PH Recently ended

Peñafrancia Festival 2026

The Peñafrancia Festival 2026 is a major religious and cultural event in Naga, Philippines, held in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia and the Divino Rostro. Spanning from September 11 to September 24, the celebration is defined by massive public processions and a series of civic and cultural activities that attract millions of pilgrims and tourists to the Bicol region.

Date
Sep 11-24, 2026
Location
Naga
Status
Recently ended
+ Add ICS
Peñafrancia Festival 2026

Event summary

Highlights

  • Traslacion procession on September 11 marking the start of the religious activities.
  • Fluvial procession through the Naga River scheduled for September 19.
  • Massive participation of voyadores and pilgrims, with estimates reaching millions.
  • Bicol Regional Military Parade Exhibition and other civic-led cultural competitions.
The festivities begin with the Traslacion procession on Friday, September 11, where the sacred images are transferred from the Old Shrine to the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral. This event typically involves hundreds of thousands of barefoot male devotees, known as voyadores, and is closely monitored by local security and emergency management teams to ensure public safety.

A focal point of the festival is the grand fluvial procession on September 19. During this event, the image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia is carried on a colorful pagoda along the Naga River, returning from the cathedral to the Minor Basilica and National Shrine. This water-borne parade is supported by the Philippine Coast Guard and is expected to draw nearly two million participants and spectators.

In addition to the primary religious rites, the festival includes a diverse schedule of civic events through September 24. Notable activities include the Tagboan Arts, Music and Food Festival, the Bicol Regional Military Parade Exhibition, a civic and float parade, and the Voyadores Festival. These events highlight the region's cultural heritage alongside its spiritual devotion.

Practical details

Location described by the source
Naga Metropolitan Cathedral
www.bicolmail.net
Area for browsing nearby events
Naga

Before attending

Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.

Sources and further information

Check these references for event announcements and updates before attending.

Location map

Approximate area only; exact venue coordinates are not confirmed.

Keep exploring

Use this event as a starting point for nearby places, matching topics, and calendar paths.

Bicol calendar Open local events and dates. Philippines calendar Browse the national event calendar.