Must-Watch Concerts and Theater Shows This May 2026

(SPOT.ph) Can you believe it's already May? We're almost to the halfway point of 2026 and if you're in need of some major pick-me-up during these hotter months of the year, a concert or a show watched alone or with loved ones is totally the way to go. From foreign and local productions to beloved OPM acts and international superstars, there's a show and a gig waiting for you!

• Theater Shows

• Concerts

Show Dates: Saturdays and Sundays from April 11 to May 3, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Where: Power Mac Center Spotlight Blackbox Theater, Circuit Makati

Miranda & Yolanda is a twin bill of Floy Quintos' Palanca-award-winning one-act plays Evening at the Opera and Ang Kalungkutan ng mga Reyna. It's directed by Dexter M. Santos and stars a mix of veteran and new-blood thespian talents, including Sharmaine Buencamino, Ana Abad Santos, Francis Makil-Ignacio, Topper Fabregas, Joshua Cabiladas, and Jules Dela Paz.

The two tragicomedies zoom in on the messy, often uncomfortable dance between people and power. Evening at the Opera peels back the polished façade of Miranda—the perfect trophy wife—her husband Bingo, and her mother, revealing the quiet manipulations and moral rot lurking behind refined manners and closed doors. Meanwhile, Ang Kalungkutan ng mga Reyna follows Yolanda, the country’s woman president, as she carefully curates a larger-than-life persona anchored on her looks—one meant to crown her as the queen she’s always believed herself to be.

Tickets to Miranda & Yolanda start at P1,200. Get yours via Ticket2me.

Show dates: April 10 to May 10
Where: PETA Theater Center, Quezon City

ENDO is a straight play adaptation of the award-winning 2007 Cinemalaya film, all about the struggle between love, work, and impermanence.

Leo, a young man from a struggling family, never finished school and is forced to get by through a series of contractual jobs. In one of these gigs, he meets Tanya, a spirited woman who introduces him to love and new possibilities. As their relationship grows, Leo begins to long for stability and meaning—but he soon realizes he may not be ready for the kind of permanence that love requires.

ENDO stars Royce Cabrera as Leo and Jasmine Curtis-Smith as Tanya, and is directed by Melvin Lee, adapted for the stage by Liza Magtoto.

Tickets to ENDO start at P1,600. Get yours via Ticket2me.

Show dates: May 2 to May 31
Where: Theatre at Solaire

Jesus Christ Superstar follows the final days of Jesus Christ, told primarily through the eyes of his betrayer, Judas Iscariot, unfolding a deeply human story about faith and loyalty set to a dramatic rock-opera score.

Tickets to Jesus Christ Superstar start at P2,010.20. Get yours via Ticketworld.

Show dates: May 16 to 31, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Where: Doreen Black Box Theater, Areté, Ateneo De Manila University

Mari Dance brings back the highly acclaimed a day in a dance in a dance a contemporary dance production featuring works by multi-awarded choreographer JM Cabling and directed by Mikko Angeles.

Described as a contemporary dance production about people and their everyday lives, A DANCE IN A DAY IN A DANCE weaves together the collective experiences of dancers, choreographers, and the many individuals working behind the scenes of every production. Through movement, the show explores the quieter struggles artists often carry and asks, " Why do we continue fighting for our dreams despite the setbacks?"

Tickets to a day in a dance in a dance start at P2,000. Get yours via Ticket2me.

Show dates: May 9, 10, 16, and 17, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Where: Teatro Marco, Maginhawa, Quezon City

From the team behind the hit play Ampalaya Monologues comes Dami Pang Gustong Sabihin, a romantic twin-bill production that explores the emotional weight of unspoken love through two intimate and deeply personal stories.

The first play is titled Tayo Sa Pagitan ng Mga Salita. Here, best friends and musical collaborators Alex and Drei race to finish a song ahead of a competition deadline, only for long-buried feelings to rise to the surface. Meanwhile, the second play centers on another couple, Arman and Drew, whose reunion after seven years forces them to confront emotions and questions they left unsaid.

Together, the two stories examine the ache of “almost relationships” and the unfinished silences that often define modern love.

Tickets to Dami Pang Gustong Sabihin start at P799. Get yours via Ticket2me.

Show dates: May 15 to May 30 with Friday and Saturday evening performances and weekend matinees.
Where: Carlos P. Romulo Auditorium, RCBC Plaza, Makati

Terrence McNally’s Tony Award-winning play Master Class is a fictionalized drama inspired by the real-life master classes conducted by legendary opera diva Maria Callas at the Juilliard School in the 1970s. Set during a series of public workshops, the play offers an intimate portrait of Callas at the height of her myth and legacy as she mentors a new generation of opera performers while revisiting the triumphs, heartbreaks, and sacrifices that shaped her celebrated career.

Tickets to Master Class start at P2,300. Get yours via Ticket2me.

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When: May 2, 2026
Where: New Frontier Theater

Former Uniq and X1 member Cho Seung-youn, better known by his stage name Woodz, is coming to Manila for his Archive. 1 tour this May. Named after his upcoming album, his tour's set to include his new solo tracks, but our fingers are crossed he makes room for the old hits, too, like "Drowning", "DIFFERENT", "Love Me Harder", and "WAITING".

Tickets available via TicketNet.

When: May 6, 2026
Where: SM North EDSA Sky Dome

American rock band Hawthorne Heights is celebrating the 20th anniversary of their 2006 album If Only You Were Lonely with a world tour of the same name and Manila is on the map. Lead vocalist and guitarist JT Woodruff, bassist Matt Ridenour, and lead guitarist Mark McMillon are set to take on the Skydome stage with live performances of songs from the album like "Saying Sorry", "This Is Who We Are", and "Pens and Needles".

Tickets available via SM Tickets.

When: May 8, 2026
Where: SM Mall Of Asia Arena

Remember being a kid who had to choose which artist to see live because you could only afford to go to one show or concert? An adult salary has since healed parts of your inner child with all the concerts you're watching now, but who can say no to their fave artists rocking it out for one show? Popular bands Dashboard Confessional, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and Faber Drive are joining forces for the Playback Punk Rock & Emo Music Festival and we just know your teenage self would do anything for a spot to watch.

Tickets available via SM Tickets.

When: May 16, 2026
Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum

American Idol alum and America's Got Talent Season 20 winner Jessica Sanchez is coming to Manila this year for her one-nigh-only homecoming show at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The Filipino vocal powerhouse is no stranger to setting the stage on fire, and this time around, she's being accompanied by Filipino legends and performance stars like Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez, Martin Nievera, Darren Espanto, Morissette, James Reid, and Vice Ganda.

Tickets available via TicketNet.

When: May 19 to 21, 2026
Where: SM Mall Of Asia Arena

The "Best Part" about being a Filipino fan? Knowing your fave artist will keep coming back once they find out the Filipino crowd can sing back every word of their songs. Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar is coming to Manila for his Son of Spergy Tour 2026 for not one, not two, but three nights at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. We just know the first note of "Who Knows" will hit like crazy, so you can't miss it especially if you've been here since day one.

Tickets available via SM Tickets.

When: May 23, 2026
Where: Philippine Sports Stadium Bulacan

Local band Cup of Joe of "Multo" fame is heading to a different venue to serenade their fans. Following the success of their shows at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, it only makes sense that they perform for a huge audience again for their the Sandali: The Cup of Joe Fest. They're the first Filipino artists to take the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bulacan, so this is a major milestone not just for the band, but also their fans and the local music industry. If you need more reasons to go, fellow local band Kamikazee is also joining as a special guest!

Tickets available via TicketNet.

When: May 26 to 28, 2026
Where: SM Mall Of Asia Arena

Lover girls (and boys!), there are no curses here. Laufey's dreamy vocals is coming to the Philippines for her A Matter of Time Tour. What originally started out as just two nights has now expanded to three due to the demand from Filipino fans—good news for those who couldn't get tickets for the first two dates. That's a Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, so plan your leaves, transportation, and concert gameplan accordingly! Laufey also has a penchant for fun outfits and fans are more than welcome to channel the joy and whimsy.

Tickets available via SM Tickets.

Also read: Laufey Concert in Manila: Ticket Prices, Date, Venue + More

When: May 30, 2026
Where: The Podium Hall

American rapper Destin Choice Route, better known by his stage name JID, is coming to Manila for a one-night-only show. His God Does Like World Tours. In case his name feels new, you'll probably recognize him for the rap section on the Imagine Dragons track "Enemy" which was used as the intro for the Netflix League of Legends animated series Arcane. Outside of collabs, he's got hits under his belt, too, like "151 Rum", "NEVER", and "Surround Sound".

Tickets available via SM Tickets.

When: May 31, 2026
Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum

K-Drama fans, your fave Good Boy and Papago is returning to the Philippines this year! South Korean actor Kim Seon-Ho is meeting Filipino fans for Love Factory in Manila and you don't want to miss it. The fanmeeting is closing out the month of May and is expected to be filled with performances, activities, special moments, and more courtesy of the Fantagio talent.

Tickets available via TicketNet.

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Also read:
Your Ultimate Guide To Theater Shows in the Philippines in 2026
Your Ultimate Guide to Concerts in the Philippines 2026