Ring in the new year with Cebu’s ultimate beachside countdown, GLOW: Mardi Gras – Countdown to 2026!

Mercure Mactan Cebu and Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown present its signature new year’s countdown, GLOW, on its third year with a Mardi Gras–inspired celebration promising a high-energy send-off to 2025 and a festive welcome to the year ahead, all set at Mactan Newtown Beach.

Get ready for an unforgettable night with Shanyl Hofer as she brings us energy on stage throughout the dynamic visual performances by Spectrons LED Tech and transformative art performances by Maria Lava and Blacc Dahlia. Adding depth to the celebration are the rhythmic drumbeats of Lupon Anduyo. Fueling the dance floor, DJs Patrick Rizarri and Kitty G will ignite the night with high-powered sets, building the ultimate momentum for our main act—the incredible Kate Jagdon—to usher us through the final countdown and into an electrifying New Year!

Guests may explore a range of admission selection: General Admission is priced at ₱1,888, inclusive of two (2) complimentary door drinks. VIP access is available at ₱3,500, which includes entry to the Seaview Lounge, heavy cocktails, and selected beverages. For a more exclusive experience, VVIP access is priced at ₱4,500, offering entry to the Glass Pavilion, one bottle of premium liquor, and heavy cocktails. A VVIP Special Group Rate is also available at ₱24,000 per table for up to 6 persons, ideal for families and groups.

Turn the celebration into a full New Year’s escape with room packages starting at ₱11,500, while GLOW access with New Year’s Eve dinner is available at ₱2,977 nett at Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown.

Over at Mercure Mactan Cebu, GLOW room packages start at ₱12,000, meanwhile their New Year’s Eve dinner with access to GLOW is priced at ₱3,888 nett.

All passes holders will receive a raffle coupon for a chance to win prizes such as domestic or international roundtrip airfare, hotel accommodations at Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, and other premium items.

GLOW: Mardi Gras – Countdown to 2026 is held in partnership with Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, China Airlines, Sunlight Air, Smart-PLDT, Martel Audio & Professional Lights Co., TUF Barbershop Bonifacio St., KEVLO Skin Clinic, Emperador, Del Monte, Delsan, Optima Typographics, Macro Printmart Corp., San Miguel Brewery, JMS Prime Solutions, The Mactan Newtown, Mactan Newtown Beach, Megaworld Lifestyle Malls, Megaworld Hotels & Resorts, GMA Kapuso, Sugbo Highlights, Wrock 96.3, and Y101.

For tickets and reservations, contact (032) 520 4100 or (032) 494 4000, or visit the Facebook pages of Savoy Hotel Mactan Newtown and Mercure Mactan Cebu.

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About Megaworld Hotels & Resorts

Megaworld Hotels & Resorts (MHR) is a subsidiary of Megaworld Corporation under the Alliance Global Group Inc. The hotel chain is the Philippines’ Leading Hotel Group recognized by the World Travel Awards and the country’s largest hotel operator with 13 hotels, 7 brands, and 8,500 room keys including the ones in the pipeline. Experience Filipino hospitality through its signature brand of service, the sampaguita, across its brands including Savoy and Belmont in Boracay, Mactan Cebu, and Pasay. Richmonde hotels in Eastwood, Ortigas, and Iloilo. And Kingsford Hotel and Grand Westside Hotel in Paranaque and Hotel Lucky Chinatown Hotel in Binondo and in Twin Lakes Hotel in Batangas.