Cover What concerts and festivals are coming up this 2025? (Photo: stylised by Angela Nicole Guiral)
What concerts and festivals are coming up this 2025? (Photo: stylised by Angela Nicole Guiral)
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From local acts to international superstars, here’s your guide to the concerts and festivals happening this year
The Philippines has become a highly sought-after destination for artists, attracting K-pop sensations such as Seventeen, Stray Kids, NCT 127, and NCT Dream, alongside international superstars like The Corrs, Keshi, and NIKI. Some even treat Filipino fans to multiple nights of unforgettable music. This year promises another exciting wave of concerts and festivals as more and more artists are drawn to the country.
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From OPM artists to timeless hitmakers, here is your guide to concerts and festivals in the Philippines this 2025:
SEVENTEEN: RIGHT HERE WORLD TOUR – Bulacan (January 18-19)
A Seventeen world tour wouldn’t be complete without a stop in the Philippines. Returning this year, the K-pop sensation is set to perform for the first time at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bocaue, Bulacan, treating fans to two exciting nights of music.
N.Flying: ‘HIDE-OUT’ Tour (January 26)
Korean rap-rock band N.Flying is heading to Manila this January. They will take the stage at the New Frontier Theatre in Quezon City. The band’s vocalist, Lee Seung-hyub, is also known for his acting roles in Lovely Runner and Love Next Door.
Maroon 5: Asia Tour 2025 (January 29)
Maroon 5 is set to take the stage at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The band’s Asia Tour will also include stops in Bangkok, Tokyo, and Jakarta.
AURORA: ‘What Happened To The Earth? Part 4’ Tour (January 31)
AURORA is set to perform a sold-out show in Manila for the first time on January 31. The Grammy-nominated Norwegian folk-pop singer will take the stage at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
TJ Monterde: ‘Sarili Nating Mundo’ (February 1-3)
TJ Monterde is “the first local male act to sell out three consecutive shows at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.” Deemed as one of the most-anticipated local concerts this year, the show in the Big Dome is set to have surprise special guests.
Cup of Joe: Second Major Concert ‘SILAKBO’ (February 8-9)
Cup of Joe’s second solo concert is set for February. Titled Siklabo, after their soon-to-be-released debut album, the sold-out concert will serve as the follow-up to their first solo show held a year ago.
NIKI: ‘Buzz’ World Tour – Manila (February 11-12)
Indonesian singer-songwriter and Gen.T honouree NIKI is returning to the Philippines for two nights of live music at the SM Mall of Asia Arena this February. These shows are part of her world tour in support of her third album, Buzz.
The Script: ‘Satellites’ World Tour (February 11-12)
Irish rock band The Script is set to perform at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on February 11 and 12. The band is renowned for their chart-topping songs like The Man Who Can’t Be Moved, Breakeven, and For the First Time.
BINI: BINIverse World Tour 2025 – Philippines (February 15)
P-pop sensation BINI is set to have their world tour this 2025 and the first stop of their show is none other than the Philippines, with the concert happening at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan. This marks the girl group’s biggest show yet.
The Corrs: From Manila With Love (February 15-16)
No plans for Valentine’s Day? Let The Corrs serenade you as they make their much-awaited return to the Philippines for two nights.
DAY6: ‘FOREVER YOUNG’ World Tour (February 22)
Korean pop-rock band DAY6 is returning to Manila this February 2025. The Congratulations hitmakers will be performing at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
TAEYANG: ‘THE LIGHT YEAR’ Tour (February 22)
BIGBANG’s Taeyang returns to Manila for his highly anticipated 2025 solo tour this February. The Shoong! performer will take on the SM Mall of Asia Arena stage.
Waterbomb Manila 2025 (February 22-23)
The highly anticipated Korean summer festival is finally arriving in Manila this February 2025. Renowned for its high-energy water-based activities, the festival will feature a stellar lineup of Korean acts, including soloist Kang Daniel, STAYC, Hwasa, VIVIZ, rapper Gray, and many more.
PLUS63 Festival 2025 – Manila (February 23)
Following successful annual editions in Cebu, this year will mark the music festival’s inaugural Manila iteration, headlined by singer-songwriter Kehlani. Tatler Philippines Asia’s Most Stylish 2024 honouree James Reid is also slated to perform at the festival.
wave to earth: ‘Play With Earth’ World Tour (February 28)
South Korean indie rock band wave to earth returns to Manila for their Play with Earth tour. The hitmakers first performed in the country last March 2024.
ENHYPEN: ‘WALK THE LINE’ World Tour – Bulacan (March 1)
K-pop boy group ENHYPEN is returning to Manila on the first day of March at the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bulacan, following their special fanmeet last December 2024. They also had a concert last February in Tarlac.
NIKI: ‘Buzz’ World Tour – Manila (Day 3) (March 1)
Due to popular demand, NIKI will be coming back to Manila for the third time after her two-night sold-out show in SM Mall of Asia Arena. The Backburner singer is set to perform at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
keshi: ‘Requiem’ World Tour (March 4)
keshi returns to Manila in March in support of his second album Requiem. His special guest for the concert is the alternative R&B artist boylife.
BOYNEXTDOOR: ‘KNOCK ON Vol.1’ Tour (March 22)
K-pop boy band BOYNEXTDOOR is heading back to the Philippines this March 2025. As part of their KNOCK ON Vol. 1 tour, this will be the first solo concert of the group.
Wanderland Music & Arts Festival 2025: Wanderland World: A World of Wonders (March 22-23)
The annual music and arts festival is set to hold its 10th iteration this year, with a “theme from the past decade has sparked new adventures and moments.”
Super Junior’s Kyuhyun: 10th Anniversary Asia Tour ‘COLORS’ (April 5)
Super Junior’s youngest member Kyuhyun is celebrating his debut solo album COLORS and 10th anniversary as a solo artist with an Asia tour from December 2024 until April this year. The tour will also stop by Jakarta, Bangkok, Taipei, Macau, Hong Kong, and Yokohama.
j-hope Tour ‘HOPE ON THE STAGE’ (April 11-12)
BTS j-hope is returning to the Philippines in April for a two-night concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. The shows are a part of his Hope on the Stage tour and he will also stop by Singapore, Jakarta, Bangkok, Macau, and more.
Boyz II Men: Live in Manila 2025 (May 18)
The biggest-selling R&B group Boyz II Men is back in Manila for one night only on May 18, 2025. The Open Arms hitmakers are set to perform at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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