Kia Theatre (New Frontier Theater) Guide: Shows, Seating & How to Get There
The Kia Theatre — long known as the New Frontier Theater — in Araneta City, Cubao is a well-loved mid-size venue (about 2,000 seats) for OPM concerts, fan events, comedy shows, and theatrical productions. It's a more intimate alternative to the neighboring Big Dome, right in the heart of the transit-friendly Araneta City complex.
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Quick facts
- Where: Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City (beside the Smart Araneta Coliseum)
- Capacity: ~2,000 seats
- Also known as: New Frontier Theater
- Best for: mid-size concerts, fan meets, comedy, and stage shows
How to get there
Like the rest of Araneta City, it's superbly transit-connected:
- MRT-3: alight at Cubao Station, linked into Araneta City.
- LRT-2: alight at Araneta Center–Cubao Station.
- By car: park at the Araneta City malls (Gateway, Ali Mall, Farmers) within walking distance.
Tickets & seating
Being a theater, it's typically fully seated (orchestra/balcony-style tiers) with good sightlines throughout. Tickets are usually sold via TicketNet or the venue box office — see how to buy tickets.
FAQ
Is Kia Theatre the same as New Frontier Theater? Yes — it's the same venue in Araneta City, which has carried both names over the years.
How do I get to Kia Theatre? Via MRT-3 Cubao or LRT-2 Araneta Center–Cubao — both feed directly into Araneta City.
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