Higalaay Festival in the Philippines 2026

Name: Higalaay Festival in the Philippines 2026
Start: 2026-08-28
Location: FJJR+2MR Rio de Oro Boulevard - Crossroads, Maharlika Bridge

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Date

28 Aug (Friday)

Time

Friday

Venue

FJJR+2MR Rio de Oro Boulevard - Crossroads, Maharlika Bridge

Cagayan De Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Philippines

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The Higalaay Festival 2026 in Cagayan de Oro City will culminate on August 28, 2026, which is the feast day of the city's patron saint, St. Augustine. Known as the "City of Golden Friendship," Cagayan de Oro celebrates this annual event with a week-long series of cultural, religious, and modern festivities.

As of March 2026, the city government has begun official coordination and budgeting for the following key updates:

While specific daily schedules are typically released in July or early August, the following events traditionally take place every year:

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Confirmed Highlights for 2026

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•Increased Street Dancing Prize: Mayor Rolando "Klarex" Uy announced that the grand prize for the 2026 Higalaay Street Dancing Competition will be increased to ₱1 million (up from ₱500,000) to encourage more participants.

•RISE Esports Fest: For 2026, this has been elevated to a major flagship event of the festival, featuring a grand final during the August festivities.

•Core Events Planning: Initial coordination meetings held by the Cagayan de Oro City Tourism office have confirmed the return of staple "core" activities.

•Higalaay Grand Launching: Usually held in early August to kick off the month-long celebration.

•Miss Cagayan de Oro: A major pageant highlighting local beauty and culture, often held a few days before the feast day.

•Civic-Military Parade & Float Competition: Traditionally held on August 27, featuring colorful floats and marching bands.

•Religious & Fluvial Procession: Held on August 28, where participants sail along the Cagayan de Oro River in honor of St. Augustine.

•Higalaay Festival Market: A month-long trade fair showcasing local products, typically located at Rio de Oro Boulevard.

•Public Holiday: August 28 is a Special Non-Working Public Holiday in Cagayan de Oro City.

•Location: Most major events take place along Rio de Oro Boulevard, Gaston Park, and the Cagayan de Oro River.

Updated at 21 Mar 2026