If you’re currently vacationing in the Philippines or considering taking a holiday back in the motherland in the near future, an excellent activity to engage in with your friends or family is seeing a live performance by a renowned international artist or group of your preference. Attending a concert with a predominantly Filipino audience will help you understand why these musicians continue to return: Filipinos are known for their lively and enthusiastic participation, often resulting in spontaneous sing-alongs.
Arrange your itinerary and concert attendance using this compilation of announced upcoming concerts and fan meets, including those of Korean stars who may not have stops where you’re based.
JULY 2024
IVE: Show What I Have The 1st World Tour
July 13, Saturday, 7PM | SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City
Tickets: PHP3,000 – PHP17,500 via SM Tickets
The South Korean girl group IVE—composed of Yujin, Gaeul, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz, and Leeseo—will be making a stop in the Philippines as part of their first world tour, “Show What I Have.” We can almost guarantee that the Filipino DIVEs will be partying “All Night” to the sounds of their favorite K-pop females performing “Kitsch,” “Off the Record,” “Love Dive,” “After Like,” “Wave,” and plenty more. IVE had their first concert in the Philippines last year.
An Evening with David Benoit
July 20, Saturday, 8PM | The Theater at Solaire, Paranaque City
Tickets: PHP4,000 – PHP9,000 via TicketWorld
Grammy-nominated Jazz pianist and composer David Benoit will be serenading Filipino fans with his magnificent, silky tunes like “Take a Look Inside my Heart,” “Every Step of the Way,” “Some Other Sunset,” “Something You Said,” and countless more. One of the country’s top vocal groups, The Company, is his special guest.
AUGUST 2024
XG: The First World Tour
Aug. 2, Friday, 8PM | SMART Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City
Tickets: PHP4,224 – PHP14,573 via TicketNet
Filipino ALPHAZ are in for a real treat this August as XG brings their “The First Howl” tour to the Philippines. Jurin, Chisa, Hinata, Juria, Cocona, Maya, and Harvey will also visit other cities in Japan, Singapore, Taipei, Jakarta, Bangkok, and Kuala Lumpur throughout their tour. The South Korea-based Japanese girl group is responsible for several popular songs, including “Tippy Toes,” “Left Right,” and “Shooting Star.”
Kim Ji-won: Be My One Fan Meeting
Aug. 3, Saturday, 6PM | New Frontier Theater, Cubao, Quezon City
Tickets: PHP3,500 – PHP10,500 via TicketNet
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Incidentally, it was just announced by her agency this week that Kim Soo-hyun’s Queen of Tears leading lady, Kim Ji Won, will also include a stop in Metro Manila as part of the Korean actress’ first Asian fan meeting. Concert promoter Pulp Live World recently announced the fan meet’s ticket details and fan benefits via social media, which you can check out here. Tickets will be on general sale beginning July 21 at noon via TicketNet online and outlets nationwide.
ITZY: 2nd World Tour
Aug. 3, Saturday, 6PM | SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City
Tickets: PHP3,000 – PHP16,500 via SM Tickets
South Korean girl group ITZY (Ryujin, Chaeryeong, Yuna, Lia, and Yeji) can’t seem to get enough of their Filipino MIDZYs: They made a stop in the Philippines for a fan meet in 2019, and then their “Checkmate” Tour just last year. Fans will undoubtedly pack the SM Mall of Asia Arena this August to sing and dance along to their major hits including “Untouchable,” “Cake,” “Wannabe,” “Sneakers,” and “Not Shy,” to name a few.
NCT Dream World Tour (The Dream Show 3)
Aug. 10 & 11, 7PM | SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City
Tickets: PHP3,500 – PHP15,800 via SM Tickets
NCT Dream—the third subunit of K-pop group NCT—will be bringing their “The Dream Show 3” tour to the Philippines for two nights, to the delight of Filipino NCTzens who are definitely looking forward to waving their NCT light sticks once again. The seven-piece subgroup, whose 2016 debut single was “Chewing Gum,” is composed of Mark, Renjun, Jeno, Haechan, Jaemin, Chenle, and Jisung. The idols’ tour began in Seoul on May 2–4 and will stop in a number of cities across Asia before wrapping up here in August.
Meanwhile, NCT member Kim Dong-young (Doyoung) will likewise return to the Philippines for his first solo tour since his NCT debut, “Dear Youth,” on Sept. 4. Watch this space for more details from concert promoter Live Nation PH soon.
Tori Kelly: Purple Skies Asia Tour
Aug. 23, Friday, 8PM | New Frontier Theater, Cubao, Quezon City
Tickets: PHP1,750 – PHP5,000
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The Grammy-winning singer known for singles like “Paper Hearts,” “Should’ve Been Us,” “Dear No One,” “Thing U Do,” and “Missin’ U” will be touring Asia with LA-based artist Maisy Kay. Today, May 31, at 10AM, there will be a presale for members of Tori’s fan club. On June 3, Monday, at 10AM, there will be another presale, this time for Mastercard holders. Concert promoter Live Nation will have its presale on June 5, Wednesday, at noon. General ticket selling will finally be on June 6, Thursday, at noon.
Conan Gray: Found Heaven on Tour
Aug. 25, Sunday, 8PM | SMART Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City
Tickets: PHP1,750 – PHP4,750 via Etix
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“Found Heaven on Tour” will bring singer-songwriter Conan Gray back to the Philippines. He had his debut performance in the country back in February 2023. Starting with the LaLaLa Festival in Jakarta, Gray’s “Found Heaven on Tour” will also take him to Osaka, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok, and Seoul. He is well known for his singles “Heather,” “Maniac,” “Wish You Were Sober,” and “People Watching.”
Doh Kyung Soo <BLOOM> Asia Fan Concert Tour
Aug. 31, Saturday, 6PM | SMART Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City
Tickets: PHP4,000 – PHP13,000 via TicketNet
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Popular K-pop group EXO’s main vocalist Doh Kyung Soo, better known as D.O., will be doing a Bloom Tour stop in Manila on Aug. 31, Saturday, so that’s another concert date for you to mark if you’re an EXO-L. This will be the singer-turned-actor’s first solo tour 12 years after making his debut with EXO. Ticket selling begins on June 8 at noon via TicketNet. Check out the last slide of the post above for fan benefits.
10CM Closer to You Asia Tour
Aug. 31, Saturday, 8PM | Newport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay City
Tickets: PHP1,600 – PHP5,300 via TicketWorld
As part of his “Closer to You” Asia Tour, South Korean singer Kwon Jung-Yeol, better known as 10CM, will be returning to Manila. 10CM has contributed songs to numerous popular Korean dramas, including the recently concluded hits Queen of Tears (“Tell Me It’s Not a Dream”) and Lovely Runner (“Spring Snow”), as well as fan favorites Our Beloved Summer (“Drawer”) and Crash Landing On You (“But it’s Destiny”). Listen to 10CM’s music live while you relive scenes from your favorite K-dramas.
SEPTEMBER 2024
Laufey: Bewitched: The Goddess Tour
Sept. 2, Monday | SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City
Tickets: PHP2,250 – PHP9,250 via SM Tickets
The Icelandic-Chinese multi-instrumentalist and Grammy-winning jazz singer-songwriter will be returning to the Philippines for her “Bewitched: The Goddess” Tour. She was just in Metro Manila last May 28 for her sold-out performance of “Laufey: A Night at the Symphony” at the PICC Plenary Hall as a prelude to her September concert. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy Laufey’s live performances of her many beloved songs, including “Valentine,” “From the Start,” “Bewitched,” “I Wish You Love,” and “Let You Break My Heart Again.”
Bruno Major: Asia Tour
Sept. 7 and 11, 8PM | PICC Plenary Hall, Pasay City
Tickets: PHP1,700 – PHP6,100 via tickelo.com
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Nottingham native Bruno Major has sold out his first performance of the year in the Philippines, that’s why promoter Karpos Multimedia added a second day so everyone may get a chance to catch him live. Last year, Major graced the Metro Manila stage with his “Tour of Planet Earth” concert series. Catch Major perform his hits “Easily,” “Nothing,” “Places We Won’t Walk,” “Regent’s Park,” “Old Fashioned,” “Like Someone In Love,” and “The Most Beautiful Thing” for two evenings this September.
The Maine: The Sweet Sixteen Tour
Sept. 27 and 28, 8PM | SM North EDSA Sky Dome, Quezon City
Tickets: PHP4,500 – PHP8,800 via PULP Tickets
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American rock band The Maine is going on a tour of Asia and Australia to celebrate their 16th year in the industry. For two nights in the Philippines, “The Sweet Sixteen Tour” will rock everyone with different setlists, as announced by PULP Live, the concert’s promoter. In addition to admission to the two-day concert, the two-day pass (PHP8,800) includes a DJ set for the after-party on the second night. The Maine provided us with rock anthems like “Into Your Arms,” “Taxi,” “Everything I Asked For,” “Am I Pretty?” and many others.
Anne Marie: Live in Asia
Sept. 28, Saturday, 7PM | The Podium Hall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong City
Tickets: PHP4,750 via SM Tickets
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British singer-songwriter Anne-Marie will be touring Asia this September, making Metro Manila her third stop, followed by Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Among Anne-Marie’s many popular singles include “2002,” “Rockabye” with Clean Bandit and Sean Paul, “Friends” with Marshmello, and “Baby Don’t Hurt Me” with David Guetta and Coi Leray. She also appeared in the remixed version of Seventeen’s song “World.”
OCTOBER 2024
Lany: Beautiful Blur Tour
Oct. 12, Saturday, 7PM | Philippine Arena, Santa Maria, Bulacan
Oct. 13, 14, and 15, 7PM | Waterfront Cebu and Casino, Salinas Dr., Cebu City
Tickets: PHP1,750 – PHP25,500 for Oct. 12 via SM Tickets; PHP3,500 – PHP22,700 for Cebu
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American pop-rock group Lany is making an incredible comeback to the Philippines with a slew of concerts in October: first at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, followed by three consecutive nights at Waterfront Hotel in Cebu to promote their fifth studio album, A Beautiful Blur. Lany has visited the Philippines multiple times, as their Filipino fans enjoy singing along to their hit songs “ILYSB,” “Malibu Nights,” “Super Far,” “Thru These Tears,” and many more.
NOVEMBER 2024
Tate McRae: Think Later Tour
Nov. 4, Monday, 8PM | New Frontier Theater, Cubao, Quezon City
Tickets: PHP1,750 – PHP5,550 via TicketNet
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To promote her album Think Later, Canadian singer Tate McRae—best known for hits like “Greedy,” “Exes,” “You Broke Me First,” and “She’s All I Wanna Be”—will be performing in Metro Manila this November. It’s the So You Think You Can Dance? alumna’s infectious and genuine music that catapulted her to global fame. To enhance your Tate McRae experience, you have the option to top up your PHP5,550 VIP ticket: For PHP14,700, Tater-Tots in the Philippines can get a VIP Soundcheck and Q&A package that includes early entry, pre-show soundcheck, Q&A with Tate McRae, VIP merch item chosen by McRae, autographed poster, laminate, and a chance to shop tour merch before the general public.
Hillsong London Live in Manila
Nov. 8 | SM Seaside Cebu Concert Grounds
Nov. 9 & 10, 8PM | SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City
Tickets: PHP865 – PHP3,020 via SM Tickets
The Hillsong London megachurch is making a three-day return to the Philippines. Keep your mind, heart, and spirit open as members of this congregation lead you in worship, song, and service. Absorb every feeling when you listen to modern Christian music and accessible teachings from Hillsong with fellow Pinoys.
Dua Lipa – Radical Optimism Tour
Nov. 13, Wednesday | Philippine Arena, Bulacan
Tickets: PHP1,500 – PHP8,500 via smtickets.com
British pop sensation Dua Lipa will perform a special one-night-only concert in the Philippines as part of her Radical Optimism Tour. General ticket sale to begin on June 11 at noon via smtickets.com and SM Ticket outlets. The Grammy winner responsible for several global hits, including “New Rules,” “Don’t Stop Now,” “IDGAF,” “Levitating,” “Houdini,” “Training Season” and Barbie Movie OST “Dance The Night,” will also visit other Asian cities.
DECEMBER 2024
Porter Robinson: Smile World Tour
Dec. 8, Sunday | The Podium Hall, Ortigas, Mandaluyong City
Tickets: PHP3,500 – PHP5,000 via SM Tickets
American DJ and singer-songwriter Porter Robinson, who is famous for his anime music videos, will visit Metro Manila and other Asian countries such as Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand before the end of 2024 as part of his tour. He is known for electronic music that spans genres, with songs like “Shelter,” “Everything Goes On,” “Blossom,” “Sad Machine,” and “Cheerleader.”
Make sure to bookmark this page, as we will update this if there are new acts or changes in the coming months!
Past Concerts & Fan Meets
IU: HEREH in Manila
June 1, Saturday, 6PM | Philippine Arena, Bulacan
Ticket Prices: PHP2,500 – PHP12,000 via pulptickets.com
K-pop superstar Lee Ji-un, a.k.a. IU, will be performing a special one-night-only concert in the Philippines as part of her “HEREH” Tour. The Philippine Arena in Bulacan will host her concert, making her the first Korean soloist to do so. IU last performed in the country in 2019 for her sold-out “Love, Poem” Tour. The singer, songwriter, and actress will reunite with her Filipino UAENA, who will undoubtedly sing along to her iconic songs “Lilac,” “Blueming,” “eight,” “Palette,” “You&I,” “Strawberry Moon,” and “Celebrity,” to mention a few. She recently released a mini album titled The Winning, which features her single “Love Wins All.”
TWICE: Oishi Snacktacular Fan Meet
June 1, Saturday, 5PM | SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City
Ticket: Raffle Promo
Filipino brand Oishi will bring in their ambassadors, K-pop group TWICE, for their first Oishi x TWICE fan meet, which they promise will be filled with activities, food, and fun. This is a unique fan meet for Filipino ONCEs, as no tickets will be sold for this event. All they have to do is buy the special TWICE x Oishi Snacktacular Fan Bag to enter the raffle for a chance to win two fan meeting tickets. The full mechanics of the raffle promo can be seen here. Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu were just here last year for their two-day Ready to Be Tour. TWICE is best known for their hit songs “The Feels,” “Set Me Free,” “I Can’t Stop Me,” “Alcohol-Free,” and “More & More,” which are sung and adored by fans all over the world.
Hitman: David Foster & Friends Asia Tour
June 18, Tuesday, 8PM | SMART Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City
Tickets: PHP900 – PHP15,000 via TicketNet
Renowned music producer and songwriter David Foster will be performing for his Filipino fans again, along with a group of talented friends who are likewise beloved by Pinoys: vocalist Brian McKnight, R&B group All-4-One, and singer and actress Katharine McPhee. Pinoy artists JV Decena and Joaquin Garcia will also perform as guests. Foster, who has collaborated with the likes of Celine Dion, James Ingram, Chaka Khan, and Mariah Carey, was just in Manila last year for a concert.
Suho Concert: Welcome to Su:Home
June 22, Saturday, 6PM | SMART Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City
Tickets: PHP4,250 – PHP11,700 via TicketNet
The leader of the immensely successful Korean pop group EXO, Kim Jun-myeon (Suho), will be having his first solo concert in the Philippines with his Filipino EXO-Ls. The 33-year-old idol has already dropped two extended plays (EPs) as a solo artist, and he has another one set to drop before May comes to a close. Among the numerous EXO singles that have achieved commercial success include “Growl,” “Love Me Right,” “Electric Kiss,” “Overdose,” and “Obsession.”
ABBA Revisited
June 28, Friday, 8PM | The Theater at Solaire, Paranaque City
Tickets: PHP2,800 – PHP7,800 via TicketWorld
The tribute band ABBA Revisited will be returning to Metro Manila to perform popular songs by the Swedish pop group ABBA, such as “Dancing Queen,” “Chiquitita,” “Fernando,” “Knowing Me, Knowing You,” and “Mama Mia,” for their Filipino fans. ABBA Revisited is recognized as the top ABBA tribute band in North America, reliving the music and stage presence of ABBA.
Kim Soo Hyun: Eyes On You Fan Meet
June 29, Saturday, 6PM | SMART Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City
Tickets: PHP3,700 – PHP14,300 via TicketNet
The Philippines is on the itinerary of one of the most popular South Korean actors and star of hit K-drama Queen of Tears Kim Soo Hyun‘s “Eyes on You” Asia Tour. Reportedly one of South Korea’s highest-paid actors, Soo Hyun has starred in several other well-loved K-dramas, including It’s Okay Not to Be Okay, My Love from the Star, The Producers, and The Moon Embracing the Sun. He last visited the Philippines in January 2023 for a Dunkin’ fan meet.
