The MassKara Festival in Bacolod City is one of the largest festivals in the Philippines. Coinciding with the city’s Charter Day celebration, the event features carnivals, fairs and a mardi-gras style by costumed and masked street dancers. This is also a celebration of the founding anniversary of Bacolod City. Masskara Festival 2018 is scheduled on October 8-28, 2018.

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This year’s Masskara Festival highlights will be on October 27 and 28, 2018

Masskara Festival 2017 Schedule of Events and Activities

October 8, 2018
Festival Opening

Oct 26, 2018
Electric MassKara Performing Floats Competition

Oct 27, 2018
Street Dance and Arena Competitions – School Category
Electric Masskara Performing Floats Competition

Oct 28, 2018
Street Dance and Arena Competitions – Barangay Category

Electric MassKara

Bookmark this article to get an updated list of Masskara Festival 2018 events. Meanwhile, make sure you book a hotel in advance if you plan to visit Bacolod City during Masskara Festival. 

Complete Calaendar of Events


Recommended hotels to stay in Bacolod City. Please click the name of the hotel below to check the rates and availability.
  1. Avenue Suites
  2. Go Hotels Bacolod
  3. Java Pension House
  4. L’Fisher Hotel
  5. Circle Inn Hotel & Suites

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