OPM Legends Ely Buendia And Chito Miranda To Headline Concert In Dubai
Both OPM icons are set to bring their bands’ much-loved hits and more to Dubai in this upcoming performance.
Ely Buendia: Courtesy of @elybumbilya. Chito Miranda: Courtesy of @chitomirandajr.
Ely Buendia: Courtesy of @elybumbilya. Chito Miranda: Courtesy of @chitomirandajr.
Ely Buendia and Chito Miranda are gearing up to perform their iconic hits at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on August 30, 2026.
Buendia made the announcement in a social media post, which featured the Eraserheads frontman and Chito Miranda (the Parokya ni Edgar frontman) side by side. The event is set to featureFeatureA collaboration in which one artist appears on another's track, usually credited with the abbreviation feat. Features quickly introduce performers to each other's audiences, and a well-chosen guest can liftGo to Feature Glossary both OPM legends with their own solo bands, delivering separate live sets that showcase their individual musical styles.
Although most known as the frontman of the iconic Filipino band Eraserheads, Ely Buendia also released two solo albums, with his most recent being Method Adaptor, released in 2024. Also well-known for his leading role, this time for the veteran comic rockers Parokya ni Edgar, Chito Miranda has also released projects outside of the band.
Both icons defined the alternative OPM rock scene in the ’90s. Together, they will be bringing hits from their respective bands as well as songs from their other projects, making their upcoming Dubai performance something to look forward to for OPM enthusiasts.
Listen to Eraserheads’ “Ang Huling El Bimbo” and “Harana” by Parokya ni Edgar below:
Frequently Asked Questions
Ely Buendia and Chito Miranda will perform at Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai on August 30, 2026, as announced by Buendia in a joint Instagram post.
Ely Buendia fronts the Filipino rock band Eraserheads; Chito Miranda fronts the comic rock band Parokya ni Edgar. Both helped define OPM’s alternative rock scene in the 1990s.
No. Each artist leads his own solo band for a separate set, drawing from his band catalog and solo projects.
The show will feature hits from Eraserheads and Parokya ni Edgar, plus material from Buendia and Miranda’s solo projects.
Yes. Buendia has released two solo albums, most recently Method Adaptor (2024). Miranda has also released projects outside Parokya ni Edgar.