Emo Night Manila Celebrates Its 2nd Emo Night Manila, the DJ-driven event series that has become a cultural touchstone for fans of 2000s emo and pop punk, is celebrating its second anniversary with its most ambitious party yet. The milestone event will take place on June 14, 2025, at McKinley Whisky Park, BGC, and will feature a landmark live performance by Filipino emo rock legends Chicosci—a first in the event’s history.
What began as a passion project in a small bar in Poblacion, Makati, has rapidly evolved into a movement. Built on word-of-mouth buzz and a fiercely loyal online community, Emo Night Manila (ENM) has become a sanctuary for millennials reliving the soundtrack of their youth—and for Gen Z fans discovering the subculture they were too young to experience the first time around.
“Emo Night Manila was never about nostalgia alone,” says the ENM team. “It’s about creating a space where people can enjoy that concert-like euphoria of singing their favourite songs with others and just belong. The music is the anchor, but the community is what makes it powerful. The connections and new friendships we’ve witnessed along the way empowers what we do even more”
Before and after Chicosci’s performance, the anniversary event will feature the full ENM DJ roster, known for curating emotionally charged, high-energy sets that blend genre staples with deep cuts.
Adding to the immersive experience, 9Lives Tattoo Studio will host a pop-up tattoo and piercing booth on-site, giving guests the chance to mark the night in more ways than one. Emo Night Manila will also unveil a new limited-edition merch collection. Much like band tour merchandise, ENM merch has become a beloved tradition—something fans wear with pride.
Looking ahead, Emo Night Manila has its sights set on expanding across the Philippines, with plans to bring the experience to cities like Cebu and Davao, and to return to island destinations like Boracay, where ENM has already hosted two successful events.
Tickets are available now at emonightph.com, with options for single passes and tables for up to six guests.
Event Details:
Date: June 14, 2025
Time: 9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Location: McKinley Whisky Park, BGC
️ Tickets: emonightph.com
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