ZEEN & Tasted Food Festival Brings Gen Z Food Culture to Market! Market! This August
Food, music, and fresh discoveries come together at the first-ever ZEEN & Tasted Food Festival, happening on August 8 and 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Activity Center of Ayala Malls Market! Market! in Taguig City.
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Co-presented by ZEEN and Ayala Malls Market! Market!, the two-day festival will showcase the flavors, brands, and experiences shaping today’s Gen Z food culture. Designed for young foodies and anyone eager to discover new dining concepts, the event aims to create a lively destination where good food can be seen, tasted, celebrated, and recognized.
Visitors can explore a selection of participating food and beverage brands while enjoying a full program of live entertainment, culinary presentations, and interactive activities. Coffee lovers can start the festivities with Sips & Sounds: Morning Coffee Rave, presented by McCafé and featuring DJ John Gabriel on August 8 at 11:00 a.m.
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The program will also include the ZEEN & Tasted Seal Awards at 1:00 p.m., followed by Championing Pinoy Regional Cuisine with Chef Miggy at 1:15 p.m. Guests can then catch a cooking demonstration with Chef Cara and Anna Magkawas of Konjac Zero at 2:00 p.m.
Korean food and entertainment will take the spotlight during K-Food Craze with Ryan Bang at 7:00 p.m. The festival atmosphere will continue with an afternoon rave led by DJ JJ Jimenez.
Beyond the scheduled activities, attendees can look forward to live cooking shows, feature stages highlighting select food and beverage establishments, product discoveries, and dining experiences curated for Gen Z and young consumers. The event is supported by McDonald’s and McCafé, Luxe Slim, and Konjac Zero.
Those interested in attending may register through the event form at: https://forms.gle/kxXEkZqWQyJyUfG17
The ZEEN & Tasted Food Festival invites visitors to eat, shop, party, and discover what is next in the evolving world of food and youth culture.
