Oh, Manila, dust off your vocal cords because our favorite Irish hitmakers are coming back to deliver the ultimate emotional rollercoaster!

If you’ve ever cried your eyes out to Breakeven or screamed the lyrics to The Man Who Can’t Be Moved at the top of your lungs, you’ll want to sit down for this. The Script is officially bringing their ‘MAN IN THE ARENA TOUR’ to the SM Mall of Asia Arena on March 18, 2027.

Brought to us by Wilbros Live and Midas Promotions, this isn’t just another concert—it’s going to be a massive celebration of resilience, music, and pure soul.

Set your alarms: Tickets drop Friday, May 29 at 9:30 AM sharp via SMTickets.com and SM Tickets outlets nationwide. Don’t sleep on this; you know how fast Manila sells out!

A New Chapter Born from Grief and Healing

We all felt the heartbreak when the band tragically lost co-founder and guitarist Mark Sheehan in 2023. Their 2024 album Satellites was a beautiful, painful tribute to his memory. But true to the band’s spirit, front-man Danny O’Donoghue found a spark in the dark.

Right after their last global tour, Danny locked himself in a studio in Topanga Canyon, LA, alongside the genius co-writers behind Hall of Fame. The result? A brand-new era and a deeply human new record.

The New Anthem You Need to Hear Right Now

Today, they dropped their powerful new single, ‘Man In The Arena’, inspired by Theodore Roosevelt’s famous speech about daring greatly. It’s a massive track with a hard-hitting R&B groove that explodes into one of those classic, stadium-sized choruses The Script does best. It’s a giant middle finger to the critics and an anthem for anyone brave enough to get in the ring of life.

Danny puts it perfectly: “The honours belong to the one who gets in there and whose face is marred with dust and blood… the energy in it is beautiful.”

Mark Your Calendars: New Album Drops This August!

‘Man In The Arena’ is just our first taste of their upcoming album, ‘The User’s Guide To Being Human’, arriving on August 14, 2026. Danny describes the record as a reminder of the full spectrum of emotions that make us human.

You can pre-order the album right now (including some gorgeous limited-edition transparent vinyl and cassettes if you love that physical media nostalgia).

Manila, we’ve been part of The Script’s journey for years, and they always give us 100% of their heart. Let’s show them that Filipino energy they love so much. See you in the arena!