Manila always has something for everyone looking for something to do this weekend, and we’ve rounded up some of what’s going on this week, just for you. From moshing to the latest buzz band inside of a dining hall in Quezon City, to appreciating art at exhibitions all across the city, here’s what you can get up to in Manila from Friday to Sunday.
Day6 The Decade
SM Mall of Asia Arena, Coral Way, Pasay City
January 24
5:30 p.m.
P16,500, P14,000, P13,000, P12,000, P7,500, P3,500 per ticket
Day6 celebrates ten years as a pop-rock band with a full-scale show at SM Mall of Asia Arena, marking a long run that defined how K-pop audiences view band-driven music. Songs like “Congratulations,” “You Were Beautiful,” “Zombie,” and “Time of Our Life” follow their growth from breakout rookies to arena-level mainstays. Since debuting under JYP Entertainment, Day6 has stayed visible across tours, charts, and festival stages while sticking to guitar-led songwriting. This Manila stop offers a clear view of the group’s decade, highlighting consistency, fan trust, and a catalog that resonates with many.
Back 2 Iskol
Acustica by Dantes, Espana Boulevard, Manila City
January 25
6:00 p.m.
P300
Back 2 Iskol drops into España Boulevard, right in the middle of U-Belt’s constant student rush. Mounted by Noisy and Standing, the show keeps its focus clear with a lineup that speaks directly to younger crowds in the music scene. Pangasinan band medyo maybe brings melodic hooks, with Ligaya Escueta’s alternative rock project and bedroom pop act Kenneth Co keeping the sets cozy. The night is a campus showcase where bands get to represent their alma mater by rocking it out.
BRIGAD3 RECORDS
Mow’s Bar, Kowloon House, Matalino Street, Quezon City
January 25
7:00 p.m.
P300
Mow’s Bar is in for a packed night anchored by hardcore bands Constriction and Inkubus, both dropping their own respective releases on the same night. The lineup stays sonically heavy with Cerebral Pulse delivering harsh textures, Blood$tain pushing beatdown pressure, Exit Wound holding down Brigad3’s core sound, and Stimulate representing Olongapo hardcore. The show widens its scope through hip-hop sets from Plazma, Lionmouth X Apoc, Apo Lerma, and DJ Antsoru, keeping momentum high across styles. Audiences can expect a close-room collision of hardcore and rap under one roof.
GarapaTarot Pop-Up 2.0
Garapata Store, Cubao Expo, Quezon City
January 23 – 25
5:00 to 10:30 p.m.
Event is free and open to the public
For one weekend only, the Garapata Store is transforming into a tarot reading and metaphysical marketplace. The pop-up will feature vendors Paul Catiang, Sator iWith Abbee, Bong Lozano, Amurru Gemstones & Crystals, Paraluman Studio, and Studio Balaghan. Appointments and walk-ins are all welcome.
‘The Fellowship of the Ring’ Extended Version Screenings
40 SM Cinema locations nationwide
January 23 – 25
More information on screening schedules and specific locations can be found here
In time for its 25th anniversary, the extended version of The Fellowship of the Ring has returned to the big screen in 40 SM Cinema locations across the country. The extended cut clocks in at 3 hours and 28 minutes, adding more to the world of Frodo (Elijah Wood), Gandalf (Sir Ian McKellen), and the rest of the fellowship as they begin their journey to destroy the One Ring.
