With a turbulent two years in the pandemic, the live music scene is officially back!
The last year has seen the gradual return of local and international artists to the live stage, with a steady stream of concerts and festivals lighting the fire in our hearts. But this year, everything’s back in full swing. Whether it’s our favourite local festivals coming back or the artists we’ve been wanting to see for ages, 2023 is set to be a great year for live music.
From K-pop powerhouses like BLACKPINK and ENHYPEN and pop icons like Westlife and The 1975 to famed local festivals like Manila’s Wanderland and Cebu’s PLUS63, here are the concerts and festivals you can catch this year!
WHEN: 17-18 & 24-25 February 2023
WHERE: Samsung Performing Arts Theater
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 1,120 via Ticket World
Asia’s Songbird is taking the stage solo! Regin Velasquez is set to take over the Samsung Performing Arts Theater this February for two weekends of excitement and musical excellence.
WHEN: 20 February 2023
WHERE: SM Mall Of Asia Arena
TICKETS: General sale starts on 9 November
Backstreet’s back, alright! The iconic 2000s boyband are returning back to the live stage with their DNA World Tour, that’s making a stop in Manila this February.
WHEN: 20-21 February 2023
WHERE: Araneta Coliseum
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 1,575 via TicketNet
Westlife are coming to Manila! As part of their Wild Dreams Tour, the ‘Alone Together’ band will be performing their greatest hits and tracks of their latest album for their Filipino fans across two days this February.
WHEN: 23 February 2023
WHERE: Araneta Coliseum
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 1,050 via TicketNet
OneRepublic are coming to Manila this February for a special one-night concert at the Araneta Coliseum.
WHEN: 25 February 2023
WHERE: Globe Circuit Event Grounds
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 3,090 via SM Tickets
Bobapalooza 2022 is bringing together an array of artists to celebrate one night of good music and fun. At the festival, attendees will be treated to performances by Parokya Ni Edgar, Kamikazee, December Avenue, The Itchyworms, Mayonnaise, Ebe Dancel, Urbandub, Franco, Join The Club, and Tanya Markova.
WHEN: 26 February 2023
WHERE: New Frontier Theatre
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 4,500 via TicketNet
Jinyoung is the latest GOT7 member to return to the Philippines. The singer-actor will be making his way to Manila for a special fanconcert this February.
WHEN: 4-5 March 2023
WHERE: Filinvest City Event Grounds, Alabang
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 7,000 via Tickelo
The Philippines’ famed festival, Wanderland is back! Aptly named Wanderland: The Comeback, this will be the Filipino music festival’s grand return since the start of the pandemic. The festival will see performances from Phoenix, Carly Rae Jepsen, Sunset Rollercoaster, No Rome, Men I Trust, Stephen Day, Balming Tiger, george, BLASTER, Leo Wang, August Wahh, and The Sundown.
WHEN: 5 March 2023
WHERE: PICC, Manila
TICKETS: TBA
B.I is coming back to Manila. Following his fanmeet in the city last year, the Korean hip-hop is making his way back to his Filipino fans, as he sets out on his L.O.L The Hidden Stage Asia tour.
WHEN: 6 March 2023
WHERE: Filinvest City Event Grounds, Alabang
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 6,410 via Tickelo
Arctic Monkeys are finally making their way to the Philippines. After a long wait, the British rock band are set to make their grand debut in Manila this March.
WHEN: 10 March 2023
WHERE: New Frontier Theatre
TICKETS: TBA
WHEN: 12 March 2023
WHERE: SMX Convention Center Davao
TICKETS: TBA
As part of their Asia tour, Simple Plan will be heading to Manila and Davao this March in celebration of their album, Harder Than It Looks.
WHEN: 11-12 March 2023
WHERE: SM Mall Of Asia Arena
TICKETS: TBA
Stray Kids are bringing their MANIAC world tour to the Philippines! The ‘CASE 143’ act will be performing two shows at the SM Mall Of Asia Arena this March.
WHEN: 14 March 2023
WHERE: Philippines Arena
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 2,750 via SM Tickets
Harry Styles is returning to the Philippines! As part of his 2023 Love On Tour, the award-winning singer will take over Philippine Arena, making him the first-ever male soloist to perform at the world’s largest indoor arena.
WHEN: 15 March 2023
WHERE: Araneta Coliseum
TICKETS: Starts at 1,050 via TicketNet
Bryan Adams is coming to Manila! As part of his So Happy It Hurts tour, the GRAMMY-award winning singer-songwriter will be taking over the Big Dome this March.
WHEN: 16 March 2023
WHERE: Eastside Marikina
TICKETS: PHP 900 online, PHP 1500 at the door
As part of their Asia tour, the hardcore punk band Comeback Kid are making their way to Manila.
WHEN: 25-26 March 2023
WHERE: Philippine Arena
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 3,000 via SM Tickets
BLACKPINK are returning to the Philippines. As part of their BORN PINK world tour, the ‘Pink Venom’ are making their way back to Philippine shores for a two-day concert at Bulacan’s Philippine Arena.
WHEN: 25 March 2023
WHERE: TBA
TICKETS: TBA
Moonbin and Sanha are coming to the Philippines. Following the release of their latest mini-album, Incense, the ASTRO members revealed that they will be heading to Manila for their DIFFUSION fan concert. Moonbin and Sanha are set to be the latest members to come to the city, following Eunwoo’s fanmeet last year.
WHEN: 26 March 2023
WHERE: SM Skydome
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 2,500 via SM Tickets
Saosin are coming back to the Philippines. As part of their Asia tour, the rock band will be heading over to Manila for a special concert as they perform all their hits across their decade-long career.
WHEN: 26 March 2023
WHERE: TBA, to be upgraded
TICKETS: PHP 1,000, pre-registration required
Movements are coming to Manila. Presented by Sleeping Boy Collective, the post-hardcore band will be taking over the city with their head-bang worthy anthems. More details on the upgraded venue will be announced soon.
WHEN: 15 April 2023
WHERE: SM Mall Of Asia Arena
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 3,500 via SM Tickets
TREASURE are coming to Manila, this time for their first-ever solo concert. Following their performance at last year’s K-pop Masterz, the ‘JIKJIN’ act will be taking over the MOA Arena once again as part of their HELLO tour.
WHEN: 29-30 April 2023
WHERE: TBA
TICKETS: TBA
NCT DREAM are returning to the Philippines. As part of their The Dream Show 2 tour, the ‘BEATBOX’ act are making their way back to Manila for a special two-night concert. More details to follow soon.
WHEN: 3-4 May 2023
WHERE: SM Mall Of Asia Arena
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 1,975 via SM Tickets
The 1975 are making their way back to the Philippines! In celebration of their latest album, Being Funny In A Foreign Language, the ‘Happiness’ act are embarking on their At Their Very Best tour which sees a stop at Manila’s MOA Arena this coming May.
WHEN: 10 May 2023
WHERE: Araneta Coliseum, Manila
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 2,640 via TicketNet
WHEN: 12 May 2023
WHERE: University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 1,590 via SM Tickets
WHEN: 14 May 2023
WHERE: Waterfront Hotel Ballroom, Cebu
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 850 via SM Tickets
HONNE are returning to the Philippines. The beloved producer duo are making their grand return to Asia this summer, which includes three stops across the country. HONNE will be performing in Manila, Davao, and Cebu.
WHEN: 20 May 2023
WHERE: The Samsung Performing Arts Theater
TICKETS: TBA
Conor Maynard is coming to Manila. As part of his CONTINUED tour, the British singer will be performing in Manila this May. The tour initially began last year and saw various stops across North America and Europe.
WHEN: 17 June 2023
WHERE: Araneta Coliseum
TICKETS: TBA
IVE are coming to Manila. The ‘LOVE DIVE’ hitmakers are set to make their Manila debut with their The Prom Queens fan concert. More details to follow soon.
WHEN: 8 October 2023
WHERE: SM Skydome
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 2,500 via SM Tickets
Against The Current are heading to the Philippines. As part of their Nightmares & Daydreams world tour, the band will be taking over Manila’s SM Skydome for a night of pop-punk tunes.
This list will be updated regularly as announcements go live, watch this space for updates.
WHEN: 18 February 2023
WHERE: SM Mall Of Asia Arena
TICKETS: Starts at 3,500 via SM Tickets
Conan Gray is making his way to Manila. As part of his Superache Tour, the singer-songwriter will be taking over the MOA Arena with his soul-touching tunes of loss and heartache.
WHEN: 18 February 2023
WHERE: SM Seaside Complex, Cebu
TICKETS: Pre-sale tickets are priced at PHP 1,500 (Gen Ad) and PHP 3,000 (VIP)
PLUS63 is back! After two years, the coveted Cebu-based music and arts festival is making its grand return this February. The festival will see performances from Joji and Kehlani, as well as Paul Pablo, The Sundown, Sansette, and DJ Short.
WHEN: 17 February 2023
WHERE: SM Mall Of Asia Arena
TICKETS: Available via SM Tickets
The Vamps are returning to Manila! In celebration of 10 years as a band, the ‘All Night’ act are embarking on their Greatest Hits tour, which sees a one-night concert in the Philippines this February.
WHEN: 15 February 2023
WHERE: New Frontier Theatre
TICKETS: PHP 3,550 via TicketNet
The Wallows are coming to the Philippines! In celebration of their latest album Tell Me That’s It’s Over, the alternative rock band are making their Manila debut this February.
WHEN: 12 February 2023
WHERE: Araneta Coliseum
TICKETS: Sold-out
To ring in the holiday of love, MAMAMOO will be making their long-awaited Manila debut as they serenade their fans with their impeccable vocals and unmatched performances.
WHEN: 11 February 2023
WHERE: Circuit Event Grounds, Circuit Makati
TICKETS: TBA
Blue and Boyzlife are coming back to Manila this February for a night of fun and good tunes. Blue will be performing their classic hits, as well as songs from their latest album Heart & Soul; while Boyzlife will be performing their beloved hits from Boyzone and Westlife, as well as songs from their latest album OLD SCHOOL.
WHEN: 11 February 2023
WHERE: Araneta Coliseum
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 840 via TicketNet
WHEN: 12 February 2023
WHERE: Waterfront Hotel Cebu
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 1,060 via SM Tickets
WHEN: 13 February 2023
WHERE: SMX Convention Center Davao
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 895 via SM Tickets
Boyce Avenue are returning to the Philippines. Considering the country their second home, the cover band will be embarking on a mini-tour around the Philippines, seeing stops in Manila, Cebu, and Davao. Boyce Avenue will also be joined by Adie, NOBITA, and the juans across various stops of their tour.
WHEN: 3-5 February 2023
WHERE: SM Mall Of Asia Arena
TICKETS: TBA
At last, ENHYPEN are coming to Manila! As part of their MANIFESTO tour, the ‘Future Perfect’ act will be taking over MOA Arena for a special three-night concert.
WHEN: 3 February 2023
WHERE: Araneta Coliseum
TICKETS: Starts at 530 via TicketNet
Moira is set to take over the Big Dome. The award-winning singer-songwriter will be bringing to life her heartwrenching tunes of love and heartache at her long-awaited concert.
WHEN: 26 January 2023
WHERE: GT Toyota
TICKETS: Pre-sale at PHP 800 and PHP 1,000 at the door
No Pressure and Regulate will be making their way to Manila this January for a special live show at GT Toyota Asian Center in Quezon City.
WHEN: 23 January 2023 at 6 PM & 9 PM
WHERE: Araneta Coliseum
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 1,050 via TicketNet
Get ready for the smooth musical stylings of Ne-Yo! The R&B icon will be making his way to Manila for two shows happening this January at the Araneta Coliseum.
WHEN: 17 January 2023
WHERE: New Frontier Theater
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 2,500 via TicketNet
Nightwish are heading to Manila! The Finnish symphonic metal band are set to unleash their majestic madness in the Philippines this January with a special one-night concert at the New Frontier Theater.
WHEN: 15 January 2023
WHERE: New Frontier Theatre
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 5,500 via TicketNet
AOMG are going on tour! The coveted Korean hip-hop label will be performing around the world this 2023, starting with Asia. Their Asia tour, which includes Manila, will see performances from Simon Dimonic, GRAY, Loco, LeeHi, YUGYEOM, and Woo.
WHEN: 14-15 January 2023
WHERE: SM Mall Of Asia Arena
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 3,500 via SM Tickets
ITZY are coming to Manila as part of their CHECKMATE world tour. Set to take over MOA Arena, the ‘SNEAKERS’ act will be kicking off their Asia leg in the Philippines.
WHEN: 13-14 January 2023
WHERE: North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City
TICKETS: Starts at PHP 4,260 via SM Tickets
CARELESS Music is bringing to life a new festival experience in Cebu. Slated to be the Manila-based label’s first-ever music festival, Wavy Baby Festival will see performances from BamBam, Sunmi, Pink Sweat$, The Rose, Destiny Rogers, Bag Raiders, December Avenue, Ben&Ben, James Reid, and more.
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