First of two parts

The “ber” months are off to an explosive (and expensive) start as several international acts hit Philippine shores on the first week of September alone. The best part? There’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Hari Live at Ayala Malls

When/where: Sept. 7, 1 p.m., TriNoma Cinema Lobby, and 6:30 p.m. Marquee Mall Activity Center; Sept. 8, 7 p.m., The Terraces, Ayala Center Cebu

Contact: Ayala Malls and Warner Music Philippines

Kpop Republic featuring SHINee, Exo-K and Dal Shabet

When: Sept. 7

Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum

Ticket prices: P12,720 Standing VIP (Patron Standing); P12,720 VIP Diamond Side Seated (Patron Seated); P11,130 VIP Platinum (Lower Box VIP); P10,070 Platinum (Lower Box Regular); P6,890 VIP Gold (Upper A VIP); P5,830 Gold (Upper A Regular);

P4,770 VIP Silver (Upper B VIP); P3,180 Silver (Upper B Regular); P1,275 General Admission (GA).

Contact: TicketNet 9115555 or visit ticketnet.com.ph.

The Piano Guys Live in Manila

When: Sept. 7, 8 p.m.

Where: SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Centerstage

Ticket prices: P6,580 (Price Zone 1); P5,750 (Price Zone 2); P3,950 (Price Zone 3); P2,760 (Price Zone 4); P1,880 (Price Zone 5).

Contact: TicketWorld 891999 or visit ticketworld.com.ph.

Patti Austin with Joe Pizzulo Live in Manila

When/where: Sept. 7 Crowne Plaza Ballroom, Ortigas; Sept. 9 SMX Convention Center, Davao

Ticket prices: Manila show: P5,500 and P4,500, includes dinner buffet; Davao show: P2,500, P2,000 and P1,500.

Contact: For Manila show, Crowne Plaza front desk 6337222 or visit ticketnet.com.ph; for Davao, 0932-6376185 or 0917-7007085

Tony Bennett in Concert 2013

When: Sept. 17

Where: PICC Plenary Hall, CCP Complex, Pasay City

Ticket prices: P12,657 (Price Zone 1); P10,548 (Price Zone 2); P6,328 (Price Zone 3); P3,164 (Price Zone 4).

Contact: Ticketworld 8919999 or log on to www.ticketworld.com.ph.

Diamonds World Tour: Rihanna Live in Manila 2013

When: Sept. 19, 8 p.m.

Where: SM MOA Arena

Ticket prices: P26,990 (SVIP first 17 rows A-Q); P21,710 (VIP rows R-DD); P16,430 (Patron Seated); P11,150 (Patron Standing); P13,260 (Lower Box A); P11,150 (Lower Box B); P4,810 (Upper Box); P1,960 (GA).

Contact: Charlemagne 0917-8334223 or 0922-8334223; SM Tickets 4702222 or visit smtickets.com.

Battle Born World Tour: The Killers Live in Manila

When: Sept. 26, 8 p.m.

Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum

Tickets: P6,865 (Patron Standing); P5,810 (Lower Box); P3,700 (Upper Box A); P2,640 (Upper Box B); P1,060 (GA).

Contact: TicketNet 9115555 or visit ticketnet.com.ph.

Dutdutan 13 Trece: Philippine Tattoo Expo 2013

When: Sept. 27 to 28

Where: World Trade Center, Pasay City

Ticket prices: P700 (2-day pass), P400 (1-day pass).

Contact: Visit dutdutan.com.ph or its Facebook page.

Relient K live at Ayala Malls