The stars have aligned for local and international acts as they are all set to perform on the Philippine stage. This month is packed with a variety of first-ever concerts and collaborations that will surely amaze the Filipino audience. Get pumped for these unforgettable shows this spook-tober.
Over October: Ikot Sa Music Museum – First Solo Concert (October 4)
‘Over October’ is surely over the moon about their first-ever solo concert, Ikot sa Music Museum. The Filipino indie alt/pop rock band is set to perform songs like Never Stop, Wait, Kaakit-akit, and many more. Fans are also excited to witness them play their hit single Ikot, which climbed to No. 60 on the Billboard PH chart in its first week of release.
Get ready for an unforgettable show this October 4 with Over October’s Ikot sa Music Museum concert!
Six The Musical (October 5 to 20)
Make way for the grand and colorful story of Six The Musical.
The acclaimed musical follows the story of the six ex-wives of King Henry VIII—queens who are on a journey to redeem their identities as they step out in the shadow of their infamous spouse. Six has won 35 awards including Best Musical Score at the 2022 Tony Awards.
Witness an incredible tale of heartbreak and history through modern pop music. Book your tickets at ticketworld.com.
Bar Boys: A New Musical (October 4 – November 3)
Attendance check, theater peeps!
The well-loved law-school-based play Bar Boys: A New Musical is back for a limited five-week rerun at the Power Mac Center Spotlight Blackbox Theater. Following its successful debut season last May 2024, Barefoot Theatre Collaborative is up for another bar exam preparation, a la musical. The play is a Filipino original, based on Kip F. Oebanda’s 2017 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino film of the same name.
Olivia Rodrigo: Guts World Tour (October 5)
Welcome Home Olivia!—treated as a homecoming concert by Filipino netizens, Olivia Rodrigo’s Guts Tour in Manila is finally happening on October 5 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.
All proceeds of the sold-out concert will go directly to Olivia’s Fund 4 Good, a global initiative supporting women’s education, safety, and rights.
Neyo: Champagne and Roses Tour (October 8 & 9)
Get ready to sing your hearts out once again at Neyo’s 2-night sold-out concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The American singer, producer, and R&B icon brings his Champagne and Roses Tour to Manila to meet and serenade his Filipino fans with his greatest hits such as Mad, Miss Independent, So Sick, and many more.
ManilART 2024 (October 9 to 13)
ManilART is returning this year with a five-day art event which will be taking place at the SMX Aura Conventation. The country’s national art fair celebrates vibrant diversity and interconnectedness of contemporary Filipino art through the theme Prisms & Mosaics—tied to the NCCA’s Museums and Galleries Month theme, “Ani ng Sining, Bayang Malikhain” (Art’s Harvest, A Creative Nation) that highlights how Filipino creativity thrives through our collective imagination
Request Sa Radyo (October 10 to 20)
Request Sa Radyo is a landmark theatrical play by Franz Xaver Kroetz, a renowned German playwright. It portrays a moving story of a woman’s evening routine. Two highly acclaimed and celebrated Filipinas, Lea Salonga and Dolly De Leon, will perform the solo piece in a scheduled alternating show from October 10th until the 20th at the Samsung Performing Arts Theatre in Makati City.
ZEROBASEONE: The First Tour – Timeless World (October 12)
Filo ZEROSE, rise! ‘Cause ZEROBASEONE is all set to conquer the Philippine stage with their first-ever international tour Timeless World. The nine-piece multinational Korean boy group was the final lineup of members on MNet’s survival show Boy’s Planet.
It’s time to feel brrup, ba-ba, ba-dum with their powerful stage and performances at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on October 12, 2024.
ASIYA Fest – Asian Music Festival and Conference (October 12 & 13)
Did someone say domin-ASIAN?
ASIYA Fest is a first-of-its-kind instructive event that empowers and showcases Asian excellence in music. It elevates Asian music artists, productions, and professionals through innovative programs, discussions, and master classes.
The two-day event will feature 20 incredible performances from in-demand artists across Asia, including the Nation’s Girl Group BINI. Catch ‘em this October 12 and 13 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
LANY – a beautiful blur: the world tour
I guess LANY loves the Philippines so so bad.
The American pop-rock band comes back with a beautiful blur: the world tour that will have a series of shows in Cebu after their first Philippine Arena concert. Here are the important dates for your ref:
October 12 – Philippine Arena, Bulacan
October 13 to 15 – Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino, Cebu City
Billboard Philippines: Mainstage – The Year One Anniversary (October 15)
Billboard Philippines (BBPH) turns 1 with their anniversary event on October 15 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. It’s a massive OPM celebration as BBPH invites top and world-class Filipino artists such as Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez-Alcasid, SB19, BINI, Ben&Ben, Yeng Constantino, Moira, Erik Santos, Sandwich, KZ Tandingan, James Reid, Dilaw, Maki, Adie, TJ Monterde, Cup of Joe, O SIDE MAFIA, Hev Abi, G22, ALAMAT, KAIA, Zae, Felip, Josh Cullen, Illest Morena, YGIG, AJAA, Over October, Player Two, and Tus Brothers.
Big Time Rush: Asia Tour 2024 (October 17)
The nostalgic Nickelodeon-formed boy band, Big Time Rush, is gearing up for their first-ever tour in Asia, including a stop in the Philippines. They will perform for the first time for their Filipino fans on October 17 at the New Frontier Theater in Cubao, Quezon City.
Manila Fame (October 17 to 19)
Functionality meets style at Manila Fame, a trade show event featuring local and international brands, enterprises, and manufacturers in the home, fashion, and lifestyle industries. With the theme of REIMAGINATION, this premier trade show offers a unique experience to explore high-quality products and see things from a new perspective.
Manila Fame 2024 runs from October 17 to 19 at World Trade Center Metro Manila in Pasay City.
Chanyeol: (City-scape) in Asia (October 19)
Chanyeol, a Korean member of the K-pop boy band EXO, is coming back to Manila for his solo concert titled City-scape at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on October 19. The Philippines will be his second stop after starting with a two-day concert in Seoul and a show in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. His Asian tour is scheduled to include stops in Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, and Hong Kong.
OCTOBER 25 EVENTS
Cubao, Quezon City, is set to be packed with concertgoers as Arthur Nery and K-pop girl group UNIS hold concerts on the same day.
Filipino singer-songwriter and rising R&B artist Arthur Nery, known for smash hits like Pagsamo, Binhi, and Pelikula, is excited about his first major solo concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Meanwhile, at the New Frontier Theater, UNIS is ready to meet their Filo EverAfters again as they return for their first Philippine fan-con, UNIS in Curiosland.
The “Bootleg” Beatles: Manila Concert (October 26)
When it comes to classic bands, the Beatles are always on the list.
If you’re a die-hard Beatles fan, grab tickets to see the 44th Anniversary Tour of The Bootleg Beatles. This tribute band performs all your favorite Beatles songs, complete with the same style as the iconic Fab Four. Catch them live on October 26 at The Theater at Solaire, Parañaque City.
SB19: ThanksgiVIing – Sixth Anniversary Celebration (October 26 & 27)
6ento ang celebration—P-pop pioneer SB19 will celebrate their sixth year in the industry with a sweet concert for their A’tins. The ThanksgiVIing concert is set to give popping yet fiery performances and heartfelt messages as they commemorate this special day.
The Anniversary event will be happening at Smart Araneta Coliseum on October 26 and 27, 2024
