One fun activity balikbayans can enjoy when they visit the Philippines is watching concerts of their favorite Filipino music artists. After all, nothing makes overseas-based Pinoys feel more at home than listening to OPM and experiencing a concert with a loud and happy Pinoy audience, dancing and singing along to their favorite OPM acts’ live renditions of well-loved hits. Filipino entertainers are indeed masters at getting the crowd pumped.
Make this KUBO list your calendar of must-watch Philippine concerts of local musicians and celebrities for 2024, in case you’re seeking a memorable performance to witness while visiting the motherland. We’ll be updating this calendar as more events are announced, so keep checking this page. Also check out our calendar of concerts and fan meets featuring international musicians and celebrities in the Philippines this year here.
JULY 2024
Rivermaya, MYMP, and more in All Hits: Just The Way You Want It
July 11, Thursday, 8PM | The Theater at Solaire, Paranaque City
Tickets: PHP1,800 – PHP7,800 via TicketWorld
Watch unforgettable Filipino artists you probably miss from the time you lived in the Philippines, including Rivermaya (“Ulan,” “Elesi”), Neocolors (“Say You’ll Never Go,” “Tuloy Pa Rin”), and MYMP (“A Little Bit,” “Talaga Naman”). Also making special appearances are outstanding Pinoy performers Geneva Cruz, Wency Cornejo, Lloyd Umali, and comedian Jon Santos. This will undoubtedly take you on a trip down memory lane of OPM, so don’t forget to grab your tickets now.
Ara Mina: All of Me
July 11, Thursday, 8PM | Newport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay City
Tickets: PHP3,090 – PHP8,034 via TicketWorld
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Celebrating 30 years in the entertainment industry, actress and singer Ara Mina will be performing in a one-night-only show to say “thank you” to her supporters. She promises an evening filled with music and nostalgia. Ara Mina, who began her showbiz career at the tender age of 14 on the variety show That’s Entertainment, became one of the country’s most diverse actresses. If you’re a fan, here’s your chance to catch her live in the Philippines.
Believe: The Belle Mariano Birthday Concert
July 13, Saturday | The Theater at Solaire, Paranaque City
Available tickets: PHP5,400 to PHP6,500 via TicketWorld
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KUBO has been getting a lot of inquiries about Belle Mariano, currently one of the most in-demand actresses and product endorsers in the Philippines, so balikbayan fans are in for a treat if they’re home in July: Belle will have a birthday show, which Star Magic Philippines guarantees will be an absolute blast. Tickets are selling out fast, so buy them on TicketWorld now. Besides hit movies like Love Is Color Blind and TV series like the recently concluded Can’t Buy Me Love, both with love team partner Donny Pangilinan, she is also known for singles like “Kung Ako Na Lang,” “Sigurado,” and albums Daylight and Somber under Star Music.
Dingdong Avanzado: The Original Prince Of Pinoy Pop
July 19, Friday, 8PM | The Theater at Solaire, Paranaque City
Tickets: PHP2,000 – PHP8,500 via TicketWorld
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If you’re in the Philippines this July, don’t miss OPM icon Dingdong Avanzado’s major concert at The Theatre at Solaire. He’ll be joined by his wife, singer Jessa Zaragoza, and their daughter Jayda. Among his guest performers include Pablo of SB19, Khimo, Marielle Montellano, JM Dela Cerna, LA Santos, and fellow OPM great, actor and host Randy Santiago.
Strings and Voices: A Threelogy Series the Repeat
July 20, Saturday, 8PM | Newport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay City
Tickets: PHP1,500 – PHP8,500 via TicketWorld
Prepare to be serenaded by three Philippine acoustic idols—Joey Generoso (former lead vocalist of the band Side A), Ice Seguerra, and Noel Cabangon—if you’re in the motherland this July. Their post-Valentine’s performance in the country was such a success, that they decided to do it again, bringing you their hit songs and leaving you delightfully wanting more. Go get your tickets right away.
Julie x Stell: Ang Ating Tinig
July 27-28, Saturday-Sunday, 8PM | New Frontier Theater, Cubao, Quezon City
Tickets: PHP1,500 – PHP6,500 via TicketNet
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Stell Ajero, main vocalist of Filipino boy band SB19, and singer-actress Julie Anne San Jose are coming together for the first time in a concert, which will be held for two consecutive nights this July, to be directed by Paolo Valenciano. Stell and Julie first worked together as coaches for GMA Network’s The Voice Generations, along with Billy Crawford and Chito Miranda. GMA Entertainment Group is also behind this concert.
AUGUST 2024
Watsons Playlist: The P-Pop Power Concert
Aug. 18, Sunday | SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City
Ticket: FREE with a purchase requirement for Watsons Club Members
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P-Pop (Pinoy Pop) groups are definitely having a moment, and if you want to watch several of your favorite P-Pop groups in one venue, you’d want attend this year’s Watson’s Playlist event at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena. Here, expect to see SB19, Alamat, KAIA, G22, and even Korea-based Filipino boy band Hori7on. To get your hands on a ticket, all you have to do is download the Watsons app, become a Watsons Club member, and start shopping at Watsons until you meet the minimum purchase requirement for your chosen ticket. Check out this post for more details.
Past Concerts
Malaya Music Fest 2024
June 15 & 16, Saturday & Sunday, 4PM
Cove Manila Beach Club, Okada Manila, Entertainment City, Parañaque
Tickets: PHP2,000 – PHP4,675 via SM Tickets
This music festival, which takes place annually at Okada Manila’s Cove Manila, is returning with more prominent Filipino music acts this weekend. Sponge Cola (“Jeepney,” “Kay Tagal Kitang Hinintay”), Gloc-9 (“Sirena,” “Magda”), Hale (“The Day You Said Goodnight,” “Kung Wala Ka”), This Band (“‘Di Na Babalik,” “Bakit Ganon”), Jikamarie (“Lutang,” “Balang Araw”), and DJ Jimmy Nocon will kick off the event this Saturday.
On Sunday, you can enjoy listening to and watching the performances of Parokya Ni Edgar (“Buloy,” “Harana”), Mayonnaise (“Jopay,” “Tayo Na Lang Dalawa”), Sud (“Sila,” “Baliw”), Ace Banzuelo (“Muli,” “Malayo”), Maki (“Saan,” “Bakit?”), and DJ Katsy Lee. Make sure to grab your tickets (why not get the two-day pass so you don’t miss out?) to enjoy watching these talents at the biggest indoor beach club in Southeast Asia. This beach club by day and nightclub by night is the ideal setting for a good time while partying to the sounds of top Filipino live performers.
Regada Water Festival 2024: Featuring December Avenue and Sponge Cola
June 24, Monday, 8PM | Regada Main Stage, Regada Avenue, Cavite City
Free admission
The Regada Festival is conducted yearly, every June, in Cavite City to celebrate the feast of St. John the Baptist, with merry-making involving the sprinkling of water on attendees. The nearly two-week-long celebration this year culminates on the actual feast day on June 24, with performances by OPM bands December Avenue (“Huling Sandali,” “Kahit Di Mo Alam”) and Sponge Cola (“Jeepney,” “KLSP,” “Lunes”).
BINIverse: 1st Solo Concert
June 28-30, 7PM | New Frontier Theater, Cubao, Quezon City
Tickets: PHP748 – PHP5,336 via TicketNet
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Prepare to be swept away by the infectious sounds of “Pantropiko,” “Salamin, Salamin,” and all of popular eight-member Filipino girl group BINI’s other hit tunes on their first solo concert for their beloved fans, a.k.a. Blooms. In case you’re only buying tickets now, we hate to break it to you, but all three dates are absolutely sold out. However, there’s always a chance that someone you know has extra tickets so you may still party with Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena by the end of this month. Or here’s to hoping they schedule more shows this year for when you’ll be back in the Philippines!
Ice Seguerra: Videoke Hits The Repeat
June 28, Friday, 8PM | Music Museum, Greenhills, San Juan City
Tickets: PHP1,544 – PHP7,210 via TicketWorld
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Ice Seguerra will do an encore of his Videoke Hits show at the Music Museum. The successful sold-out two-night performance was repeated just last June 1, but it looks like his fans can’t get enough of the year’s ultimate videoke event. After all, the performance is highly interactive, with everyone encouraged to sing along to their favorite videoke songs—something we all know Filipinos love to do wherever they are in the world.
Gerald Santos: Grateful! (The 18th Anniversary Concert)
June 29, Saturday, 7PM | Music Museum, Greenhills, San Juan City
Tickets: P1,030 – P2,575 via TicketWorld
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It’s been five years since singer-actor and GMA-7’s Pinoy Pop Superstar winner Gerald Santos held his concert at Resorts World Manila. To thank fans of the Philippines’ new Prince of Ballad, he will hold a concert at the Music Museum to commemorate his 18th year in the business. Joining him as guests are singers Ogie Alcasid, Rita Daniela, and Rey Valera.
Jed Madela: Welcome To My World
July 5, Friday, 8PM | Music Museum, Greenhills, San Juan, Metro Manila
Tickets: PHP1,030 – PHP4,635 via TicketWorld
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In July, renowned Filipino singer Jed Madela, the first Filipino to win the World Championships of Performing Arts, will celebrate his birthday with a concert. After this event, Madela will also launch a US tour, which will be musically directed by Jonathan Macalla. (If you won’t be in the Philippines to catch this concert, you can always watch one of his US shows!) This balladeer is known for his stunning renditions of popular love songs like “Forevermore,” “Didn’t We Almost Have It All,” and “Love Takes Time.”
Make sure to bookmark this page, as we will update this list if there are new acts or changes in the coming months!
