The MassKara Festival held in Bacolod City stands as one of the Philippines’ grandest celebrations. Happening in tandem with the city’s Charter Day festivities, this event showcases a vibrant tapestry of carnivals, fairs, and a mesmerizing Mardi Gras-like spectacle featuring elaborately costumed and masked street dancers. It’s a jubilant commemoration of Bacolod City’s founding anniversary. Mark your calendars, as Masskara Festival 2023 is set to dazzle from October 1-22, 2023.
Masskara Festival 2023 Event Highlights
October 1, 2023
Miss Bacolod MassKara: Sashing/Press Conference
Activity Center, Ayala Malls Capitol Central
October 6, 2023
MassKara Grand Countdown Salubong
Bacolod City Government Center
October 13, 2023
Miss Bacolod MassKara: Corporate Night
Main Atrium, SM City Bacolod
October 13-22, 2023
MassKaraEats, Beats, & Arts
The Upper East Megaworld
October 16, 2023
Miss Bacolod MassKara Coronation Night
University of St. La Salle Coliseum
October 19-22, 2023
Cosmic MassKara Music Festival
Lacson Tourism Strip
October 21, 2023
MassKara Elektrika Diva, Electric Float Parade, & Competition
The Upper East Megaworld
October 22, 2023
MassKara Streetdance & Arena Competition
SM City Bacolod > Rizal Street
MassKara Festival 2023 Full Event Schedule
Recommended hotels to stay in Bacolod City
Hotel rooms are selling fast so make sure to book your hotel in advance if you are planning to witness this year’s MassKara Festival. Here are some of our recommended places to stay in Bacolod:
Seda Capitol Central
Go Hotels Bacolod
L’Fisher Hotel
