SCIENCE & LEARNING · METRO MANILA
Manila International Book Fair 2026
The Philippines’ major book fair for readers, students, educators and families.
3 suggested activities to try together ↓A DAY TO LOOK FORWARD TO
What's waiting for you
A five-day fair bringing together books, learning resources, publishers, authors, workshops and activities for readers, students, educators and families.
A shared discovery
The Philippines’ major book fair for readers, students, educators and families.
Make a little space
Choose a listed date that suits your family.
Follow their curiosity
Let your child choose something to notice.
MAKE MORE OF YOUR DAY · PLAI™
A little question. A bigger adventure.
Try asking your child: "What would you like us to look for together?"
On the way home: "What surprised you most?"
Before you go
Admission and tickets
General admission PHP 50. Confirm current prices and availability with the organiser before booking.
Is this right for our ages?
This event is listed for All ages. If your child is outside this range, check with the organiser before attending.
Accessibility and facilities
Contact SMX Convention Center Manila directly to confirm step-free access, pushchair arrangements, family toilets and any other facilities your family needs.
GET TO KNOW THE PLACE
Make yourself familiar.
SMX Convention Center Manila
⌖ Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City 1300, Philippines
SMX Convention Center Manila is a multi-hall events venue within the SM Mall of Asia complex on Seashell Lane in Pasay City. It hosts trade expos, ...
Meet the organiser
Primetrade Asia, Inc.
Visit organiser website ↗THREE ACTIVITIES TO TRY TOGETHER · PLAI™
Three ways to keep exploring together.
Each activity below was chosen to extend what your child experiences at this event. No preparation needed.
Gross Motor
Animal Movement Freeze
Child moves like an animal across the room; parent calls "freeze" and the child stops, then resumes when parent calls the next animal.
Try this activityLanguage
Anticipation Song
Parent sings a familiar tickle or bounce song and pauses right before the peak, letting baby anticipate and signal for more.
Try this activityCognitive
Backyard Biodiversity Survey
Child systematically counts and records the living things in one small outdoor patch and analyses what they found.
Try this activityKEEP EXPLORING