Globally acclaimed pop group Westlife will return to Manila as part of its highly anticipated “WESTLIFE 25: The Anniversary World Tour,” with a concert scheduled on January 20, 2027, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
The Manila show is presented by Wilbros Live, with tickets set to go on sale starting May 15 at 12:00 p.m. via SMTickets.com and all SM Tickets outlets nationwide.
The tour, which officially begins in September 2026, celebrates Westlife’s 25-year milestone in the global music industry. It will feature a hit-filled setlist spanning their career, including timeless ballads and chart-topping singles.
The band will open the tour with a 13-date residency in Dublin before continuing across the United Kingdom and Europe, marking their first major continental headlining tour in two decades.
Alongside the tour announcement, Westlife also released their anniversary album “25 – The Ultimate Collection,” which highlights their 25-year journey as one of pop music’s most successful groups. The album features 21 of their most popular songs, including “You Raise Me Up,” “Uptown Girl,” and “Flying Without Wings,” as well as new tracks recorded by members Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, and Mark Feehily.
Among the new songs is “Chariot,” written by Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid, and Will Reynolds and produced by Steve Mac. It is featured alongside the previously released track “Your Love Amazes Me.”
In a statement, the group expressed gratitude to fans, saying the milestone reflects their enduring journey: “This year marks 25 years since we started this incredible journey together, and it still feels like only the beginning.”
Westlife remains one of the most successful pop acts in history, with over 55 million records sold, 14 UK No.1 singles, more than 3 billion global streams, and over 6 million concert tickets sold worldwide.
