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 with 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 once again in for an all-out, high-energy experience as three iconic bands come together for a massive one-night music event this 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 life.

Presented by Super Awesome Productions, the festival is spearheaded by founder and CEO Stephanie Moreno, whose vision is rooted in creating meaningful live music experiences that unite iconic bands with a passionate community of punk rock and emo fans. 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 four hours of nonstop music, fans can expect an immersive experience unlike any other.

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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.

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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—capturing heartbreak, hope, and everything in between.

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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 about resilience, love, and standing your ground.

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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.

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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.

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Mark your calendars:
May 8 – Manila
May 9 – Cebu

Get your tickets at:
Manila: smtickets.com/events/view/15886
Cebu: ticketmelon.com/sap/PlaybackPunkRockAndEmoMusicFestivalCEBU2026