January 7, 2026 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — From K-pop and rock to Original Pilipino Music, the Philippine concert scene is set to burst with energy this year, with several local and international artists performing at venues nationwide.
Tonight (Jan. 7), OPM artists Rico Blanco, Kamikazee, Ebe Dancel, Nina and This Band will make it feel like it’s already “Hearts Month” with the “Broken Hearts Club Concert” at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena.
Soft rock duo Air Supply will celebrate their 50th anniversary with a series of shows kicking off in Passi City, Iloilo on Jan. 11, followed by a show in Calamba City, Laguna on Jan. 24, Cagayan de Oro, Jan. 25, and the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel, Jan. 27.
TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan.
On the other hand, South Korean boy band RIIZE will bring their “RIIZING LOUD IN MANILA” concert on Jan. 17 at the SM MOA Arena, while Red Velvet member Wendy will hold her first “WORLD TOUR IN MANILA,” presented by L-Squared Productions, at the New Frontier Theater on Jan. 17.
On Jan. 18, P-pop group 1ST ONE will mount their “All 1N Finale Concert” at the SM North Edsa Skydome, while American musician Israel Houghton will perform at the SM MOA Arena.
On Jan. 19, the Los Angeles-based pop duo Fly By Midnight will play at the Music Museum, while the Christian music group Israel and New Breed will take the stage at the IC3 Convention Center in Cebu.
DAY6’s will carry out their “10th Anniversary Tour
Wrapping up the concert scene in January are “The Clash” winner Jong Madaliday’s “Tamang Tyempo” on Jan. 30 at the New Frontier Theater; Chinese pianist Lang Lang at the The Proscenium Theater, Makati City on the same date; and Bryan Adams’ “Roll with the Punches” the next day at the SM MOA Arena.
In the month of love, indie act Men I Trust will hit the stage at The Filinvest Tent in Alabang on Feb. 1; Samm Henshaw at Teatrino Promenade in Greenhills, San Juan, Feb. 3; and American R&B singer GIVEON at the New Frontier Theater, Feb. 4.
OPM is set to take center stage afterwards with Multo hitmakers Cup of Joe holding their “STARDUST” Philippine Tour this year starting Feb. 6 in Baguio, March 28 in Cebu, May 2 in Iloilo, May 30 in Davao and June 13 in Cagayan de Oro with international stops in Qatar on Feb. 14 and in Singapore on March 8; musician couple TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Feb. 6 to 9; and “Wolfgang The Reunion Concert” at the New Frontier Theater on Feb. 7 (presented by Ovation Productions).
Meanwhile, metal bands Underoath and Suicide Silence will rock the Skydome on Feb. 12 and Feb. 17, respectively.
On Feb. 18, Josh Groban will present his “Gems World Tour 2026” at the SM MOA Arena; CAVETOWN’s “Running with Scissors Tour in Manila” at the Skydome on the same date; South Korean singer Kim Sejeong on Feb. 21 at the New Frontier Theater (organized by Wilbros Live); The Calling on Feb. 24 at the Metrotent, Metrowalk, Meralco Avenue, Ortigas Center in Pasig City.
Come March 4, Japanese rock band One OK Rock will energize the music scene with their “DETOX Asia Tour 2026 in Manila” to be held at the SM MOA Arena; Tomorrow X Together fun meet on March 8, also at the arena; and Peabo Bryson at The Theatre at Solaire also on March 8.
Another K-pop act is set to grace the Smart Araneta Coliseum on March 14 with ATEEZ’s “IN YOUR FANTASY World Tour.” The Manila leg is presented by AEG Presents Asia and DNM Entertainment.
British rapper Central Cee will showcase his “Can’t Rush Greatness World Tour” on March 16 at The Big Dome; SEVENTEEN’s “World Tour” on March 21 at the Philippine Sports Stadium; and “Bethel Music 2026 Tour” on March 21 and 22 at the SM MOA Arena.
Following Holy Week, Rick Price will return to Manila for his “For Lovers” show on April 7 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater; TREASURE on April 18 at the SM Mall of Asia; IVE on April 25, also at the SM Mall of Asia (mounted by Live Nation Philippines).
Photos from artists’ social media pages
This summer, Faber Drive, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus and Dashboard Confessional will headline the “Playback Punk Rock and Emo Music Festival” on May 8 at the SM MOA Arena and then in Cebu on May 9.
Alt-rock band Pixies will come to Manila on May 10 for their “Pixies 40 World Tour” at The Filinvest Tent, Alabang and American rapper J.I.D on May 30 at The Podium Hall.
ITZY is scheduled to return to the Philippines for their “3rd World Tour
These are some of the music acts that have announced their upcoming shows so far, and more artists are sure to announce theirs soon.
