VIA GRAPHIC PLUS | MANILA, Philippines (September 2026) — The SM Mall of Asia Arena became the setting for an emotional farewell as Irish rock band Kodaline brought their Farewell Tour to Manila on August 10, giving Filipino fans one final night with the band before they close this chapter of their musical journey.
After more than a decade of making music together, Kodaline announced in October 2025 that they would be saying goodbye as a band. The group also confirmed plans to release a fifth and final album before officially concluding their journey.
A farewell shared with fans
For Filipino fans who had followed Kodaline through the years, the Manila stop became more than another concert. It was a chance to celebrate the songs, memories, and moments that had become part of their lives.
Fans filled the SM MOA Arena, capturing photos, singing along, and making the most of their final opportunity to see the band perform together in Manila.
From the opening number to the final encore, the audience remained engaged as Kodaline revisited songs that have defined their career. The band also took time between performances to thank Filipino fans for their years of support.
An arena for the most intimate gatherings
Known for hosting major international concerts and large-scale productions, the SM MOA Arena took on a more personal atmosphere for Kodaline’s farewell.
Despite the size of the venue, the night felt centered on the connection between the band and its fans. Thousands of voices came together as the audience sang along to some of Kodaline’s most-loved songs, turning the arena into a shared space for one final celebration.
Kodaline performed fan favorites including “All I Want,” “High Hopes,” “Brother,” and “The One.”
The band performed some of its best-known tracks, including “All I Want,” “High Hopes,” “Brother,” and “The One.” The crowd reached an emotional high during “All I Want,” with thousands of fans singing the lyrics back to the band.
Frontman Steve Garrigan also addressed the audience, expressing gratitude to Filipino fans and reflecting on the support they have received throughout their career.
A final Manila chapter
Kodaline’s farewell tour marks the closing of the band’s journey as a group, but their music continues to connect with listeners who have grown alongside their songs.
For one night at the SM MOA Arena, Filipino fans had the opportunity to celebrate that journey together, surrounded by the music that had brought them to the venue in the first place.
As the final notes faded and the audience began to leave the arena, the evening closed on a fitting note for a band whose music has always centered on connection, memory, and belonging.
For Kodaline and their Filipino fans, it was one final night together in Manila.
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