Film Concerts PH’s ‘How to Train Your Dragon In Concert’ Soars To Manila
The concert will also celebrate the 15th anniversary of the beloved DreamWorks animated film.
By Ralph Regis
Courtesy of DreamWorks
Film Concerts PH is bringing Vikings and dragons to Manila with How to Train Your Dragon In Concert, soaring into The Theatre at Solaire this holiday season on December 13 and 14, 2025.
Marking the 15th anniversary of the beloved DreamWorks animated film, the project will be shown on the big screen with the Academy Award–nominated score by John Powell performed live by the 83-member Filharmonika Orchestra, led by one of Thailand’s leading young conductors, Thanapol Setabrahmana of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra.
In addition to the How to Train Your Dragon trilogy and its 2025 remake, Powell has scored several animated films, including Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, Happy Feet, and the Ice Age series, as well as the two-part live-action Wicked adaptations.
The film follows Hiccup, a Norse teenager from the island of Berk, where fighting dragons is a way of life. Known as a misfit for his humor and unique views, he is the son of the Viking leader and is expected to kill a dragon to prove himself — but instead, he befriends a ferocious dragon named Toothless. Together, this unlikely pair faces the odds to save both their worlds.
With a full symphony orchestra, audiences will experience and rediscover the magic of the modern animated classic through a fresh and exciting concert performance.
Pre-sale access for the concert begins on September 12 at 10:00 AM, exclusively for members of the Film Concerts PH community. Get early access to the tickets and register now here.
General ticket selling starts on September 24 at 12:00 PM via Ticketworld.com.ph.
Ticket prices are as follows: PHP 1,999 for TIER E – Fishlegs, PHP 2,999 for TIER D – Snotlout, PHP 4,499 for TIER C – Astrid, PHP 5,999 for TIER B – Hiccup, and PHP 6,999 for TIER A – Toothless. Prices are exclusive of Ticketworld’s 3% service charge.
Last month, Film Concerts PH also announced that they are bringing One Piece Music Symphony, the official One Piece concert experience, to Manila, which takes place this November 8 and 9.

Ralph Regis
Ralph Regis is a Lifestyle and Culture Writer at Billboard Philippines, where he bridges the worlds of film, television, fashion, art, food, and cultural trends with both the local and international music scene.
He has written extensively about artist collaborations, brand partnerships, and pop culture moments that connect back to music. He also brings stories to life through in-depth interviews with musicians and personalities, drawing on their diverse perspectives, opinions, and reflections on the human condition.
In addition, Ralph also writes about music releases across a wide range of genres, including pop, hip-hop, P-pop, and rock, highlighting both rising and established artists. With a passion for storytelling that goes beyond trends, he explores how music is part of our daily lives in one form or another, connecting culture, experiences, and everything in between.