The Smashing Pumpkins concert in Manila: Ticket prices, seat plan

Get ready, Manila! American rock band The Smashing Pumpkins are set to make their grand return to the Philippines after a 13-year wait. Fans can look forward to their "Rock Invasion 2025" concert.

This highly anticipated one-night-only performance is scheduled for September 29, 2025, and will take place at the iconic Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

For those planning to attend, here's a breakdown of the ticket price categories: VIP A (Standing) and Patron (Seated) are both priced at P8,800. VIP A ticket holders will also receive an official poster, souvenir ID, lanyard, and priority entry. Other options include VIP B (Standing) at P7,700, Lower Box Premium at P8,200, Box A at P6,000, Box B at P4,000, and General Admission at P1,800.

Securing your spot for the show will be handled through TicketNet. A presale will be available exclusively on TicketNet's website from 10 am to 10 pm on May 31. The general sale opens on June 1 starting at 12 pm, with tickets available through both TicketNet's physical outlets and their website.

On the concert day, doors are scheduled to open at 6 pm, allowing attendees time to find their seats or spots before the show kicks off at 8 pm.

The band's last visit to Manila was in August 2012, a memorable show where they performed for Filipino fans despite challenging weather conditions.

Formed in 1988, The Smashing Pumpkins are an award-winning group known for their influential sound and hits like "1979," "Bullet with Butterfly Wings," "Today," and "Disarm." Their most recent single, "Who Goes There," was released in November 2024.

The lineup for the upcoming Manila show will feature founding members Billy Corgan, James Iha, and Jimmy Chamberlin. D'Arcy Wretzky, another founding member, departed the band in 1999.

Manila is just one stop on their "Rock Invasion 2025" tour, which also includes dates in Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and Bahrain.