Cubao is one of the historic hubs for entertainment in the Philippines, especially known for being the “Home of the Firsts.” This lively district is home to two of the most iconic concert venues: New Frontier Theater and Araneta Coliseum, commonly known as the Big Dome.

New Frontier Theater which is perfect for an intimate atmosphere with a seating capacity of 2,500, perfect for fans who want a closer experience with their favorite artists. Meanwhile, Araneta Coliseum—the largest indoor arena in the area—can host up to 16,500 attendees perfect for large-scale events. For concerts, however, the venue is typically scaled down to a capacity of 9,679 to create a more immersive and controlled sound environment.

To help you visualize the place, here is what the New Frontier Theater and Araneta Coliseum look like from the outside!

New Frontier Theater  

Araneta Coliseum

Walking from one venue to another is not a problem as it is closely adjacent to each other

Do you have upcoming concerts in these two areas? Here’s how you can go here!

1. Via MRT2 or LRT2
   1. MRT2 (North Avenue to Taft) – get down at Araneta City – Cubao Station, connected to Farmers Plaza and you will pass by this mall before reaching New Frontier Theater or Araneta Coliseum. Take note that MRT2 closes at 9:30 PM.
   2. LRT2 (Santolan to Recto) – get down at Araneta Center – Cubao Station, connected to Gateway Mall and you will pass by this mall before reaching New Frontier Theater or Araneta Coliseum. Take note that LRT2 closes at 9 PM.
2. Angkas to New Frontier Theater or Araneta Coliseum
3. Book a Grab to New Frontier Theater or Araneta Coliseum
4. Ride Jeepneys with V.V Cubao-Araneta City as one of their stops (check out more details provided by Araneta, click here)
5. Bus rides with Araneta Cubao as one of their stops (check out more details provided by Araneta, click here)

Want to take a break before and after the concert, you can check in hotels near the concert venues!

1. Novotel Manila Araneta City – beside Araneta coliseum

Check out room rates based on your concert dates here

2. Ibis Styles Araneta City – connected to Gateway 2

Check out room rates based on your concert dates here

Best parts of attending concerts in Cubao is the variety of nearby restaurants and malls, conveniently located right next to the venues 

1. Alimall
2. Coliseum Circle
3. Cyberpark Tower 1
4. Cyberpark Tower 2
5. Farmer’s Market
6. Farmer’s Plaza – across Araneta Coliseum
7. Shopwise Arcade
8. Gateway Mall – beside Araneta Coliseum, crowd favorite❗️
9. Gateway Mall 2 – crowd favorite ❗️, Quantum Skyview is located here
10. Gateway Tower
11. Manhattan Row – a bit far already
12. New Frontier – there are restaurants beside and below New Frontier Theater

Insider tip : Don’t forget to check the banners across Araneta Coliseum! Fans usually host banner support whenever there’s a concert being held in New Frontier Theater or Araneta Coliseum!

Easiest way to look for them is to look for Bon Chon across Araneta Coliseum! There’s usually a line so it’s not hard to miss!

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Hope you’ll have a good concert experience and new memories in the city that started it all.

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