The Manila Pen Show is coming back this 2026 with a throwback as it opens at Fairmont Makati on March 28-29.

“‘Hello Retro,’ the theme for Manila Pen Show 2026, celebrates how pens, paper, and ink connect us across time, allowing us to glimpse the past while looking forward,” wrote Fountain Pen Network – Philippines, the non-profit organization that has organized the annual pen show.

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Starting at Php350 per day, show goers get access to dozens of local and international suppliers with free-flowing coffee. Visitors can also pre-register for free and paid workshops and talks set over the weekend.

The final lineup of vendors and workshops will be published at a later date.

Visitors can get their passes at the Manila Pen Show’s official website.