GenSan Unveils Official Lineup for Tuna Festival 2026

The local government has officially released the remaining calendar of activities for the highly anticipated Gensan Tuna Festival 2026. Moving forward under the official theme “Giting at Pagkakaisa, Sa Pagbangon Sama-Sama,” this year’s celebration highlights the city's robust fishing industry, the resilience of its fisherfolk, and its rich cultural heritage.

According to the GenSan Tuna Festival Facebook Page, locals and tourists can look forward to a jam-packed schedule of sports tournaments, live entertainment, and culinary showcases:

Pre-Festival Events

August 29 (Saturday)5:00 AM — Saludo kay Heneral Santos | Vespa Day | Plaza Heneral Santos

August 30 (Sunday)2:30 AM — Tuna Marathon 2026 | Gensan Fishport

September 1 (Tuesday) — Grand Opening

9:00 AM–5:00 PM — 1st Tuna Pickleball Tournament | Cabin Brewery

5:00 PM — Opening Ceremony | City Hall Drive

8:00 PM — Fireworks Display | City Hall Drive

9:00 PM — MusikaTuna: Gensan Tuna Music Festival (Featuring Don Petok) | City Hall Drive

September 2 (Wednesday)

8:00 AM–5:00 PM — Tuna Grand Jobs Fair | City Hall Drive

8:00 AM–5:00 PM — 6th Tuna Handline Summit | Robinsons Gensan Mall

8:00 AM–5:00 PM — 1st Tuna Pickleball Tournament | Cabin Brewery

8:00 AM–5:00 PM — 2nd Tuna Culinary Competition | City Hall Drive

5:00 PM — Tuna Festival Grand Zumba | City Hall Drive

8:00 PM — Ms. Mandirigma 2026 National Costume Fashion Show | City Hall Drive

September 3 (Thursday)

8:00 AM–5:00 PM — Fisherfolks' Day | City Hall Drive

8:00 AM–5:00 PM — Grand Serbisyong Heneral | City Hall Drive

8:00 AM–5:00 PM — Tuna Skills Competition | Robinsons Gensan Mall

8:00 AM–5:00 PM — Fish Fest sa Fishport | Gensan Fishport

8:00 AM–5:00 PM — 1st Tuna Pickleball Tournament | Cabin Brewery

6:00 PM — MusikaTuna: Gensan Tuna Music Festival | City Hall Drive

September 4 (Friday)

8:00 AM–5:00 PM — Tuna Skills Competition | Robinsons Gensan Mall

6:00 PM — MusikaTuna: Gensan Tuna Music Festival | City Hall Drive

September 5 (Saturday) — Grand Closing

3:00 PM — Sugbahan sa Dalan | City Hall Drive

5:00 PM — Closing Ceremony | City Hall Drive

8:00 PM — Fireworks Display | City Hall Drive

9:00 PM — MusikaTuna: Gensan Tuna Music Festival (Featuring Kuerdas and Daybreak) | City Hall Drive