Notable entertainment events in the Philippine Arena include numerous concerts.
| class="wikitable sortable"
! width="110"| Date(s)
!Entertainer(s)
!Event / Tour
!Attendance
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| {{sort|2015-04-12|April 12, 2015}}
|Super Junior, Girls' Generation, BtoB, Red Velvet
|Best of Best in the Philippines
|20,000
|The four South Korean groups were the first artists to perform at the arena.
|[{{citation |title = Best of Best KPOP Concert 2015|url = http://manilaconcertscene.blogspot.com/2015/02/bestofbestkpop2015.html}}] |
| {{sort|2015-05-07|May 7, 2015}}
|{{sortname|Katy|Perry}}
|Prismatic World Tour
|34,683
|Katy Perry was the first solo performer to perform at the arena.
|[{{citation |title = Philippine Arena keeps on breaking records|url = http://populous.com/posts/philippine-arena-keeps-on-breaking-records}}] |
| {{sort|2015-05-31|May 31, 2015}}
|{{n/a}}
|Alliance In Motion Global 9th Anniversary
|30,050
|AIM Global broke the record with 30,050 verified participants wearing smiley face masks during their ninth anniversary celebration at the arena. A Guinness World Records representative announced the success of the record-breaking attempts during the company's anniversary held at the arena.
|[{{citation |title = Most people wearing costume masks|url = http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-people-wearing-costume-masks}}] |
| {{sort|2015-08-04|October 4, 2015}}
|{{n/a}}
|Felix Manalo film premiere
|43,624
|The biographical film about the life of the first Executive Minister of the Iglesia ni Cristo (the organization that owns the arena) holds the Guinness World Record for "Largest Attendance For A Film Screening" and "Largest Attendance For A Film Premiere".
|[{{Cite web|title = 'Felix Manalo' premiere bags 2 Guinness World Records|url = http://entertainment.inquirer.net/180229/felix-manalo-world-premiere-bags-2-new-guinness-world-records|website = entertainment.inquirer.net| date=October 5, 2015 |accessdate = October 24, 2015}}][{{Cite web|title = 'Felix Manalo' premiere bags 2 Guinness World Record titles|url = http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2015/10/05/Felix-Manalo-movie-INC-premiere-Guinness-World-Record-titles.html|website = cnn|accessdate = October 24, 2015|archive-date = October 8, 2015|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151008084117/http://cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2015/10/05/Felix-Manalo-movie-INC-premiere-Guinness-World-Record-titles.html|url-status = dead}}] |
| {{sort|2015-10-24|October 24, 2015}}
|AlDub (Alden Richards and Maine Mendoza), EB Dabarkads (Eat Bulaga! hosts)
|Eat Bulaga!: Sa Tamang Panahon
|55,000
|The Kalyeserye segment from the noontime variety show Eat Bulaga!, held at the arena, marked the first live television event at the arena.
|[{{Cite web|title = AlDub shatters records anew|url = http://www.philstar.com/headlines/2015/10/25/1514478/aldub-shatters-records-anew|website = philstar.com|accessdate = October 24, 2015}}][{{Cite web|title = #AlDub sets new record: #AlDubEBTamangPanahon pulls in over 38 million tweets|url = http://www.rappler.com/entertainment/news/110506-aldub-tamang-panahon-new-twitter-record|website = Rappler| date=October 24, 2015 |accessdate = October 24, 2015}}] |
| {{sort|2018-11-11|November 11, 2018}}
|Guns N' Roses
|Not in This Lifetime... Tour
|24,638
|Guns N' Roses were the first rock musicians to perform at the Philippine Arena.
|[{{cite magazine |title=Guns N' Roses Will Bring Tour to Asia in November: See Dates |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/international/8458906/guns-n-roses-tour-asia-november-see-dates |magazine=Billboard |access-date=June 3, 2018 |date=June 1, 2018}}] |
| {{sort|2019-10-26|October 26, 2019}}
|{{sortname|Imelda|Papin}}
|Imelda Papin: Queen@45
|
|Imelda Papin's 45th anniversary concert made her the first Filipino artist to hold a solo concert at the arena. Andrew E., April Boy Regino, Claire dela Fuente, Darius Razon, Eva Eugenio, Jovit Baldivino, Marco Sison, Pilita Corrales, Sonny Parsons with Hagibis, and Victor Wood were special guests.
|[{{cite news |title=Imelda Papin marks 45 years with Philippine Arena concert |url=https://malaya.com.ph/uncategorized/imelda-papin-marks-45-years-with-philippine-arena-concert/ |access-date=February 16, 2025 |work=Malaya Business Insight |date=October 11, 2019}}] |
| {{sort|2019-12-11|December 11, 2019}}
|U2
|The Joshua Tree Tour 2019
|33,721
|U2's first performance in the Philippines.
|[{{cite magazine | url=https://www.billboard.com/pro/u2-joshua-tree-anniversary-show-earnings/ | title=U2 Earn $73 Million from Just 15 'Joshua Tree' Anniversary Shows in 2019 | magazine=Billboard }}][{{cite news |last1=Layug |first1=Margaret Claire |title=LOOK: Fans came far and wide to see U2 live in Manila |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/718934/fans-came-far-and-wide-to-see-u2-live-in-manila/story/ |access-date=August 5, 2021 |work=GMA News |date=December 12, 2019 |language=en}}] |
| {{sort|2019-12-14|December 14, 2019}}
|December Avenue, Ben&Ben, Arnel Pineda
|Cloudstaff Roar Year-end Party
|9,113
|Philippine-Australian outsourcing provider Cloudstaff held the first-ever corporate concert at the arena, inviting employees and their families to the event that served as their corporate year-end party.
| |
| {{sort|2022-11-17|November 17, 2022}}
|Stell, Zephanie, Janella Salvador
|Disney+ A Night of Wonder
|
|A performance by local Filipino singers was recorded at the arena to celebrate the launch of American streaming service Disney+ in the Philippines.
| |
| {{sort|2022-12-17|December 17, 2022}}
|Seventeen
|Be The Sun World Tour
|39,480
|Seventeen were the first South Korean group to stage a concert at the arena during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the group's third performance in the country.
|[{{cite news |first=Nikko |last=Tuazon |title=SEVENTEEN becomes first K-Pop group to fill up Philippine Arena |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/170390/seventeen-be-the-sun-bulacan-highlights-a721-20221220 |access-date=October 6, 2023 |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=December 20, 2022}}][{{cite news |first=Gabrielle |last=Cayetano |title=]
SEVENTEEN makes history in Bulacan concert: 'Told you we'll be coming back' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/854839/seventeen-makes-history-in-bulacan-concert-told-you-we-ll-be-coming-back/story/ |access-date=October 6, 2023 |work=GMA Integrated News |date=December 18, 2022}} |
| {{sort|2023-03-14|March 14, 2023}}
|{{sortname|Harry|Styles}}
|Love On Tour
|29,000
|
|[{{cite news |first=Shiela |last=Reyes |title=Harry Styles helps fan propose to girlfriend during 'Love on Tour' PH concert |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/15/23/harry-styles-helps-fan-propose-to-gf-during-ph-concert |access-date=October 6, 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=March 15, 2023}}][{{cite news |first=Nika |last=Roque |title=Harry Styles to the Philippine crowd: 'Please feel free to be whoever it is you always wanted to be' |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/healthandwellness/863934/harry-styles-to-the-philippine-crowd-please-feel-free-to-be-whoever-it-is-you-always-wanted-t/story/ |access-date=October 6, 2023 |work=GMA Integrated News |date=March 15, 2023}}][{{cite news |first=Jelo Ritzhie |last=Mantaring |title=Proposal and 6 bananas: How Harry Styles' concert went down at Philippine Arena |url=http://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2023/3/15/harry-styles-love-on-tour-manila-2023.html |access-date=October 6, 2023 |work=CNN Philippines |date=March 15, 2023 |archive-date=December 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231202051829/http://www.cnnphilippines.com/entertainment/2023/3/15/harry-styles-love-on-tour-manila-2023.html |url-status=dead }}][{{cite news |first=Nikko |last=Tuazon |title=Harry Styles plays Cupid; helps Filipino couple get engaged |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/172107/harry-styles-filipino-couple-engaged-a721-20230316 |access-date=October 6, 2023 |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=March 16, 2023}}] |
| {{sort|2023-03-25|March 25–26, 2023}}
|Blackpink
|Born Pink World Tour
|92,720 (both days)
|Blackpink were the first South Korean girl group to stage and sell out a multi-night event at the arena.
|[{{cite news |first=Jaehwa |last=Bernardo |title=Blackpink: Philippines is 'one of the loudest crowds' |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/03/29/23/blackpink-philippines-is-one-of-the-loudest-crowds |access-date=October 6, 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=March 29, 2023}}][{{cite news |first=Lyka |last=Nicart |title=Fans show up in full force at Blackpink's 2-day Born Pink Philippine concert |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/03/28/2254893/fans-show-full-force-blackpinks-2-day-born-pink-philippine-concert |access-date=October 6, 2023 |work=The Philippine Star |date=March 28, 2023}}][{{cite news |first=Vixey Lema |last=Ysa Abad |title=BLACKPINK brings incredible energy in historic 'BORN PINK' PH shows |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/korean-popular-music/concert-recap-highlights-blackpink-born-pink-philippines-2023/ |access-date=October 6, 2023 |work=The Philippine Star |date=March 29, 2023}}] |
| {{sort|2023-06-24|June 24–25, 2023}}
|{{sortname|Bruno|Mars}}
|Bruno Mars Live
|76,252 (both days)
|Bruno Mars was the first solo performer to sell out two shows at the arena on a single tour.
|[{{cite news |title=Bruno Mars adds second night to Manila concert |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/868482/bruno-mars-adds-second-night-to-manila-concert/story/ |access-date=June 11, 2023 |work=GMA News |date=April 29, 2023}}] |
| {{sort|2023-08-13|August 13, 2023}}
|Tomorrow X Together
|Act: Sweet Mirage
|10,886
|
|[{{cite news |first=Jaehwa |last=Bernardo |title=Tomorrow X Together concludes tour with fun, fiery PH concert |url=https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/08/17/23/tomorrow-x-together-ends-tour-with-fun-fiery-ph-show |access-date=October 6, 2023 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=August 17, 2023}}] |
| {{sort|2023-08-25|August 25, 2023}}
|{{sortname|Sarah|Geronimo}}, Bernard Bernardo, Ben&Ben, The Dawn, Alamat
|2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup opening ceremony
|38,115
|
|[{{cite news |last1=Uson |first1=Melanie |title=Sarah Geronimo, Ben&Ben, and more headline the 2023 FIBA World Cup opening ceremony |url=https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/494059-2023-fiba-basketball-world-cup-opening-ceremony |access-date=August 25, 2023 |work=Philstar Life |date=August 25, 2023}}] |
| {{sort|2023-09-30|September 30 – October 1, 2023}}
|Twice
|Ready to Be World Tour
|86,930 (both days)
|
|[{{cite news |first=Erwin |last=Santiago |title=10 Things We Love About TWICE's "Ready To Be" concert |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/176282/twice-ready-to-be-a712-20231002 |access-date=October 6, 2023 |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=October 2, 2023}}][{{cite news |first=Jauhn Etienne |last=Villaruel |title=Recap: TWICE's 'Ready To Be' concert is a 'love letter' to Filipino ONCEs |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/10/23/twices-ready-to-be-concert-is-a-love-letter-to-filipino-onces |access-date=November 21, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=October 10, 2023}}] |
| {{sort|2023-12-14|December 14, 2023}}
|Various Asian personalities
|8th Asia Artist Awards
|
|The 2023 Asia Artist Awards were hosted by Kang Daniel, Jang Won-young, and Sung Han-bin and was broadcast live on Lazada in the Philippines, Hulu in Japan, and on Weverse elsewhere.
|[{{cite news |first=Gabriel |last=Saulog |title=15 Highlights From The 2023 Asia Artist Awards — SB19, NewJeans, Stray Kids, HORI7ON, And More |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/reviews/asia-artist-awards-highlights-list-newjeans-sb19-hori7on-seventeen-philippine-arena-2023/ |access-date=November 21, 2024 |work=Billboard Philippines |date=December 15, 2023}}][{{cite web|url=https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/108/0003201797|title=뉴진스→임영웅, AAA 핫트렌드상 "많은 사랑에 감사해"[2023 AAA]|trans-title=New Jeans → Lim Young-woong, AAA Hot Trend Award "Thank you for all the love" [2023 AAA]|author=AAA Special Reporting Team Philippine|work=Star News|via=Naver|date=December 14, 2023|access-date=December 14, 2023|language=ko}}][{{cite news |first=Frances Karmel |last=S. Bravo |title=K-Celebs on red carpet of Asia Artist Awards 2023 |url=https://www.pep.ph/news/local/177749/k-celebs-asia-artist-awards-2023-a5128-20231214 |access-date=November 21, 2024 |work=Philippine Entertainment Portal |date=December 15, 2023}}][{{cite news |first=Jaehwa |last=Bernardo |title=RECAP: 9 favorite moments from 2023 Asia Artist Awards |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/12/18/23/recap-9-favorite-moments-from-2023-asia-artist-awards |access-date=November 21, 2024 |work=ABS-CBN News |date=December 18, 2023}}] |
| {{sort|2024-01-19|January 19–20, 2024}}
|Coldplay
|Music of the Spheres World Tour
|96,079 (both days)
|Coldplay were the first Western group to perform two sold-out shows at the arena on a single tour, thereby setting the record for the highest attendance ever by any musical act at the arena. Jikamarie was the opening act on both dates, while Lola Amour and Dilaw were surprise guests on January 19 and 20 respectively.
|[{{Cite tweet |number=1755366458039709857 |user=touringdata |title=Music of the Spheres, @Coldplay |author=Touring Data |date=February 7, 2024 |access-date=February 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240208031851/https://twitter.com/touringdata/status/1755366458039709857 |archive-date=February 8, 2024 |url-status=live}}][{{cite news |title=Jikamarie to open for Coldplay's 'Music of the Spheres' sold-out tour in Manila |url=https://mb.com.ph/2023/12/8/jikamarie-to-open-for-coldplay-s-music-of-the-spheres-sold-out-tour-in-manila |access-date=December 8, 2023 |work=Manila Bulletin |date=December 8, 2023}}][{{cite news |last1=Llemit |first1=Kathleen |title=Filipino band Dilaw performs 'Uhaw' at Coldplay concert |url=https://www.philstar.com/music/2024/01/21/2327462/filipino-band-dilaw-performs-uhaw-coldplay-concert |access-date=January 21, 2024 |work=The Philippine Star |date=January 21, 2024}}] |
| {{sort|2024-06-01|June 1, 2024}}
|IU
|IU HEREH World Tour
| 37,000
|IU was the first South Korean solo performer to stage a concert at the arena.
|[{{Cite web |date=2024-06-03 |title=IU Delivers Unforgettable Show in Manila, Promises to Return Soon |url=https://www.hankooki.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=163374 |access-date=2024-06-03 |website=한국아이닷컴 |language=ko}}][{{cite web |last1=Hicap |first1=Jonathan |title=K-pop star IU to hold world tour at Philippine Arena |url=https://mb.com.ph/2024/1/17/k-pop-star-iu-to-hold-first-world-tour-at-philippine-arena |website=Manila Bulletin |access-date=January 17, 2024 |language=en |date=January 17, 2024}}] |
| {{sort|2024-10-05|October 5, 2024}}
|{{sortname|Olivia|Rodrigo}}
|Guts World Tour
|48,829
|Silver Star show
|[{{Cite news |title=Olivia Rodrigo To Bring GUTS: World Tour To The Philippines This October |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/olivia-rodrigo-to-bring-guts-world-tour-to-the-philippines-manila-concert-tickets-october-2024/ |website=Billboard Philippines |date=September 10, 2024 |access-date=September 10, 2024}}] |
| {{sort|2024-10-12|October 12, 2024}}
|LANY
|a beautiful blur: the world tour
|
|
|[{{Cite news |title=LANY to hold Manila, Cebu concerts in October |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/hobbiesandactivities/899471/lany-to-hold-manila-cebu-concerts-in-october/story/ |website=GMA News |date=March 5, 2024 |access-date=March 5, 2024}}] |
| {{sort|2024-11-13|November 13, 2024}}
|{{sortname|Dua|Lipa}}
|Radical Optimism Tour
|
|
|[{{cite news |last1=Sharpe |first1=Josh |title=Dua Lipa Reveals Dates for Asia Leg of Radical Optimism Tour |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Dua-Lipa-Reveals-Dates-for-Asia-Leg-of-Radical-Optimism-Tour-20240528 |access-date=May 29, 2024 |work=BroadwayWorld |date=May 28, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240529012636/https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Dua-Lipa-Reveals-Dates-for-Asia-Leg-of-Radical-Optimism-Tour-20240528 |archive-date=May 29, 2024 |url-status=live}}] |
| {{sort|2024-11-23|November 23, 2024}} | Stray Kids
|Dominate World Tour
|
|
|[{{cite news |last1=Bernardo |first1=Jaehwa |title=Stray Kids ignite PH Arena with explosive ‘dominATE’ concert |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/music/2024/11/25/stray-kids-ignite-ph-arena-with-explosive-dominate-concert-1840 |access-date=November 26, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN News |date=November 25, 2024}}] |
| {{sort|2025-02-15|February 15, 2025}}
|Bini
|Biniverse World Tour 2025
|
|Bini were the first Filipino group to headline and sell out a solo concert at the arena. Maki was a guest performer.
|[{{Cite web |last=Antonio |first=Josiah Eleazar |date=November 20, 2024 |title=Bini to hold 2025 'Grand BINIVerse' repeat concert at Philippine Arena |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/11/20/bini-to-hold-2025-grand-biniverse-repeat-concert-at-philippine-arena-1940 |url-status=live |access-date=December 29, 2024 |website=ABS-CBN}}][{{Cite web |last=Iglesias |first=Iza |date=2024-11-21 |title=Bini set to be first Filipino act to headline at Philippine Arena |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2024/11/21/entertainment-lifestyle/bini-set-to-be-first-filipino-act-to-headline-at-philippine-arena/2008697 |access-date=2024-12-28 |website=The Manila Times |language=en}}][{{Cite web |last=Iglesias |first=Iza |date=2025-02-15 |title=Bini makes history, sells out PH Arena concert |url=https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/02/15/entertainment-lifestyle/show-times/bini-makes-history-sells-out-ph-arena-concert/2056356 |access-date=2025-02-15 |website=The Manila Times |language=en}}][{{Cite web |date=January 13, 2025 |title=Maki to guest perform at BINI's Philippine Arena concert |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/932707/maki-bini-philippine-arena-concert/story/ |access-date=January 13, 2025 |website=GMA News}}] |
| {{sort|2025-05-17|May 17, 2025}}
|G-Dragon
|Übermensch World Tour
|
|
| [{{cite web |last1=Junaini |first1=Hidzir |title=G-DRAGON 2025 world tour 'Übermensch' hits Bulacan, Macau, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Hong Kong & more |url=https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/g-dragon-2025-world-tour-bermensch-hits-bulacan-macau-taipei-kuala-lumpur-jakarta-hong-kong-more |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250319045314/https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/g-dragon-2025-world-tour-bermensch-hits-bulacan-macau-taipei-kuala-lumpur-jakarta-hong-kong-more |url-status=live |archive-date=March 19, 2025 |website=Bandwagon Asia |access-date=March 19, 2025 |date=March 19, 2025}}] |
| {{sort|2025-05-31|May 31 – June 1, 2025}}
|SB19
|Simula at Wakas
|
|SB19 were the first Filipino act to sell out a concert at the arena in less than seven hours. They were also the first Filipino act to hold two consecutive shows at the arena.
|[{{cite news |last1=Escuadro |first1=Kiko |title=SB19 announces 'Simula at Wakas' concert details: Ticket prices and seat plan |url=https://tribune.net.ph/2025/02/23/sb19-announces-simula-at-wakas-concert-details-ticket-prices-and-seat-plan |access-date=February 25, 2025 |work=Daily Tribune |date=February 23, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250225082950/https://tribune.net.ph/2025/02/23/sb19-announces-simula-at-wakas-concert-details-ticket-prices-and-seat-plan |archive-date=February 25, 2025 |url-status=live}}][{{cite news |last1=Martinez |first1=Gavin |title=SB19 concert at Philippine Arena sells out in less than 7 hours |url=https://usa.inquirer.net/168416/sb19-concert-at-philippine-arena-sells-out-in-less-than-7-hours |access-date=March 19, 2025 |work=Inquirer.net |date=March 17, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250319050734/https://usa.inquirer.net/168416/sb19-concert-at-philippine-arena-sells-out-in-less-than-7-hours |url-status=live |archive-date=March 19, 2025}}][{{cite web |last1=Saulog |first1=Gabriel |title=SB19 Make History As The First Filipino Act To Hold Two Consecutive Shows At The Philippine Arena |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/sb19-make-history-as-the-first-filipino-act-to-hold-two-consecutive-shows-at-the-philippine-arena-2025/ |website=Billboard Philippines |access-date=April 10, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250410072755/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/sb19-make-history-as-the-first-filipino-act-to-hold-two-consecutive-shows-at-the-philippine-arena-2025/ |url-status=live |archive-date=April 10, 2025 |date=April 6, 2025}}] |
