The Manila International Performing Arts Market (MIPAM), organized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and CREATE Philippines, positions the Philippines as a melting pot of artistry that spans beyond borders and cultural barriers. Once again, it invites performing arts companies and artists to submit proposals until March 31, 2026, for showcase consideration.
Performance groups and individual applicants for MIPAM 2026 shall submit a proposal, including attached action photos and a one-minute rehearsal video, to mipam@culturalcenter.gov.ph by March 31, 2026. Bold and original works in folk reinterpretation, contemporary, and street-pulse styles are highly encouraged, as well as cross-border collaborations and tech-driven performances.
Successful candidates of MIPAM 2026 will then have the opportunity to present and pitch to partners, producers, programmers, promoters, and presenters whose work or interests align with their artistic visions. The CCP has partnered with various embassies, festival programmers, event organizers, and other industry stakeholders, providing participating artists and groups with opportunities to pitch their projects and performances.
Bannering the theme “Showcasing Asia to the World,” MIPAM 2026 gears towards a market-oriented and capacity-building performing arts ecosystem following its inaugural edition in 2019. Slated from September 11 to 13, 2026, at the Tanghalang Ignacio Gimenez (CCP Blackbox Theater), it serves as a premier platform for cultural diplomacy and business opportunities that bring Filipino performing arts closer to international markets.
In partnership with CREATE Philippines and the DTI-Center for International Trade and Expositions and Missions (DTI-CITEM), the CCP keeps true to its mandate by spotlighting and disseminating the beauty and essence of all Philippine art forms in MIPAM 2026.
As MIPAM creates a community of audiences, institutions, government agencies, and creative industry stakeholders across diverse cultures, it presents the Philippines as a landmark of innovation, curiosity, and artistic expertise.
For more information on CCP’s upcoming workshops, events, and productions, visit its official website at www.culturalcenter.gov.ph. Check its social media pages on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for live updates.
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