2022 was an unprecedented time for live music in the Philippines. We've seen concert after concert come our way—and fans are back to wondering what it would be like to sell kidneys in exchange for tickets. We are making up for lost time, after all.
January's barely over and we've already seen Wavy Baby Music Festival, ITZY, and AOMG, but we're only getting started. The fact that most of the upcoming acts are scheduled for two to three shows in Manila is testament to how deeply ingrained fan culture is among Filipinos. With so many concerts lined up, it can be hard to keep track of who's who and when's when, so you can simply keep coming back to this handy list. Get ready for a music-filled year of nostalgia, rock, and K-Pop that can make anyone excited over live shows again!
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Look out for these international concerts happening in the PH this 2023:
Boyce Avenue
PHOTO BYÂ WILBROS LIVE
When: February 11, 12, and 14 Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum, Waterfront Hotel Ballroom, and SMX Convention Center
Tickets: VIP (P5,250), Patron A (P4,725), Patron B (P4,200
), Lower Box A (P3,150), Lower Box B (P2,625), Upper Box (P1,575), and General Admission (P840) via TicketNet
Single or taken, there's no better way to prep for Valentine's Day than to watch Boyce Avenue for a three-night concert for Filipino fans everywhere–at least for those in Manila, Cebu, and Davao. Performing alongside the YouTube sensation are Filipino acts Adie, Nobita, and (only for the Manila concert) The Juans.
MAMAMOO'S MY WITH
PHOTO BYÂ WILBROS LIVE
When: February 12 Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum
Tickets: VIP A (P13,500), VIP B (P12,500), Patron A (P10,500), Patron B (P8,500), Lower Box A (P6,500), Lower Box B (P5,500), Upper Box A (P4,500), Upper Box B (P3,500), and General Admission (P2,650
) via TicketNet
For one night only, catch Mamamoo perform hits "ILLELA," "HIP," and "AYA" in Manila as part of their first world tour. Tickets for the show sold out in mere 30 minutes, prompting Wilbros Live to add general admission seats to accommodate more fans who might have otherwise missed out on the girl group's high-energy performances.
Backstreet Boys' The DNA World Tour
PHOTO BYÂ LIVE NATION PHILIPPINES
When: February 20 Where: SM Mall of Asia Arena
Tickets: VIP 1 & 2 Seated (P17,500), VIP 3 & 4 Seated (P16,950), Patron Front (P16,650), Patron Back (P15,450), LBA Premium (P15,450), LBA Regular (P14,450), LBB Premium (P13,950), LBB Regular (P12,950), UB Premium (P8,500), UB Regular (P7,650
), and General Admission (P3,750) via SM Tickets
Forget that the concert lands on a Monday, the Backstreet Boys' return to Manila was received with no less enthusiasm from their fans. The DNA World Tour has seen great success in North America, Europe, and South America—and it's about time they bring the same boyband magic to the Philippines! Three decades in the music industry will translate to an unforgettable night.
Westlife's The Wild Dreams Tour
PHOTO BYÂ WILBROS LIVE
When: February 20 and 21 Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum
Tickets: VIP (P13,650), Patron A (P12,600), Patron B (P10,500), Lower Box A (P8,400), Lower Box B (P6,300), Upper Box (P3,675), and General Admission (P1,575
) via TicketNet
Not into Backstreet Boys? You're lucky you've got options—really good ones. Veteran boyband Westlife is gifting fans with two nights of music after tickets to the first show sold out in a few days. You can count on them to deliver classic hits like "My Love," "Swear It Again," and "If I Let You Go."
OneRepublic
PHOTO BYÂ WILBROS LIVE
When: February 23 Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum
Tickets: VIP (P8,925), Patron A (P7,875), Patron Box (P6,825), Box Premium (P4,725), Box Regular (P3,675
), Upper Box (P2,625), and General Admission (P1,050) via TicketNet
Coming back to Manila after seven years of wait is OneRepublic, the pop rock band behind "Counting Stars" and "Apologize." It might have been a while since we heard from them, but the American sextet's latest hit "I Ain't Worried" from Top Gun: Maverick is more than enough to remind us why they're worth seeing on a live stage.
Stray Kids' MANIAC World Tour
PHOTO BYÂ PULP LIVE WORLD
When: March 11 and 12
Where: SM Mall of Asia Arena
Tickets: To be announced
The hype for Stray Kids is palpable from every corner of the internet—and ticket selling hasn't even been announced yet. It's not a surprising feat given the group's success in the industry, being only the second Korean group in history to have sold more than three million copies of its latest album. Mark your calendars and prepare to spend the weekend with this eight-member group.
Harry Styles' Love on Tour
PHOTO BY LIVE NATION PHILIPPINES
When: March 14 Where: Philippine Arena
Tickets: Premium Standing (P17,750), Premium Seat (P16,250), Floor Standing (P10,750), LBA Premium (P9,250), LBA Regular (P8,250), LBB Premium (P7,000), LBB Regular (P6,250), UBA (P5,250), UBB (P4,000
), and UBC (P2,750) via SM Tickets
The concert might be on a weekday, but that won't stop Harries from pulling through and showing up to party. This marks Harry Styles' second solo concert after five years, but his third overall visit to the Philippines (if you know, you know). Catch that "Watermelon Sugar" high with one of Gen Z's most loved musicians.
BLACKPINK's BORN PINK
PHOTO BY LIVE NATION PHILIPPINES
When: March 25 and 26 Where: Philippine Arena
Tickets: VIP Soundcheck (P19,450), Floor (P14,950), LBA Premium (P13,950), LBA Regular (P13,600), LBB Premium (P12,950), LBB Regular (P11,600), UBA (P9,000), UBB Premium (P7,000), UBB Regular (P6,000
), UBB Sides (P5,000), UBC Premium (P4,000), and UBC Regular (P3,000) via SM Tickets
BLACKPINK is back in our area for a two-night show as part of the largest Asia tour in the history of female K-Pop groups. If BLINKS aren't spoiled enough, Live Nation is also offering a VIP Soundcheck package for the biggest fans to have early access to the soundcheck and merchandise.
The 1975's At Their Very Best
PHOTO BY PULP LIVE WORLD
When: May 3 and 4
Where: SM Mall of Asia Arena
Tickets: Floor A (P9,750), Floor B (P8,500), Lower Box Premium (P8,000), Patron (P7,500), Lower Box Sides (P7,000), Lower Box Center (P6,000), Upper Box Sides (P5,000), Upper Box Center (P4,000), General Admission (P2,500) and Generic Admission (P1, 975) via SM Tickets
You could say The 1975 is close to naming the Philippines as its second home. In just a few years, the English rock band is set to have its fifth show in the country, befitting to promote its fifth studio album Being Funny in a Foreign Language.
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