GET READY FOR FILIFEST 2025

14/06/25

📅 This year FiliFest will be held on June 14th 2025 from 10am to 6pm BST – come and celebrate Filipino Independence Day with us!

📍 The festival venue is UCL East (Marshgate), Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford, London, E20 2AE, UK.

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IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

Our Sponsors

Discover this year's incredible lineup of sponsors, from mouth-watering food vendors to must-see fashion boutiques that will elevate your festival experience.

This is just a taste of what's to come — many more exciting sponsors will be joining us on festival day so make sure you don't miss out!

ON THE DAY

What's On

Join us at FiliFest from 10 AM to 6 PM for a day full of fun, culture, and unforgettable experiences! Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming up.

10–11 AM

DJ Sets

Kick off the festival vibe with high-energy DJ sets by local Filipino DJs, spinning upbeat tunes to get everyone moving and ready for the day.

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Live Performances

Enjoy a lineup of talented local artists bringing live music and dynamic acts to the stage— there’s something for every taste and mood. Check out the official posts here and here.

11:40 AM–12 PM

Fashion Showcase

Experience ‘Padayon Reimagined by FilBrit Designers’—a vibrant fashion showcase where Filipino tradition meets modern flair through innovative design and textiles.

12:40–1 PM & 3:50–4:10 PM

Stage Games with Jollibee

Jump in on the fun with interactive on-stage games with Jollibee, perfect for all ages!

5:50–6:05 PM

Raffle Prize Ceremony

Wrap up the day with our exciting raffle draw—gather ’round to see who wins and celebrate with us! Grab your raffle tickets at the FiliFest Stall!

10 AM–6:00 PM

Food, Drink & Desserts

Indulge in a delicious spread of Filipino cuisine and sweet treats—enjoy classic street snacks, refreshing beverages, and decadent desserts available throughout the festival.

10 AM–5:45 PM

Pamana Workshops

Join rotating hands-on sessions in Baybayin calligraphy, Fili Fusion food workshops, Arnis martial arts and the Tinikling dance throughout the day. Grab your tickets at FiliFest Shop! Check out all the Pamana sessions here.

10 AM–6:00 PM

FiliFest Merch, Crafts & Face Painting

Visit our vibrant FiliFest Stall to grab your exclusive #FiliFest2025 merch, designed by our competition winner Jessica Geneve. Shop handcrafted Tanang Tribu accessories made by Filipino tribes, decorate your own pamaypay, and enjoy fun face painting for all ages. Take home a piece of the festival and show off your festive spirit! And don't forget to grab your raffle tickets here too!

10 AM–6 PM

Merkado Marquee & More

Browse our Merkado Marquee to explore more Filipino businesses and drop by the Beyblade Tent or Kainan Zone—open all day for shopping, snacking and friendly Beyblade battles.

10 AM–5:30 PM

Palarong Pinoy Games

Relive childhood classics at the Palarong Pinoy Space with traditional Filipino games—fun for families and competitors alike.

NEW LOCATION

Getting to UCL East (Marshgate)

UCL East is located within Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and is easily accessible by public transport. It is approximately a 10–15 minute walk from several nearby stations.

Please use the buttons below for walking directions.

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Digital Photobooth

Capture your FiliFest moment in our Digital Photobooth—choose a frame, strike a pose, and download your custom festival keepsake. Feel free to share it on social media with the hashtag #FiliFest2025 for a chance to be featured on our page!

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Bringing excitement to you!

This year’s line-up is here!

Our hosts

Meet our amazing hosts this year, bringing energy, excitement, and fun to every corner of the festival! From keeping the crowd engaged and introducing acts to sharing stories and spreading good vibes, they’ll help make your festival experience unforgettable.

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Performers

Check out our talented performers this year, showcasing incredible entertainment throughout the festival! From live music and energetic dance acts to jaw-dropping acrobatics and captivating street performers, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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SUPPORT US

FiliFest Shop

Proceeds from FiliFest Shop are reinvested back into FiliFest events and activities dedicated to you. Check out the latest from our online shop!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQs

Whether you're a first-time attendee or a long-time supporter, we've gathered the most common questions about the festival to help you get the most out of your experience.

If you don’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out - we’re here to help!

News and events

Stay up to date

Find out what's happening with our latest news and upcoming events.

📍𝑽𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒕 @inihaw_uk 𝒂𝒕 𝟑 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑽𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒂𝒈𝒆, 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒕𝒐𝒏, 𝑳𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝑬𝟕 𝟖𝑼𝑮 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑭𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒐 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒊𝒔 𝒔𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒕 𝑳𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒏 🇬🇧🇵🇭

𝑰𝒏𝒊𝒉𝒂𝒘 𝒊𝒔 𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒋𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑲𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒏 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒗𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒓𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓’𝒔 𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍 #𝑭𝑰𝑳𝑰𝑭𝑬𝑺𝑻𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 💛

 “Inihaw is more than just grilled food in Filipino culture—it’s a culinary tradition deeply rooted in pre-colonial times. Derived from native terms like ningnang in Kapampangan and sinugba in Ilonggo, inasar or pinangu in Ilocano. These variations across the islands reflect the rich diversity of the Philippines, yet they all refer to that same elemental act of cooking with fire—often done outdoors, together, and during gatherings. Grilling wasn’t just about food; It reflects a communal way of life — of families and friends gathering around smoky grills, sharing stories, and celebrating togetherness. Whether it’s fish, pork, or chicken, inihaw is a sensory experience tied to home, memory, and cultural identity, highlighting Filipinos’ deep connection to nature and each other.

Inihaw is a Filipino takeaway restaurant at The Village in Charlton. Founded by Alfred Punzalan — who came to the UK from Tarlac at 16 with no cooking experience but a love for his grandmother Apung Delang’s food. Inihaw is a family-run labour of love. Backed by the 44-strong Punzalan clan, Inihaw brings authentic Filipino flavours to families and the community in South East London. With 80% of its customers being non-Filipino, Inihaw’s mission is clear: to share the richness of Filipino cuisine with the whole of the UK, one grilled skewer at a time.”

📸 @inconsistencies 

#FILIFEST2025 #filipinofestival #pinoypride #londonrestaurants #summerfestival #thingstodoinlondon #filipinofood #filipinogrill #inihaw #barbeque #britishfilipinos
𝑩𝒊𝒈 𝒍𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒎𝒂𝒋𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒐𝒓𝒔 — @filigrillz 🔥 𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏’ 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑭𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑼𝑲 🇵🇭

𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕 𝒂𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒔 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝑭𝒊𝒍𝒊𝑮𝒓𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒛 𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒔 📚

📍 Find them at their indoor store at Hackney Bridge. Unit 1-28 Echo Building, East Bay Lane, E15 2SJ
🌍 Catch them at major UK events & festivals — details in their bio!

🚨 FILIGRILLZ IS HIRING! — Looking for summer & permanent staff for 2025 markets + festivals 
📩 Send your CV or book a trial shift if you’ve got the energy to roll with the FiliGrillz team 🍢
📧 hello@filigrillz.com

📸 @inconsistencies 

#FiliFest2025 #FilipinoFoodUK #StreetFoodLovers #filifest #culture #philippines #streetfood #filipinofooduk
𝑩𝒊𝒅𝒂 𝒂𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒂𝒚𝒂 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 @jollibeeuk 🐝❤️

𝑾𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒃𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝑱𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒃𝒆𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝑭𝒊𝒍𝒊𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, 𝒉𝒐𝒑𝒆 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒚𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒚 🎉 

#𝑭𝑰𝑳𝑰𝑭𝑬𝑺𝑻𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 #𝑭𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒐𝑪𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 #𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍 #𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍 #𝒄𝒖𝒍𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆 #𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒐𝒚𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒆 #𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒐𝒇𝒐𝒐𝒅 #𝒇𝒊𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒂 #𝒑𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒊𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒑𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 #𝒑𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 #𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍 #𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍 #jollibee
📸 #FILIFEST2025 IN PHOTOS

Thank you to our friends over at @jollibeeuk for making the day extra special! 🐝❤️

Photography: @jb3production 

Our BAYANI hosts front and centre stage!! 😍
@reydzapanta 
@giannelorraine 
@mariahdechavez 
@keithbachiller 
@ayyjezza 
@keishiaquijano 

#FILIFEST2025 #SaveTheDate #FilipinoCulture #londonfestival #summerfestival #culture #pinoypride #filipinofood #fiesta #philippineindependence #philippines #filifestfestival #filipinofestival
Pre-order for the official #FILIFEST2025 T-shirt is now OPEN — we sold out at the festival, but they’re back for a limited time only! 🥳

⏳ Pre-orders close on Sunday, 22 June at 11:59pm. 

Orders will be processed from Monday and shipped via Royal Mail 48 Tracked (arrives in 3–4 business days). If you need tracking info, just message us!

Everyone’s wearing it — don’t miss your chance to grab yours 👯

🔗 filifest.co.uk/shop 🔗

📸 @capturedbymaicca 

#FILIFEST2025 #SaveTheDate #FilipinoCulture #londonfestival #summerfestival #culture #pinoypride #filipinofood #fiesta #philippineindependence #philippines #filifestfestival #filipinofestival
𝑫𝒊𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑭𝒊𝒍𝑺𝒐𝒄 𝒎𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒊𝒕 𝒕𝒐 #𝑭𝑰𝑳𝑰𝑭𝑬𝑺𝑻𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓? 🇵🇭💛

@uclfilipinosociety 
@uog_filsoc 
@rhulfilsoc 
@cuolfilsoc 
@kclfilsoc 
@ku.filsoc 

#FILIFEST2025 #SaveTheDate #FilipinoCulture #londonfestival #summerfestival #culture #pinoypride #filipinofood #fiesta #philippineindependence #philippines #filifestfestival #filipinofestival
📸 #FILIFEST2025 IN PHOTOS: stage entertainment from our bayani hosts, performers, fashion show models and designers, and the merkado

Thank you to our special guests and representatives of the Philippine Embassy, Consul Beatriz Alexandra Martinez and Mrs Maria Lourdes B. Locsin, wife of Ambassador Teodoro L. Locsin 🇵🇭 @philippinesinuk 

Thank you to our friends over at @jollibeeuk for making the day extra special! 🐝❤️

Photography: @capturedbymaicca 

#FILIFEST2025 #SaveTheDate #FilipinoCulture #londonfestival #summerfestival #culture #pinoypride #filipinofood #fiesta #philippineindependence #philippines #filifestfestival #filipinofestival
It’s your FILIFEST HOSTS 💅💛

To celebrate Philippine Independence Day 🇵🇭
with your Hosts🎙️

𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬 𝑬𝑵𝑻𝑹𝒀 — 𝒏𝒐 𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒕𝒔 𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒅𝒆𝒅 💪

📅 14 June 2025, Saturday
🕙 10AM – 6PM
📍 UCL East (Marshgate) 
🗺️ Olympic Park, Stratford E20 2AE
🚉 Closest station: Stratford

𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 @𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒐 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒚 𝒖𝒑 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒂𝒕𝒆! 🤳

𝑭𝒖𝒍𝒍 𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒂𝒍 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒘𝒆𝒃𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆 
👉𝒇𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒕.𝒄𝒐.𝒖𝒌 👈

#FILIFEST2025 #SaveTheDate #FilipinoCulture #londonfestival #summerfestival #culture #pinoypride #filipinofood #fiesta #philippineindependence #philippines #filifestfestival #filipinofestival