This weekend’s lineup feels a little bit like controlled chaos — in the best way possible. One minute you’re screaming along to K-pop hits, the next you’re sipping craft beer under the Makati skyline or crying over a painfully relatable theater play in Maginhawa. From massive arena concerts and indie music gigs to Mother’s Day markets, nostalgic OPM shows, and artsy community gatherings, here’s what’s worth clearing your schedule for:
1. Catch the 'biggest ASAP' yet at ASAP XP
ABS-CBN’s long-running variety show takes over the Big Dome with two live arena shows packed with Kapamilya stars, musical numbers, dance performances, and surprise collaborations. Martin Nievera calls it the “biggest ASAP” yet — and honestly, that’s saying something for a show that’s been running for more than three decades. May 10 at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
2. Relive K-pop classics with Apink
PANDAs, this one’s for you. Apink returns to Manila for a special 15th anniversary concert featuring the group’s signature mix of nostalgic bubblegum pop and more mature hits. Expect sing-along moments for classics like “Mr. Chu,” “NoNoNo,” and “LUV.” May 10 at UP Theater.
3. Relive your emo era at Playback Punk Rock and Emo Music Festival 2026
Playback returns with another nostalgia-heavy, high-energy concert experience bringing back the soundtrack of your youth. Expect hours of punk, rock, and emo anthems from a powerhouse lineup featuring Dashboard Confessional, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and Faber Drive — all sharing one stage in a full-blast throwback night. May 8 at SM Mall of Asia Arena (Manila) and May 9 at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino (Cebu).
4. Revisit the songs of Nina
Twenty years after “Nina Live!” became one of OPM’s defining live albums, Nina celebrates its legacy with a concert featuring reimagined versions of the songs that basically dominated every acoustic café playlist in the mid-2000s. May 9 at Newport Performing Arts Theater.
5. Drink your way through Mabrewhay Craft Beer Festival
The country’s biggest craft beer festival returns with breweries from across the Philippines, live music, food stalls, tattoo booths, and enough local brews to turn your barkada group chat into a tasting panel. Expect sets from indie acts, DJs, and a very lively Makati crowd by sundown. May 8-10 at Ayala Triangle Gardens.
6. Pick your mood at Minsan Gig sa Skydome
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Two nights, two moods. “Minsan Maingay” leans loud and chaotic with bands like Sandwich, Mayonnaise, and Chicosci, while “Minsan Malumanay” slows things down with indie and alternative favorites like The Ridleys and Jensen & The Flips. The vibe? Less polished arena concert, more “gig lang, enjoy lang.” May 8-9 at SM Skydome.
7. Feel everything at ‘Dami Pang Gustong Sabihin’
From the creators of “Ampalaya Monologues” comes a new romantic play about friendship, longing, and all the things left unsaid. If your favorite genre is “people emotionally suffering in Maginhawa,” this might be your weekend pick. May 9-10, 16-17 at Teatro Marco.
8. Celebrate Mother’s Day all weekend at Araneta City
Araneta City turns Mother’s Day into a full-on citywide celebration with wellness expos, community markets, cooking demos, raffles, pampering stations, and even a Mother’s Day fun run. Highlights include the Well Mama Expo, POP QC’s Mother’s Day Market, and “Mommies on the Move,” which sounds delightfully chaotic in the best way possible. May 7-10 at Araneta City.
9. Join the conversation with ‘Y Speak 2.0’
The youth-oriented current affairs show returns with a new generation of hosts led by Elijah Canlas, KD Estrada, River Joseph, Ralph de Leon, Robbie Jaworski and Aya Fernandez. Expect discussions on issues, trends, and whatever Gen Z is currently overthinking at 2 a.m. Premieres May 9, 10:45 p.m. on ABS-CBN on ALLTV2, Kapamilya Channel, and Kapamilya Online Live. Also available on iWant and TFC.