Ultimate Guide to Waterbomb Festival 2025 in Manila
Prepare to make a splash as Manila kicks off the summer season with a high-energy music festival this February!
Waterbomb Manila 2025 is set to be the ultimate summer experience, blending music, water fights, and high-energy performances into one unforgettable weekend. Whether you’re new or a seasoned festival-goer, this guide will take you through what to expect, how to prepare, and the must-know details to maximize your fun. From the explosive artist lineup down to the essential survival hacks, here’s everything you need to dive into Manila’s most epic water music festival yet!
What is Waterbomb Festival?
The Waterbomb Festival is an annual music festival organized by Volume Unit Entertainment. It was first launched in 2015 in Seoul, South Korea, and has since expanded to other cities around the globe. The festival features a variety of local and international artists performing a mix of music and dance stages in the K-Pop, Hip-Hop, and EDM (Electronic Dance Music) genres.
But what makes this festival unique is that it includes various water-based activities such as water cannons, water gun fights, pool parties, zip-lining, bungee jumping, and more! So yes, you will get wet!
Additionally, festival-goers are divided into two teams (blue and yellow) depending on their artist of choice, and each team will go head-to-head in a massive water fight event where one team will reign supreme by the end of the festival. It’s part concert, part battlefield, and 100% pure fun and chaos in the best way!
Waterbomb Manila 2025: What, When, & Where?
Manila music fans will have their turn to experience this one-of-a-kind festival on Feb. 22 and 23 at the Quirino Grandstand, Pasay City. Apart from the top-tier artists set to light up the water stage that weekend, the event also hosts a variety of experiences such as photo booths to commemorate your day, a lively pop-up zone featuring a variety of retail stalls, and a vast food zone packed with food vendors to keep your energy up for the entire weekend!
Gates open at noon with the first performance starting at 2:50 PM on Saturday and 2:30 PM on Sunday. Both festival days last until 11:10 PM.
We also got a little sneak peek at the event venue and by the looks of the massive stage being built, this weekend is about to get wet and wild!
Getting There
You can either go by private or public transportation. We’d recommend point-to-point options like getting a taxi or booking through car-hailing or ride-sharing apps such as GRAB or Angkas. Simply tell the driver to take you to “Quirino Grandstand” or “Rizal Park.”
If you wish to take public transport, ride the Monumento-Baclaran jeepneys which will take you to the Grandstand, or take the LRT Line 1 and get off at the United Nations Station. From there, it's a short walk to the venue.
Parking is sparse around the area and can get full, especially on weekends, but there are available paid parking spaces in the vicinity and nearby attractions, which are a five-minute walk to the venue.
Address: 1000 Independence Rd, Ermita Manila, Metro Manila 1000
Ticket Information
Tickets are currently on sale via their official website here. You can avail a one-day pass or go crazy and spend your entire weekend partying the days away! Ticket prices are as follows:
1-DAY PASS
- 1st Wave Discount: P7,900 (SOLD OUT)
- 2nd Wave Discount: P8,900
- Regular Pass: P9,900
2-DAY PASS
- 1st Wave (Discount): P11,500 (SOLD OUT)
- 2nd Wave (Discount): P12,500
- Regular Pass: P13,500
Waterbomb is a free-standing event, so spots in the open field are on a first-come-first-served basis. A QR-based e-ticket will be sent to your verified email address upon purchase, and a valid ID is required to enter. Purchased tickets are also non-refundable. Also, note that no re-entry will be allowed.
Attendees can only buy a maximum of 4 tickets in every purchase which include one (1) bar-coded wristband that guarantees entry to the venue. Limited-edition towels are also available while supplies last.
The event also offers VVIP tickets which allow access to their premium lounge equipped with tables and seats where you can enjoy a glass of champagne and some finger food. Definitely a luxurious way to experience the festival! For VVIP ticket inquiries, you can email [email protected] or contact +63 961 817 7870.
Fan Benefits
If you purchased a ticket on or before Feb. 18, you are automatically entered into the exclusive raffle for photo opportunities and signed posters from various K-artists. One day pass means one raffle entry, so if you’re coming for two days, you can get a total of two fan benefits!
Upon sign-up, you’ll be asked to provide your Top 5 artists for your chosen dates. Winners will be randomly selected and contacted on Feb. 19, and a public announcement will also be made on Waterbomb Manila’s official social media pages.
Fingers crossed you get a photo and a signed poster of your bias!
Artist Lineup and Timetables
Korea’s representative water music festival is about to bring in powerhouse artists set to bring a tsunami of spectacular performances, making it worth the price and worth the water fun!
Waterbomb Manila 2025 is kicking off with an impressive lineup of headliners featuring performances by DYNAMIC DUO, EPIK HIGH, Kim Jong Kook, Chanyeol, Baekho, Hwasa, B.I, Kwon Eun Bi, Lee Chae Yeon, STAYC, RAIDEN, ZB & ATION, DJ Roots, J.E.B, Imlay, Apro, and Thea Astley.
The fun continues on Feb. 23 where you can catch Kang Daniel, Skull & Haha, Sulreggae, Reddy, Yang Se Chan, Siena Girls, Insidecore, Viviz, Gray, Sunmi, Oh My Girl, Bambam, U-Kwon, Hyolyn, Jessi, Mar Vista, Neo & Aster, 2SPADE, Kenet, and Bilib & Zela bring the house down with their special stages.
Want to be sure you’re front row and center for your favorite artist? Check out the program flow below:
Things to Bring and Tips
As the name suggests, Waterbomb Manila is a hybrid water and music festival so you will get wet. First up on our things to bring is a change of clothes. It’s also advised that you wear comfortable and applicable footwear such as sandals and aqua shoes. Take note that it’s an open-area event, so light summer attire or beach wear with overalls is ideal.
Other essential things you might need are:
- Phones (best if you can get a waterproof pouch!)
- Chargers and power banks (charging stations will be available on the premises)
- Towels
- Handheld fans
- Hats
- Sunglasses
- Sun protection
- Raincoats
- Shoe covers
- Hygiene kit (sanitizers, wet and dry tissues, band-aids, etc.)
If you’re worried about getting your belongings wet, there are lockers in the area that you can rent out for a fee. Waterbomb Manila also prohibits bringing in outside food, including water. But don’t worry, there will be plenty of food stalls inside to buy from. Moreover, you may only use water guns provided at the event.
Any type of liquid above 100ml, water bottles, tumblers, bags larger than 40x50cm, sharp objects, and professional photography gear are also not allowed. For a complete list of prohibited items, click here.
Since it’s a free-standing, first-come-first-served basis event, everyone is encouraged to come early to have a more convenient entry. Waterbomb Manila prioritizes everyone’s safety, and there will be on-site ambulances, field hospitals, and quick response teams deployed around the venue.
For more information and updates, stay tuned on Waterbomb Manila’s official Facebook, X (Formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok pages.
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