2018 MANILA CONCERTS: The Official List
Young, broke, but in love with music? 2018 is your year! This coming year, the biggest and chart-topping artists are either coming back to Manila or finally stepping foot onto the motherland.
Phenomenal concerts await every single fan of the artists as they begin the wait to witness their favorites perform live and in the flesh.
Here is the list of the concerts to be held in Manila in 2018:
1. NOTHING BUT THIEVES (January 21, 2018)
English alternative band, Nothing But Thieves, is coming to Manila to perform at the Kia Theatre on January 21.
The band consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Conor Mason, guitarist Joe Langridge-Brown, guitarist and keyboardist Dominic Craik, bassist Philip Blake, and drummer James Price. The alternative rock band’s music celebrates eclecticism and songcraft. “We weren't setting out to write something completely different, but I would say we experimented more, tried to push the boundaries, tried to capture something that pushed us outside of our comfort zone,” says guitarist Dom Kraik. “If a song made us feel a bit odd, that's good.” In fact, it’s that spirit that motivates them. “The mantra of the band is to not regurgitate any ideas,” says frontman Conor Mason.
Produced by Ovation Productions, the band will perform their well-loved hits “If I Get High”, “Lover, Please Stay”, “Amsterdam”, “Sorry”, “Particles”, “Wake Up Call”, and many more.
Ticket prices are as follows: P5,750, P3,750, P1,750 and are available starting November 3, 2017 at all TicketNet outlets and www.ticketnet.com.ph.
2. FOSTER THE PEOPLE (January 26, 2018)
Foster The People is coming back to Manila for their Sacred Hearts Club Tour on January 26 at the Kia Theatre.
They nearly sold two million albums and over nine million singles worldwide. Their 2011 debut album, Torches, features the #1 hit single “Pumped Up Kicks,” which was declared “the year’s anthem” by SPIN, and also spawned the chart topping singles “Don’t Stop (Color On The Walls),” “Houdini,” and “Helena Beat.” Foster the People garnered three Grammy nominations for its monumental debut, including Best Alternative Album, Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Pumped Up Kicks” and Best Short Form Music Video for “Houdini.” Supermodel was the second full-length record from Foster the People.
Tickets are available at all TicketNet outlets and www.ticketnet.com.ph, and prices are: P5,250 – VIP, P4,725 – Patron, P3,675 – Loge, P2,625 – Balcony.
The event is presented by Wilbros Live.
3. ONE OK ROCK (January 29, 2018)
A little over two years since ONE OK ROCK’s historic, sold-out first-ever show in the Philippines, the phenomenal quartet from Tokyo, Japan will once again perform for their highly dedicated Filipino fans as their trailblazing Asia tour in support of their latest album Ambitions, which was released in January of 2017, makes a stop in Manila.
The band will be coming back to Manila for their Ambitions Asia Tour at the Mall of Asia Arena on January 29, 2018.
Presented by Amuse Singapore, B’in Live, and PULP Live World, tickets are available at all SM Tickets outlets nationwide and www.smtickets.com. Tickets are priced as follows: Php8,000 (Platinum Rock Zone), Php6,000 (Gold Rock Zone), Php5,000 (Lower Box A), Php4,000 (Lower Box B), and Php2,500 (Upper Box). Ticketing service charges apply. For PULP Royalty privileges, e-mail royalty@pulpliveworld.com or call 727-4957.
4. THE xx (February 7, 2018)
Presented by MyMusicTaste, Indie-Electronic Trio, The xx, will be coming to Manila for their I See You Tour at the World Trade Center on February 7.
Tickets are now available through all TicketNet outlets and www.ticketnet.com.ph and prices are as follows: VIP A - P5,565, VIP B - P4,505, VIP C - P4,505, Patron A - P3,445, Patron B -P2,385, Patron C - P2,385. All are standing seats.
5. ED SHEERAN (April 8, 2018)
The recently postponed November 7 show in Manila has been rescheduled to April 8, 2018 at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds.
AEG Presents and Ovation Productions are bringing singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran back to Manila for his highly-anticipated world tour. Tickets for the show are priced at P13040, 11450, 8290, 4060, 3010, 1950 at www.smtickets.com.
The touring news comes straight off the back of a phenomenal few weeks for 26-year-old Ed Sheeran. Kicking-off music in 2017 and delivering the biggest musical comeback in recent years, Ed’s dual singles “Shape Of You” and “Castle On The Hill” have taken the globe by storm, hitting the #1 and #2 spots across the charts worldwide while seeing the Suffolk native break a magnitude of records along the way. On course to cement his third week at #1 & #2 respectively in the UK’s Official Singles Chart tomorrow [Ed made OCC history as the first-ever artist to land the two spots respectively with two brand new tracks], Ed recently conquered more milestones in the USA after landing his first-ever #1 as a performer on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Shape Of You" - with "Castle On The Hill" sitting closely behind at #6 on the chart, Ed also became the first artist to debut in Billboard's 'Top 10' with two songs simultaneously.
6. THE SCRIPT (April 14, 2018)
Midas Promotions is bringing The Script back to Manila for the Freedom Child Tour at the Mall of Asia Arena on April 14, 2018.
The first single from their new album, Freedom Child, Rain, was immediately added to playlists around the world and stormed into the Top 10 on iTunes UK. The music video for Rain has been viewed over 18 million times on YouTube since its release on July 14.
The band currently has three songs charting in the Spotify Philippines Top 200, classics like The Man Who Can’t Be Moved, Breakeven, and their latest single Rain. They are one of the world’s most successful bands and have sold over 29 million records. The Irish three-piece have scored 3 multi-platinum albums, all of which were #1 in the UK.
Tickets will be available on November 10 at all SM Tickets outlets and on www.smtickets.com and priced at: P12,000 – VIP Experience, P8,500 – VIP, P7,500 – Patron, P6,000 – Lower Box A, P4,000 – Lower Box B, P2,500 – Upper Box, P1,000 – GA.
The VIP Experience includes: top price seated ticket, exclusive 2018 tour VIP gift, The Script 2018 tour VIP tote bag, Signed 2018 tour programme, and a commemorative VIP laminate and custom lanyard.
7. HARRY STYLES (May 1, 2018)
Former One Direction member, Harry Styles, is coming back to Manila as a solo artist on May 1 at the Mall of Asia Arena for his world tour.
Tickets are available at SM Tickets and prices are:
P6,890 Platinum (Standing) P6,890 Gold (Seated) P5,830 Lower Box A P3,975 Lower Box B P2,650 Upper Box P1,325 GA
The event is presented by MMI Live and Globe.
8. BRUNO MARS (May 3 and 4, 2018)
Grammy Award-winning artist, Bruno Mars, will be having a two-day concert at the Mall of Asia Arena on May 3 and 4 as part of his 24K Magic World Tour.
Presented by LiveNation, MMI Live and SMART, tickets are priced as follows and available through SM Tickets outlets:
VIP 1 STANDING: P23,850
VIP 2 STANDING: P18,550
LOWER BOX A: P13, 250
LOWER BOX B: P 8,480
UPPER BOX: P4,770
GENERAL ADMISSION: P2,650
9. NIALL HORAN (June 10, 2018)
Another former One Direction member is coming back to Manila! Bringing the Flicker World Tour at the Mall of Asia Arena on June 10, 2018, Niall Horan is ready to belt out and spread the love through his music and songs from his brand new album, Flicker.
Another event presented by MMI Live, tickets will be on sale November 5, 2017 through www.smtickets.com and SM Ticket outlets nationwide.
Ticket prices:
P6784 VVIP Standing P5512 VIP Seating P5512 Patron P4240 Lower Box P2968 Upper Box
Packages: P33800 – M&G Package (VVIP standing or VIP seating ticket)
P7800 – Soundcheck Upgrade (Ticket not included)
So, this 2017, save up so you could see your favorite artist or let your family and friends know that it’s almost Christmas and you’re broke AF (Don’t try this!).
