SM Seaside Cebu Arena Ignites the Rise of Cebu’s New Lifestyle and Entertainment District

 

SM Seaside Cebu Arena lights up the Cebu skyline, marking a new chapter in the city’s growing entertainment and lifestyle landscape.

CEBU, Philippines, 19th August 2026 - Cebu continues to evolve as one of the Philippines’ leading destinations for business, tourism, and lifestyle, with new developments steadily expanding the ways people experience the city. Along the South Road Properties, this transformation is becoming particularly visible as retail, dining, leisure, hospitality, and entertainment come together to shape a new destination for both Cebuanos and visitors. At the center of this emerging landscape is the SM Seaside Cebu Arena, which brings a new scale of live entertainment to the city. Designed to host major concerts, sporting events, live performances, and large-scale gatherings, the arena strengthens Cebu’s capacity to welcome productions that draw audiences from across Visayas and Mindanao.

SM Seaside Cebu Arena welcomed BINI and IV of Spades for two of its first major concerts, with the Signals World Tour on July 11 followed by Andalucia Tour on July 18.

The arena has already begun establishing its place in Cebu’s entertainment and events calendar. Its first slate of events featured BINI’s Signals World Tour, followed by IV of Spades’ Andalucia Tour. The lineup continues with TJ Monterde and KZ Tandingan’s In Between concert on September 5, Hillsong Worship Nights Asia Tour on September 18, Yeng Constantino’s Biyaheng Bente 20th Anniversary Concert on September 20, and Bida Sa Arena: The Rematch, a celebrity basketball game, on September 26. The calendar continues into the final months of the year with international pop-rock band LANY’s Soft World Tour on November 6 and 12, and Disney On Ice presents Let’s Dance! from November 28 to December 6. Beyond entertainment, the arena is also set to host the 2027 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup in July 2027, marking the first time the premier women’s basketball competition in Asia will be staged in Cebu, with eight national teams competing for the continental title. From concerts and family entertainment to celebrity sports and major international sporting events, the arena’s growing lineup is giving Visayas and Mindanao more opportunities to experience major events closer to home while further strengthening Cebu’s position as a destination for large-scale entertainment and sporting events.

SM Seaside Cebu Arena marks another milestone in the continuing development of South Coast City, setting the stage for more entertainment, lifestyle, and leisure experiences to come.

The arena’s growing lineup also reflects the broader transformation taking place around it. As major events continue to draw audiences from across Cebu and beyond, the destination is increasingly becoming part of a wider mix of entertainment, dining, retail, business, hospitality, and leisure experiences. This evolving landscape is also where South Coast City, the emerging district taking shape beside SM Seaside City Cebu, comes into the picture. As the development progresses, it is envisioned as a connected destination where these different experiences can come together, complementing the existing lifestyle offerings of SM Seaside City Cebu and the entertainment draw of the SM Seaside Cebu Arena. Together, these developments are contributing to the gradual transformation of the South Road Properties into a more dynamic and diverse urban destination.

Future developments, including the SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu and the dual-branded Park Inn by Radisson and Radisson Hotel, are expected to further complement this evolving mix as they progress. Their planned presence will add opportunities for conventions, meetings, accommodations, and business and leisure travel, supporting the district’s potential to serve different audiences and occasions.

The convergence of these destinations reflects how SM continues to contribute to Cebu's evolving lifestyle and tourism landscape. By bringing together spaces for entertainment, retail, dining, business, and leisure, SM developments create more opportunities for Cebuanos to enjoy meaningful experiences closer to home while giving visitors more reasons to explore and spend time in the city. In doing so, these destinations contribute to Cebu’s continued growth while creating more reasons for people to live, work, visit, and experience the city.

SM Seaside Cebu Arena officially opened its doors to Cebuano audiences, establishing a new venue for concerts, live entertainment, sporting events, and other major gatherings.

With the SM Seaside Cebu Arena already welcoming major acts and audiences, and South Coast City continuing to take shape alongside SM Seaside City Cebu, the district is gradually becoming a destination where people can gather for business, leisure, and entertainment. For SM, being part of this transformation goes beyond developing spaces; it is about helping create places and experiences that respond to how Cebu continues to grow, while contributing to a city that offers Cebuanos and visitors more ways to discover, connect, and make the most of Cebu.

Disney On Ice “Let’s Dance!” Makes Philippine Debut at SM Seaside Cebu Arena This November

Feel the electric atmosphere as Mickey and his pals remix favorite Disney tunes into colorful worlds.

[PASAY CITY, & CEBU CITY - AUGUST 3, 2026] – Disney On Ice is bringing the party to hometowns across the country, and the guest list is jam-packed with audience’s favorite Disney characters! Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy have become DJ’s, remixing Disney tunes into colorful stories at this all-new state-of-the-art ice show. Get ready to turn up the fun when Disney On Ice presents Let’s Dance! visits for the very first time—SM Seaside Cebu Arena from November 28 to December 6 and at the SM Mall of Asia Arena from December 18 to January 3.

This production invites guests to belt out Disney’s chart-topping tunes, as their favorite stories are brought to life on and above the ice. Fans are sure to be wowed by the cutting-edge figure skating, high-flying acrobatics, unexpected stunts, thrilling special effects, eye-catching costumes, and stunning set designs. 

Audiences will experience a nonstop party that encourages them to journey to unforgettable places, laugh, sing, dance, and make magical memories together. Through the magic of music, what started as a party transforms into a fantastic adventure!

This all-new and thrilling Disney On Ice production features fan-favorite stories, including:

WISH

Now, the entire Kingdom of Rosas will magically come to life, featuring even more characters from Wish. Asha, Valentino, Star, and King Magnifico come together to bring to life “This Wish,” “I’m a Star,” and “This Is The Thanks I Get?!”

Wish upon a star with Asha and Valentino.

FROZEN 2

Journey to Arendelle and the Enchanted Forest in Frozen 2 with Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, and Olaf as they are reminded that “Some Things Never Change.”  Visit the river full of memory, Ahtohallan, as Elsa asks memories of the past to “Show Yourself,” and Olaf thinks this will all make sense “When I’m Older.”

THE LION KING

Escaping to the Pride Lands with Simba and Nala from The Lion King, audiences should “Be Prepared” as Scar and the hyenas plot to take over the throne. Timon and Pumbaa remind us that it’s best to just say “Hakuna Matata” as everyone celebrates the “Circle of Life.”

Join Simba and Nala as they escape to the Pride Lands.

THE LITTLE MERMAID

Skilled maestro, Sebastian, strikes a chord “Under the Sea” when he conducts Ariel, her seven sisters, and a colorful orchestra of sea creatures from The Little Mermaid. Guests will be singing along as Ariel serenades Prince Eric with a wish to become “Part of Your World,” and a symphony of lagoon insects performs “Kiss the Girl.”

MOANA

The audience will immediately “Know The Way” when Moana shows them “How Far I’ll Go,” as she journeys from the island of Motunui to save her home from Te Kā.  Along the way, she meets Maui, who reminds everyone, “You’re Welcome.” The duo comes face to face with Tamatoa, who hasn’t always been this “Shiny.”

WHERE: SM SEASIDE CEBU ARENA

WHEN:

Date	Day	Showtimes
November 28, 2026	Saturday	3:00 PM • 7:00 PM
November 29, 2026	Sunday	3:00 PM • 7:00 PM
December 3, 2026	Thursday	7:00 PM
December 4, 2026	Friday	7:00 PM
December 5, 2026	Saturday	11:00 AM • 3:00 PM • 7:00 PM
December 6, 2026	Sunday	3:00 PM • 7:00 PM

Official Seat map for Disney On Ice presents Let’s Dance! at SM Seaside Cebu Arena.

WHERE: SM MALL OF ASIA ARENA

WHEN:          

Date	Day	Showtimes
December 18, 2026	Friday	3:00 PM • 7:00 PM
December 19, 2026	Saturday	11:00 AM • 3:00 PM • 7:00 PM
December 20, 2026	Sunday	11:00 AM • 3:00 PM • 7:00 PM
December 22, 2026	Tuesday	1:00 PM • 5:00 PM
December 23, 2026	Wednesday	1:00 PM • 5:00 PM
December 25, 2026	Friday	11:00 AM • 3:00 PM • 7:00 PM
December 26, 2026	Saturday	11:00 AM • 3:00 PM • 7:00 PM
December 27, 2026	Sunday	11:00 AM • 3:00 PM • 7:00 PM
December 29, 2026	Tuesday	1:00 PM • 5:00 PM
December 30, 2026	Wednesday	11:00 AM • 3:00 PM • 7:00 PM
January 1, 2027	Friday	1:00 PM • 5:00 PM
January 2, 2027	Saturday	11:00 AM • 3:00 PM • 7:00 PM
January 3, 2027	Sunday	11:00 AM • 3:00 PM • 7:00 PM

Official Seat map for Disney On Ice presents Let’s Dance! at SM Mall of Asia Arena.

TICKETS: www.ticketmaster.ph

It’s easier than ever to experience the Disney magic. With a variety of ticket options, choose the one that best fits your enchanted experience. 

As the official bank partner of Disney On Ice presents Let's Dance!, Metrobank, together with Mastercard, gives Metrobank Mastercard credit, debit and prepaid cardholders exclusive first access to tickets through a special presale from August 7 at 10:00 AM until August 10 at 10:00 AM. 

Cardholders can secure the best available seats before tickets are released to the general public.

Following the exclusive Metrobank Mastercard presale, tickets will be available to the general public beginning August 10 at 12:00 PM.

Tickets may be purchased online via www.ticketmaster.ph.

To purchase tickets online, simply log in to www.ticketmaster.ph and create an account. If you are already a registered member, proceed to the Disney On Ice event page and select either Manila or Cebu to view available seats and choose from the full range of ticket prices.

This spectacular ice-skating show is made possible through the support of its Official Bank Partner, Metrobank, together with Mastercard.

For more info about Disney On Ice, follow Disney On Ice’s social media channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, & TikTok.  Subscribe to the Disney On Ice YouTube Channel at www.youtube.com/DisneyOnIce  

SM Mall of Asia Arena 

SM Mall of Asia Arena is the preferred venue for world-class shows and premier sporting events, delivering best-in-class facilities, seamless service, and game-changing experiences that elevate the live entertainment industry.

For more information, visit www.sm-arena.com or follow @MOAArena on social media.

SM Seaside Cebu Arena

Your preferred venue for world-class shows and sporting events is now in Cebu. SM Seaside Cebu Arena brings to the Visayas and Mindanao the same best-in-class facilities, seamless service, and game-changing experiences that elevate live entertainment.

For more information, visit www.sm-arena.com or follow @SMCebuArena on social media.

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Discover, Dine, and Play: Cebu’s Growing Collection of Destination Attractions Captivates Travelers

 
Discover fun and adventure at Cebu Fun Park, one of the featured attractions within the SM Seaside Complex that brings recreation and leisure together in one destination. 

CEBU, Philippines, 12th August 2026 - Cebu continues to strengthen its reputation as one of the country's most dynamic travel destinations, offering visitors a diverse mix of attractions, experiences, and activities that go beyond its renowned beaches and heritage sites. As part of its SM for Cebu commitment, the most-loved SM malls in Cebu continue to bring together shopping, dining, entertainment, recreation, and leisure experiences, giving both locals and visitors a maxed-out experience and more ways to discover, dine, play, and make the most of their time in the province.

At SM City Cebu, visitors can experience a vibrant urban destination where shopping, dining, entertainment, and recreation come together in one convenient location. From leading fashion and lifestyle brands to the latest in technology, beauty, home, and everyday essentials, SM City Cebu curates one of the city's most comprehensive retail destinations, making it a preferred shopping hub for both locals and tourists. Food lovers can also explore the Food Hall, which brings together a diverse selection of dining concepts, offering everything from local favorites to international flavors in one vibrant culinary destination, while families and groups can enjoy friendly competition at the SM Bowling Center. For moviegoers, the Directors Club Cinema offers a premium viewing experience, while the first and only IMAX Theatre in Cebu remains a premier entertainment destination, offering audiences an unparalleled cinematic experience with cutting-edge projection and sound technology for the biggest film releases. With its central location and broad range of offerings, SM City Cebu provides visitors with a convenient way to shop, dine, be entertained, and unwind while exploring the city.

In Mandaue City, SM J Mall offers a distinctly different lifestyle experience, combining Japanese-inspired design and contemporary leisure concepts with shopping, dining, wellness, and entertainment. Visitors can explore the mall's Japanese-inspired spaces and discover dining destinations such as the Izakaya Terrace and Food Hall, offering opportunities to enjoy meals and gather with family and friends. Beyond dining, SM J Mall brings together retail, beauty and wellness, technology, and active-lifestyle experiences, creating a destination suited for both relaxation and recreation. Moviegoers can also enjoy the premium Directors Club Cinema, while the mall's curated spaces and lifestyle concepts provide visitors with a more experiential way to spend their day. Together, these offerings give SM J Mall a distinctive character within Cebu's growing collection of lifestyle destinations.

SM Skating offers an exhilarating ice-skating experience at SM Seaside City Cebu, giving visitors a space to glide, play, and enjoy memorable moments on the ice. 

At SM Seaside City Cebu, visitors can explore an expansive mix of retail, dining, entertainment, and leisure offerings, including the SM Bowling Center, Ice Skating, and Directors Club Cinema. Beyond the mall, the surrounding SM Seaside Complex brings together Cebu Ocean Park, Cebu Fun Park, and Thirsty Pickle, offering marine discovery, family recreation, and active sports experiences. The destination is further expanding its events and entertainment offering with the SM Seaside Cebu Arena, which hosts major concerts, sporting events, and other large-scale activities, while the upcoming SMX Convention Center Seaside Cebu is set to further strengthen Cebu's capacity for conventions, exhibitions, meetings, and events.

From homegrown Cebuano specialties to globally inspired cuisine, SM Supermalls bring together diverse dining experiences that celebrate Cebu’s vibrant food culture.  

Cebu's diverse dining scene adds another dimension to the visitor experience, from beloved Cebuano specialties to globally inspired cuisines. Across SM malls in Cebu, guests can discover local favorites, homegrown brands, and international restaurants, making every visit an opportunity to explore new flavors while experiencing the region's vibrant food culture. Whether enjoying the variety at the Food Hall of SM City Cebu, experiencing Japanese-inspired dining at SM J Mall, or exploring the wide range of restaurants at SM Seaside City Cebu, visitors can easily make food part of their Cebu experience.

Visitors enjoy an exciting game of pickleball at Thirsty Pickle, one of the featured lifestyle attractions within the SM Seaside Complex, offering active recreation for both beginners and experienced players. 

The growing variety of attractions gives travelers more ways to spend their day, whether enjoying marine encounters and family activities, discovering new dining and lifestyle concepts, shopping, watching movies, bowling, playing pickleball, or attending concerts and major events. By bringing together diverse lifestyle, retail, dining, entertainment, and recreational experiences, these destinations contribute to Cebu's broader tourism landscape, creating more opportunities for longer visits, repeat trips, and engagement with local businesses. As Cebu's tourism landscape continues to evolve, its growing collection of attractions reinforces the province's position as one of the country's premier travel destinations, inviting visitors to discover, dine, and play while experiencing even more of what Cebu has to offer.

SM Store Brings Bigger Savings Across Mindanao SM Malls with 8.8 Sale

ZAMBOANGA City, Philippines, 7 August 2026 — Shoppers across Mindanao can look forward to one of the region's biggest retail events as SM Store rolls out its highly anticipated 8.8 Sale on August 8, 2026, offering exclusive discounts, exciting shopping rewards, and flexible payment options for customers across participating SM Stores in Mindanao.

Shoppers can enjoy up to 50% off on great finds, and an exclusive 10% discount on regular-priced items, making it the perfect opportunity to refresh wardrobes, upgrade home essentials, or check off back-to-school and everyday shopping lists.

Adding more value to every purchase, customers who pay using their BDO Debit Card can receive an additional ₱200 OFF, while those looking for more convenient payment options can take advantage of Buy Now, Pay Later at 0% interest, allowing them to bring home more of their favorite finds with greater flexibility.

The shopping excitement doesn't end there. Customers also have the chance to receive a ₱200 OFF Shop Back Voucher, giving them even more reasons to return for their next shopping spree. As an added treat, shoppers can also take home a Mini Karaoke for only ₱749, making the sale even more rewarding for families and entertainment enthusiasts.

The one-day sale highlights SM Store's commitment to delivering exceptional value and an enjoyable shopping experience, bringing together irresistible deals, exclusive promotions, and customer-focused offers under one roof.

With more finds and more savings waiting, the SM Store 8.8 Sale is set to become one of the season's must-shop events for Mindanao shoppers.

Visit smstore.com/mindanao88sale for the complete terms and conditions, and head to SM Store Mindpro and SM Store Zamboanga on August 8 to enjoy these exclusive offers.

More finds. More savings. More reasons to shop at SM Store in Mindanao—Your Every Day Store.

Double the Win: Two-for-One Money Habits That Grow Your Wealth Without Feeling Like a Sacrifice

Forget strict self-denial. Being "good with money" no longer means resisting the urge to ‘add to cart’ and choosing between spending, saving, and investing. Today’s smartest financial habits are about making one decision that accomplishes two goals at once.

Two-fold financial habits create simple, intentional routines in which every financial move sparks another win, like treating yourself to a long-awaited purchase while automatically funding your future. In fact, saving and investing don't just pay off in the long run. They can also turn every deposit into an instant thrill today. Have PHP 1,000 to save? What if it could win you a brand-new motorcycle or laptop?

If you want to make your money work twice as hard and score epic prizes while doing it, here are habits to help you spend smarter, grow your wealth, and even get rewarded along the way:

1. Buy One, Invest One

Retail therapy doesn't have to come with buyer's remorse. Every time you indulge in a non-essential purchase, match 10% to 20% of that amount into your savings or investment account. Bought a pair of shoes for PHP 500? Invest PHP 100 or put it towards your savings. It transforms every splurge into a reminder that while you're enjoying today, you're also looking out for tomorrow.

2. Reward Yourself Responsibly

Bonuses, cashbacks, tax refunds, or unexpected windfalls don't have to be an all-or-nothing affair. Instead of spending the entire amount or locking it all away, split it between the present and the future you. Maybe half goes toward a nice dinner or a weekend getaway, while the other half goes into your emergency fund or investments. This way, you get to celebrate your wins without putting your long-term goals on hold.

3. Round-Up Investing

Make financial habits effortless by rounding your purchases up to the nearest convenient amount and saving or investing the difference. If your coffee costs PHP 185, round it up to PHP 200 and stash the extra PHP 15 away. It may not seem like much at the moment, but consistently saving can add up to a meaningful fund without requiring major lifestyle changes.

4. Save and Win

With the right routines and financial tools, growing your money becomes less about sacrifice and more about unlocking exciting rewards along the way. GCash makes that possible by turning smart financial habits into rewarding opportunities through two promos.

Building Wealth Can Be Rewarding with GCash

The beauty of two-fold financial habits is that they make consistency effortless. Instead of relying on willpower alone, GCash builds in daily motivation by letting you earn raffle entries and instant prizes every time you save or invest:

Shake to Win

No need to wait until payday to start winning. Simply open the GCash app each day, and tap on any eligible product, such as GSave or GFunds, to unlock one free daily shake.  Every shake automatically earns you one raffle entry for a chance to win PHP 10,000 in cash, while also allowing you to score instant shopping vouchers worth PHP 1, PHP 50, or PHP 200 on the spot.

Save to Win Bigger

Ready to level up your wealth? Save or invest at least PHP 1,000 in eligible Wealth Management products like GSave or GFunds to earn one raffle entry per ₱1,000 deposited (for GSave, funds must remain in the account for at least 7 days).

The promo is open to both new and existing users, giving everyone a chance to win exciting prizes throughout the campaign. Up for grabs are:

●       Three PHP 50,000 cash prizes

●       Three MacBook Neo 256 GB laptops (plus one PHP 10,000 cash winner)

●       Three iPhone 17 256 GB units (plus one PHP 10,000 cash winner)

●       Two PHP 100,000 cash prizes (plus one PHP 10,000 cash winner)

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With GCash, every smart financial decision can also come with exciting rewards, proving that the best money habits are the ones that help you grow your wealth while giving you something to look forward to along the way.

To open a GSave account, you must be a Filipino Citizen, at least 18 years old, and a fully verified GCash user. Ready to grow your money? You may access  GSave through the GCash dashboard or find it under “Grow.” No GCash yet? Download the GCash App on the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei App Gallery. Kaya mo, i-GCash mo! 

SM Foundation Welcomes New Batch of Scholars in Zamboanga City

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines, 5 August 2026 — Six (6) deserving students officially joined the growing family of SM Scholars as SM Foundation awarded scholarships to its newest beneficiaries during a ceremonial contract signing held at SM City Mindpro, together with their parents and guardians.

The event marked the beginning of a life-changing educational journey for the new scholars, reinforcing SM Foundation's long-standing commitment to making quality education accessible to talented and hardworking Filipino youth.

The scholars and their families were warmly welcomed by SM City Mindpro Assistant Mall Manager Engr. Rommel P. Bellen and SM Foundation Education Program Assistant Lynneth Gelilio, who both encouraged the students to pursue their dreams with determination, excellence, and gratitude.

In his welcome message, Engr. Bellen congratulated the new scholars for earning the opportunity through their perseverance and reminded them that the scholarship is more than financial assistance—it is an investment in their future and in the communities they will one day serve.

Representing SM Foundation, Gelilio introduced the Education Program and shared how the scholarship continues to transform lives by supporting students throughout their college education while nurturing values of leadership, service, and social responsibility.

Parents and guardians also took part in the ceremony, underscoring the important role of family support in every scholar's academic journey. Their presence highlighted the shared commitment between SM Foundation and families in helping students achieve their aspirations.

The SM Foundation Scholarship Program provides comprehensive educational assistance to qualified students, helping remove financial barriers to higher education while empowering them to become future professionals and nation-builders.

To date, there are thirty-eight (38) SM Scholars in Zamboanga City, reflecting SM Foundation's sustained investment in developing future leaders and creating opportunities that uplift families and communities through education.

For decades, SM Foundation has remained steadfast in its belief that education is one of the most powerful tools for nation-building. By opening doors to deserving students, the Foundation continues to inspire hope and transform lives—one scholar, one family, and one community at a time.