Regine Velasquez to Retire Some Signature Songs After ‘Finale’ Concert Series
Last Updated on October 20, 2026 by Jaskaran Singh
Regine Velasquez will retire some of her signature songs, she told fans during the second night of her sold-out “Finale” concert at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on Oct. 18. Among them are “I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing,” “On the Wings of Love” and “What Kind of Fool Am I.” The singer said age and changes in her voice have made these demanding numbers hard to perform. However, she clarified that she is not retiring from music. The three-night series celebrates her 40 years in the industry.
Regine Velasquez Finale Concert Details
- Concert: Finale
- Venue: SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay
- Dates: Oct. 17 to 19, 2026
- Occasion: Her 40 years in the music industry
Songs She Plans to Retire
- “I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing”
- “On the Wings of Love”
- “What Kind of Fool Am I”
What She Said
“In four years, I will be 60,” Velasquez told the audience. She added that some of the songs fans heard that night may no longer be part of her live shows. According to the singer, the decision is about the physical demands of performing those songs on a big stage, not about leaving music.
Night Two Highlights
The show featured a reunion with Jose Mari Chan for their 1989 duet, “Please Be Careful With My Heart.” Her husband, Ogie Alcasid, also joined her onstage for “Hanggang Ngayon.” Meanwhile, the night ended with a “Regine-oke” encore, where she sang “Shine,” “Dancing Queen” and “Crazy for You” on a golden bird float.
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