Olivia Dean to make Philippine debut at LaLaLa Fest Manila 2027

ASM, Philippine Canadian Inquirer
October 08, 2026

Photo courtesy: Britannica

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino fans of Olivia Dean will finally get to see the British singer-songwriter live as she heads to the Philippines for the first time in January 2027.

Dean will headline LaLaLa Fest Manila 2027 on January 14 at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan, organizers confirmed on Wednesday. The Manila stop is also listed on Dean’s official tour schedule.

The appearance will mark Dean’s official Philippine debut, adding Manila to a regional run that also includes LaLaLa Fest dates in Jakarta on January 17 and Bangkok on January  20. 

Joining her in the initial Manila lineup are BINI, UDD, Lola Amour and SunKissed Lola, with more acts still to be announced.

Dean has enjoyed a major international breakthrough over the past year. Her 2025 album “The Art of Loving” produced songs including “Man I Need,” “Nice to Each Other” and “So Easy (To Fall in Love),” helping push the London-born artist to a wider global audience. 

Her rise was capped in February when she won Best New Artist at the 2026 Grammy Awards, beating a field that included KATSEYE, The Marías, Addison Rae, sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren and Lola Young. 

“Man I Need” has also found a strong audience in the Philippines, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Philippines Hot 100, according to Billboard Philippines. 

LaLaLa Fest made its Philippine debut in August 2026 and will return next year for its second Manila edition, this time moving to the Philippine Arena.