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The Smashing Pumpkins Are Back in Manila After 13 Years
Get ready, Pinoy rock fans! The Smashing Pumpkins are returning to Manila for the first time in over a decade. The alternative rock legends are bringing their “Rock Invasion” tour to the Araneta Coliseum on 29 September 2025, marking a long-awaited comeback since their 2012 show.
Back in 2012, Billy Corgan was the only founding member on stage during the band’s “Teargarden by Kaleidyscope” tour. This time, fans can expect a fuller lineup with Corgan, guitarist James Iha, drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, and sessionists Jack Bates, Katie Cole, and Kiki Wong.
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The Manila concert follows stops in Hiroshima and the Busan International Rock Festival from 26 to 28 September. After the Philippines, the tour heads to Thailand and Bahrain.
Image credit: Ticketnet Website
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Ticket prices:
VIP A (Standing): ₱9,330 (Perks: Official poster, Lanyard, Souvenir ID, and Priority entry)
VIP B (Standing): ₱8,170
Patron (Seated): ₱9,330
Lowerbox Premium: ₱8,700
Box A: ₱6,360
Box B: ₱4,240
General Admission: ₱1,910
Ticket pre-sale was held on 31 May, 10 a.m. via TicketNet. The general sale started on 1 June, 2025. You can still buy tickets for the concert in the present.
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This year is extra special as it marks the 30th anniversary of their iconic album “Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness”, home to hits like 1979, Bullet with Butterfly Wings, Tonight, Tonight, and Zero. Expect classics like Cherub Rock, Today, Disarm, and Ava Adore to light up the Big Dome once again.
If you grew up on 90s alt-rock or simply love epic live shows, don’t miss The Smashing Pumpkins’ Manila comeback. Whether you grab a VIP pass or a regular ticket, this is your chance to relive the hits and make new memories at the Big Dome!
Featured image credit: PULP Live Word Website
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