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Sold-out Maroon 5 concert delights thousands of fans at SM MOA Arena

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Sold-out Maroon 5 concert delights thousands of fans at SM MOA Arena

By Manila Bulletin Entertainment

At A Glance

The band is no stranger to the world-class venue, having performed there in 2015 (Maroon 5 World Tour 2015 Manila), 2019 (Maroon 5 Red Pill Blues Tour Manila), and 2022 (Maroon 5 World Tour 2022).

1 COVER PHOTO.jpg — Global superstars Maroon 5 are back in Manila for their 'Maroon 5 Asia 2025' tour. (Photos from Live Nation Philippines)

Grammy Award-winning pop-rock band Maroon 5 visits Manila for the fourth time for their Maroon 5 Asia 2025 tour, presented by Live Nation Philippines.

The first stop happened at the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena on Jan. 29, with a sold-out concert and more than 11,000 attendees joining frontman Adam Levine, along with members Jesse Carmichael, James Valentine, PJ Morton, Matt Flynn, Sam Farrar, Mickey Madden, and Ryan Dusick. DJ Mailbox and the American alt-rock band Culture Wars were the opening acts.

Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine ignites the stage at the SM Mall of Asia Arena during their sold-out show on January 29, 2025.

A sold-out crowd of over 11,000 fills the SM Mall of Asia Arena with energy and excitement during Maroon 5's unforgettable performance.

Trip down memory lane

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Adam Levine opens the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena stage with the hit song 'Animals' for their first Maroon 5 Asia Tour stop in Manila.

Crowd goes wild

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'One More Night' is magical as part of Maroon 5’s opening set.

The crowd

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More than 11,000 people light up the night, and Maroon 5 truly appreciates the time spent with their Filipino fans.

The band is no stranger to the world-class venue, having performed there in 2015 (Maroon 5 World Tour 2015 Manila), 2019 (Maroon 5 Red Pill Blues Tour Manila), and 2022 (Maroon 5 World Tour 2022).

Among their many chart-topping hits, the band is well-known for its electric lineup, which includes "Moves Like Jagger," "Lucky Strike," "Harder to Breathe," and "Animals."

Manila's sold-out show and highly anticipated event is co-presented by the Tourism Promotions Board and the Department of Tourism.

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