Nightlife MNL: Sulong! PPOP Concert 2025, Maskipaps The Crossover, & More
December nights in Manila always feel a little louder, and this week’s lineup proves it. PPOP groups will unite for Sulong! PPOP Concert 2025, UP Diliman is preparing for another huge Maskipaps gathering, and UST is lighting up its campus with the annual Paskuhan concert and pyromusical. Add candlelit sessions at Oro Cultura, Christmas showcases for kids and families, and even a comedy double-header, and you’ve got a nightlife slate packed with personality.
Sulong! PPOP Concert 2025
See some of the most exciting names in Philippine pop at "Sulong! PPOP Concert 2025," a year-end celebration at the SM North EDSA Skydome on Dec. 23. This event features a full lineup of established groups and emerging artists, including MNL48, HORI7ON, Oneverse, Pixie, Yara, Destiny, Gem&I, Gense, Neo, and Bilib. Audiences can expect high-energy stages, fan-centered interactions, and performances that highlight the diversity and evolution of P-pop today.
Maskipaps: The Crossover 2025
UP Diliman gears up for another massive campus celebration as "Maskipaps" returns to the UP Sunken Garden on Dec. 19. Known as the university’s largest year-end music festival, this year’s theme takes inspiration from cosmic voyages and neon soundscapes. The roster includes Cup of Joe, December Avenue, Maki, Sponge Cola, Al James, Hellmerry, Over October, The Ridleys, shirebound, Sugarcane, fitterkarma, Angela Ken, Chocolate Factory, Any Name’s Okay, and more artists.
UST Paskuhan Concert 2025
Join the University of Santo Tomas community for their grand year-end concert on Dec. 19. "Paskuhan 2025" showcases a nine-minute pyromusical that celebrates light, color, and Christian hope, inspired by the popular fantasy drama "Encantadia" and Netflix sensation "KPop Demon Hunters." Attendees can also enjoy performances from Thomasian acts and guest artists, making it a memorable celebration of community, faith, and artistry.
Oro After Dark
Oro Cultura hosts its end-of-season gathering, "Oro After Dark," on Dec. 21 at 47 East. The night features a piano & sax candlelight concert, blending soft lighting and live music to create an intimate and memorable experience. Attendees can also participate in community activities that foster connection and celebrate the local creative scene. Free-flowing local drinks will be served throughout the evening, allowing guests to relax and enjoy the festive ambiance.
Twinkle Little FYRE! – The Christmas Concert
Get ready for a magical holiday experience at "Twinkle Little FYRE! – The Christmas Concert" on Dec. 21 at Skydome. This special concert brings together the newest generation of performers from "FYRE SQUAD," a vibrant, magazine-style children’s TV show produced by FYRE Talent Academy. These young stars will light up the stage with their singing, dancing, and storytelling. Tickets are available online at SM Tickets with VIP Gold, Silver, Bronze, and General Admission seating options.
Red Ollero & Rex Navarrete: An Almost Christmas Show
Laugh your way into the holidays with "An Almost Christmas Show" on Dec. 20 at Power Mac Center Spotlight, Circuit Makati. This special event features a rare double headliner stand-up performance with Netflix star Red Ollero and the OG of Pinoy Stand-Up, Rex Navarrete. Admission is first-come, first-served. The event is open to ages 13 and above. Tickets are available at Ticket2Me. Guests are asked to maintain a respectful atmosphere. Recording is not allowed inside the venue.
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