LIST: 2020 Concerts in Manila You Shouldn’t Miss
Ready your wallets because 2020 is looking to be a great year for all music fans in the Philippines! From iconic rock bands and Korean supergroups to top international RnB and pop artists, the year is stacked with events for every music lover.
Not sure which ones to attend yet? Well, here’s a quick rundown of the upcoming major concerts in Manila for 2020 (so far):
SEVENTEEN Ode to You Tour
Korean boy group SEVENTEEN is set to capture hearts in the Manila leg of their Ode to You World Tour. They recently made a comeback with “An Ode,” their third full album that not only conquered music charts but garnered back-to-back accolades such as Album of the Year at the 2019 Asia Artist Awards as well.
When: February 8, 2020
Where: Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City
Tickets: smtickets.com
An Evening with 98 Degrees
Get ready for an ultimate throwback jamming as American Pop and R&B vocal group 98 Degrees performs their biggest hits from the 90s and 2000s! Comprised of Nick Lachey, Drew Lachey, Jeff Timmons, and Justin Jeffre, the quartet was formed in 1996 and released their debut single the following year titled “Invisible Man,” which ranked at No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
When: February 25, 2020
Where: SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City
Tickets: smtickets.com
NCT Dream: The Dream Show
Lightsticks up as Korean boy group NCT DREAM brings The Dream Show in Manila! NCT DREAM started in 2016 as the third sub-unit of the globally recognized K-Pop group NCT. In spite of the fact that they are composed of young gentlemen, the group has proven that they could stand beside other senior K-Pop groups.
When: February 29, 2020
Where: New Frontier Theatre, Quezon City
Tickets: ticketnet.com.ph, February 2
Crazy World Tour: Scorpions Live in Manila
Catch Scorpions live in Manila and sing along with some of their greatest hits like the 1984 anthem “Rock You Like a Hurricane” and the 1990 ballad “Wind of Change.” The German band has sold over 100 million records, making them one of the most successful rock bands to ever come out of Europe.
When: March 7, 2020
Where: Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City
Tickets: smtickets.com, January 31
Jimmy Eat World Surviving: The Asia Tour 2020
The long wait is over as American rock band Jimmy Eat World finally makes its way to the Philippines for Surviving: The Asia Tour 2020. Formed in 1993, the band has made a name in the emo/alternative rock scene with 10 albums under their belt including Bleed American, the band’s breakthrough album, which also carries perhaps their most successful hit “The Middle.”
When: March 12, 2020
Where: New Frontier Theater, Quezon City
Tickets: ticketnet.com.ph
Green Day Hella Mega Tour Live in Manila
Punk rock fans will definitely have a field day as Green Day comes to the Philippines for their Hella Mega Tour. This is in promotion of the band’s 13th studio album called Father of All Motherf*ckers, which will be released in February. Green Day has been around since 1986 and is one of the bands that contributed a great deal to the international punk rock scene.
When: March 14, 2020
Where: Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City
Tickets: smtickets.com
YUNGBLUD Twisted Tales of the Ritalin Club Tour
YUNGBLUD, otherwise known as Dominic Harrison, is one of his generation’s most promising and highly anticipated artists. Exploding into the scene in 2018 with his scathing debut album “21st Century Liability,” he has effortlessly established himself both within and across the pond. He will be making his way to Manila for his Twisted Tales of the Ritalin Tour.
When: March 20, 2020
Where: Skydome, SM North EDSA, Quezon City
Tickets: smtickets.com
Slipknot We Are Not Your Kind World Tour
Open up the pit and get ready for a night you’ll never forget as the highly-acclaimed masked metal band Slipknot brings you the newest tracks from their latest album We Are Not Your Kind, as well as some of their classic hard-hitting hits! Fifteen years after their supposed first show in Manila, Slipknot will finally be gracing the Philippine stage this March!
When: March 29, 2020
Where: Amoranto Stadium, Quezon City
Tickets: smtickets.com
Khalid Free Spirit Asia Tour
International multi-platinum selling artist Khalid is coming back to Manila for his much-awaited headline ‘Khalid Free Spirit World Tour.’ The breakout R&B and pop-soul star bring a new roaster of songs that fans will surely love in his highly anticipated new album Free Spirit. Among the singles in his new album are “Free Spirit”, “Right Back”, “Better”, and the lead single “Talk”, which was released in February 2019.
When: April 2, 2020
Where: Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City
Tickets: smtickets.com
Tori Kelly Inspired by True Events Tour
Singer-songwriter Tori Kelly is coming to Manila for the first time as part of her Inspired by True Events Tour. The gospel RnB singer first had her name trending through her videos on YouTube before becoming a semi-finalist in the 9th season of American Idol in 2010. Fun fact: Tori’s Filipino fans called Toraays did a petition for this long-waited concert, demanding that the Philippines should be one of here stops for her upcoming world tour.
When: April 20, 2020
Where: New Frontier Theater, Quezon City
Tickets: ticketnet.com.ph, January 30
One OK Rock: Eye of the Storm Asia Tour 2020
This summer, prepare for a storm as the Japanese rock band One OK Rock returns to the Philippines with their Eye of the Storm tour. The concert’s title comes from the band’s ninth studio album of the same name that was released in 2019. The album debuted at the No. 1 spot in the Japanese Oricon Album Charts.
When: May 2, 2020
Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Tickets: ticketnet.com.ph
Rex Orange County The Pony Tour
British singer-songwriter Rex Orange County is coming to Manila to bring his much-awaited The Pony Tour. Alexander O’Connor—famously known as Rex Orange County, recently released his newest album titled Pony, which scored a top five in both the UK and U.S. charts. The singer and multi-instrumentalist has also just completed a sold-out UK tour with three huge shows at O2 Academy Brixton.
When: May 16, 2020
Where: New Frontier Theater, Quezon City
Tickets: ticketnet.com.ph
PULP SummerSlam XX: Judgment Day
PULP brings back Southeast Asia’s longest-running Metal festival, PULP Summer Slam, this May. For its 20th year, the line-up of the annual festival will be headed by none other than the legendary metal gods, Iron Maiden! This will be their first time in the Philippines as they bring their Legacy of the Beast tour in the Slam. They will be accompanied by other great bands in the line-up, namely Death Angel, BABYMETAL, Dragonforce and KING 810.
When: May 16, 2020
Where: Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City
Tickets: smtickets.com
Avril Lavigne Head Above Water Tour
Wilbros Live and Midas Promotions bring pop-rock icon and global recording superstar Avril Lavigne to Manila for her highly anticipated “Head Above Water World Tour” in Asia! The tour kicked off last September 14 to support her sixth studio album of the same name. The tour marks the first time in five years that Lavigne set-out for the road.
When: May 20, 2020
Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Tickets: ticketnet.com.ph
Sarah Brightman HYMN in Concert World Tour
For the first time in more than 15 years, the world’s most successful and best-selling soprano Sarah Brightman will bring her HYMN in Concert World Tour 2020 to Manila. The Phantom of the Opera star is known for her three-octave range and for pioneering the classical-crossover music movement.
When: June 10, 2020
Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Tickets: ticketnet.com.ph, February 1
Billie Eilish Where Do We Go? World Tour
One of the most anticipated concerts this year is happening in September as global artist Billie Eilish takes her Where Do We Go? World Tour to Manila! The 18-year old GRAMMY Award winner is set to take the stage by storm with her contagious energy and beautiful voice that have captivated millions across the world.
When: September 5, 2020
Where: Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City
Tickets: smtickets.com, February 2
Which concerts are you most excited about this year? Let us know in the comments below!
