SB19 at Lollapalooza: DOT announces watch parties in Cebu, Pampanga, Davao, more

More watch parties await A'TIN in the Philippines!

The Department of Tourism (DOT) Central Visayas Office announced that a free watch party for SB19's historic performance at Lollapalooza 2026 will be held at NO5 Club, Il Corso Cebu in the wee hours of Friday morning.

According to DOT, the event will run from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m., giving fans a chance to watch the P-pop group's set together as they represent the Philippines on one of the world's biggest music festival stages.

“We're gathering to witness SB19's historic Lollapalooza Music Festival - Chicago performance the way only A'TIN can. Together,” the announcement said.

The agency encouraged fans of the newly minted tourism ambassadors to bring their light sticks, banners, fan chants, and “all the energy” they've been saving for the performance.

Admission is free, but advance registration is required. Slots are limited, and attendees must present their email confirmation upon check-in.

Seating will be available on a first come, first served basis, while the event is open only to registered guests aged 18 and above.

“Let's celebrate another global milestone for SB19 while we Discover More to Love in Cebu. See you there A'TIN CEBU!” it said.

Watch parties expand nationwide

A few hours later, DOT announced additional watch party venues in different parts of the country.

Aside from the first announced gathering at Rizal Park Open Air Auditorium in Manila, watch parties will also be held at:

• Clark, Pampanga – 1:30 a.m. at SMX Convention Center Clark
• Davao City – 3:00 a.m. at The Royal Mandaya Hotel
• Bacolod City – 3:30 a.m. at Bacolod City Government Center
• Puerto Princesa – 4:00 a.m. at Balayong People's Park
• Tagbilaran City, Bohol – 1:00 p.m. at Island City Mall
• Butuan City – 5:00 p.m. at BARcada
• Cagayan de Oro – 6:00 p.m. at SM City Downtown Premiere

The P-pop Kings’ set will also be streamed on Disney+ and Hulu, as well as on Weverse.

SB19 will make history as the first Filipino act to perform at Lollapalooza, which is one of the world’s biggest music festivals.

They will perform on July 30 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Chicago time (July 31, 4:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. PHT) at the Allianz Stage.

Held in Chicago since 1991, Lollapalooza is an annual music festival with performances across eight stages over four days.

— Carby Basina/LA, GMA News