‘Tis the season for boy groups
Looking for a boy group fix? You’re in luck. Whether you grew up swooning over F4, came of age screaming lyrics to 5 Seconds of Summer, or are impatiently counting down the days until BTS’ return, the year ahead has plenty in store. Live Nation Philippines recently rolled out a concert lineup featuring male-led groups across different eras and genres, for every generation of music lover.
Here are the major acts coming your way:
F Forever – “City of Stars”
June 27, 2026 at Philippine Arena
More than 20 years after F4 got Filipinos hooked on afternoon television, Jerry Yan, Vanness Wu, and Vic Chou—three members of the boy band that sparked the “Meteor Garden” craze—join forces with Ashin, frontman of Taiwanese rock band Mayday, to form F Forever.
The reunion project will land at the Philippine Arena on June 27 as part of its “City of Stars” tour.
“Be:First – “Be:First World Showcase 2026”
Oct. 3, 2026 at New Frontier Theater
Representing a new generation of J-pop, Be:First will bring their “Be:World Showcase 2026” to the New Frontier Theater on Oct. 3.
The Manila stop also comes as Sota, Shunto, Manato, Ryuhei, Junon, and Leo celebrate their fifth anniversary.“I’m really happy… It’s another opportunity to perform around the world,” Manato says in a statement.
5 Seconds of Summer – “Everyone’s a Star!”
Nov. 12, 2026 at SM Mall of Asia Arena
They may have already outgrown the “boy band” label, but 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS) will always be a soundtrack to 2010s teenage life.
The Australian quartet—Luke Hemmings, Michael Clifford, Calum Hood, and Ashton Irwin—will return to Manila on Nov. 12 at SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Wave to Earth
Nov. 15, 2026 at SM Mall of Asia Arena
Not every act on this list fits neatly into the boy band mold. But for listeners who prefer a more laid-back sound, South Korean trio Wave to Earth is a dreamy alternative.
BTS – “Arirang”
March 13 and 14, 2027 at Philippine Sports Stadium
Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V, and Jung Kook are bringing their “Arirang” world tour to the Philippine Sports Stadium in Bulacan on March 13 and 14, 2027. With 85 shows across 34 regions worldwide, the production utilizes a “360-degree, in-the-round stage design to maximize stadium capacity and place fans at the center of the action.”
