Fiesta Señor 2027 Opening Salvo at Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, Cebu City: Thursday, January 7, 2027
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The Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu has set January 7, 2027 as the opening salvo of the 462nd Fiesta Señor, which also marks the start of the novena Masses.
The Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu in Cebu City has announced the calendar for the 462nd Fiesta Señor, held from January 3 to 22, 2027. The opening salvo and the start of the novena Masses fall on Thursday, January 7, 2027, according to SunStar Cebu.
What to know
- When: Thursday, January 7, 2027 (the novena Masses at the Pilgrim Center are planned for January 7 to 16)
- Where: Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu, Cebu City
- Organizer: The Augustinian friars of the Basilica
- Admission: Religious observance; no ticket is mentioned in the reports
The exact start time and activities of the opening salvo were not yet confirmed in the reports we read. Please check the Basilica's official announcements for the final programme.
For safety in the expected heat, the Basilica plans to limit the Pilgrim Center to 5,000 people and is considering outdoor misting stations. Schedules may change depending on the weather. Devotees with health conditions are encouraged to attend earlier or afternoon Masses.
Other key dates in the 2027 calendar
- January 3 to 6: Duaw Niño visits with pilgrim images
- January 14: Walk With Mary
- January 16: eve activities, including the seaborne and solemn foot procession
- January 17: Fiesta Señor (feast day)
- January 22: Hubo Mass, closing the religious celebration
Reference:
SunStar Cebu: Basilica keeps 11 daily Fiesta Señor Masses amid El Niño (Nov 12, 2026)\n\nBombo Radyo: 462nd Fiesta Señor crowd control measures\n\nBasilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu\n\nChecked November 14, 2026, 7:30 PM PHT."
