Real Friends are making their long-awaited arrival to the Philippines later this year.

The American pop-punk/emo band announced the news on May 19, 2025 (Monday), revealing that they set to finally hold their first ever Southeast Asia tour this August 2025, with dates in Bali, Jakarta, Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, and Manila. They will be joined by Indonesian pop-punk band Summerlane as special guests.

“We’ve been asked to come there ever since we started the band. We are so stoked to finally make it a reality. See you soon. Love y’all,” stated Real Friends in their announcement post.

Organized by Collective Touring Philippines, the upcoming Manila show is happening on August 15, 2025 (Friday) at Bar IX in Muntinlupa City. Tickets for the gig will go on sale this May 30 (Friday), with prices and other details set to be announced soon. Watch this space for updates.

Check out the full list of dates for Real Friends’s 2025 Southeast Asia tour below:

  • August 8, 2025 – BALI, INDONESIA – Berbagi Ruang & Kopi
  • Augues 9, 2025 – JAKARTA, INDONESIA – Toba Dream
  • August 10, 2025 – SINGAPORE – Phil’s Studio
  • August 12, 2025 – BANGKOK, THAILAND – Mr. Fox Livehouse
  • August 13, 2025 – HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM – The Havana Club
  • August 15, 2025 – MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Bar IX

Formed in 2010, Real Friends are best known for their songs “I’ve Given Up On You,” “Tell Me You’re Sorry,” “From The Outside,” “Me First,” and more. Their latest studio album, entitled Blue Hour, was independently released by the band on October 11, 2024.

Listen to Real Friends’ Blue Hour below: