For K-pop fans, there are few things quite like watching your favorite artists perform on stage. But what if, instead of watching those moments unfold from a screen, you could see them from a much closer perspective?
That’s the idea behind VISION FESTA: DIVE INTO THE STARS, which has officially opened in Manila at Level 3 of Gateway Mall 2 in Araneta City.
Presented in the Philippines by L-Squared Productions PH, VISION FESTA brings selected performances and moments from THE FACT MUSIC AWARDS (TMA) to life through an immersive VR experience. The exhibition features BTS, SEVENTEEN, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ENHYPEN, and BOYNEXTDOOR, giving fans a chance to see their favorite artists in a way that goes beyond the usual concert screen.
We had the chance to experience VISION FESTA firsthand as it officially opened in Manila, starting with its ribbon-cutting ceremony alongside the people behind the exhibition and P-pop powerhouse VXON. From there, we stepped inside to see what the exhibition had in store.
The journey begins at the Red Carpet, where visitors get their first taste of the TMA atmosphere before heading into the VR Room. Inside, a large space is set up with tables and VR kits, ready for the main attraction.
Lasting approximately 30 minutes, the VR screening is easily one of the highlights of the visit. With the headset on, the artists feel remarkably close—almost as if you’ve managed to secure a spot right at the VIP section of a concert. Familiar performances suddenly feel more immediate, with the scale, movement, and energy of the stage right in front of you.
The performances are where VISION FESTA really delivers. ENHYPEN and BTS were definite highlights for this ENGENE and ARMY, and seeing them through VR made familiar stages feel completely different. There’s something surreal about watching your favorite artists perform and feeling like you’re standing just a few steps away from them.
And while the VR screening is immersive enough to pull you into the performances on its own, the energy in the room makes it even more memorable. Fans were singing along, cheering, and screaming at their favorite moments throughout the screening, creating an atmosphere that felt surprisingly similar to being at a live show.
Together, the immersive VR and the energy of the crowd make VISION FESTA feel less like simply watching a performance and more like stepping into one—with your favorite artists only a few steps away.
But the fun doesn’t end when the VR headsets come off.
The Exhibition Hall features more photos and exclusive video clips of the participating artists, while the Present Box Tree offers another look at snippets from their TMA appearances. Visitors can also browse the Official Gift Shop for VISION FESTA merchandise before making their way to the Photo Zone, where they can capture a final snapshot from their visit.
Each visitor also receives a random artist photocard and a VISION FESTA leaflet as a keepsake, giving fans a little something to take home.
Beyond the technology and the different spaces, VISION FESTA succeeds in capturing something familiar to every K-pop fan: the feeling of being completely immersed in a performance you love. It gives fans the opportunity to see TMA moments from a perspective that feels much closer than a traditional screen—and to share that excitement with fellow fans along the way.
VISION FESTA: DIVE INTO THE STARS is now open until October 31, 2026. Tickets are priced at ₱1,450 per person and are available through Ticketnet.