Ben&Ben, TJ Monterde, Cup of Joe, and HORI7ON are bringing Filipino music to a massive stage as part of the ASEAN-Korea ROUND Festival 2026, happening this April at the Araneta Coliseum. The two-day, free-entry festival gathers artists from across Southeast Asia and Korea, with the Philippines stepping up in a big way.
With the country serving as ASEAN Chair this year, Manila becomes the meeting point for a major music moment that connects cultures through live performances.
Filipino Artists Leading the Charge
The local lineup is stacked. Ben&Ben is ready to deliver the heartfelt folk-pop sound that made them OPM favorites. TJ Monterde follows with emotional acoustic hits fans know by heart, while Cup of Joe continues their rise as one of the most exciting indie-pop bands in the scene.
On the P-pop side, HORI7ON brings their global appeal to the festival stage, representing a new generation of Filipino artists connecting with international audiences.
What Fans Should Know
The ASEAN-Korea ROUND Festival 2026 takes place on April 18 and 19 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Admission is free, with online reservations opening in February and ticket claiming scheduled for March.
Filipino acts who have brought the PH sound to past editions of ROUND include Ben&Ben, SB19, Josh Cullen, Zack Tabudlo, KAIA, and 1ST.ONE, proving that Filipino music is straight-up owning the stage across ASEAN and Korea.
Backed by KBS WORLD TV, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and the ASEAN-Korea Cooperation Fund, the festival is shaping up to be a proud moment for Filipino music on a regional stage.
Two nights. One massive venue. Filipino artists are ready to show up and show out.
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