With the opening of SM Seaside Cebu Arena, Cebu welcomes a new destination for world-class concerts, sporting events, and live entertainment. Located within South Coast City in the South Road Properties (SRP), the state-of-the-art venue is set to host some of the biggest local and international acts, drawing fans from across the Visayas and beyond.

This guide covers everything you need to know—from transportation and parking to nearby hotels, ticketing, venue entrances, and useful event-day tips.

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SM SEASIDE CEBU ARENA

Location: South Coast City, South Road Properties, Cebu City
Nearby mall SM Seaside City Cebu
Nearby attractions: SM Seaside City Cebu, Cebu Ocean Park, NUSTAR Resort Cebu
Main transport options: Grab, taxi, MyBus, CIBUS, private vehicle
Parking: Arena/mall-linked parking, basement parking, outdoor parking areas
Official Website: https://www.sm-arena.com/CEBU/

Quick Tips for First-Timers

Wear comfortable shoes because the SM Seaside complex is huge. Bring a valid ID, your ticket, power bank, and only allowed bags. Save your gate guide and seat map before leaving because mobile signal may slow down when thousands of fans arrive. For commuters, check the last trip of your bus route ahead of time or plan a backup Grab/taxi ride after the show.

SUGGEST ARRIVAL PLAN

Time Before Show	What to Do
4–5 hours before	Arrive in SRP / SM Seaside area, park, eat, claim tickets
2–3 hours before	Check gate assignment, queue, buy merch
1 hour before	Enter the venue, find your section, settle in
After show	Follow exit signs, expect traffic, use designated pickup points

TICKETING

SM TICKETS ONLINE: http://www.smtickets.com

SM TICKETS OUTLETS:
-SM Seaside Cebu Arena Box Office
-SM City Cebu (SM Cinema Ticketbooth)
-SM City Consolacion (SM Cinema Ticketbooth)
-SM Seaside City Cebu (SM Cinema Ticketbooth)
-SM Game Park Cebu (SM City Cebu)
-SM Game Park Seaside Cebu (SM Seaside Cebu)

VENUE ENTRANCES

The official venue guide snippets identify Gate 1 at Southcoast Blvd., Gate 2 at Marine Drive, and Gate 3 via the Bridgeway, with Gate 3 access connected to City Wing Level 2 at SM Seaside City

–Gate 1 Southcoast Boulevard: SVIP, VIP, and Red ticket holders
–Gate 2 Marine Drive: Box Premium, Box Regular, and Red ticket holders
–Gate 3 Bridgeway: Box Premium, Box Regular, and Red ticket holders
–Bridgeway Access From SM Seaside City Cebu: Head to City Wing Level 2 and proceed via the bridgeway when available

HOW TO GET TO SEASIDE CEBU ARENA

-By TNVS (Grabcar, inDrive, JoyRide, Maxim) or Taxi
-By MyBus
-By CIBUS / Modern Bus Routes

COMMUTE GUIDE

From Mactan-Cebu International Airport
-Board MyBus Route 4 at MCIA: Head to the designated MyBus Airport Terminal outside the arrivals area (near the Terminal 1 Taxi Bay).

-Take the bus bound for SM City Cebu.Alight at SM City Cebu: Get off at the Cebu North Bus Terminal / SM City Hub.

-Transfer to Route 1: Board the next MyBus heading to SM Seaside City Cebu via the South Road Properties (SRP) highway.

-Arrive at SM Seaside: The bus will drop you off directly at the MyBus SM Seaside Terminal located near the mall’s Mountain Wing entrance.

FROM SM CITY CEBU
-Take MyBus from SM City Cebu to SM SeaSide Terminal.

FROM CEBU IT PARK
-Head to the Cebu IT Park Transport Terminal located directly across from Ayala Malls Central Bloc. Locate the CIBUS line, an air-conditioned bus service that loops directly from IT Park to SM Seaside City Cebu

FROM FUENTE OSMENA
-MyBus Shuttle: Walk to the bus waiting shed located at the Fuente Circle, situated across from Robinsons Cybergate Cebu

NEARBY HOTELS

Partnered Hotel – Radisson Blu
–Fili Hotel at NUSTAR: South Road Properties, Cebu
–NUSTAR Hotel Cebu: South Road Properties, Cebu
–Westview Pension by RedDoorz: Basak San Nicolas
–One Central Hotel & Suites: Leon Kilat and Sanciangko Streets, Cebu City
–GV Hotel – Talisay City

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• No smoking, vaping or e-cigarettes
• No cans, bottles, metal/glass/plastic containers,
or other similar containers
• No flash photography/videography
• No oversized banners/cheering paraphernalia
• No large bags. Bags should be no bigger than 12×12 inches
• No pets allowed
• No flashlights of any kind. Laser pointers/pens
• No flammable liquids, aerosol cans, or any same type
• No outside food and drinks
• No large umbrellas or pointed tip umbrellas
and folding chairs
• No professional still, video cameras and audio recording equipment
• No lighters, candles, fireworks, or any type
of pyrotechnics
• No selfie sticks, monopods and tripods
• No laptops, tablets, iPads or two way radios
• No weapons of any kind (firearms, peppery spray or any same type, sharp objects) and illegal substances
  
  *Always check the event’s prohibited items list before arriving, as rules may vary depending on the promoter.

CONCERT ESSENTIALS

• Printed ticket or e-ticket with QR code
• Valid government-issued ID
• Mobile phone
• Power bank
• Cash and credit/debit cards

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