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After sixteen long years, Kings of Convenience are finally returning to Manila.
The beloved Norwegian indie folk duo, composed of Erlend Øye and Eirik Glambek Bøe, is set to perform at the PICC Plenary Hall this November 20, 2026, marking their long-awaited return to the Philippines for an intimate evening of delicate melodies, heartfelt lyricism, and timeless songwriting.
Presented by Karpos, the upcoming show will be the duo’s first performance in Manila since their show here back in 2010, offering Filipino fans a rare opportunity to experience the pair’s signature sound live once again.
Tickets to the show are set to go on sale this Friday (June 19, 2026) at 10 AM via Tickelo, with prices ranging from Php 4,230 to Php 6,100. Check out the full list of ticket tiers below:
- SVIP = Php 6,100
- VIP = Php 5,330
- LOGE = Php 4,230
Kings of Convenience are set to make their way to the stage in support of Peace or Love, their fourth studio album and first full-length release in over a decade. The 11-track record showcases the beauty, purity, and emotional clarity that have defined the duo’s music since their earliest releases, exploring themes of life, friendship, and love through understated arrangements and intricate harmonies.
Initially capturing audiences worldwide with their acclaimed debut album Quiet Is the New Loud in 2001, Kings of Convenience quickly established themselves as a distinctive voice within the global indie music scene. They expanded their global reach with Riot on an Empty Street in 2004, delivering a collection of songs that resonated deeply with listeners seeking something gentler amid the louder musical landscape of the time.
Reflecting on the band’s return with Peace or Love, Eirik Glambek Bøe shared in an official press statement: “It seems like a comeback, of course, but it doesn’t feel like a comeback. It’s been a very slow-burning project. We’ve fooled ourselves many times into thinking that now we know how to make records, but the moment we’re in the studio, we realise that recordings are really about capturing magic. It’s very, very hard to make something sound simple.”
As we anticipate Kings of Convenience’s upcoming Manila show, revisit their seminal 2004 album, Riot on an Empty Street, below:
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Kings of Convenience are performing at the PICC Plenary Hall in Manila on November 20, 2026. The show is presented by Karpos and marks the Norwegian indie folk duo’s first concert in the Philippines since their 2010 Manila appearance.
Tickets to the Kings of Convenience Manila concert are priced between Php 4,230 and Php 6,100. Three tiers are available: SVIP at Php 6,100, VIP at Php 5,330, and LOGE at Php 4,230. Tickets go on sale June 19, 2026 via Tickelo.
Peace or Love is Kings of Convenience’s fourth studio album and their first full-length release in over a decade. The 11-track record explores themes of life, friendship, and love through understated arrangements and intricate harmonies, and serves as the foundation of their 2026 tour.
Kings of Convenience are a Norwegian indie folk duo composed of Erlend Øye and Eirik Glambek Bøe. Their most recognized works include their 2001 debut Quiet Is the New Loud and the 2004 follow-up Riot on an Empty Street, both critically regarded within the global indie folk canon.
Kings of Convenience last performed in Manila in 2010. Their upcoming November 20, 2026 concert at the PICC Plenary Hall marks a 16-year gap between Philippine appearances, making it one of the more anticipated international indie folk returns for Filipino fans.