10:00 am - Sunday, August 14

35th Philippine Cultural Arts Festival

Presidents Way, Balboa Park, San Diego

Music/Dance

The Philippine Cultural Arts Festival returns to Balboa Park on August 14, 2022, after two years of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown on public events. The SAMAHAN Filipino American Performance Arts & Education Center will hold its 35th Philippine Cultural Arts Festival on Sunday, August 14, 2022 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm in Balboa Park, at the corner of Park Boulevard and Presidents Way. Admission is FREE! A family-oriented event focused on cultural heritage, entertainment and networking, this festival appeals to the whole family and allows San Diego locals as well as tourists the opportunity to learn about Philippine culture and performing arts through dances and music. The one-day event showcases performing arts with presentations of colorful folk dances of the different regions of the Philippines by SAMAHAN’s graceful dancers accompanied with live music of the SAMAHAN Rondalla and Kulintang (gong) Music Ensembles. Featured, as well, will be review of the traditional and indigenous Filipino attire, mainstream entertainment such as contemporary dances and vocals, dances by invited performers and martial arts exhibitions. Admission/Cost: FREE> Location: President's Way Balboa Park San Diego, CA Sunday, August 14 - 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM