Manila Symphony Orchestra Centennial: Symphony of a Nation

Name: Manila Symphony Orchestra Centennial: Symphony of a Nation
Start: 2026-07-04T11:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-07-04T15:59:59+00:00
Location: Manila Metropolitan Theater

Date: 4 July 2026
Time: 7:30 PM (to be confirmed)
Venue: Manila Metropolitan Theater
Padre Burgos Avenue, Ermita, Manila, Metro Manila
Lineup: Manila Symphony Orchestra, Thanos Adamopoulos, Emanuel John Villarin
Tickets: manilasymphony.com

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Why go

For anyone who follows classical music and wants a rare evening of Philippine symphonic writing in one of the city's most beautiful Art Deco halls; a fine night out or one for visiting family who appreciate the form. The Manila Metropolitan Theater is in Ermita, easiest from the Manila side and worth a free Saturday evening from Makati, BGC or the south.

Presented by

Manila Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Thanos Adamopoulos, with violinist Emanuel John Villarin

Date

4 Jul 2026

Good to know

Ticketed; book ahead. Start time is 7:30 PM and programme, artists, date and venue are listed as subject to change, so confirm before the night. Dress smart for the theatre.

About this event

The Manila Symphony Orchestra marks its hundredth year with a concert devoted entirely to Philippine symphonic music. Conductor Thanos Adamopoulos traces the evolution of Filipino orchestral writing, with Emanuel John Villarin as violin soloist, in the restored Art Deco Manila Metropolitan Theater, one of the city's most beautiful auditoriums. This is the third concert of the 2026 centennial season and a rare evening for the national repertoire, well suited to a cultured night out or visiting family. Book ahead, and note that programme, artists, date and venue are listed as subject to change.