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Love isn’t always on time, but this iconic 80s hitmaker arrives just as their golden year is coming by.
FilipinoFilipinoThe national language of the Philippines, widely used for communication, education, media, and culture.Go to Filipino Glossary Yacht Rock fans rejoice: the legendary American band Toto is coming to the Philippines on March 29, 2027, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, and on March 30, 2027, at the SM Seaside Cebu Arena.
Presented by Ovation Productions, the “Toto: Dogz of Oz” tour celebrates the group’s 50 years of classic tunes that have since transcended generations.
“Philippines, get ready to be part of a historic celebration as the legendary band TOTO marks 50 years of timeless music, unforgettable hits, and rock ‘n’ roll greatness!” read Ovation Productions’ social media announcement.
Original members Steve Lukather and Joseph Williams will play alongside touring members Warren Ham, Keith Carlock, John Pierce, Dennis Atlas, and Rai Thistlethwayte.
The band last played in the Philippines in May 2025, when singer-songwriter and Journey frontman Arnel Pineda joined them in a rendition of their hit, “Africa.” It was also notably their first concert in the Philippines in almost 20 years.
“It’s a huge honor to come down and play with you tonight. You guys are singing so well,” Steve Lukather said at their concert last year. This time, our best voices will get to serenade them for two days straight.
Formed in 1977, Toto made the world fall in love with hits such as the award-winning “Rosanna,” “Hold the Line,” “Georgy Porgy,” “I’ll Be Over You,” and countless more that fill our radio waves to this day.
It’s gonna take a lot to take me away from getting a seat, and if you don’t want destiny to pass you by, tickets to “Toto: Dogz of Oz” go on sale starting November 16, 2026, via the SM Ticketmaster Website and SM Tickets outlets nationwide.
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Toto is an American soft rock band known for hits like “Rosanna,” “Africa,” “Hold the Line,” “Georgy Porgy,” “I’ll Be Over You,” among others.
March 29, 2027, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, and March 30, 2027, at the SM Seaside Cebu Arena.
Singer-songwriter and Journey frontman Arnel Pineda joined them in a rendition of their hit, “Africa.”
Ethan Cardaño
Ethan Cardaño is GQ Philippines’ News Writer, bringing the latest in everything men to the forefront. If he’s not actively looking for stories, you’ll find him trying on trending menswear pieces, watching films in cinemas (as intended), frequenting local gigs, and eyeing everything counterculture. Before joining GQ Philippines, he graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of Santo Tomas (UST), where he served as a photojournalist and eventually became chief photographer for The Flame, the official student publication of the UST Faculty of Arts and Letters. You can contact him at [email protected].