TOTO To Bring 50th Anniversary Tour To Manila And Cebu
The “Africa” hitmakers are returning to the Philippines with two shows in celebration of their 50th anniversary.
Photographed by Alessandro Solca
Photographed by Alessandro Solca
TOTO are officially returning to the Philippines with stops at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on March 29, 2027, and the SM Seaside Cebu Arena in Cebu City on March 30, 2027.
The legendary band’s two-day stop in the Philippines next year comes in celebration of their 50th anniversary. Presented by Ovation Productions, the upcoming shows will 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 the band’s current touring lineup of Steve Lukather (guitar and vocals), Joseph Williams (vocals), Warren Ham (horns, percussion, and vocals), John Pierce (bass), Dennis Atlas (keyboards and vocals), Rai Thistlethwayte (keyboards and vocals), and Keith Carlock (drums).
“From the earliest stages of our career, the Philippines has supported TOTO,” Lukather states. “There is a mutual affection between us and the entire country. I can’t wait to bring them great shows featuring Joe, myself and a band comprised of world-class musicians. It’s going to be a great time for everyone in the venue come 2027.”
“As I look back on a half century of time having passed since many of our biggest hits were written and recorded, I never imaged this repertoire would continue to be discovered by new generation so many decades later,” co-founding keyboardist David Paich shares on the band’s 50th anniversary tour.
“I’m hopeful that we can continue this wonderful journey into the future,” adds Williams. “I’m so proud of our current TOTO, Dogz Of Oz. Sharing the stage with the amazing talents of Warren Ham, John Pierce, Keith Carlock, Rai Thistlethwait, and Dennis Atlas.”
Ticket sales open on November 16 through Ticketmaster. Prices for their Manila concert are: PHP 9850, PHP 8850, PHP 7850, PHP 6850, PHP 5850, and PHP 3850, while prices for their Cebu show are: PHP 7750, PHP 6750, PHP 5750, PHP 4750, PHP 3750, and PHP 2750.
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The band’s upcoming shows in the Philippines serve as the continuation of their ongoing ‘Dogz of Oz’ World Tour, which first launched in 2022. Previously, the group brought their tour to the country with a concert held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in May 2025.
While waiting for TOTO’s 50th anniversary show to hit Manila and Cebu, catch up on iconic hits like “Rosanna,” “Africa,” and “Hold the Line” with their top tracks below:
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TOTO will perform at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on March 29, 2027, and the SM Seaside Cebu Arena in Cebu City on March 30, 2027.
Ticket sales open November 16 through Ticketmaster. Manila prices range from PHP 3,850 to PHP 9,850, while Cebu prices range from PHP 2,750 to PHP 7,750. Follow Ovation Productions for updates.
The current touring lineup features Steve Lukather (guitar, vocals), Joseph Williams (vocals), Warren Ham (horns, percussion), John Pierce (bass), Dennis Atlas and Rai Thistlethwayte (keyboards), and Keith Carlock (drums).
The shows celebrate TOTO’s 50th anniversary and continue the Dogz of Oz World Tour, launched in 2022, which previously stopped at SM Mall of Asia Arena in May 2025.
Steve Lukather said the Philippines has supported TOTO since the earliest stages of their career, citing a mutual affection with the country and promising great shows in 2027.