Live in concert

By Christian Jay B. Quilo
Photo: Associated Press

TO SEE our favorite artists performing in the flesh is a surreal and unforgettable experience. Luckily, our country — Manila, specifically — has become a favorite destination of international artists and their concert tours. Below is a list of artists who will be coming to Manila in the coming months to meet and serenade us Filipinos. So, which one are you planning to see?

Boyce Avenue
When: June 1, 2018
Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum
The Manzano brothers, who rose to fame for their acoustic covers, will be performing with our very own Moira dela Torre.

Niall Horan
When: June 10, 2018
Where: Mall of Asia Arena
Since the indefinite hiatus of One Direction in 2016, Niall Horan has released original music like “This Town” and “Slow Hands” from his debut solo album “Flicker”, which is also the name of his tour.

Celine Dion
When: July 19 & 20, 2018
Where: Mall of Asia Arena
This is the icon’s first time to perform in Manila. Initially, it was only going to be a one-night show but tickets to the first show sold out quickly and due to insistent public demand, a second show was added.

Halsey
When: August 10, 2018
Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum
The singer is bringing her Hopeless Fountain Kingdom fantasy to Manila, along with Indonesian artist NIKI.

Sam Smith
When: October 5, 2018
Where: Mall of Asia Arena
Are you ready to sing along to Sam Smith’s bittersweet songs and feel ‘The Thrill of It All”?

Mariah Carey
When: October 26, 2018
Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum
Manila is one of only two stops in Southeast Asia of the tour, so Filipino fans should consider themselves extra lucky.

Guns N’ Roses
When: November 11, 2018
Where: Philippine Arena
As part of their “Not in this Lifetime” tour, the concert will mark the legendary rock band’s first visit to Manila.