UP SAMASKOM once again brought laughter and thought-provoking performances to the stage as it staged the 36th run of its long-running production, Live A.I.D.S: Let There Be Laughs.Laughter, music, and timely social commentary took center stage as UP SAMASKOM mounted the 36th run of Live A.I.D.S: Let There Be Laughs from June 26 to 28 at the IBG-KAL Theatre in UP Diliman.Held from June 26 to 28 at the IBG-KAL Theatre in UP Diliman, Live A.I.D.S: Let There Be Laughs entertained audiences with its signature blend of comedy, music, and timely social commentary.
Mounted alongside the Lovelaban Pride PH Festival 2026, this year's production also became a celebration of equality, diversity, and inclusivity as members of the LGBTQIA+ community and their allies gathered for one of the country's biggest Pride events.
Living up to its theme, "Let There Be Laughs," the annual production invited audiences to laugh while reflecting on current social and political issues through witty sketches, musical performances, and heartfelt storytelling.
Many audience members took to social media to praise the show after watching it.
One audience member wrote, "Another iconic show by UP Samaskom! Soooobrang funny. While it will absolutely make me laugh out loud, it serves as a much bigger purpose. It leaves us deeply inspired to stay vigilant, speak truth to power and keep fighting for what is right."
