Opol music fest boosts tourism, local sales
By Shiela Mae Butlig - Friday,April 10, 2026 FESTIVAL CROWD. A sea of people fills the opening night of OpolFrolic, a three-day music festival in Opol, Misamis Oriental, which runs from April 9 to 11. The event aims to boost local tourism and economic activity. (Photo by Shiela Mae Butlig) CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Good music, a sea of people, and a calming ocean breeze brought a “Siargao vibe” to Opol, Misamis Oriental as the local government kicked off a three-day music festival aimed at easing the impact of the economic slowdown. Spearheaded by Mayor Jay Francis Bago, the “OpolFrolic” Music Festival highlighted local tourism by featuring homegrown and provincial bands, drawing thousands of attendees. Discover more Southeast Asians & Pacific Islanders Geographic Reference Hotels & Accommodations Bago said the event serves not only as a platform for local artists but also as a driver of economic activity. More than 50 local merchants joined the fes...