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Why it ranks
Kalibo's week-long festival honouring the Señor Santo Niño, with soot-painted revellers in tribal costume; the 2026 edition ran 14–18 January with the Sadsad Panaad contest and grand procession on the final weekend.
Don't miss: Join the sadsad (street dancing) procession through the town centre.
Best for: Visitors who want to join the street dancing rather than watch from the sidelines; often combined with a Boracay trip.
Good to know: The main parade day is the third Sunday of January; Kalibo lodgings fill early, so many visitors stay in Boracay and day-trip.
Key facts
| Type | festival |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | ₱ |
| Best season | January |
| How to get there | Fly to Kalibo International Airport; the town centre is about 15 minutes by tricycle |
| Hours | Mid-January, culminating on the third Sunday |
Score breakdown
| Signal | Points | How it was calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews · 45% weight | 9/45 |
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| Credentials · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Track record · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Transparency · 25% weight | 7.5/25 |
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| Unverified details | −5 | Some details are not yet independently verified |
| Evidence points | 12/100 | #1 in Festivals, MassKara Festival, has 20 points |
| Score | 78 | 60 + 39 × (12 ÷ 20)1.5 · How the category score works |
Licences, accreditation & registrations
No licence or accreditation on record yet.
Address
Kalibo, Aklan (town plaza and Kalibo Cathedral area) (approximate map position)
Evidence & sources
- gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/972116/pnp-nearly-3-000-to-be-d — GMA News (8 Jan 2026): Ati-Atihan Festival 2026 in Kalibo, Aklan from 14 to 18 January; Sadsad Panaad contest and grand procession; honours the Señor Santo Niño
FAQ
Where is Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival?
Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival is at Kalibo, Aklan (town plaza and Kalibo Cathedral area).
How much is the entrance fee at Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival?
₱. Fees are set locally and change; confirm before you go.
How do I get to Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival?
Fly to Kalibo International Airport; the town centre is about 15 minutes by tricycle
How is Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival ranked?
Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival has a category score of 78 (12 evidence points) and ranks #8 for festivals in the Philippines on our editorial methodology. Payment never affects rank.
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