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<p>The calendar is packed, and we’re not complaining. Whether you’re craving OPM nostalgia, arena-filling rock, Hollywood-score magic, or a K-pop producer’s first-ever world tour, this week’s lineup is a full-on feast for the senses. Here’s what’s worth stepping out for:</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>1. Celebrate 33 years of Truefaith</strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765167280146592355131_1322995279862093_8080334714512344610_n.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>OPM staple Truefaith marks an incredible milestone with “Truefaith 33,” a one-night anniversary concert that revisits their signature hits and their enduring influence on local pop. Dec. 8 at Newport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>2. Revisit OPM classics with Nonoy Zuñiga</strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765167564469NPAT---Nonoy-Zuniga-The-Repeat-WEB_0.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Balladeer Nonoy Zuñiga returns for the repeat of his golden-year celebration, “Beyond Gold: Songs of a Lifetime,” featuring beloved hits and stories from his five-decade career. Dec. 9 at Newport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>3. Honor Jose Mari Chan’s legacy in ‘Here and Now’</strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765167486468571229218_1292301189598169_1569769564580790917_n.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>A two-night tribute celebrates the timeless catalog of Jose Mari Chan, with each performance curated to spotlight a different side of his artistry — from iconic ballads to holiday staples. The Dec. 11 show features an all-star roster including Martin Nievera, Gary Valenciano, Regine Velasquez, Kuh Ledesma, Jona, Christian Bautista, The CompanY, and Apo Hiking Society, while Dec. 12 brings Lani Misalucha and the Ryan Cayabyab Singers to the stage. Dec. 11–12 at Newport Performing Arts Theater, Pasay.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>4. Rock out with IV of Spades</strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765167226869573196185_18538677478034829_3506632655622143479_n.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Fresh off a five-year hiatus and the return of vocalist Unique Salonga, IV of Spades adds a second show after a rapid sellout. Expect brand-new tracks performed live for the first time, plus reimagined fan favorites. Dec. 12–13 at SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>5. Relive your 2000s feels with The Fray</strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765167709450531391620_18519088678017587_1623913598208679771_n.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>The Fray brings their How to Save a Life 20th Anniversary Tour to Manila, its only Asia stop and the final leg of the global run. Get ready for a night of emotional soft-rock anthems. Dec. 12 at Smart Araneta Coliseum, QC.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>6. Sing along to Secondhand Serenade’s 20-year anniversary</strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765167769530558869585_1353686456126169_5045690467594433186_n.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Secondhand Serenade marks two decades of &quot;Awake&quot; with orchestral arrangements, fan favorites, and a refreshed sonic chapter in “A Secondhand Symphony!” The tour kicks off in Cebu before heading to Manila for two more shows. Dec. 9 at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel &amp; Casino; Dec. 12 &amp; 14 at New Frontier Theater, QC.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>7. Celebrate 15 years of Tanya Markova</strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765167993512586468547_1380539840105703_3692148000107198742_n.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>The eccentric Filipino rock band stages its first-ever solo concert, promising theatrical flair, high-energy acts, and classics including “Disney” and “Picture Picture,” plus new tracks from their latest album. Dec. 12 at Music Museum, San Juan.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>8. Catch K-pop producer EL CAPITXN’s world tour kickoff</strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765167938693portrait_14112025125751.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Hitmaker EL CAPITXN — known for working with BTS, TXT, and IU — brings his first world tour, “Who Killed El?,” to the Philippines with back-to-back shows in QC and Bacolod. Dec. 12 at SM Skydome, QC; Dec. 14 at Sky Hall, Bacolod.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>9. Welcome back The Cab in Manila</strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765167820489591715572_1396152788539080_6005695505990957313_n.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>The pop-rock band returns for a night of 2000s nostalgia, performing fan favorites like “Endlessly” and “Bad” under the Playback Music Festival banner. Dec. 13 at New Frontier Theater, QC.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>10. Step into an epic adventure with How to Train Your Dragon In Concert</strong></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1765167202608568469164_122203002026324134_929158228967552419_n.jpg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><p>Experience the beloved DreamWorks film with a live 80-piece orchestra performing John Powell’s Oscar-nominated score, conducted by Thanapol Setabrahmana. A family-friendly spectacle for all ages.
Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. &amp; Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. at The Theatre at Solaire, Parañaque.</p>

<p>Whether you’re craving OPM nostalgia, arena-filling rock, Hollywood-score magic, or a K-pop producer’s first-ever world tour, this week’s lineup is a full-on feast for the senses.</p>

Whether you’re craving OPM nostalgia, arena-filling rock, Hollywood-score magic, or a K-pop producer’s first-ever world tour, this week’s lineup is a full-on feast for the senses.

Weekly Planner: IV of Spades, The Fray, Jose Mari Chan and more

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Weekly Planner: IV of Spades, The Fray, Jose Mari Chan and more

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Published Dec 08, 2025 12:46 PM PHT

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