City

Manila

Metro Manila, Philippines

A Manila concert often takes place elsewhere in Metro Manila. Intramuros, the Mall of Asia area and Cubao are distinct destinations with different travel needs.

Rizal Monument in Rizal Park, Manila
Rizal Monument in Rizal Park, Manila
Photo credits
Maynard Rabanal (Greedyplus) / Original photograph / CC BY-SA 3.0 / Taken on 21 July 2011
Fort Santiago entrance, Intramuros
Fort Santiago entrance, Intramuros
Photo credits
André Héroux / Original photograph / CC BY 3.0 / Taken on 25 December 2009
Manila Cathedral
Manila Cathedral
Photo credits
Paradise Chronicle / Original photograph / CC BY-SA 4.0 / 2025-05-01 11:12:47

Overview

Begin with the City of Manila

Rizal Park, Fort Santiago and Manila Cathedral identify the historic city around Luneta and Intramuros. They provide a coherent heritage-focused visit, with the cathedral and fort inside the walled district. That geography is different from the wider Metro Manila label used by many concert announcements, which may refer to a venue in another city of the metropolitan area.

Pasay and Cubao are not the same stop

SM Mall of Asia Arena is in Pasay, while Smart Araneta Coliseum is in Cubao, Quezon City. SMDC Festival Grounds is an outdoor event site in the bay-area district, not an indoor room at Mall of Asia Arena. Confirm the exact site and gate from the organiser's event map. An open-air venue has no permanent auditorium interior, and its layout can change with the production.

Separate heritage sightseeing from arrival

An Intramuros outing can focus on Fort Santiago and the cathedral, with Rizal Park reserved for the time available outside the walls. Do not treat this as an immediate pre-entry walk for a Cubao or Pasay concert. Return with enough time to leave luggage and purchases before travelling to the show. For festival grounds, check the event's weather, water and bag arrangements rather than applying the rules of a nearby indoor arena.

Getting there

Search the route using the venue’s municipality and full name. Rail can cover part of a Metro Manila journey, but the final approach and return trip need their own check. Build flexibility into road transfers, particularly when crossing between the historic centre, Cubao and the bay area.

City details

Country
Philippines
Region
Metro Manila
Timezone
Asia/Manila

Venues in Manila

Concerts in Manila

Upcoming concerts 4

Past concerts 8

BABYMONSTER — CHOOM (Manila)SM Mall of Asia Arena
XG — THE CORE (Manila)SM Mall of Asia Arena
ITZY — TUNNEL VISION (Manila)SM Mall of Asia Arena
EXO — EXhOrizon (Manila)SM Mall of Asia Arena
EXO — EXhOrizon (Manila)SM Mall of Asia Arena
IVE — SHOW WHAT I AM (Manila)SM Mall of Asia Arena
IVE — The Prom Queens (Manila)Smart Araneta Coliseum

Sources

accessed September 10, 2026

Last verified: September 10, 2026