Welcome to the Black Parade — Manila | Unofficial Concert Day Guide

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At a glance

Show: My Chemical Romance live in Manila
When: Saturday, 14 November 2026
Venue: Philippine Arena, Ciudad de Victoria, Bocaue, Bulacan
Our seats: Section 108, VIP Seated (reserved)
VIP Seated entrance: Left or Right Side Entrance
Lobby gates: 3:00 PM PHT
Bowl doors: 4:00 PM PHT
Showtime: 7:00 PM PHT
Re-entry: No re-entry
PULP help desk: Opens 2:00 PM PHT
Note: Schedules can change. Confirm on the day.

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Timeline

All times Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+8).

Before 11:30 AM Eat in BGC. Outside food and drinks are not allowed at the arena.
12:00 noon — leave BGC This is the plan. Fallback 12:30–1:00 PM. Do not leave after about 1:30 PM. Concert-day drive can take 1.5–2.5 hours.
2:00–2:30 PM — parked Walking in. Photograph the lot marker so you can find the car later.
2:45 PM — side entrance Be at the Left or Right Side Entrance with a valid ID and e-ticket.
3:00 PM — lobby opens If you want merch, go to the booths first.
4:00 PM — bowl doors Seats in Sec 108 are reserved, so there is no need to queue early for a spot.
7:00 PM — show The parade starts.
After the show Head to the car. Exiting the lots can take 1–2+ hours after a sold-out show.

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Getting there

The arena is about 35 km from BGC. On a concert day the drive can take 1.5 to 2.5 hours.

Recommended route

Skyway Stage 3 → NLEX Connector → NLEX → Ciudad de Victoria exit. This is the route NLEX advises. Avoid going via EDSA or C5 toward Balintawak.

Tolls

Have the Easytrip RFID loaded. From 13–18 November, use the regular electronic toll (ETC) lanes — not the lanes marked for ASEAN traffic.

Traffic warning

NLEX has warned of heavy traffic from 10:00 AM to 11:30 PM for the concert. ASEAN summit convoy rehearsals may also slow Metro Manila roads through 14 November.

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Parking

Tell the parking marshal you are Manila-bound, so they can point you to a southbound exit lot. Photograph your lot marker. Have the driver wait at the car.

Best Parking C, D1 / D2

Exit via the CDV Interchange toward NLEX southbound — the clean way back toward Manila.

OK Parking D3 / E

Bypass toward Gov. Fortunato Halili Ave., then NLEX Bocaue.

Avoid Parking A, B, and the NLET terminal lot

These exit toward the CDV North Toll Plaza and are slower if you are heading south.

Some lots were reported at around PHP 150 in 2025. No official fee has been published for this show.

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Entry & merch

Getting in

VIP Seated uses either the Left or Right Side Entrance. Lobby gates open at 3:00 PM; bowl doors at 4:00 PM. There is no re-entry.

Section 108 seats are reserved, so you do not need to queue early for a position. The PULP help desk opens at 2:00 PM.

Merch

Merch is sold by a third party. No official booth hours have been posted. If you want merch, go right after the lobby opens at 3:00 PM.

Early exclusive merch is a VIP Standing perk, not VIP Seated.

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What to bring

Bring

Valid ID
E-ticket
Cash
Power bank
Light rain jacket
A small bag

Not allowed

Backpacks and big bags
Outside food and drinks
PET / plastic bottles
Pointed umbrellas

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Weather

Forecast as of 13 November: high around 33–34°C, with a possible light drizzle (about a 40–50% chance), more likely mid-afternoon.

A light rain jacket beats an umbrella — pointed umbrellas are not allowed inside.

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Getting home

After past sold-out shows, getting out of the parking lots took 1 to 2+ hours. Leaving during the encore can beat some of that traffic — your call whether that is worth missing the last songs.

Late-night NLEX is usually faster than the afternoon inbound crawl. Use the southbound-friendly lots (C, D1/D2) if you can.

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Map

Philippine Arena, Ciudad de Victoria, Bocaue, Bulacan.

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Sources

This is not an official PULP or My Chemical Romance page. Always confirm details with the promoter and NLEX on the day of the show.

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