UPDATED: Don't Miss These International Acts Coming to the PH in 2023

Editor's note: This article will continue to be updated with the latest concerts throughout 2023.

(SPOT.ph) 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 everyone look forward to live shows again! 

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Look out for these international concerts happening in the PH this 2023:

ENHYPEN’s MANIFESTO

When: February 3, 4, and 5
Where: SM Mall of Asia Arena
Tickets: Royalty Standing (P15,000), VIP Seated (P12,500), Lower Box (P11,000), VIP Standing (P10,000), Upper Box A (P7,500), Upper Box B (P6,500), General Admission (P3,500), and Generic Admission (P2,500) via SM Tickets

This seven-member boy group is finally debuting in Manila with not just a one-day, but a three-day concert! The last show was added as an additional for fans who failed to get tickets for the first two sold out concerts. This isn’t ENHYPEN’s first time in the country, having already held a fan meeting in celebration of cosmetic brand BYS’ 10th anniversary in December 2021.

Boyce Avenue

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 CON

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

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

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

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

When: March 11 and 12
Where: SM Mall of Asia Arena
Tickets: Royalty Standing (P16,500), Royalty Seated (P16,500), Standing (P12,500), Lower A (P12,500), Lower B (P11,000), Upper A (P7,500), Upper B (P6,500), Gen Ad A (P3,500), and Gen Ad B (P2,500) via SM Tickets

The hype for Stray Kids is palpable from every corner of the internet. 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

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

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

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.

Bryan Adams’ So Happy It Hurts Tour

When: March 15
Where: Araneta Coliseum
Tickets: VIP - First 10 Rows (P12,600), VIP (P8,925), Patron A (P7,875), Patron B (P6,825), Lower Box A (P5,250), Lower Box B (P4,200), Upper Box (P2,625), and General Admission (P1,050) via TicketNet

Filipinos are suckers for Bryan Adams’ songs, even if they might not realize it. Behind global hits “(Everything I Do) I Do It For You,” “Heaven,” and “Summer Of ’69” is the Grammy-winning Canadian musician who is both energetic and effortless in performance. He sure knows how to give fans a good time, and at 63 years old to boot. The last time Bryan Adams was in Manila was in in 2017.

Sting’s My Songs

When: March 17 and 18
Where: The Theatre at Solaire
Tickets: SSVIP (P20,000), SVIP (P15,000), VIP (P12,500), Gold (P10,000), Lower Balcony (P7,000), and Upper Balcony (P5,000) via TicketWorld

The Police’s frontman has since made a name for himself in the solo artist industry, as exhibited with his two sold out shows in Manila as part of Solaire’s 10th anniversary. Of course, we can also expect the Sting to perform classics like “Every Breath You Take,” “Roxanne,” and “Message In A Bottle.” You’ll quickly see why he’s a 17-time Grammy award winner. 

Kenny G

When: March 25
Where: SMX Sky Hall Seaside
Tickets: SVIP (P11,260), VIP (P10,130), Cat 1 (P7,320) and Cat 2 (P5,070) via SM Tickets

World-renowned saxophonist Kenny G is back in the Philippines with a first-time performance in Cebu. The best-selling instrumental artist of the modern era has permeated through the pop, jazz, and R&B charts for more than 30 years. What more convincing do you need? The SVIP also includes a meet and greet session with the “Forever In Love” player.

TREASURE’s 2023 HELLO TOUR

When: April 14 and 15
Where: SM Mall of Asia Arena
Tickets: VIP Soundcheck and Send Off (P19,500), VIP Soundcheck (P17,500), Lower Box A (P13,500), Lower Box B (P12,000), Upper Box (P6,750), and General Admission (P2,750) via SM Tickets

TREASURE’s first-ever solo concert in the Philippines is finally happening! The 10-member boy group has enjoyed an unprecedented rise over the past two years with the release of “BOY,” I Love You,” and “JIKJIN.” Demand has been so strong that they had to add one more day to the Manila leg of the HELLO tour. Ticket prices were also lowered at fans’ request for a more affordable concert experience.

Red Velvet’s R to V Tour

When: May 7
Where: Mall of Asia Arena
Tickets: VIP Standing (P12,000), VIP Seated (P12,000), Lower Box (P10,500), Upper A (P7,500), Upper B (P6,500), Gen Ad A (P4,500), Gen Ad B (P3,500), and Generic Admission (P2,500) via SM Tickets

Now this one is long overdue. Are ReVeluvs ready for Red Velvet’s first solo show in the Philippines? It’s about time this five-member group celebrate its own presence. After all, Billboard did name them “the best idol group alive” in 2019 for hit tracks like “Psycho,” “Bad Boy,” and “Russian Roulette.” Red Velvet has impressed many with its wide-ranging discography that touch pop, ballad, R&B, and EDM, creating a sound that is both fresh and familiar.

HONNE’s May 2023 Asia Tour

When: May 10, 12, and 14
Where: Araneta Coliseum, USEP Gymnasium and Cultural Center, and Waterfront Hotel Ballroom
Tickets: SVIP Package (P14,000), VIP (P5,000), Patron A (P3,700), Patron B (P3,440), Lower Box (P2,640), Upper Box (P2,120), and General Admission (P1,060) via TicketNet for Manila and SM Tickets for Cebu and Davao

There’s no song without you, the fans—and this is exactly why HONNE continues to spoil its following with more live music. The synth-pop duo is coming back to its second home in Southeast Asia with a three-day show in several parts of the country, namely Manila, Davao, and Cebu. This will be HONNE’s fifth visit to the Philippines, and the first in four years.

Bruno Mars

When: June 24
Where: Philippine Arena
Tickets: Floor (P18,750), LBA Premium (P17,750), LBA Regular (P16,000), LBB Premium (P13,750), LBB Regular (P11,250), UBA (P7,250), UBB (P5,500), and UBC (P2,750)

Guess who’s back again? Filipino-American pop superstar Bruno Mars is coming back to the Philippines for the fourth time to make a dance party out of the world’s biggest indoor arena. The last time he was here was for his 4K Magic World Tour in 2018. Live Nation Philippines also has a VIP Upgrade package for an additional P5,800 to the Floor section price if you're feeling rightfully extra.

Sabrina Carpenter’s emails i can’t send Tour

When: July 25
Where: New Frontier Theater
Tickets: Floor A (P8,275), Floor B (P7,275), Loge (P6,275), Balcony A (P3,275), and Balcony B (P,1775) via TicketNet

Sabrina Carpenter is a multifaceted artist who has taken the entertainment industry by storm with her acting, singing, songwriting, and even directing. Did you know the last time she was here in 2018, she performed with Shanti Dope on ABS-CBN’s “ASAP Nation ‘To.” Talk about random. This time around, get ready for a night of feels as Sabrina Carpenter serenades us with her songs about love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. 

Lewis Capaldi’s Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent Tour

When: July 27
Where: New Frontier Theater
Tickets: VIP (P6,825), Orchestra (P5,250), Loge (P4,725), Balcony A (P3,675), and Balcony B (P2,625) via TicketNet

Lewis Capaldi might be mainly known for his breakthrough hit “Someone You Loved,” but there’s so much more to this Scottish singer-songwriter than meets the eye. He was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome in 2022, but there’s not reason enough to stop him from topping the UK charts with his new smash “Wish You The Best,” all the while prepping for his upcoming world tour. It's also his first time in the country, so he's in for a warm welcome from his Filipino fans.

Two Door Cinema Club

When: August 13
Where: SM Mall of Asia Arena
Tickets: VIP A (P6,500), VIP B (P5,500), Lower Box Premium (P4,500), Lower Box A (P4,000), and Lower Box B (P3,500) via SM Tickets

Two Door Cinema Club is coming back after headlining Wanderland Arts and Music Festival in 2019. It’s no surprise that the three-piece indie rock band is fond of the Philippines, with Manila as their first and only stop on the Southeast Asia tour so far. Get ready to feed off of the energy from hearing “Undercover Martyn,” “What You Know,” and “Changing of the Seasons” live in August!

NIKI "Nicole" World Tour

When: September 13 
Where: Mall of Asia Arena
Tickets: On sale starting May 18

Indonesian artist Nicole Zefanya is finally having a  well-deserved solo show in the Philippines! NIKI performed for Head in the Clouds in December 2022 so we know a lot of folks have been waiting for her to get the entire stage alone. We're finally  getting the chance to vibe out to the "Every Summertime" singer this year.

Kodaline

When: September 14
Where: The Filinvest Tent
Tickets: GA Door (P5,300), GA Regular (P4,775), and GA Pre-sale (P3,985) via Tickelo

Kodaline was Wanderland Arts and Music Festival’s headliner in 2018 then came back for a solo concert in 2019—and again in 2023. Savor old hits like “High Hopes,” “All I Want,” and “The One” while relishing in the Irish rock band’s latest 17-track live album Our Roots Run Deep. Pricing for Kodaline is fairly straightforward: buy a ticket before May 9 to get them for cheap. Do take note that this is a one-section, standing show.

TWICE’s Ready To Be Tour

When: September 30
Where: Philippine Arena
Tickets: To be announced via TicketNet

K-Pop is all the rage in the Philippines, but few come close to the hype that TWICE receives for every new announcement that involves the country. ONCEs better get ready for a night of dancing in this one-night show that’s bound to be sold out in a matter of hours, if not minutes. “Talk that Talk,” “Fancy,” and “What is Love” are just the tip of the iceberg for this nine-member-strong K-Pop girl group. Watchfor ticket pricing soon!

A1’s TWENTY FIVE Tour 

When: October 14
Where: New Frontier Theater
Tickets: Orchestra VIP (P5,250), Orchestra B (P4,500), Orchestra C (P3,750), Loge (P4,750), Balcony 1 (P3,750), and Balcony 2 (P2,750) via TicketNet

It turns out 2023 isn’t done with '90s pop boybands. After Backstreet Boys and Westlife, A1 is set to bring another wave of nostalgia to the Philippines in celebration of its 25th anniversary. That said, expect soulful R&B hits “Like A Rose,” “Everytime,” and “Heaven By Your Side." All original members of the band will be there, so don’t miss it! Ticket selling starts on April 28.

The Corrs’ In Blue Tour

When: October 21 and 22
Where: Araneta Coliseum
Tickets: VVIP (P22,500), VIP A (P18,500) VIP B (P15,000), Lower Box (P12,000) Upper Box A (P8,500), Upper Box B (P7,500), and General Admission (P3,500) via TicketNet

Yes, it’s true. The Corrs caught fans by surprise with a sudden announcement of a two-day concert here in Manila. The craze is more than warranted, especially since the Irish pop rock band hasn’t been here since 2001. '90s kids have a chance to sing “Runaway,” “Breathless,” and “So Young” beyond karaoke bars on either of the two nights.

Sam Smith's GLORIA the Tour

When: October 21
Where: MOA Arena
Tickets: No prices as of May 9

Hear this balladeer's vocals outside of TikTok. Here's your chance to listen to tracks from the artist's fourth studio album GLORIA including yup, that ubiquitous "Unholy," and tracks like "Dancing with a Stranger," "I’m Not the Only One," and the scream-along-worthy "Too Good at Goodbyes."

Mayday Parade

When: October 27
Where: New Frontier Theater
Tickets: Ultimate Emo Experience (P15,000), VVIP (P8,500), VIP A (P4,000), VIP B (P3,300), Loge (P3,000), and Balcony (P2,000) via Ticketnet

There's no such thing as too much emo—just ask Mayday Parade. The Ultimate Emo Experience package is inclusive of a VVIP pass, a private hangout with the band, soundcheck access, a signed poster, and a photo opportunity with the band. It's a lot of love from a band who considers the Philippines as its second home, having previously been here five times. They said it best: “Ang tagal nating di nagkita!” 

Silverstein

When: October 31
Where: Skydome, SM City North EDSA

Punk never dies. Just ask early aughts rockers Silverstein, a band that for sure fueled your teenage angst. Prove that it wasn't just a phase when you head-bang to their tracks in Quezon City right on Halloween. 

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