Summer hit a fever pitch as SM Fairview brought the heat with its first-ever Neon Music Festival on April 11, 2026. Over 10,000 concertgoers flooded the grounds, turning the venue into a glowing sea of color as ten premier local acts took the neon-lit stage.
A New Wave of OPM Talent
Opening the event is rising artist dana paulene with her track “Uod Love Story” and an unreleased single called “Halaka”. Following her is indie pop artist Rhodessa, who performed her hit track “Kisame” and latest single “Nananabik”. Neon Music Fest also welcomed up-and-coming artist Prince Lui with his debut single “Hangal” and folk band Magiliw Street with their fan-fave tracks “Liwanag” and “Irog”. Ending the first set is R&B artist Rangel with her cover of “Kalawakan” while DJ Jennifer Lee kept the energy electric between sets with a high-octane mix of pop and electronic beats.
But the party is just starting! ABS-CBN's newest P-Pop girl group, DNA, graced the stage with their collaboration track “Gala to the Max”—the latest official jingle for SM Supermalls.
Music in Full Glow
As the sun sets and darkness takes over, the neon glow keeps on shining! Zack Tabudlo takes the SM Fairview center stage with his top hits “Nangangamba”, “Habang Buhay”, and “Paano”. Following him is hip-hop artist Al James with “Ngayong Gabi”, “Get Dat”, and “Pa-umaga”. The two join forces with their collaboration song “Gusto”.
Alternative rock band Silent Sanctuary continues to bring the heat and love with their classic ballad pop-rock tracks “Kundiman”, “Ikaw Lamang”, and “14”. Of course, their set cannot end without their legendary hit “Sa’yo”.
Closing the Neon Music Festival is R&B and soul artist Dionela, bringing his The Grace Tour tracks “Oksihina”, “Musika”, and “Marilag” to the massive crowd.
The Neon Music Festival 2026 was proudly hosted and produced by SM Fairview, marking a new milestone in the mall’s commitment to world-class entertainment and OPM.
Words by Justin Buenagua
Photos by Christian Melanie Lee