Secondhand Serenade Returns to Philippines for 20th Anniversary Tour

If you grew up listening to Secondhand Serenade and their unmistakable early 2000s emo sound, this December 2025 will be a treat you do not want to miss. The band is returning to the Philippines as part of their A Secondhand Symphony tour, a special series of concerts celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album Awake. It has been twenty years since the album was first released on 27 October 2005, yet hits like Your Call, Vulnerable, and Awake continue to resonate with fans old and new.

The tour includes two shows in the Philippines. The first is in Davao on 11 December 2025 at the SMX Convention Center, followed by a Manila performance on 14 December 2025 at the New Frontier Theater in Quezon City. Both venues are known for hosting international acts, so audiences can expect a well-produced show that captures the nostalgia and energy of the early 2000s emo scene.

Tickets for the concerts are as follows

Davao Concert – SMX Convention Center, 11 December 2025

• Prices range from PHP 1,490 to PHP 4,800

• Tickets available via Ticketmelon

• VIP and Gold tickets include separate meet and greet packages

Manila Concert – New Frontier Theater, Quezon City, 14 December 2025

• Prices range from PHP 1,950 to PHP 5,390

• Tickets available via TicketNet and nationwide outlets

• VIP and Gold tickets include separate meet and greet packages

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This tour builds on the band’s growing presence in the Philippines. Earlier in 2025, Secondhand Serenade performed at the Playback Music Festival: Punk, Rock, and Emo, sharing the stage with bands like Boys Like Girls and The Click Five. They also held a solo concert in Manila on 30 August 2024 as part of their Asia tour. These appearances show how the Philippines remains a key stop for their international tours and why fans continue to support them.

For those who have followed the band since the early days, the 20th anniversary shows are a chance to relive the music that defined a generation. For newer listeners, it is an opportunity to experience Secondhand Serenade live, with songs from Awake performed in full. Whether you are looking for nostalgia or discovering the band for the first time, these concerts promise a memorable evening of emotional acoustic rock.

Fans are advised to secure their tickets early, especially for VIP or Gold packages, as these are expected to sell out quickly. With only two shows scheduled in the country, this is a rare chance to see Secondhand Serenade live in the Philippines and celebrate two decades of one of the most iconic albums in emo and alternative rock history.