Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental has released its official calendar of activities for the Sandurot Festival 2026, featuring street dancing, cultural competitions, concerts, and other events throughout November.
The Dumaguete City Tourism Office announced the schedule as the city prepares for its annual celebration highlighting local culture, heritage, and community traditions.
One of the major highlights is the Sandurot Streetdancing Competition on Nov. 21 at 3 p.m. along the city’s streets, followed by the Sandurot Showdown Competition at 6 p.m. along Rizal Boulevard.
The festivities will begin with the Dumaguete Funfly 2026 on Nov. 14 at the Rizal Boulevard Extension, followed by the Hara sa Dumaguete press launch at Robinsons Dumaguete on Nov. 15.
On Nov. 19, the Sinina Sandurot and Hara sa Dumaguete pre-pageant will be held at the Dumaguete Presidencia.
The main festival activities will begin on Nov. 20 with the opening salvo, ecumenical sunrise service, and cultural activities at Rizal Boulevard.
A team fair featuring Dionela, Janine Berdin, and Jayat is also scheduled at 4 p.m. on the same day.
On Nov. 22, the city will hold the folk dance competition and Humba is the Best Competition at Rizal Boulevard, followed by the Hara sa Dumaguete 2026 pageant at the Lamberto Macias Sports and Cultural Complex.
The celebration will continue on Nov. 23 with the Bulilit Singing Idol and Balitaw Competition, followed by the Bahandi sa Negros Oriental cultural presentation.
On Nov. 24, Dumaguete will commemorate its Charter Day with a Mass at St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral Parish, the 128th Liberation Day observance at Quezon Park, and a civic-military parade.
A modern dance competition and Duma Jamkada concert are also scheduled that evening.
The Pyromusical Competition will take place on Nov. 25 at Rizal Boulevard, followed by a Duma Jamkada concert featuring Sunkissed Lola.
The Mr. and Ms. Teen Dumaguete pageant is scheduled on Nov. 28 at the Lamberto Macias Sports and Cultural Complex.
Other activities include the Sandurot Half Marathon, photography competition, motocross competition, billiards tournament, esports competition, and the Sandurot Drag Race.
The Lutas Film Festival will also hold a public screening at Rizal Boulevard on Nov. 13.
A trade fair will run from Nov. 6 to Jan. 6, while Sandurot Eats and other musical activities will be held from Nov. 20 to 30.*
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