Saturday, October 3, 2026
11AM to 8PM
2151 Ferry Point, Alameda, CA 94501
ALAMEDA’S ANNUAL
FILIPINO ISLAND FESTIVAL
FROM VISION TO MOVEMENT
The Story Behind Filipino Island Fest
Filipino Island Fest is a celebration of Filipino culture, community, and belonging. What began as a grassroots gathering in 2023 has grown into one of the Bay Area's largest Filipino cultural events, bringing thousands together through food, music, art, entrepreneurship, and shared experiences.
This year's theme, Rooted Here – Culture That Grounds Us. Community That Grows Us., reflects both where we come from and where we stand today. Grounded in the spirit of Bayanihan, it honors the connections, traditions, and collective strength that continue to shape our identity and future.
General Admission or upgrade to the VIP Experience!
Filipino Island Fest 2026 Tickets Are Here!
Last year, almost 20,000 people joined us on the waterfront to celebrate Filipino culture through food, music, art, entrepreneurship, and community.
What many people don't see are the months of planning, permits, infrastructure, security, entertainment, and hundreds of people working behind the scenes to bring the festival to life.
This year, for the first time, Filipino Island Fest will be a ticketed event.
We wanted to keep it affordable and accessible while creating a sustainable future for the festival and allowing us to continue growing this celebration for years to come.
Early Bird Admission — $5
Available for the first 5,000 tickets sold.
General Admission — $10
Festival Supporter Pass — $20
(Limited Supply)
Best Value — Same price as Day-Of Admission, plus exclusive festival perks when purchased in advance.
Includes:
• Festival admission
• Limited edition Filipino Island Fest tote bag
• Express entry lane
• Express bar lane
Day-Of Admission — $20
Festival admission only.
VIP Experience — $125
Includes:
• VIP lounge access
• Catered Filipino food
• Complimentary drink
• Reserved seating
• Express entry lane
• Express bar lane
• Private bar
• Premium restroom access
Every ticket purchased helps support Filipino artists, musicians, performers, small businesses, cultural programming, and the continued growth of one of the largest Filipino cultural celebrations in the country.
Thank you for believing in this vision and helping us build something our community can be proud of.
Maraming salamat.
Why We're Charging Admission
For the first time in Filipino Island Fest history, we will be charging admission.
As the festival has grown, so have the costs of producing it. What started as a community gathering has grown into one of the largest Filipino cultural celebrations in the country, bringing together thousands of attendees, hundreds of vendors, performers, artists, volunteers, and community organizations.
Admission fees help support festival infrastructure, safety, entertainment, cultural programming, staffing, permits, sanitation, and operations while allowing us to continue growing the festival in a sustainable way.
Our goal has always been to create a meaningful space where Filipino culture can be celebrated, shared, and passed on to future generations. We have worked hard to keep ticket prices affordable and accessible for our community.
BECOME A SPONSOR
Join us this year for the opportunity to showcase your business at Filipino Island Fest, a premier event set to attract thousands of Filipino-Americans from all over the Bay Area. This vibrant festival promises to be a cultural celebration like no other, drawing a passionate audience who love engaging their community and exploring local brands.
BECOME A VENDOR
Want to showcase your amazing talents and flavors at Filipino Island Fest? This is your chance to be a part of a vibrant, inaugural event that’s all about celebrating our culture and connecting with a new, excited audience.
By joining us as a vendor, you’ll not only get to share your unique creations with a highly engaged crowd, but also establish yourself as a go-to favorite in our community. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to shine and make a lasting impact at a festival that’s set to become a beloved tradition!
BECOME A PERFORMER
Got talent? This is your stage.
Filipino Island Fest is looking for artists, dancers, musicians, and cultural performers who are ready to share their gifts with thousands of fellow festival-goers on the Alameda waterfront. Whether you're rooted in traditional Filipino art forms or bringing something fresh and Fil-Am, we want to celebrate what you do.
This year's theme is Rooted Here — and your performance could be exactly what our community needs to feel seen, heard, and celebrated.
BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Be part of the team that brings Filipino Island Fest to life. Volunteers help create meaningful experiences that celebrate Filipino culture, strengthen community connections, and honor the spirit of bayanihan. Together, we're building something bigger than a festival—we're strengthening community through culture, connection, and shared purpose.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to create bayanihan – building bridges and celebrating culture – by sharing the profound beauty and healing wisdom of Filipino-American heritage with Alameda and the Bay Area. We craft intentional spaces where people from all walks of life can experience the transformative power of our traditions, artistry, and nourishing cuisine.
Through expert curation and community-first approach, we honor our elders' stories while empowering future generations, building sacred bridges that connect cultures through shared values of community, wellness, and belonging. Every moment of our festival becomes a testament to the resilience and joy found in knowing who you are, where you come from, and how your story contributes to our collective journey toward cultural understanding and community empowerment.
