Mc Richard Paglicawan
The Smart Araneta Coliseum transformed into one massive celebration of Original Pilipino Music as thousands of fans filled the Big Dome for the sold-out Puregold OPM Con Generations 2026 on Saturday, July 11.
From 6 p.m. until nearly 11 p.m., the five-hour concert showcased the best of OPM, bringing together established icons and today’s biggest artists in a night filled with powerhouse performances, surprise collaborations, and unforgettable musical moments.
Headlining the concert were SB19, Ben&Ben, Alamat, Flow G, Skusta Clee, SunKissed Lola, G22, KAIA, and XONARA, each representing the diverse sounds that continue to shape the Philippine music scene.
The evening became even more memorable with appearances from special guests Bamboo, Chito Miranda, Armi Millare, Jay Durias, Sam Concepcion, Kiyo, Jett Pangan, and the Bataan Choral Artists, who joined the night’s performers in a series of surprise collaborations that delighted the audience.
One of the night’s biggest highlights came when SB19 took the stage, sending the Big Dome into a frenzy with performances of fan favorites including “Gento,” “Visa,” and “Emoji.” The excitement reached another level when rock icon Bamboo joined the P-pop supergroup for a stirring rendition of the OPM classic “Tatsulok,” drawing thunderous cheers from concertgoers across different generations.
Ben&Ben once again turned the arena into one giant choir as fans sang along to “Saranggola” and “Lifetime.” The folk-pop band later welcomed Armi Millare for emotional performances of “Tadhana” and “Pagtingin.”
Another standout collaboration featured Flow G and Parokya ni Edgar frontman Chito Miranda, who performed the timeless hit “Harana.” Flow G also performed “Driftstar,” while he and Skusta Clee reunited onstage for their hit collaboration “Since Day One.”
Skusta Clee also showcased a different side of his artistry by performing South Border’s classic “Ikaw Nga” alongside Jay Durias, earning one of the loudest sing-alongs of the evening.
Meanwhile, SunKissed Lola serenaded the audience with “Pasilyo” and “Paki Sabi,” before teaming up with rapper Kiyo for a special collaboration.
P-pop girl groups G22 and KAIA energized the crowd with their signature performances. G22 impressed with “Groove On” and “Pa-Pa-Pa-Palaban,” while KAIA performed “Tanga” and “Walkie Talkie,” before sharing the stage with Sam Concepcion for “Dati.”
Rising girl group XONARA performed their debut single “Tabi” and gave fans the first live performance of their upcoming track, “Pula.”
Completing the lineup, Alamat brought Filipino culture and modern P-pop together through performances of “Dagundong” and “LuzViMin,” before joining The Dawn frontman Jett Pangan for an unforgettable rendition of “Salamat.”
The concert’s overwhelming success reflected the continued growth of OPM and the strong support Filipino audiences have for homegrown music. Tickets sold out just two days after becoming available, highlighting the excitement surrounding this year’s edition.
“The Big Dome has long been a home to some of OPM’s most iconic acts and unforgettable performances, and seeing it come alive once again for Filipino music is something Puregold will always be proud of,” said Ivy Hayagan-Piedad, Senior Marketing Manager of Puregold Price Club Inc.
She added, “OPM has the power to bring generations together. Puregold is deeply grateful to the artists, fans, communities, partners, and everyone who made this celebration possible.”
Now on its third successful staging, Puregold OPM Con Generations continues to establish itself as one of the country’s biggest platforms celebrating Filipino music, bringing together artists, fans, and communities through the unifying power of OPM.
