Returning in spectacular style, the annual Halloween celebration marks its fifth year with another highly anticipated edition, bringing together the worlds of high fashion, cinematic glamour, and extravagant nightlife. The event promises an extraordinary evening where avant-garde couture, iconic celebrities, top digital tastemakers, renowned designers, creatives, and some of the country’s most influential personalities converge for one of the season’s most anticipated red-carpet affairs.
The New Nocturnals: Silver Screen – The Director’s Cut will take place at The Peninsula Manila on October 29, 2026, promising a night of unforgettable fashion, artistry, and entertainment.
Adding even greater significance to this year’s celebration is its alignment with The Peninsula Manila’s 50th Anniversary. For five decades, affectionately known as “The Pen,” the iconic hotel has served as a center of Manila’s social, cultural, and artistic scene. Bringing together its rich hospitality heritage and The New Nocturnals’ boundary-pushing creative vision sets the stage for a landmark celebration in Philippine fashion and nightlife history.
A Haute Couture Homage to Cinema
Inspired by the theme “Silver Screen: The Director’s Cut,” this year’s celebration invites guests to reinterpret classic and contemporary cinema through the lens of high fashion. Moving beyond conventional Halloween costumes, attendees are encouraged to make bold sartorial statements through bespoke couture creations, archival runway pieces, and imaginative fashion tributes to some of the most iconic moments in cinematic history.
“Nocturnals has always been more than a party—it is a living canvas where fashion, art, and self-expression take center stage,” said Mond Gutierrez, co-producer and founder of The New Nocturnals.
“Partnering with The Peninsula Manila during their Golden Jubilee elevates this year’s experience. ‘Silver Screen’ is a tribute to timeless glamour, reimagined by today’s boldest fashion visionaries,” added Ash Rye, co-producer and co-founder of The New Nocturnals.
Set against the magnificent backdrop of The Peninsula Manila’s iconic Lobby, renowned for its stunning architecture and distinguished history of welcoming international stars and hosting landmark cultural events, the celebration will transform the hotel’s interiors into an immersive fashion and entertainment experience.
The festivities will extend across the hotel’s Lobby, Upper Lobby, Conservatory, and halls, offering guests a fresh perspective on the iconic venue.
“We’re taking over The Peninsula Manila’s lobby, upper lobby, conservatory and halls in a way you’ve never seen before. Tonight, she’s our leading lady.
“We’ve proven we can create large-scale, over-the-top events, but tonight, against this stunning backdrop, we hope our guests enjoy the smaller details—and, of course, the drama.”
Highlights of the evening include:
- The Much-Awaited Red Carpet: An exclusive, star-studded arrival experience featuring runway-worthy fashion statements from the country’s leading influencers, fashion icons, and celebrities, setting the tone for an evening of extraordinary style and glamour.
- Curated Soundscapes & Performances: An exciting lineup of live sets from leading local and international DJs, complemented by dramatic pop-up performances throughout the evening. The entertainment roster includes Roll The Dice, DJ Uggo, DJ Omoloko, DJ Xi and DJ Zid, DJ Xtina, and Marina Summers.
- Signature Mixology: A collection of bespoke anniversary cocktails inspired by cult films and unforgettable cinematic moments, expertly crafted in partnership with Don Julio 1942.
This year’s highly anticipated celebration is made possible through the support of its partners, Ploom, Belo, and NUSTAR, alongside official venue partner The Peninsula Manila.
Special appreciation also goes to supporting sponsors MOD Furniture and The Memory Machine for helping bring this extraordinary celebration to life.
