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Pasay
Pasay, on the shores of Manila Bay just south of central Manila, is best known as the site of the country's main international airport and the sprawling SM Mall of Asia entertainment strip. Its streets mix high rise casinos and convention centres with the market chaos of Baclaran, one of Metro Manila's busiest bargain shopping districts.
Festivals & events
Ended Charlie Puth Live in Manila: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Pasay)
Charlie Puth Live in Manila was set for October 14, 2026 at Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Philippines, with the American pop star headlining.
Ended BABYMONSTER CHOOM World Tour: What to Know (Pasay City)
BABYMONSTER's CHOOM World Tour was set for SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on September 5, 2026, with doors listed at 6pm.
event Disney On Ice presents Let's Dance!: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Pasay)
Disney On Ice presents Let's Dance! plays SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay in November–December 2026, with skated scenes from The Little Mermaid, Moana, The Lion King, Frozen 2 and Wish.
event Home Credit Takbo Para sa Life 2027 Manila Leg: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Pasay)
The Home Credit Takbo Para sa Life 2027 Manila Leg takes place on January 17, 2027, at the SM MOA Complex in Pasay, with 16K, 10K, 5K and 3K distances.
event Jason Mraz Manila 2026: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Pasay)
Jason Mraz Manila 2026 is set for October 27, 2026 at SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Metro Manila, on the Manila Bay edge of the SM Mall of Asia complex.
event NCT 127 Neo City: The Redline Tour: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Pasay)
NCT 127 Neo City: The Redline Tour plays SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay on December 12, 2026, the Manila date of the group's 5th world tour.
event wave to earth 'the () pieces tour' Manila: Dates, Tickets & Venue (Pasay)
wave to earth 'the () pieces tour' Manila takes place at SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions about Pasay
How do I get to Pasay?
Most visitors arrive via Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA, MNL), which sits directly on the border between Pasay and Parañaque and functions as the country's main gateway. Within the city, LRT Line 1 calls at four Pasay stations including Baclaran and EDSA, while MRT Line 3 terminates at Taft Avenue, giving onward access to the rest of Metro Manila.
How many days should I spend in Pasay?
Most travellers pass through for ~1-2 days, enough to clear the airport, dip into the malls or Baclaran market, and connect onward by rail or bus to the wider capital.
What is Pasay known for?
Pasay, on the shores of Manila Bay just south of central Manila, is best known as the site of the country's main international airport and the sprawling SM Mall of Asia entertainment strip. Its streets mix high rise casinos and convention centres with the market chaos of Baclaran, one of Metro Manila's busiest bargain shopping districts.