UP Fair 2023: What you need to know—from performers lineup to ticket details
Every February, iskos, iskas, (and friends) all look forward to the long-held tradition that is the UP Fair.
The annual advocacy-led music fair, which returns this year, gathers students and fans from all over the country to see their favorite up-and-coming OPM artists perform at the university's Sunken Garden.
It's also an advocacy movement that aims to give awareness on some social issues. Each day of the weeklong event centers on a theme: human rights protection (Tuesday: Rev); urban poor (Wednesday: Kalye Tunes); sustainable and pro-people transportation (Thursday: Dimensions); education, students' rights, and welfare (Friday: Polaris); and gender emancipation (Saturday: Cosmos).
Organizers have released the official lineup for its entire course next week, February 14 to 18, along with the ticket prices.
Tickets cost P150 for UP students and P250 for non-UP students (exclusive of any ticketing fees). Meanwhile, walk-in prices range from P200 (UP students) to P300 (non-UP students).
Here is the official lineup of UP Fair 2023, along with additional details on obtaining tickets per nightly edition.
REV Music Festival: UP Fair Tuesday
The Valentine's Day edition features hard, metal, and pop rock from progressive and allied bands and artists.
Artists to watch out for include Lola Amour, 6CycleMind, The Juans, Valley of Chrome, Moonstar88, and Sandwich.
Physical tickets may be reserved here, while online tickets may be obtained here.
Kalye Tunes: UP Fair Wednesday
Are you a fan of Loonie, Abra, Al James, and Kiyo? The Feb. 15 edition is the annual concert featuring local bands and artists in the local hip hop scene.
Online tickets may be purchased here.
Dimensions: UP Fair 2023: UP Fair Thursday
Calling fans of Ebe Dancel, Zild, Orange & Lemons, the last opportunity to get tickets for the Feb. 16 edition, "Dimensions," is on the day itself, at a time to be announced and only until supplies last. This will be a walk-in ticket selling at Sunken Garden.
Social U: Polaris - UP Fair 2023: UP Fair Friday
Ready to sing-along to December Avenue, Mayonnaise, Kean Cipriano, and Unique Salonga? How about a fun drag show with some of the Drag Race Philippines alumnas? Be sure to get your tickets to "Polaris" because you don't want to miss this.
UP Fair: Cosmos: UP Fair Saturday
Folk pop band Ben&Ben joins the final edition of UP Fair 2023, "Cosmos," together with P-pop group BINI, Moonstar88, The Itchyworms, Soapdish, and more.
Cosmos has two remaining onsite ticket releases. These will take place between 12 to 5 p.m. on Feb. 9 (UP and non-UP) and Feb. 10 (UP only) at UP Town Center.