Things to Do in Manila This November 2025
November always feels like the calm before the holiday rush—Christmas lights start glowing, but the city still moves at its regular pace. Plus, everyone’s already planning long weekends. So, I’ve created this guide to the things to do in Metro Manila this November 2025 to help you map out your plans. And because I know some of you love a quick escape, I’ve also listed a few events happening just outside Manila.
Please check official event pages for any last-minute changes. Even with free admission, some events may still require an RSVP or have separate costs for food, drinks, and activities.
What’s On in Manila: 20+ Concerts & Events for November 2025
Free Events
Bench x Katutubo Pop-Up
If you love local finds, Katutubo is back this month, not once, but twice. It’s the perfect chance to shop Filipino-made pieces, support artisans, and maybe start early Christmas shopping.
- When: November 6-9 & 27-30, 2025
- Where: The Bench Tower, BGC
- Tickets: Free admission
- Instagram: @katutubopopupmarket
- Best for: Local culture lovers.
Master’s Fair in Manila
Thinking of studying abroad? This fair brings top universities and expert advice under one roof. From scholarships to CV reviews, it’s a solid stop if grad school’s on your radar.
- When: November 11, 2025
- Where: The Peninsula Manila (1226 Makati City)
- Tickets: Free admission (registration required)
- Website: https://qs.topuniversities.com
- Best for: Students and aspiring scholars.
Getting Married Bridal Fair
Wedding bells in your future? This fair has gowns, vendors, and exclusive deals all in one place. It’s basically wedding planning made a little less stressful.
- When: November 15-16, 2025
- Where: SMX Convention Center, MOA Complex, Pasay City
- Tickets: Free admission (registration required)
- Website: https://www.gettingmarriedbridalfairphils.com
- Best for: Soon-to-be-weds.
17th Philippine SME Business Expo
For entrepreneurs, this is the big one. With 120 exhibitors and 30+ talks, it’s where you network, learn, and maybe get that one idea that levels up your business.
- When: November 28-29, 2025
- Where: World Trade Center Metro Manila (1300 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue Pasay City)
- Tickets: Free admission (tickets required)
- Website: https://philsme.com
- Best for: Entrepreneurs and start-ups.
Paid & Ticketed Activities
Bar Boys: The Musical
Follow four friends as they chase their law school dreams, wrestle with pressure, and discover what success really means. It’s emotional, funny, and full of those “real life hits hard”.
- When: November 7-23, 2025
- Where: Hyundai Hall, Areté, Quezon City
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.ateneo.edu
- Best for: Theater lovers.
The 31st Defense and Sporting Arms Show
This long-running expo is about responsible gun ownership, self-defense, and sport shooting. So, expect gear, discussions, and everything in between.
- When: November 18-21, 2025
- Where: Megatrade Hall, 5F Mega B, SM Megamall, Mandaluyong
- Tickets: ₱250
- Website: https://dsas.ph
- Best for: Firearm and security enthusiasts.
Concerts & Live Music
Jackson Wang: MAGICMAN 2 World Tour
November wastes no time as Jackson Wang kicks things off with a show that’ll mix rap, R&B, and pure charisma. You’ll get the full MAGICMAN experience, and yes, he’ll probably leave the stage looking cooler than when he came on.
- When: November 2, 2025
- Where: Smart Araneta Coliseum (General Roxas Ave, Cubao, Quezon City)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Instagram: @teamwang
- Best for: K-pop and hip-hop fans.
Engelbert Humperdinck
November also starts on a classic note with Engelbert Humperdinck. Expect timeless ballads like Release Me and The Last Waltz, all delivered with that signature charm that’s been winning hearts for decades.
- When: November 5, 2025
- Where: Newport Performing Arts Theater (L2, Newport Mall, 1309 Newport Blvd, Newport City, Pasay City)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.engelbert.com/tour
- Best for: Fans of timeless love songs.
Greyson Chance – The Gold Tour Asia 2025
Greyson’s back, and this time it’s all heart. His show promises powerful vocals and a setlist that feels like a diary put to music.
- When: November 7-8, 2025
- Where: Teatrino Promenade (Promenade Mall – Greenhills Shopping Center)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.greysonchancemusic.com
- Best for: Pop fans who love storytelling.
One Piece Music Symphony
Anime fans, this one’s a treat. A full orchestra plays One Piece’s iconic soundtrack in sync with HD visuals — basically, your favorite arcs with goosebumps included.
- When: November 8-9, 2025
- Where: The Theatre At Solaire (Entertainment City, Aseana Ave, Parañaque)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://sec.solaireresort.com
- Best for: One Piece fans.
Hatsune Miku: MIKU EXPO 2025 Asia Tour
The world’s most famous virtual idol is finally here. And you’ll enjoy dazzling holograms, futuristic visuals, and fans singing along word-for-word in Japanese (even if they don’t speak it).
- When: November 16, 2025
- Where: SM Mall of Asia Arena (Mall of Asia Complex, J.W. Diokno Boulevard, cor Coral Way, Pasay City)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://mikuexpo.com
- Best for: Anime and Vocaloid fans.
Michael Learns To Rock: Encore – All The Hits
This November, get the karaoke mics ready in spirit, because MLTR is bringing all the ballads you grew up screaming at family reunions. It’s nostalgic, but live and a lot more emotional.
- When: November 18, 2025
- Where: SM Mall of Asia Arena (Mall of Asia Complex, J.W. Diokno Boulevard, cor Coral Way, Pasay City)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://mltr.dk
- Best for: soft rock and pop rock lovers.
Dionela: The Grace Tour
Local R&B fans, this one’s special. Dionela’s first solo concert will showcase the smooth, soulful tracks that made Marilag a favorite.
- When: November 21-22, 2025
- Where: New Frontier Theater (7 General Malvar Ave, Cubao, Quezon City)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Instagram: @dionelaofficial
- Best for: OPM fans.
Playback Pop It Up Music Festival
David Archuleta, Vanessa Carlton, and Blue on one stage? That’s three different generations of your playlist colliding. So, prepare for throwbacks, sing-alongs, and a crowd that knows every lyric by heart.
- When: November 21, 2025
- Where: SM Mall of Asia Arena (Mall of Asia Complex, J.W. Diokno Boulevard, cor Coral Way, Pasay City)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Instagram: @playbackmusicfest
- Best for: Pop fans who love throwbacks.
BLACKPINK: DEADLINE World Tour
And just like that, it’s BLACKPINK weekend. Two massive nights in Bulacan with fan-favorites, new tracks, and of course, the iconic pink lightsticks turning the arena into a galaxy.
- When: November 22-23, 2025
- Where: Philippine Arena (Bocaue Road, Bocaue, Bulacan)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://ygfamily.com
- Best for: BLINKs.
Jason Derulo Live in Manila
Nine years later, Jason Derulo is finally back. Expect slick choreography, high-energy pop, and yes, probably at least one “Jason Derulooooo” intro mid-song.
- When: November 22, 2025
- Where: SM Mall of Asia Arena (Mall of Asia Complex, J.W. Diokno Boulevard, cor Coral Way, Pasay City)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.jasonderulo.com
- Best for: Pop and dance fans.
TV Girl: Perform Their Hits Live!
For the indie crowd, TV Girl is finally making their Manila debut. With songs like Lovers Rock and Blue Hair, this show is basically Tumblr-core nostalgia wrapped in lo-fi beats.
- When: November 27, 2025
- Where: New Frontier Theater (7 General Malvar Ave, Cubao, Quezon City)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.livenation.ph
- Best for: Indie pop fans.
Jeremy Zucker: Garden State World Tour
November closes on a mellow note with Jeremy Zucker. His mix of moody anthems and sing-along hits like comethru is perfect for winding down the month.
- When: November 29, 2025
- Where: New Frontier Theater (7 General Malvar Ave, Cubao, Quezon City)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.jeremyzuckermusic.com
- Best for: Fans of chill pop.
Other Activities/Events to Check Out
- American Women’s Club Charity Bazaar 2025 – November 11 at SM Aura 3rd Floor, 26th Street, Corner McKinley Pkwy, Taguig
- Manila Auto Salon / Transport Show / Sport Truck Show – November 13-16 at SMX Convention Center ( Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City)
- Noel Bazaar – November 14-16 at Okada Manila and November 26-30 at World Trade Center
- World Travel Expo – November 14–16 at Ayala Malls Manila Bay
- Manila International Luxury Expo – November 15 at MX Convention Center (Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City)
- Habing Katutubo 2025 – November 29-30 at Function Room 2, 3rd Level, SM Aura Premier 26th Street, Corner McKinley Pkwy, Taguig
Planning Your Holiday Gatherings?
Now that you have your November plans, it’s time to figure out where to eat. Plan your next family meal with our guide to the 15+ Best Family-Friendly Restaurants in Metro Manila You Need to Try.
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