SM MOA Arena becomes a giant videoke party with Bryan Adams’ timeless ’80s classic

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via Graphic Plus | MANILA, Philippines (February 12, 2026) — Who said concerts are Gen Z coded? Bryan Adams’ Rolling with the Punches show on January 31 proved otherwise, as thousands filled the SM Mall of Asia Arena. From first time listeners to families and lifelong fans, the crowd showed up in full force.

The return of a generation

The atmosphere was electric from the moment the doors opened. Lines stretched from merchandise booths to photo walls as groups, from couples to barkadas of twenty, waited for Bryan Adams’ return after three years.


A group of fifteen await the Bryan Adams concert wearing exclusive merchandise.

Gone are the days of concerts where audiences moved straight from the doors to the stage. Today, concertgoers at MOA Arena of all ages embrace the full 360-degree fan experience—selfies, merch souvenirs, buying small bites and vlogging have become staples of every show, regardless of age.

A legend on stage

With four decades in the industry, Bryan Adams showed why longevity is earned. His music, once a familiar soundtrack on the radio or videoke, came alive on stage with raw energy and precision.

Bryan Adams’ iconic hits land at the SM Mall of Asia Arena live.

Like a scene from vintage recording tapes, the show radiated pure joy. Fans stripped off their shirts while singing along, voices rising in heartfelt unison during “Straight from the Heart”, and the crowd erupting in boundless energy during “Summer of ’69”.

The performance left a lasting impression, reinforcing Bryan Adams’ place not just as a nostalgic favorite, but as a live performer who continues to connect across generations, an experience that perfectly reflects how every stage tells a story at SM Mall of Asia Arena, located at your most loved mall, SM. Staying true to SM’s All for You promise, the arena continues to bring the world’s biggest acts to Filipino audiences, uniting fans of all ages in unforgettable shared moments.

Each concert unlocks lasting memories, transforms music into lived experiences, and adds to the growing legacy of world-class entertainment at one of the country’s premier live venues, all for you.

A full-house of lights and energetic fans fill the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

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