The Philippines has been making its name as a must go destination for award-winning, international acts as Filipinos warmly welcomed the likes of Katy Perry, who has conducted her show for three times already; Celine Dion; Jennifer Lopez; and Coldplay; among others. No wonder, some international acts are set to grace the country just before 2018 ends.
Here are some of the remaining upcoming shows in Manila:
SEPTEMBER
Dua Lipa
The young pop star from the United Kingdom is returning to Manila for her headlining tour after her debut last year in “In The Mix Music Festival.” She released her self-titled album in June 2017, which included chart-topping singles like “New Rules,” “IDGAF,” and “Be The One.”
Catch Dua Lipa on her first headlining show in Manila on September 14, 2018, at the Mall of Asia Arena.
For tickets, you can go through the SM tickets website at www.smtickets.com.
OCTOBER
Panic! At The Disco
This American rock band will be having their comeback on October 20, 2018, (oh yes, it’s Saturday night!) Philippines is one of the new stops on PATD’s “Pray for the Wicked” Tour, along with Australia, New Zealand, and Japan.
PATD was among the artists who performed at the In The Mix Music Festival in Manila last year alongside Dua Lipa. They also had a show in Smart Araneta Coliseum in 2008.
Their latest album, “Pray for the Wicked,” was released last June 22, includes the single “Say Amen (Saturday Night).”
For tickets, you can go through the SM tickets website at www.smtickets.com.
NOVEMBER
Khalid
This singer-songwriter from El Paso, Texas will be coming to Manila for the first time for his American Teen tour on November 2, 2018. The breakout R&B and pop-soul star who sang and wrote the hit “Young, Dumb and Broke” will perform at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Khalid has been making waves since he released his first single ‘Location’ in 2016. After two years, the twenty-year-old singer/ songwriter is still getting praises all over the world for his ‘American Teen.’
Tickets are available at www.ticketnet.com.ph.
Guns N Roses
Over the course of the past decade, Guns N’Roses has performed sold-out stadium shows and headlined festivals worldwide following the critically acclaimed release of 2008’s RIAA platinum-certified Chinese Democracy. Six studio albums later, Guns N’ Roses is one of the most important and influential acts in music history and continues to set the benchmark for live performances connecting with millions of fans across the globe.
Catch them live on November 11, 2018, at Philippine Arena. Tickets are available on smtickets.com.
DECEMBER
The Weeknd
After his several tweets, hinting his most-awaited Asian tour, Abel Tesfaye, a.k.a. The Weeknd, finally announces that he will come over to perform for his Asian fans, including Manila.
The Grammy award-winning and multi-platinum Canadian artist, who rose to fame with hits, such as “The Hills,” “Can’t Feel My Face,” “Starboy,” and “Call Out My Name,” will perform on December 7 at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Don’t miss The Weeknd on his Manila debut show. Tickets are on sale through SM tickets at smtickets.com or call 470-2222.
