We’re already halfway through the year, but the party is just getting started with all the concerts that are happening in the next couple of months. Whether you’re one of the lucky folks who scored tickets for their most-awaited acts, or one who has given up and accepted the fact that they will be part of the #TeamBahay squad, here’s a rundown of the artists performing in Manila in the coming months to get you hyped and excited:
1. Oh Wonder
The London-based alt pop duo Josephine Vander Gucht and Anthony West is coming back to Manila this July for their first ever solo show to promote and perform hits from their 2015 album “Oh Wonder” and from their latest record “Ultraviolet.”
See them on: July 21, 2017 at the Samsung Hall in SM Aura Premier
Listen to: “Drive” and “Without You”
2. 5 Seconds of Summer
5 Seconds of Summer, an Australian rock band consisting of Luke Hemmings, Calum Hood, Michael Clifford, and Ashton Irwin, is set to headline this year’s In The Mix Festival this August. They will be performing with some of today’s top artists including Zara Larsson and DNCE. This will be the second time the band is performing in the country as they were also here in 2016 to promote their sophomore album “Sounds Good Feels Good.”
See them on: In The Mix Festival 2017, August 21, 2017 at the Mall of Asia Arena
Listen to: “She Looks So Perfect” and “Don’t Stop”
3. DNCE
Joining 5 Seconds of Summer in this year’s In The Mix Festival is American dance-rock band DNCE, which consists of Joe Jonas, Jack Lawless, Cole Whittle, and Jin Joo Lee. Sing and groove along to the hits of their debut album, including “Cake By the Ocean” and “Body Moves.”
See them on: In The Mix Festival 2017, August 21, 2017 at the Mall of Asia Arena
Listen to: “Cake By the Ocean” and “Kissing Strangers” (ft. Nicki Minaj)
4. Ariana Grande
Get your cat ears ready because 24-year-old American pop superstar Ariana Grande is coming back to Manila for her Dangerous Woman Tour. She is expected to perform hits from her current and previous albums. Her first show in the country was back in 2015.
See them on: August 21, 2017 at the Mall of Asia Arena
Listen to: “Problem” (ft. Iggy Azalea), “Side to Side” (ft. Nicki Minaj)
5. All Time Low
American pop-punk band All Time Low will be returning to Manila for their Young Renegades Tour this August. The band – with members Alex Gaskarth, Jack Barakat, Zack Merrich, and Rian Dawson – has released 7 albums since its formation in 2003, with the latest being Last Young Renegade.
See them on: August 22, 2017 at the Mall of Asia Arena
Listen to: “Something’s Gotta Give” and “Dear Maria, Count Me In”
American EDM duo Andrew Taggart and Alex Pall, more known as The Chainsmokers, will be performing once again in the country as part of their Memories…Do Not Open Tour. Bringing with them their hits from their latest album of the same name which they had released just this year, prepare to move to the beat of their famous chart-topping tracks this August.
See them on: September 13, 2017 at the Mall of Asia Arena
Listen to: “Closer” (ft. Halsey) and “Something Just Like This” (with Coldplay)
7. Justin Bieber
Six years after his first show in Manila, the 23-year old Canadian singer is finally coming back to promote his fourth album "Purpose," released back in 2015. He is set to perform tunes from the new album including What Do You Mean? and Love Yourself.
See him on: September 30, 2017 at the Philippine Arena
Listen to: "Sorry" and "What Do You Mean?"
8. Seventeen
South Korean group SEVENTEEN, consists of thirteen members divided into 3 sub-groups, will be holding their first show here since their two-day fan meet last year. During their world tour, also called the Diamond Edge World Tour, expect to sing and dance along to songs from their debut album "Love & Letter."
See them on: October 6, 2017 at the Mall of Asia Arena
Listen to: "Don't Wanna Cry" and "Very Nice"
9. Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran's Divide World Tour is happening in Manila this November! Prepare to have a lot of feels as the 26-year old British singer-songwriter serenades you with hits from his chart-topping albums "Plus," "Multiply," and "Divide." His last show in Manila was in March 2015 to promote his second album.
See him on: November 7, 2017 at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds
Listen to: "Thinking Out Loud" and "Shape of You"
10. Harry Styles
Sure, his show isn't until next year, but tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming show are already sold out. The 23-year old member of One DIrection will be performing songs from his debut solo album released just recently, including "Sign of the Times," "Kiwi," and "Sweet Creature."
See him on: May 1, 2018
Listen to: "Sign of the Times"
Which artists do you want to watch or will be seeing live? Share it with us in the comments!
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Homestream image taken from Ed Sheeran's Instagram.
