You might want to save your precious 13th month pay for what’s to come in 2018, as the biggest names in pop, indie, rock and K-pop will be bringing their respective tours to Manila for the first half of the year. More exciting announcements might be heading our way in time for the holidays, so stay tuned. (Sorry, guys, but the Harry Styles and Bruno Mars shows in May are still very much sold out.)
Impossible: The World’s Greatest Magic Show
Who: Magical Bones, Ali Cook, Chris Cox, Ben Hart, Josephine Lee, Bello Nock
When: Dec. 25-Jan. 3 8 p.m.
Where: Araneta Coliseum, Araneta Center, Quezon City
How much: P1,800, P1,500, P1,200, P800, P500 and P150 (plus ticketing charge). Tickets are available at Ticketnet outlets; call 9115555; visit ticketnet.com.ph
Nothing but Thieves
When: Jan. 21, 8 p.m.
Where: Kia Theater, Araneta Center, Quezon City
How much: P6,075 (Regular); P3,960 (Regular Loge); P1,850 (Regular Balcony). Tickets are available at Ticketnet outlets; call 9115555; visit ticketnet. com.ph
Foster the People
When: Jan. 26, 8 p.m.
Where: Kia Theater, Araneta Center, Quezon City
How much: P5,250 (VIP); P4,725 (Orchestra); P3,675 (Loge); P2,625 (Balcony). Tickets are available at Ticketnet outlets; call 9115555; visit ticketnet.com.ph
One OK Rock
When: Jan. 29, 8 p.m.
Where: SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City
How much: P8,480 (Platinum Rock Zone); P6,360 (Gold Rock Zone); P5,300 (Lower Box A); P4,240 (Lower Box B); P2,650 (Upper Box). Call 4702222; visit www.smtickets.com. For PULP Royalty privileges, e-mail royalty@pulpliveworld.com; call 7274957.
The xx
When: Feb. 7, 8 p.m.
Where: World Trade Center, Pasay City
How much: P5,250 (VIP A); P4,250 (VIP B & C); P3,250 (Patron A); P2,250 (Patron B & C). Tickets are available at Ticketnet outlets; call 9115555; visit ticketnet.com.ph
Incubus
When: Feb. 17, 8 p.m.
Where: Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City
How much: P7,295 (VIP Standing and Patron A); P6,240 (Patron B); P4,125 (Box); P2,015 (Upper Box); P1,065 (General Admission). Tickets are available at Ticketnet outlets; call 9115555; visit ticketnet.com.ph
Paramore
When: Feb. 18, 8 p.m.
Where: SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City
How much: P8,000 (VIP Seating); P6,890 (Patron); P4,876 (Lower Box A); P2,756 (Lower Box B); P1,855 (Upper Box); P1,325 (General Admission). Call 4702222; visit www.smtickets.com.
Fifth Harmony
When: March 6, 8 p.m.
Where: Kia Theater, Araneta Center, Quezon City
How much: P6,825 (VIP 1 Standing); P5,250 (VIP 2 Standing); P4,725 (Loge); P3,150 (Balcony). Tickets are available at Ticketnet outlets; call 9115555; visit ticketnet.com.ph
Wanderland 2018
Who: (Phase 1) Lauv, FKJ, Sandwich, IV of Spades
When: March 10
Where: Filinvest City Event Grounds, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
How much: P35,000 (Star Wanderbuddies Bundle— group of 5); P20,000 (Regular Wanderbuddies Bundle— group of 5); P8,000 (Star Wanderer); P4,800 (Regular Wanderer). Call 4702222; e-mail hello@wanderlandfestival.com; visit www. wanderlandfestival .com; visit SM Tickets outlets nationwide.
John Legend
When: March 21, 8 p.m.
Where: Araneta Coliseum, Cubao, Quezon City
How much: Tickets are available at Ticketnet outlets; call 9115555; visit ticketnet. com.ph
Ed Sheeran
When: April 8, 8 p.m.
Where: SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds, Pasay City
How much: P13,040 (Patron A); P11,450 (Patron B); 8,290 (Patron C); P4,060 (Gold); P3,010 (Silver); P1,950 (General Admission). Call 4702222; visit smtickets.com.
The Script
When: April 14, 8 PM
Where: SM MOA Arena, Pasay City
How much: P12,720 (VIP Experience); P9,010 (VIP); P7,950 (Patron); P6,360 (Lower Box A); P4,240 (Lower Box B); P2,650 (Upper Box); P1,060 (General Admission). Call 4702222; visit smtickets.com.
Niall Horan
When: June 10, 8 PM
Where: SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City
How much: P33,800 (Meet & Greet Package with either VVIP or VIP ticket); P6,784 (VVIP Standing); P5,512 (VIP Seated); P5,512 (Patron); P4,240 (Lower Box); P2,968 (Upper Box); P1,060 (General Admission). Plus P7,800 for Soundcheck Upgrade (ticket not included). Call 4702222; visit smtickets.com.