NINA XX: The 20th Anniversary Celebration 2026

NINA XX: The 20th Anniversary Celebration 2026
May 9, 2026

When an OPM pillar marks two full decades in the music industry, you clear your calendar and head straight to Cubao. Stepping into the New Frontier Theatre for NINA XX: The Anniversary Celebration felt like walking into a massive room filled with shared history. From the moment the house lights dipped and the opening notes echoed through the hall, it was clear this wasn't just a regular concert—it was a heartfelt milestone celebrating twenty years of soundtracks to our lives, heartbreaks, and healing.

NINA XX: The Anniversary Celebration 2026 Videos:

NINA XX: The Anniversary Celebration 2026 Setlist:

There You'll Be (Faith Hill cover)
Coloured Kisses (Martika cover)
Sweet Thing (Rufus & Chaka Khan cover)
I Don't Want to Wait (Paula Cole cover)
Steep (Lauren Christy cover)
Sunlight (Kevyn Lettau cover)

[Duet with Thor Dulay]
The Closer I Get to You (Roberta Flack cover)
Burn (Tina Arena cover)

[Set 1: Barry Manilow hits]
Somewhere Down the Road
Even Now
One of These Days
When Will I See You Again
Somewhere in the Night

Piano in the Dark (Brenda Russell cover)

[Duet with Kris Lawrence]
Have You Ever? (Brandy cover)
How Can We Be Lovers (Michael Bolton cover)

[Set 2: NINA Original Songs]
2nd Floor
Heaven

[Set 3: Diane Warren hits]
I'll Never Get Over You Getting Over Me (Exposé cover)
Love Will Lead You Back (Taylor Dayne cover)
Un-Break My Heart (Toni Braxton cover)
I Don't Want to Be Your Friend (Cyndi Lauper cover)

DIE ON THIS HILL (SIENNA SPIRO cover)

[Duet with Jay Durias (South Border)]
Love Of My Life (South Border cover)
Saving Forever for You (Shanice cover)

[NINA hits]
I Love You Goodbye
Jealous
Foolish Heart (Steve Perry cover)
Through the Fire (Chaka Khan cover)

[Encore]
Love Moves In Mysterious Ways

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Inside the Concert Experience:

A Masterclass in Vocal Purity

Hearing Nina live is always a humbling reminder of why she earned the title of Soul Siren. From soaring heartbreak anthems to butter-smooth classic covers like Paula Cole's "I Don't Want to Wait" and Kevyn Lettau's "Sunlight" featured in the set, her tone remained crystal clear and effortlessly powerful. She didn't need elaborate stage gimmicks or over-the-top theatrics; her voice alone commanded the entire theatre, wrapping around every lyric with a precision that gave you instant goosebumps.

Reliving Two Decades of Memories

The energy inside the venue shifted seamlessly from nostalgic ballad sing-alongs to high-energy grooves when special guests like Chris Lawrence joined her on stage. Hearing thousands of fans belt out every single word to timeless tracks like "Somewhere Down the Road" and "Love Moves in Mysterious Ways" turned the night into one giant, comforting choir. It was pure emotional catharsis, proving how deeply her music has anchored itself in our personal stories over the past twenty years.

Useful Details & Practical Tips

Venue: New Frontier Theatre, Araneta City, Cubao. It remains one of the most accessible and intimate mid-sized indoor venues for major local anniversary concerts in Metro Manila.
Production: Clean, atmospheric lighting and pristine acoustics that let Nina's vocals take absolute center stage without getting drowned out by the band.
Arriving: Head to Cubao early to beat the usual EDSA traffic rush, grab dinner around Araneta City, and breeze through the gates before the show starts.

Personal Take

There is something deeply special about watching an artist who has stayed true to her craft for twenty years, continuing to move crowds with sheer vocal mastery and genuine gratitude. Walking out of the theatre with ringing ears and a voice completely gone from singing along to every track, it hit me why we keep coming back. Some voices don't just age gracefully—they only get richer with every chapter.