Bacolod City Nightlife Tips by cyndymc

New Government Center Park: Promenade, Light Show, Night Photography

The NGC Park is a favorite nightspot of locals and tourists. The fresh air, the beautiful park and the fountain with colorful lights attract a big crowd to spend their evening there. During the asskara Festival season, people look forward to seeing more attractions in the park. This year (2011), there were brightly colored floating installations in the pond, the design of most of which were inspired by masks.

When you go to Bacolod City for the Masskara Festival, don't miss the chance to go to the NGC Park in the evening. Remember to bring your camera. Bring snacks, but bring your trash!

Dress Code: Come as you are. There is no strict dress code

Address: NGC, Bacolod City

Directions: along Circumferential Road east of Bacolod

Theme: Family Spot

Masskara Festival Street Party: Mag-Beer Muna Tayo

At the Tourism Strip and the Public Plaza, locals and tourists are treated to live music of popular bands, and the streets serve as their party venue. Though some tourists usually stay at the 2nd floor of food establishments (like McDo/Chowking/KFC) so they can have a good vantage point for viewing dance exhibition while dinling, more people stay on the long line of kiosks at both sides of the street for food, beer and other drinks. At the plaza, drinking beer at the kiosks start from October 1 till their Charter Day. At the Tourist Strip, the street party and live band is only for 2 nights, after the Electric Masskara.

Pro: Free live music by popular bands; "overflowing" beer
Con: So much litter and urine stench on the streets

Dress Code: Casual wear

Address: Tourist Strip & Public Plaza, Bacolod City

Theme: Live Music