Following the success of the 2025 Playback Punk Rock and Emo Music Festival, Playback is set to deliver another one-of-a-kind concert experience, bringing back the soundtrack of your youth for over four hours of punk, rock, and emo performances. This year, a powerhouse lineup of bands will share one stage for a night you can only experience at Playback.

Punk, rock and emo fans are in once again for an all-out energy experience as three iconic bands come together for a massive one-night music event this coming May.

Playback Punk Rock and Emo Music Festival 2026 takes over the stage on May 8 at SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila and May 9 at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino in Cebu, featuring full sets from Dashboard Confessional, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and Faber Drive bringing their greatest hits, signature sound and unforgettable anthems to the stage.

Presented by Super Awesome Productions, this is more than just a concert— it’s a high-energy celebration of the songs that defined our childhood and teenage years. With over 4 hours of nonstop punk, rock, and emo energy, fans can expect an immersive experience unlike any other.

What’s Happening on Stage
This is a rare, once-in-a-lifetime chance to see three bands together in one night; delivering the ultimate playlist brought to life in one unforgettable show. Expect a powerful 3 concerts in 1 night experience, with each band performing a full set packed with fan favorites and era-defining hits. From heartfelt acoustic moments to explosive, headbanging anthems, the festival promises a dynamic night of nostalgia and raw emotion.

Meet the Artists

Dashboard Confessional
Fronted by Chris Carrabba, Dashboard Confessional became one of the defining voices of the emo movement in the early 2000s. Known for deeply personal lyrics and emotionally charged performances, the band built a devoted global following with iconic hits like Vindicated, Stolen, and Hands Down that captured heartbreak, hope, and everything in between.

The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
With explosive energy and emotionally driven anthems, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus carved their place in punk rock history. Their breakout hits – including Face Down, Your Guardian Angel, and False Pretense became staples of the mid-2000s alternative scene, resonating with fans through powerful melodies and lyrics that speak to resilience, love, and standing your ground.

Faber Drive
Blending pop-rock hooks with emo heart, Faber Drive quickly became a fan favorite with catchy choruses and relatable storytelling. Their infectious hits — including Tongue Tied, When I’m With You, and Candy Store defined their signature sound and earned them a loyal following worldwide.

Why You Should Go
Playback Punk Rock and Emo Music Festival is more than a nostalgic music festival, it’s a celebration of an era that shaped a generation. It’s about the songs that played through our headphones on repeat, and the soundtracks that carried us through our most defining years.

With three full sets, over four hours of live music, and a lineup that rarely shares one stage, this is a truly worth-it experience for fans who want to relive the soundtrack of their youth in one epic night.
No repeats. No short sets. Just full sets of pure punk, rock, and emo energy.

Mark your calendars for May 8 in Manila and May 9 in Cebu—and get ready for a night that brings your ultimate playlist to life.

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Get your tickets at
MANILA – smtickets.com/events/view/15886
CEBU – ticketmelon.com/sap/PlaybackPunkRockAndEmoMusicFestivalCEBU2026