This September, we’re excited to see what events have in store for everyone waiting for the weekend. From enjoying the loud basement venue trips in Quezon City, or the more explosive lineups of a festival in Pasig City, to the subversive art exhibit openings in Makati, there are almost endless choices for you to choose from, week in and week out.
PABLOXX: PAblo Galleries Turns 20
POST Cubao Expo, Cubao, Quezon City
September 5
Pablo Galleries’ POST Cubao Expo celebrates its 20th anniversary as one of the enclave’s staple art spaces on Friday, September 5. The celebration, starting at 7 p.m., features live performances by Pedicab, Sandwich, OZO, Mox Lotus, and bird.
Sound dEffects
Saguijo Bar, Guijo Street, Makati City
September 5
P350
Saguijo continues to be a hub for experimental sounds with Sound dEffects, a night built around left-field musicians testing boundaries. Noise-concrete solo project Soft Limit sets a raw and unpredictable tone, joined by the sprawling Merienda Jazz Collective, whose improvisations can veer from delicate to chaotic in a single breath. Psychedelic rock outfit Eazyhead and blues-punk group Josephine Bracken round out the lineup, making the night a collision of noise, groove, and unfiltered energy.
Coke Studio Live
SMART Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City
September 5
Tickets are now sold out
Coke Studio’s flagship live event ups the stakes with a wide-spanning bill that blends international headliners with homegrown stars. Lauv’s pop anthems meet the explosive energy of girl group BINI, while rapper Alex Bruce brings sharp-edged verses into the mix. Art-pop standout ena mori adds a dose of experimental flair, rounding out a bill that aims to bridge the mainstream with the forward-thinking.
September Fever
Unity Coffee & Vinyl, Don Jose Avila Street, Cebu City
September 6
P650
Cebu’s indie scene gets a shot in the arm with September Fever, a showcase of regional and international acts that prove the city’s reach extends well beyond its borders. Singapore’s Subsonic Eye brings their distinct brand of dream pop, while South Korean math rock band Dabda sharpens the night with intricate guitar work and shifting rhythms. Local acts keep the energy rooted, from Zeke Abella’s earnest songwriting to Cagayan de Oro’s Evita and the raw energy of rap collective Bakeshopboyz.
Mow’s 11: The Basedment
Mow’s Bar, Matalino Street, Quezon City
September 6
P650
Mow’s Bar marks eleven years of being a cornerstone in Quezon City’s indie community with a bill that threads through different corners of the scene. Any Name’s Okay brings their polished pop edge, while Brickcity pushes the envelope with post-hardcore intensity. Kjwan adds veteran weight to the lineup, balancing the raw hunger of younger acts like rap group 25hearts and dream pop outfit The Purest Blue.
Hertz September Program
An undisclosed location in Baguio City
September 6
For more information and ticket access, please reach out to event organizers via their official Instagram
Hertz is a rising dance collective based in Baguio City that provides a safe, dedicated party space for FLINTAs (Female, Lesbian, Intersex, Nonbinary, Trans, and Agender Individuals). Allies are welcome, but are asked to maintain the main dance floor for the FLINTAs. The collective’s latest social rave will include high-octane DJ sets from Cartfilling, Freqrelevant, Dignos, and Pette Shabu.
‘We Made It’
Blanc Gallery, 145 Katipunan Avenue, Quezon City
September 6
Exhibition is free and open to the public
Roger Mond combines the world of visual art with the fantastical, mixing together elements of pop culture, sculpture, and mixed media in his artistry. His latest solo exhibition sees him gazing into the dark abyss of code, profit, and destruction, with pieces that revisit a recurring motif of a post-apocalyptic world.
SuperManila Comic Con 2025
One Ayala, Ayala Avenue corner EDSA, Ayala Center, Makati
September 6 to 7
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Information on ticket prices can be found here
For the comic book lovers and pop culture nerds out there, this year’s SuperManila Comic Con promises to be a celebration of all of that, plus several exclusive releases and artist appearances. Comics royalty like Marvel Comics’ Editor in Chief C.B. Cebulski, Archie Comics’ writer and artist Dan Parent, and Marvel Comics’ Mike Zeck (best known for his work on Captain America and The Punisher) will all be in attendance, among others. Kid Heroes Publications’ Eraserheads: Combo on the Run # 1, based on the band’s documentary, will make its debut, as well as DC Comics’ first Philippine-exclusive cover, Absolute Flash #1.
‘When Eyes Go Up, Ears Go Down’
Bunso Gallery, 53 Connecticut Avenue, Greenhills, San Juan
September 7
Artist Ikea Rizalon, over the past few years, has built a name for herself as a mixed media artist, blending illustration, painting, embroidery, collage work, and even X-ray film to create art pieces that blur the lines between memory and nostalgia. Her latest exhibition, When Eyes Go Up, Ears Go Down, will serve as an exploration of artistry.
