D'Festa in Manila: What to Expect, Prices + More

(SPOT.ph) Earlier this year, we told you D'Festa was finally coming to Manila. It's one of the biggest and most immersive K-Pop experiences for fans and it's opening its doors to visitors this weekend at BGC. The Dispatch exhibit has a whopping 16 stops and while you'll get to go through it all when you're there, it's best to be prepared and know what to expect. We got an early look at D'Festa and we're here to share all the details, prices, and photos.

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D'Festa in Manila Ticket Prices and Details

Before we take you on a quick tour of the D'Festa exhibit, let's talk tickets and details. The exhibit will take place from December 20, 2024 until March 19, 2025. Sessions from Fridays to Sundays are prices at P1,450 each, while weekday sessions from Mondays to Thursdays are P1,200 each.

You can purchase tickets online and in advance via the D'Festa Philippines website. While walk-in tickets are available on the day itself, availability is dependent on the remaining slots for the day. Fans who bought tickets online will be prioritized entry to the venue, so it's best to buy your tickets ahead of time.

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Here's a quick guide to D'Festa in Manila

Ticket

Scan your QR Code ticket at the claim area of the exhibit at the 3rd floor of One Bonifacio to get your exclusive freebie photocard. Draws are random and you can pull any one out of the 63 artists from different groups. We spotted Sana from Twice, Beomgyu from TXT, Seungmin from Stray Kids, and D.K. from Seventeen.

You can also trade with other fans or friends, too!

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Giant Poster

To the side, you'll be greeted by the Giant Posters. Each of the 63 artists get their own large poster.

Colored Portraits

Never-before-seen photographs of your favorite idols can be spotted at the hallway of Colored Portraits. The artists personalized their portraits with their own doodles, so look around for cute easter eggs and little notes!

Black And White

In the mood for something more striking? The Black And White section features exclusive photos in grayscale, back-lit for that dramatic effect.

Memory Room

This mini gallery and photo zone features 38 photographs from the shoot, including unpublished snaps from the artists. All the photos were taken during the artists' album photo shoots across their different eras, so you'll get a shot of nostalgia seeing pictures from maybe 2022 when your bias still had colored hair.

Sign Wall

If you've ever seen your bias sign a large wall and dreamed of seeing it in person, now's your chance. The D'Festa Sign Wall in bold blue was personally autographed by the artists. According to the staff, this wall is carried from every exhibit and displayed around the world at all of the D'Festa stops.

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Diary Room

Pretty pictures paint every section of the exhibit, and this one is no different in that aspect, except this one mirrors each of the 63 artists' journeys. You can see the materials they used to write their page of the diary, and in the room next door, you can watch videos of the creation process.

The Movie

This is the only section of the exhibit you can't photograph or film, so put your phone away for now.

The Movie features D'Festa-exclusive footage of stage performances from BTS, Seventeen, NCT 127, NCT Dream, Twice, Stray Kids, TXT, and Enhypen.

Concept Photos

There are more concept photos in this section, this time plastered on glass panels. Eight groups shared their photographs for this section, each one with a different theme, where all members get an individual photo along with group photos.

Virtual Stage

We know you've dreamed of meeting your idol IRL, and we won't judge you for singing your heart out and busting a move in your bedroom. Here's your chance to fulfill your idol dreams: You can join your favorite group on stage (virtually!) and see what it's like from their perspective.

Front Stage

Next up, a hyper-realistic performance from your idols. The technology works to give the illusion that your favorite group is performing right in front of you. And hey, don't be shy, feel free to scream all you want!

Artist Paintings

Musical artistry abounds in your idol's albums and this section displays the final product of their unleashed creativity. The same eight groups shared their work for the exhibit, each one different and unexpected.

The Message to Artists

Drop a note or leave a drawing for your fave at The Message to Artists board. You can freely participate, so write one by yourself or write one together with your friends! There are markers available for use, so you can go for simple black lines or add a burst of color to the wall.

Be Together

Commemorate your visit to the D'Festa exhibit by taking a photo with your ult bias and group in this wide open space. All 63 artists are present, so spot them and snap a pic before you go. You and your friends can even sit next to them!

Merch Store

Finally, it's for the Merch Store, where you can score special and limited edition merch you won't find anywhere else. There are two sets of posters, Type A and B, both priced at P880 each, that feature the group concept photos. If you prefer something smaller that carries your bias's face, the postcards priced at P180 are available for purchase. There are also fans printed with your bias' face priced at P290, perfect for combatting the swealtering heat of Manila.

Reusable tote bags with art featuring the group's name and members are also available for P1,780 each. You can also wear your favorite group's D'Festa-exlcusive art on a shirt priced at P2,350. The five-pen sets (P850) and washi tapes (16 designs, P350 each) also feature the paintings the artists made.

L-Folders featuring the idols' concept photos are also available for P280 each, and the D'Festa official book is priced at P1,680. There are also pins, stickers, and other small merch at the store.

Finally, there's The Movie Complete Edition which includes the book, movie, and blu-ray of your bias group, priced at P8,700. The sizeable piece of merch is customized for each group and will right in your shelf of albums and season's greetings.

The Artist 

Nothing beats a physical keepsake you can keep in your wallet or tack on your room's dream board. You can take a photo with one artist from your favorite group, so choose wisely!

The Cafe

Feeling thirsty after all that walking in the exhibit? Stop by the cafe for a drink and a cup sleeve of your idol. Four drinks are available, all priced at P250 each: The Americano and Spanish Latte which are available hot or iced, and the Banana Chocolate and Ube Milk Dalgona which can only be served iced.

You can choose the group, but distribution of cup sleeves are at random. Fingers crossed you get your ult bias! And if you don't, you're still coming home with a beloved member from your comfort group. Check out the designs below!

S in Metro Manila is located at 3F SM Mall of Asia next to Uniqlo and across Sunnies Studios.