The Smashing Pumpkins is Coming to Manila for Rock Invasion 2025 this September

The Smashing Pumpkins played a big part in shaping ‘90s alternative rock. Their sound, their visuals, and their songwriting helped define an era. Led by Billy Corgan, with drummer Jimmy Chamberlain and guitarist James Iha, the band built a legacy that continues to resonate today.

Their music has lasted decades, not just because of nostalgia but because of how well it still holds up. Songs like “Today,” “Cherub Rock,” “Disarm,” “Tonight, Tonight,” “1979,” and “Bullet With Butterfly Wings” are still being played, covered, and remembered by new and old fans alike.

The Smashing Pumpkins didn’t follow trends. Their sound brought together heavy guitars, melodic lines, and Corgan’s distinct voice. It wasn’t just grunge or alternative — it blended elements of hard rock, new wave, and electronic music. Their albums didn’t stick to a formula. They kept moving forward.

The band’s ability to shift styles while still sounding like themselves is part of why they’ve lasted. And while many bands from the same era have come and gone, The Smashing Pumpkins are still creating and performing music on their own terms.

In 2012, The Smashing Pumpkins played in the Philippines, but it was during a time when the band was in transition. Billy Corgan was the only original member onstage. This time is different.

On September 29, 2025, the band returns to Manila with its core lineup — Corgan, Chamberlain, and Iha — at the Smart Araneta Coliseum for a show called SMASHING PUMPKINS ‘ROCK INVASION 2025’ IN MANILA. This is the version of the band many longtime fans have been waiting to see.

It’s one night only, and for fans in the Philippines, this might be the only chance to catch them with this lineup.

SMASHING PUMPKINS ‘ROCK INVASION 2025’ IN MANILA

Tickets will be available starting with a presale on May 31, 2025, from 10 AM to 10 PM (Philippine time) via ticketnet.com.ph. General sales begin June 1 at 12 noon online and at all Ticketnet outlets.

Ticket Prices:

• VIP A (with official poster, lanyard, ID, and priority entry) – Php8,800
• VIP B – Php7,700
• Patron – Php8,800
• Lower Box Premium – Php8,200
• Box A – Php6,000
• Box B – Php4,000
• General Admission – Php1,800
  *Ticketing charges apply.

The Smashing Pumpkins have influenced countless musicians and fans over the years. This upcoming show in Manila is a rare opportunity to see them in their element. It’s not just about revisiting the past. It’s a reminder of why their music still matters.

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