As pandemic restrictions ease, we have seen the gradual return of events in the entertainment scene globally. Gatherings such as concerts and festivals are making their full-blast return.
In the Philippines alone, we welcomed a number of international acts in 2022, and a lot more are slated to perform this 2023.
It could get overwhelming to keep track of, so we have compiled the international artists confirmed to be coming to the Philippines in 2023. Check them out in this gallery.
South Korean girl group ITZY is bringing their first world tour, “Checkmate,” to Manila on January 14 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
R&B icon Ne-Yo is coming back to Manila on January 23 to perform two shows at the Araneta Coliseum.
K-pop group ENHYPEN will return to Manila to play two nights at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on February 4 and 5.
Boyce Avenue will serenade the Philippines on Valentine's week as they are set to perform at the Araneta Coliseum on February 11, Waterfront Hotel Cebu on February 12, and SMX Convention Center Davao on February 14.
In celebration of their 10th year, British pop band The Vamps will perform their greatest hits at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on February 17.
Singer-songwriter Conan Gray is coming to Manila on February 18 for his “Superache Tour” at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Popular '90s boy band Backstreet Boys will take over the SM Mall of Asia Arena stage on February 20 for their “DNA World Tour.”
Irish boy band Westlife is also coming to Manila for two shows at the Araneta Coliseum on February 20 and 21.
Grammy-nominated band OneRepublic also included Manila in the Asian leg of their tour and are set to perform at the Araneta Coliseum on February 23.
K-pop boy group Stray Kids will be coming to Manila for back-to-back shows at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on March 11 and 12.
BLACKPINK will indeed be in our area as the girl group is set to perform at the Philippine Arena on March 25 and 26.
After almost four years, British band The 1975 is returning to Manila for their “At Their Very Best Tour” on May 3 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
K-pop girl group IVE, famous for their hits “After Like,” “LOVE DIVE,” and “ELEVEN,” are coming to Manila and will be performing live in front of their FIlo fans at the Araneta Coliseum on June 17, 2022.
Thai girl's love (GL) stars Freen Sarocha Chankimha and Becky Armstrong from the Lakorn series “Gap” held their first solo fan meeting in Manila last February 12. The two are officially making a comeback and are set to have a fan meeting at the New Frontier Theater on April 23, 2023.
K-pop boy group NCT DREAM is also making their highly-anticipated return to the country with their “NCT DREAM THE DREAM SHOW 2: IN A DREAM” tour to be held on April 29 and 30, 2023.
K-pop boy group EXO's sub-unit EXO-SC comprising members Sehun and Chanyeol is set to grace the streets of Manila on May 20, 2023. The two will be holding a fan meet at the Araneta Coliseum on the said date.
Thai singer-songwriter and resident lover boy Phum Viphurit is set to hold five mall shows in the metro this April! On April 21, he will be performing in Glorietta; on April 22 at the Alabang Town Center and Ayala Malls Manila Bay; and on April 23 at Trinoma and Market!Market!.
Electronic music duo HONNE is also set to perform at the Araneta Coliseum on May 10, 2023.
Korean actor Kim Min-gue, famous for his role in the K-drama “Business Proposal,” is set to meet his Filo fans in person as he holds a fan meet at the New Frontier Theater on April 14, 2023.
Girls' Generation's Taeyeon is also coming to Manila this April and will be part of the upcoming Ultimate Pop Universe - K-VERSE at the Araneta Coliseum.
Fourth-generation K-pop girl group aespa is joining SNSD's Taeyeon at the Ultimate Pop Universe - K-VERSE on April 11, 2023 at the Araneta Coliseum.
K-pop boy group The Boyz is joining SNSD's Taeyeon and aespa at the Ultimate Pop Universe - K-VERSE on April 11, 2023 at the Araneta Coliseum.
South Korean singer-songwriter, rapper, dancer, and record producer Woodz is set to bring his WOODZ [OO-LI] PROJECT 2023 WOODZ WORLD TOUR [OO-LI] to Manila on June 17, 2023.
Indonesian singer, songwriter, and record producer NIKI from 88rising is set to embark on a solo concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena this September 13, 2023.
R&B and Neo soul singer-songwriter UMI is also set to meet her Filo fans in an intimate concert at the Samsung Hall in SM Aura Premier this August 15, 2023.
Canadian R&B singer is also set to wow his Filipino fans as he holds a concert at the World Trade Center on July 19, 2023.
Alternative indie group Peach Tree Rascals is also dropping by the Philippines to meet their Filipino fans at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater on July 25.
One of the most highly-anticipated concerts that'll be happening in the country this 2023 is Post Malone's which will be held on September 18, 2023.
Sam Smith will be bringing his 'GLORIA the tour' concert to Manila this October 21, 2023.
Sabrina Carpenter is also set to meet her Filo fans at the New Frontier Theatre on July 25, 2023.
British singer-songwriter and guitarist Bruno Major is also setting foot in the country and will be holding his concert at the Samsung Performing Arts Theater on August 15.