Tagum City Opens a New Cultural Hub for Global Artistic Exchange

Tagum City, Philippines Unveils a New Cultural Nexus for Global Artistic Exchange

In the heart of Mindanao, a new cultural landmark is opening its doors--inviting the world to engage, collaborate, and create.

On April 5, Tagum City introduces the City Historical and Cultural Center, a visionary, multi-disciplinary space that brings together a library, performing arts theater, and museum within a single, purpose-built complex. Recognized locally as the “Mother of All Infrastructures in Tagum City,” the Center signals a bold commitment to cultural development, artistic excellence, and international collaboration.

Designed to support both local narratives and global conversations, the Center houses four major facilities:

City Library and Learning Commons

A contemporary knowledge and research space supporting residencies, academic partnerships, and cross-disciplinary learning--ideal for scholars, writers, and cultural researchers.

Tagumpay Theater (1,000 seats)

The first large-scale, modern theater in the Davao Region, built to host international productions, touring performances, festivals, conferences, and cultural exchanges. Its scale and technical capacity position Tagum City as an emerging destination for the performing arts in Southeast Asia.

Sentro Rizal

Part of a global network of Philippine cultural centers, Sentro Rizal promotes Philippine arts, language, and literature while fostering collaboration with international cultural institutions and artists.

Kagikan Museum 

A heritage museum dedicated to the living cultures of Tagum City’s tri-people -- indigenous communities, Christians, and Muslims -- offering a platform for exhibitions, curatorial research, and intercultural dialogue rooted in Mindanao’s rich histories.

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Inaugurated during the 23rd Araw ng Tagum on March 7, 2021, the Center now prepares for its public opening, with operational guidelines being finalized to ensure safe and inclusive engagement in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

More than a cultural facility, the City Historical and Cultural Center is envisioned as a platform for exchange--where local heritage meets global practice, and where international artists and institutions can collaborate with communities in the southern Philippines.

Tagum City welcomes partnerships, productions, exhibitions, research initiatives, and cultural dialogues from across Asia and the world.