Macias Sports & Cultural Center)

🗓 OCTOBER 25 | SATURDAY

  • 6:00 AM – Buglasan Dragon Boat Exhibition Match (Dumaguete Boulevard)

  • 4:00 PM – Buglasan Push-Bike Competition (Dumaguete Boulevard)

  • 5:00 PM – 2025 Buglasan Bodybuilding Competition (Lamberto L. Macias Sports & Cultural Center)

  • 6:00 PM – Buglasan Agri Booths Fair Competition – Final Judging (Freedom Park)

  • 8:00 PM – Buglasan Music Fest (Escaño Street)

🗓 OCTOBER 26 | SUNDAY

  • 12:00 Midnight of Saturday – International Negros Oriental Marathon (INOM) (Streets of Negros Oriental)

  • 4:00 PM – Buglasan 2025 Closing and Awarding Ceremonies (Freedom Park Stage)

  • 6:00 PM – TernO – “The Negros Oriental Terno Designers Competition and Gala” (Negros Oriental Convention Center, Plenary Hall)

  • 10:00 PM – Fireworks Display (Freedom Park)

🌼 Side Exhibitions and Trade Fairs

  • Buglasan NegOrense Agri-Trade Fair: October 17–21, Robinsons Mall

  • Buglasan 2025 All-Breed Fun Match Dog Show: October 25, Robinsons Mall

Buglasan Festival 2025 | Schedule of Activities

What Makes Buglasan Festival 2025 Special / Noteworthy Updates

  • Expanded Opening Acts: This year, for the first time, the opening salvo is revamped to present culture and arts more strongly up front, aiming to attract broader audiences.
  • Broad LGU Involvement: 24 of 25 LGUs are participating, making this one of the most inclusive editions ever.
  • Safety & Security Emphasis: Nearly 500 security personnel (477 uniformed cops) are deployed across festival venues and streets.
  • Cultural Unity & Tourism Linkages: The festival continues to strengthen its role as the province’s showcase of arts, heritage, local products, and tourism — not just entertainment.

Cultural Significance & Why It Matters | Buglasan Festival

Buglasan remains more than just a festival. It is:

  • A platform for cultural preservation — ensuring that folk dances, traditional music, weaving, handicrafts, and indigenous arts stay alive
  • A tourism magnet, bringing visitors into Dumaguete and the surrounding towns, benefiting local businesses
  • A showcase of community pride, where municipalities compete in artistry, creativity, and identity
  • A bridge linking heritage, agriculture, and economic opportunity through trade fairs, agri-booth displays, and local product exhibitions

Tips for Attending Buglasan Festival

  • Check the daily schedule — many events run simultaneously in different venues
  • Plan for crowds & traffic, especially during parades & street dancing days
  • Secure accommodations early — hotels, guesthouses fill up fast
  • Wear comfortable shoes & clothing — many events are outdoors and involve walking
  • Arrive early in the streets for the best views during parades/dancing
  • Respect road closures & advisories — local authorities will issue traffic reroutes
  • Don’t miss night events — fireworks, cultural shows, music fests are usually after dark

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