A new year means a new lineup of world-class music acts headed your way, and 2019 is no exception. Here’s a list of some of 2019’s biggest music events and concerts in Manila . Note that these are the music events that have been announced so far, though. You’ll still want to keep an eye out for any announcements in the middle of 2019! 30 Music Events to Catch in 2019 January 2019 1. Planetshakers Praise Party Jan 18 Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City The Christian music sensation comes to Manila early in the year, introducing the Planetboom band, symbolic of the next generation of Planetshakers. Buy your tickets and find out more about this concert here . 2. KINGDOM: Planetshakers Conference Jan 19 Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City Can’t get enough of the Planetshakers even after the Praise Party? Join Pastors Russell & Sam Evans and the band for one more night of praise and worship. Sing along to top hits such as “Majesty,” “Endless Praise,” and “Prophesy.” Get more details here . 3. The Great Seungri Tour Jan 19 Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay Here’s a treat for Philippine fans of legendary K-Pop group BIG BANG. Seungri, BIG BANG’s youngest member, will be flying to Manila for a solo concert. It’s said that this could be his last tour before he enters South Korea’s mandatory military service. Ticket prices are up, but sales have yet to open. Keep posted through the event’s Facebook page . 4. Taking Back Sunday Live in Manila Jan 26 New Frontier Theater, Quezon City Celebrate 20 years with Taking Back Sunday! Listen and revel in nostalgia as the band performs their entire debut album, Tell All Your Friends . Get your tickets to this concert here . 5. Queen Nation Live Jan 30 Cove Manila, Okada, Parañaque If you’ve ever wanted to hear “Bohemian Rhapsody” or “We Are the Champions” performed live, here’s your chance. Get ready to sing at the top of your lungs with tribute band Queen Nation. Get more details on this upcoming tribute concert here .   February 2019 6. SiKAT Ako: Katrina Velarde Live in Concert Feb 1 New Frontier Theater, Quezon City The petite Suklay Diva hits the stage in her own solo concert in 2019! Who knew that a viral video and a plastic comb could set this girl speeding down the road to stardom? Buy tickets here . 7. BLACKPINK In Your Area World Tour Feb 2 Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay We hope you already have your tickets to see the four girls of Korean sensation BLACKPINK--this concert was sold out mere hours after the opening of ticket sales! Out of luck? Check out this list and catch BLACKPINK at their other Asia stops in 2019. 8. Love Rocks! Feb 6 Newport Performing Arts Theater, Newport Mall, Pasay Feel the romance in the air at this concert hosted by no other than J Michaels. This edition will also feature Jonathan Potenciano and Dan Hill, singing pop classics such as “I Think of You” and “Sometimes When We Touch.” Grab your tickets here . 9. The Golden Sound of the Platters Feb 7 Newport Performing Arts Theater, Newport Mall, Pasay Travel back in time to the 60’s with performances from this world-famous Platters tribute group. Try asking older relatives if they’d like tickets, too! Get your tickets here . DID YOU KNOW? The Platters originally formed in 1952. They’ve undergone several changes in their lineup since. 10. Syzygy Music Festival Feb 9 Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, Pasay Party the night away with the kings of tomorrowland. Dimitri Vegas and Like Mike set the dance floor alight together with Jason Dewey, Marc Marasigan, Ron Poe, Jennifer Lee, and more. Buy tickets here or from SM Tickets outlets nationwide. 11. Found Music Festival Feb 9 Globe Circuit Events Ground, Makati Australian duo For King & Country headline this year’s Found Music Festival, a celebration of Christian music. This concert also features Aia De Leon, Barbie Almalbis, Quest, talents from Upper Room Worship and Victory Worship, and special guest speaker Josh Gurango. Find out more about this event here . 12. Earth Wind & Fire Experience Feb 10 Newport Performing Arts Theater, Newport Mall, Pasay Shake it to “Let’s Groove Tonight,” “September,” and “Boogie Wonderland.” You’ll get an earful of EWF’s original feel, as original guitarist Al McKay will be performing with the Al McKay Allstars. Buy tickets to this upcoming tribute concert here . 13. Timeless Classics Feb 14 PICC Plenary Hall, CCP Complex, Pasay Here’s a one-of-a-kind idea for a Valentine’s Day date in 2019! Concert king Martin Nievera and Asia’s nightingale Lani Misalucha share a stage for one spectacular night. Read more about this concert here . 14. Phantom of the Opera Feb 20 The Theater, Solaire, Parañaque After six years, the legendary musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber returns to Manila! Sing along with us, now: “The Phantom of the Opera is here…” Buy your tickets here while they last! DID YOU KNOW? Phantom of the Opera is currently the longest-running Broadway show in history, reaching its 10,000th Broadway performance on February 11, 2012. 15. Josh Groban Bridges Tour Feb 22 Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay 12 years after his last visit to Manila, the talent behind the iconic song “You Raise Me Up” will be back for a post-Valentine’s Day concert. Josh Groban will be performing old and new songs for fans, including tracks from his new album Bridges . Get your tickets here . 16. Years & Years Palo Santo Tour Manila Feb 25 New Frontier Theater, Cubao, Quezon City That’s right, British electro-pop trio Years & Years is coming to Manila in 2019! Listen to live performances of tracks from the group’s second album Palo Santo . Check out ticket prices here . 17. Kodaline Politics of Living Tour Feb 26 New Frontier Theater, Cubao, Quezon City Loved “Head Held High” and “All I Want?” Then you’ll want to save up for tickets to the Manila leg of Kodaline’s Politics of Living Tour. Get your tickets and read more info here .   March 2019 18. Ang Huling El Bimbo Starting Mar 1 The Theater, Solaire, Parañaque Centering on a tale of friendship helped along by Eraserheads hits, this musical will surely set off a wave of nostalgia. Get your tickets here . 19. Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival Mar 1-2 Puerto Galera Catch Anomalie, IV of Spades, Ian Lofamia Band, Extrapolation, and more at the ninth installment of the Malasimbo Music & Arts Festival. This upcoming event is also a great excuse to check out the picturesque Puerto Galera, a local gem in itself. Read more details and buy your tickets here . 20. Maroon 5 Red Pill Blues Tour Mar 5 Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay Maroon 5 returns to Manila once more to promote its latest album, Red Pill Blues. However, you can expect to hear live performances of Maroon 5 hits such as “Maps,” “Payphone,” and “She Will Be Loved.” Check out ticket prices here . You can also buy tickets from SM Ticket outlets nationwide. 21. Wanderland Music & Arts Festival Mar 9-10 Filinvest City Event Grounds, Alabang For the first time, the upcoming Wanderland Music & Arts Festival will span two whole days! Prepare for twice as much music, art, and magic, with live performances from Two Door Cinema Club, Sandwich, Unique, and more. Get your tickets here while they last! 22. Rita Ora Phoenix Tour Manila Mar 10 New Frontier Theater, Cubao, Quezon City British singer-songwriter Rita Ora will be coming to Manila for the first time in 2019! Her fans can grab the chance to enjoy “Let You Love Me,” “Girls,” and “Your Song” live. Check out ticket prices for this upcoming concert here . 23. PULP Summer Slam XIX Mar 23 Amoranto Stadium, Quezon City Say hello to the longest-running heavy metal festival in Southeast Asia! American thrash legend Slayer headlines this year’s Slam as part of its Final World Tour, together with Emmure, Her Name In Blood, Thy Art Is Murder, and SikTh. Grab tickets at SM Tickets or Ticketnet . 24. Andy Brown Live in Manila Mar 30 Skydome, SM City North EDSA, Quezon City Fond of British pop rock band Lawson? You’re in luck: Lead singer Andy Brown is dropping by Manila for a one night only acoustic concert, performing both Lawson hits and tracks from his debut album Cedarmont . Get your tickets here or at SM Tickets outlets nationwide. DID YOU KNOW? Lawson last performed in Manila in 2015. One of their stops during their visit: a cozy carinderia , where they sampled kaldereta and puso ng saging .   April 2019 25. Chroma Music Festival Apr 6 Globe Circuit Event Grounds, Makati Over 15 of the best DJs in the country join forces with international talents for a full day of vibrant color and energizing music. Check out the ticket prices here . You can also buy tickets from various SM Tickets outlets.   May 2019 26. Troye Sivan Bloom Tour May 1 Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay Remember how much of a hit “Youth” was? Listen to more dance-pop beats from Troye Sivan, together with singles from his latest album Bloom . Ticket sales open on January 22, 2019. Meanwhile, check out the prices here . 27. Jason Mraz Good Vibes Tour May 8 Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay Bring your loved ones along for a laid back night with Jason Mraz. With tracks like “I’m Yours,” and “I Won’t Give Up,” there won’t be any bad vibes here! Get your tickets for this upcoming concert here . 28. Lauv Live in Manila May 20 Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City If you loved “I Like Me Better” and “The Other,” then this is a concert you need to see! Get your alt-pop fix when Lauv visits Manila in 2019. Buy tickets here or get passes to his Cebu concert at the Waterfront Hotel here .   July 2019 29. LANY Malibu Nights Tour July 24 Venue to be announced Here’s your chance to listen to “ILYSB” and “Good Girls” performed live! LANY drops by Manila for a night of catchy indie pop, including tracks from their latest album Malibu Nights . Ticket prices aren’t out just yet, but you can check out the other stops in their tour here .   September 2019 30. The 1975 Sept 11 Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay That’s right, The 1975 is returning to Manila one more time in 2019! They’ll be promoting their newest album, A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships . On top of that, Filipino singer-songwriter No Rome will be joining the 1975 for this concert. Check out the ticket prices here . You can also buy tickets at SM Tickets outlets nationwide. ALSO READ: 50 Best Speaker Brands   Save up, mark your calendars, and tell your friends! 2019 is set to be another great year for fans and concert-goers across the world of music. Visit our blog for more entertainment news and stage design tips.

Whether it’s May, June, or November, there’s always a fiesta in full swing somewhere in the Philippines! Fiestas can revolve around a variety of objects, ranging from images of the child Jesus  to local delicacies like mangoes  and calamay . However, they all feature a common set of activities that never fail to get the locals into a festive mood. Here are 10 classic activities you’ll find at any fiesta in the Philippines. Don’t be surprised if you have happy flashbacks while going through this list. Chances are, some of these popular fiesta activities were part of your childhood! 10 Activities You’ll Find at Any Fiesta in the Philippines 1. Street Parades You know there’s a fiesta when there’s a street parade making its rounds around town! This can be a rare chance to see the mayor in person if they’re part of the parade. Other common sights include a baton-twirling majorettes and a marching band from the municipal high school. Have you managed to find out the parade’s route in advance? Get into position early, otherwise you’ll find yourself straining your neck to get a glimpse of the parade! 2. Lively Variety Shows When a stage pops up near the municipal hall or multi-purpose venue , chances are there’s a variety show lined up for the night. Sit back and watch as town residents show off their hidden talents on stage. Clap along as a local dance group shakes it to a crisp remixed beat. Hold your breath while a star singer does an impression of Mariah Carey’s whistle. Laugh out loud at the on-point punchlines from some of the top comedians in the area. If you’re lucky, you might even get to watch a magician eating fire or turning handkerchiefs into doves before your very eyes! This is one fiesta activity that people of all ages can definitely enjoy. 3. Beauty Pageants Here’s another staple of the fiesta stage! Local beauty pageants invite the most beautiful girls from around town to show off their looks and wits. These activities often include talent showcases, swimsuit competitions, and a Miss Universe-level Q&A. Usually, the local crown isn’t the only award up for grabs. You might see sashes reserved for “Best in Talent” and “Miss Photogenic” as well. Some municipalities also hold a Miss Gay pageant, which is often a cheeky but fabulous “battle of the wits.” 4. Late-Night Discos If you lean out of your window and hear budots  music blaring in the distance, it can only mean one thing: disco night! This fiesta activity usually takes up one of the town’s roads, which is closed off with metal railings. A hired lights and sounds provider sets up large speakers, disco lights, and even smoke machines to set the mood. Locals may start to fill the dance floor early in the evening and stay there until past midnight. Thinking of dropping by the makeshift discotheque? Take a bit of pocket money with you. You might be asked to pay a minimal entrance fee before hitting the dance floor. 5. Colorful Perya Attractions Think Enchanted Kingdom or Star City but at a much cheaper price. The perya or traveling fair is a lively blend of amusement park rides and luck-based activities with kitchen utensils at stake. It first pops up a few days before the fiesta and packs up once the festivities are over. Walk around while munching on popcorn and sipping on a mango shake with condensed milk on top. Try your hand at some dart-throwing or coin-tossing games. Or hop onto the ferris wheel, caterpillar, or horror train for some classic thrills! 6. Parlor Games When was the last time you joined a sack race? The next town fiesta can give you the chance to relive your childhood with classic activities straight out of a grade-school sportsfest. Here are some parlor games you can’t miss: Sack Race  - Thought that indoor sack races were hard? Wait until you try hopping across a field of dirt and grass. Pabitin  - An old favorite for the little ones! Small prizes are tacked to a bamboo lattice and suspended for players to reach. Paluan ng Palayok  - The Filipino version of the piñata. Blindfolded players try to smash a clay pot with a wooden stick. The players are usually made to turn a few times, making them dizzy for an added challenge. Agawang Buko  - Participants struggle to take hold of an oiled coconut. It’s a lot harder than it sounds! Palo Sebo - Players take turns trying to climb an oiled bamboo pole to grab the prize at the top. Believe it or not, someone always manages to reach the prize. Culiot  - Tug-of-war never gets old, even in the Philippines. Expect a lot of shouting and counting from team leaders to help players pull hard in unison. 7. Basketball Tournament You’ll be surprised at the number of basketball teams you can find in a single town. The fiesta basketball tournament gathers them all for an exciting showdown. Some of the more intense matches can feel like a live NBA playoff. Be sure to catch the finals! 8. Lechon All Around All right, lechon itself is more of a spotlight-stealing dish than a fiesta activity. But you’ll have a hard time finding a fiesta that doesn’t feature a giant roasted pig with crispy skin and juicy meat! Once the roast pig is set out on a banana leaf or pig-shaped wooden dish, you’d better line up fast. A single lechon can feed a few extended families, and it usually draws that many people, too. The best part about this fiesta “activity”? If you know a handful of people in the barangay, you can simply hop from house to house for your lechon fix. Call it your cheat day. 9. Eat and Drink All You Can Lechon is far from the only food you’ll spot at a fiesta in the Philippines. Want to load up on fish fillet, chicken lollipops, and the sauciest spaghetti or lasagna in town? Go right ahead, and grab a small bowl of buko pandan while you’re at it. You’d better make enough room in your stomach! Fiestas are also an excuse to go wild with the drinks. Some households will have entire cases of beer on standby in time for the festivities. It’s even better when there’s a karaoke machine around! Get ready to belt out your favorite tunes right after your drinking spree--just do yourself a favor and skip Frank Sinatra’s “My Way.” 10. Fireworks Display This is one fiesta activity you won’t be able to miss even if you tried. At the end of the fiesta day itself, the entire sky lights up with fireworks ranging from glittery fountains to awe-inspiring peonies . In some cases, the fireworks can be seen all the way from the next town! Some fiestas take their pyrotechnics a step further and match them with music for a one-of-a-kind spectacle. Keep an eye out for these 10 classic activities the next time you’re in town for a fiesta! These all-out celebrations are a rare chance to bond with family, neighbors, and childhood friends. Thinking of sponsoring the lights and sounds at the next variety show, pageant, or disco in town? T reat your friends to some high-quality beats by booking an industry professional like Red Damien! This lights and sounds provider in Quezon City offers state-of-the-art equipment and expert technical support for a festive and hassle-free night. Inquire with us today  for more details! Liked this article? Visit our blog  regularly for more interesting posts.