Cup of Joe Hiatus: Band to Take a Break After December Symphony Concerts
Last Updated on November 2, 2026 by Jaskaran Singh
Cup of Joe is going on a hiatus. The OPM band says it will take a break after its “Symphony” concerts on December 3 and 4, 2026, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The news is big for fans, since the band has had one of its busiest years yet.
The band shared the news on October 30, 2026. It happened during “Sandali Sessions: Ikaapat na Yugto,” a Halloween event for fans. At the same event, the band even sang a cover of “Night Changes” while dressed as One Direction.
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What the Band Said About the Cup of Joe Hiatus
Lead vocalist Gian Bernardino talked about the plan at the event. He made it clear that the break is not the end of the band.
“That concert is gonna be our temporary goodbye concert,” Bernardino said, according to PhilSTAR Life.
He also told fans, “Hindi naman sobrang goodbye,” which means it is not a big goodbye. Then he added, “Andiyan pa rin naman kami,” or “We are still here.”
The band plans to use the time off to focus on themselves. Bernardino also promised that they will come back stronger. However, the band has not said how long the break will last.
About the Symphony Concerts
“Cup of Joe: Symphony” will be the band’s last shows before the break. It is also the fifth and final stage of the “Sandali Sessions.” This is a live series for the band’s EP, Sandali.
For these shows, the band will play with the 32-piece Orchestra of the Filipino Youth. The orchestra will play new versions of the band’s hits. Paolo Valenciano is directing the show. Bernardino has said the concert will be a “mix of music, film, and theater” with surprise guests.
- Dates: Thursday, December 3 and Friday, December 4, 2026
- Venue: Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
- Orchestra: Orchestra of the Filipino Youth (32 pieces)
- Stage Director: Paolo Valenciano
- Tickets: The December 3 show is sold out; tickets for December 4 were still available as of October 31
- First-Show Ticket Prices: P1,888 to P8,888 through TicketNet
The first night sold out fast. Because of this, the band added a second night on December 4. In a social media post, the band said one night “wasn’t enough.”
Who Cup of Joe Is
Cup of Joe is an OPM band from Baguio. It formed in 2018. The members are Gian Bernardino, Gabriel Fernandez, Raphaell Ridao, CJ Fernandez and Xen Gareza.
The band is known for heartfelt songs. Hits like “Multo” and “Tingin” helped bring the group to a much bigger crowd. The band has also sent its song “Sandali” for consideration in the Best Asian Pop Performance category at the 2027 GRAMMY Awards.
For now, the December shows are the last chance to see the band live before the Cup of Joe hiatus starts. The band has not shared a return date yet. So, fans who still want to go can look for tickets to the December 4 show and follow the band’s pages for updates.
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