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SM Supermalls Lights Up the Metro With Can’t-Miss Holiday Experiences
Posted by SM Supermalls on November 19, 2025
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Posted by SM Supermalls on November 19, 2025
This Christmas, SM Supermalls invites everyone to experience the metro’s most spectacular holiday celebration yet — a collection of one-of-a-kind Christmas worlds spread across its malls. Each mall unveils an immersive theme with exclusive attractions, star-studded shows, and magical installations you won’t find anywhere else.
From showtime glamour to celestial wonder, from mega pop-culture surprises to whimsical fantasy, every mall brings an entirely different holiday story to life. It’s the perfect season to embark on a Metro-wide Christmas adventure, discovering festive experiences at every stop.
And while each mall launched the season with its own grand ceremony, the real celebration is only just beginning — happening every day, in every SM mall. Why visit SM Supermalls this Christmas? Because each one offers a distinct Christmas universe worth exploring.
SM Aura opened the festivities with a showtime-themed launch highlighted by big-band swing performances. Christine Allado, fresh from The Bodyguard musical, led the program with timeless holiday hits, joined by Rhian Ramos and Michelle Dee.
If you love festive music, glamorous stages, and holiday theatrics, SM Aura is the metro’s holiday showtime destination. Live performances, a curated Gift Atelier, and stunning décor make every visit feel like stepping onto a Christmas production set.
At SM Mall of Asia, Christmas icon Jose Mari Chan led a joyful community sing-along as the mall lit its grand Christmas tree. Joining him were SM Engineering Design & Development President Hans “Chico” Sy Jr., SM Supermalls Assistant Vice President for Marketing & Leasing Hanna Carinna Sy, and Pasay City Vice Mayor Mark Anthony Calixto.
MOA gathers everything families love about the holidays in one place: iconic performances, weekly fireworks, vibrant Christmas markets, and heartwarming carols, making it an essential stop on every holiday itinerary.
SM North EDSA unveiled “Christmas World,” a fantasy-filled holiday spectacle with giant mascots, from a snowman and polar bear to a reindeer, elf, and Santa, all surrounding its majestic Christmas tree. Performances by Jona and HORI7ON thrilled the crowd, with Quezon City Council Majority Leader Julienne Alyson Medalla representing the local government.
Perfect for kids and the young at heart, North EDSA’s “Christmas World” is a larger-than-life playground of themed zones, mascots, and magical attractions unlike any other mall in the city.
The Podium transformed its atrium into a shimmering moon-and-stars spectacle, treating guests to theatrical performances and a visit from Santa himself.
Its celestial theme offers a sophisticated and dreamy holiday escape. With atmospheric installations, elegant décor, and curated holiday offers, The Podium stands as the metro’s most refined Christmas backdrop.
SM Megamall’s “Mega Holidays: Unbox Joy,” in partnership with POP MART, unveiled the first-ever 45-foot POP MART Christmas tree at the Mega Fashion Hall. Marian Rivera-Dantes and Pia Jauncey joined the ceremony alongside SM Supermalls President Steven Tan, Assistant Vice President Hanna Carinna Sy, Mandaluyong City Councilor Charisse Marie Abalos-Vargas, and POP MART Southeast Asia Business Director Jeremy Lee.
With exclusive POP MART activities, themed installations, and major holiday sales, Megamall is the metro’s trendiest holiday hotspot, perfect for shoppers, collectors, and families alike.
Across all SM malls nationwide, the SM Besties of Joy initiative continues to warm hearts through SM Cares’ “Buy One, Donate One” program, where every plush toy purchased donates another to a child from one of SM’s 72 partner communities. It’s a simple way to share the joy of Christmas with those who need it most.
Beyond gift-giving, the season comes alive with a wide lineup of festive activities across the metro. Shoppers can look forward to Friends Giving Day on November 22, followed by Holiday Santa Runs, Paw Parties, and family-friendly shows. Starting November 23, the Grand Magical Parades bring dancing characters, dazzling costumes, and lively music to select malls, filling weekends with enchantment.
Each mall also hosts unique holiday bazaars and Christmas markets, alongside Santa Meet & Greets with themed backdrops that vary by location. Exclusive SM Malls Online Holiday Deals offer more reasons to explore, while World Choral Day celebrations in December fill atriums with uplifting harmonies.
The season culminates with spectacular Holiday Fireworks Displays on December 25, 31, and January 1 — lighting up the metro sky and bringing families together for three magical nights of joy and celebration.
With dazzling shows, magical installations, festive parades, exclusive sales, and endless Santa moments, this year’s celebration is set to be SM Supermalls’ biggest, brightest, and most unforgettable Christmas yet.
Map out your holiday plans, gather your family and friends, and begin your Christmas mall-hopping journey across these SM malls in the metro. Every stop offers a different story, a fresh surprise, and a holiday wonder waiting to be unwrapped.
For complete schedules and updates, follow @SMSupermalls on social media or visit your nearest SM mall today.
