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Cartoon illustration of a family at SMX Convention Center Manila, Metro Manila.

A glimpse of the experience

Cartoon illustration of a family at SMX Convention Center Manila: The Philippines’ major book fair for readers, students, educators and families.

Manila International Book Fair 2026 ↗

MAKE A LITTLE TIME FOR TOGETHER

Large convention and event centre at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay

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, conventions, consumer fairs, and large-scale family events. The venue is not a permanent attraction but regularly programmes events relevant to families, such as toy fairs, educational expos, and seasonal shows.

Find your momentChoose a date, time and experience that fit your family.

Three activities with every eventEvery event includes three PLAI™ activities to try together.

ONE PLACE. DIFFERENT POSSIBILITIES.

What's on at SMX Convention Center Manila

Fri 14 Aug10:00until 20:00

ARTS & CULTURE

Philippine Readers and Writers Festival 2026

A three-day literary festival with books, authors and programmes for readers of different ages.

5 to 18 years

Check official event detailsExplore event ↗

Wed 9 Sept10:00until 20:00

SCIENCE & LEARNING

Manila International Book Fair 2026

The Philippines’ major book fair for readers, students, educators and families.

All ages

General admission PHP 50Explore event ↗

Thu 10 Sept10:00until 20:00

SCIENCE & LEARNING

Manila International Book Fair 2026

The Philippines’ major book fair for readers, students, educators and families.

All ages

General admission PHP 50Explore event ↗

Fri 11 Sept10:00until 20:00

SCIENCE & LEARNING

Manila International Book Fair 2026

The Philippines’ major book fair for readers, students, educators and families.

All ages

General admission PHP 50Explore event ↗

Sat 12 Sept10:00until 20:00

SCIENCE & LEARNING

Manila International Book Fair 2026

The Philippines’ major book fair for readers, students, educators and families.

All ages

General admission PHP 50Explore event ↗

Sun 13 Sept10:00until 20:00

SCIENCE & LEARNING

Manila International Book Fair 2026

The Philippines’ major book fair for readers, students, educators and families.

All ages

General admission PHP 50Explore event ↗

A LITTLE TOPPARENT TOUCH · PLAI™

Give their curiosity
a head start.

What's one thing you'd love
us to discover today?

A question to try on your way there.

A LITTLE LESS GUESSWORK

Make getting there the easy part.

SMX Convention Center Manila

Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City 1300, Philippines

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Tickets and admission

Admission varies between the listed events. Open the event page to check details and the booking link before you go.

When should we arrive?

Each event at SMX Convention Center Manila has its own start time, shown in the programme above. Check the organiser's arrival guidance for the event you plan to attend. Listed times are not SMX Convention Center Manila's general opening hours.

Can we attend more than one event?

SMX Convention Center Manila has 2 events listed. Check the programme above to compare dates and times, then confirm admission and availability with each organiser separately.

ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER DISCOVERY

Keep your family map growing.

VENUE · PHILIPPINES

Art in Island: The Media Square

Art in Island: The Media Square is an interactive art museum in Cubao, Quezon City. The venue presents large-scale optical illusion murals and immersive painted rooms designed so visitors can pose as part of each scene. It is a ticketed attraction suitable for families with children of various ages.

1 event↗

VENUE · PHILIPPINES

Ayala Museum

The Ayala Museum is a privately run cultural institution in the Greenbelt area of Makati's Ayala Center. It houses collections of Philippine fine art, decorative arts, and historical artefacts, alongside rotating exhibitions on Filipino heritage. The museum offers family-oriented programming on selected dates.

2 events↗

BRING IT HOME · PLAI™

Every outing has
a little more to give.

PLAI™ suggests three activities alongside every listed event, to try before you go, while you're there, or on the way back.

See suggested activities