Concerts in Manila to the End of 2026: The Big Shows Still On

October: a farewell and a full Big Dome

The biggest OPM (Original Pilipino Music) night of the month is Regine Velasquez: Finale at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday 17 October. She has called it her last major solo concert after 40 years, though she has said she will keep singing. The second night, Sunday 18 October, is a free concert with tickets given out through registration on her official accounts, so check there before you head down.

A week later, Silent Sanctuary: Gabi ng Lambing plays the same arena on 24 and 25 October. It is the band's first solo arena show, with about 30 of their own songs, an orchestra and a choir. The 25th sold out in five hours, which is why the 24th was added.

The international shows:

• Charlie Puth, Whatever's Clever! World Tour: Wednesday 14 October, SM Mall of Asia Arena. Tickets from ₱3,750 through SM Tickets.
• Louis Tomlinson, How Did We Get Here? World Tour: Saturday 17 October, Smart Araneta Coliseum. Tickets from ₱2,500 through Ticketnet.
• Air Supply, A Matter of Time Tour: Monday 26 October, Smart Araneta Coliseum.
• Jason Mraz, Asia Tour 2026: Tuesday 27 October, SM Mall of Asia Arena. Tickets ₱2,500 to ₱12,500 through SM Tickets.
• Zara Larsson, Midnight Sun Tour: Friday 30 October, Smart Araneta Coliseum. Tickets from ₱2,750 through Ticketnet.

For something smaller, Janine Berdin plays her first major solo concert at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao on Saturday 10 October at 8PM. Ticketnet lists seats from ₱1,700 to ₱5,950.

November: a long drive north, and quieter nights

November is heavy on the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan, the largest indoor arena in the world and well outside the city. LANY play there on 7 and 8 November, and My Chemical Romance play on Saturday 14 November. The My Chemical Romance show was first set for April and was moved to this date; tickets bought for April are still valid.

Back at the SM Mall of Asia Arena:

• 5 Seconds of Summer, Everyone's a Star! World Tour: 11 and 12 November (both sold out) and an added show on Sunday 29 November. Tickets from ₱3,150.
• wave to earth, the ( ) pieces tour: Sunday 15 November. Tickets from ₱2,950. The standing section is for ages 10 and up.

For a sit-down night, Kings of Convenience return to the PICC (Philippine International Convention Center) Plenary Hall in Pasay on Friday 20 November, their first Manila show since 2010. Tickets are on Tickelo.

Filipino-Canadian singer MICO plays his first Manila show at the New Frontier Theater on Saturday 21 November, with gates at 6PM and the show at 8PM. Simple Plan mark 25 years at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday 25 November.

Weekend pick: Harana Music Festival on Saturday 28 November at the Filinvest Event Grounds in Alabang. It is a new acoustic festival with TJ Monterde, Clara Benin, Maki, Arthur Nery, Angela Ken and others, and tickets start at ₱1,000.

December: K-pop and Christmas songs

• LE SSERAFIM, Pureflow Tour: 5 and 6 December, SM Mall of Asia Arena. Tickets from ₱4,000 through SM Tickets.
• Star of the New Gen: Jillian Ward: Tuesday 8 December, 8PM, New Frontier Theater. Ticketnet lists seats from ₱854.
• Jose Mari Chan, A Christmas With OPM Icons: Saturday 12 December, 8PM, Newport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay. If one show tells you the holidays have started in Manila, it is this one.

More December dates tend to be announced in October and November, so this is the month most likely to grow. We will add them as they are confirmed.

Getting to the venues

Arena shows often finish late, and the drive home after a sold-out night is usually slower than the drive there. The times below are our own rough guides, not official figures.

• SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay: the closest big arena to Makati and BGC (Bonifacio Global City). Allow 45 minutes to an hour by car on a weekend evening, more on a weekday. Ride-hailing pick-up after a show is slow, so walk towards the mall before booking.
• Smart Araneta Coliseum and New Frontier Theater, Cubao, Quezon City: the two sit next to each other in Araneta City. From Makati or BGC, plan on an hour or more along EDSA. The MRT-3 (Metro Rail Transit Line 3) Cubao station is a short walk away, which is often faster than a car.
• Newport Performing Arts Theater and PICC, Pasay: both are south of Makati, Newport near the airport and PICC on Roxas Boulevard. Allow 30 to 45 minutes from Makati.
• Philippine Arena, Bocaue, Bulacan: north of the city along NLEX (North Luzon Expressway). Leave early in the afternoon, and plan for a long queue out of the parking area after the show.
• Filinvest Event Grounds, Alabang: south along SLEX (South Luzon Expressway), usually 45 minutes to an hour from Makati outside rush hour.

What moved, and how we checked

Moira Dela Torre's Where It All Started concert, planned for 4 October at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, has been postponed to 2027, with new dates still to be announced. The organisers say ticket holders who do not want to wait for the new date can ask for a refund through Ticketmaster Philippines. We left it off the list.

Dates do still move, sometimes a few weeks before the show. Before you leave the house, check the promoter's page or the ticketing site one more time. This is a selection of the bigger shows announced by 3 October 2026 that we could confirm with the promoter, the ticket seller or a news outlet quoting them.