Global Arena Guide 2024

Arena Market: Philippines

Having kicked off the year with a two-day Coldplay extravaganza at the world’s largest indoor arena, it’s safe to say that the Philippines has maintained its standing as one of Asia’s most popular live entertainment pit stops.

The Music of the Spheres World Tour, which saw the Grammy-winning band return to the archipelago for the first time since 2017, received rave reviews after rocking out at Bulacan’s 55,000-capacity…

The Music of the Spheres World Tour, which saw the Grammy-winning band return to the archipelago for the first time since 2017, received rave reviews after rocking out at Bulacan’s 55,000-capacity Philippine Arena — a venue that is normally used for basketball games but also hosted concerts by Harry Styles, BLACKPINK, and Bruno Mars throughout 2023.

Over in Quezon City, the multipurpose Smart Araneta Coliseum – which can be configured to seat 9,000 to 20,000 people depending on the event – is another popular destination that was chosen as one of three Filipino venues to…

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