Glorietta’s Towering Christmas Tree Lights Up Ayala Malls’ Holiday Celebrations
The holidays sparkle brighter in Ayala Malls—starting at Glorietta, where a 66-foot Christmas tree transforms the mall into a festive haven for families and friends.
“The Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony has always been a cherished tradition for us,” said Mae Dichupa, Ayala Malls’ Head of Marketing. “This year, with the unveiling of the tallest indoor Christmas tree in the metro, right here in Glorietta, and an exciting lineup of holiday activities across all our malls, we wanted to bring everyone that sense of wonder and togetherness that makes Christmas truly special in Ayala Malls.”
Its festive lights set the tone for celebrations nationwide, as Ayala Malls brings vibrant holiday experiences from Makati to Cebu, Davao, and beyond. Across the country, Ayala Malls celebrates the season with rewarding shopping and dining experiences, dazzling light shows and fireworks displays, and immersive activities.
Holiday Highlights across Ayala Malls:
Festive Entertainment
- Ayala Malls Manila Bay’s Garden Lights, Holiday Nights: A Spectacle of Light and Sound is a recurring 6-minute show that features a breathtaking 3D LED Christmas experience, projection mapping and fireworks across the one-hectare garden.
- Ayala Malls MarQuee Mall’s Giant Lantern Fair on December 27 to 28 brings to life the Pampanga Christmas tradition featuring spectacular giant parols dancing to the beat of Christmas carols along with a festive fireworks display
- Chorale performances and Santa Meet & Greets spread the Christmas cheer in Ayala Malls Feliz, Serin, The 30th, Fairview Terraces, Capitol Central, Vermosa, Harbor Point, and Market! Market!
- Holiday Light Shows & Fireworks Displays – Enjoy dazzling spectacles in One Ayala, Centrio, Fairview Terraces, Alabang Town Center, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Cloverleaf, Vertis North, Trinoma, and MarQuee Mall on select December weekends.
Holiday Shopping that Gives Back
- The annual Designer Holiday Bazaar in Glorietta and Greenbelt happening on November 29 to December 7 showcases Filipino craftsmanship and thoughtful gifting. Through partnerships with Ayala Foundation and STEPS Foundation, shoppers can choose gifts that give back, making generosity part of the celebration.
- Ayala Malls Market! Market!’s Wrapped with Love, Designed with Purpose offers gift wrappers featuring designs of students from Independent Living Learning Center, an institution dedicated to empowering children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental conditions.
- U.P. Town Center’s Shop and Share Kindness Fundraising Drive lets you turn your shopping into sharing by donating a kilo of dog food to partner shelters for every P5,000 spent in participating stores
Thoughtful Touches for a Joyful Christmas
- Gifts That Sleigh makes holiday shopping more rewarding. Get gift certificates from SSI, Bistro Group, Anko, Nike, Bench Group, and Starbucks with a minimum spend of P10,000 in Glorietta, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Trinoma, Ayala Malls Nuvali, Ayala Center Cebu, U.P. Town Center, and Market! Market! on November 29-30 and December 5-7.
- Christmas Workshops in Trinoma and Ayala Center Cebu lets shoppers create personalized gifts and handmade crafts and trinkets
- Giftville in Ayala Malls Manila Bay on November 27, 2025 to January 18, 2026 brings a curated Christmas Market designed to spark joy and community spirit
- Giftwrapping Services and beautifully designed gift wrappers make presents feel extra special at Glorietta, Greenbelt, One Ayala, Ayala Malls Circuit, Ayala Malls Manila Bay, Alabang Town Center, Ayala Malls Abreeza, and Ayala Malls Centrio
- Raffle Promos and Instant Gift Redemption make holiday shopping more rewarding with a chance to win dream vacations to destinations such as Singapore, Japan, and Vietnam, or a chance to win a car, gadgets, and other exciting prizes
Holiday Dining and Joyful Experiences
- Gather with family and friends and savor festive menus in Ayala Malls’ dining spots – from Michelin-selected favorites in Greenbelt such as Lusso, People’s Palace, and Ember, to big-group buffet options at Ayala Malls Manila Bay such as The Place, Shaburi & Kintan, and Vpop.
- Spend quality time with loved ones this holiday season and explore immersive exhibitions at A Museum in Ayala Malls Manila Bay, enjoy play time with kids at Timezone, or catch a Christmas Day movie at Ayala Malls Cinemas.
“Come experience the magic of Christmas with us,” adds Mae Dichupa. The holidays are all about making memories, and the perfect place to start is right here in Ayala Malls.”
