P-POP powerhouse SB19 is set to headline this year’s “Sama sa Roma” celebration in Rome, Italy.

“Sama sa Roma 2025,” which will gather Filipinos for the Jubilee Year celebration in Rome, is scheduled for Sunday, October 12, at the Spazio Atlantico in Italy’s capital. 

The event will implement a “no registration, no entry” policy, and the first 1,700 registrants will get free admission.

“We’re excited to see you all soon,” SB19 wrote.

The 2025 edition of “Sama sa Roma” celebration kicked off on Saturday, October 4, with a pilgrimage to the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica and an audience with Pope Leo XIV at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. A Jubilee Mass for migrants was held the following day, October 5.

The celebration will continue with a Jubilee conference on October 10 and 11, with the theme, “Deepening, Unifying Faith and Culture of the Global Filipino.”

There will also be a procession of holy images from the Philippines, such as the Black Nazarene, Sto. Nino de Cebu, Our Lady of La Naval, Our Lady of Good Harvest, and St. Lorenzo Ruiz, St. Pedro Calungsod.

This will be followed by a Jubilee Mass for the global Filipino, celebrated by Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, and the “Pista ng Pag-asa” on October 12.

Riyadh concert cancelled

SB19—consists of Josh, Justin, Ken, Pablo, and Stell—is embarking on their “Simula at Wakas” world tour, in support of their third extended play (EP) of the same name.

On Monday, 1Z Entertainment, SB19’s agency, announced the cancellation of the “Simula at Wakas” show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, due to “unforeseen circumstances.” The concert was initially scheduled for October 9 at the Intercontinental Durrat Al Riyadh.

The agency said purchased tickets for the concert will be refunded.

“We understand how much this event meant to you, and we share in your disappointment,” 1Z Entertainment said.

“We appreciate your understanding and support during this time and will keep you updated if Riyadh is included in future tour plans,” it added.

SB19 will bring the “Simula at Wakas” world tour to three Australian cities—Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth—in December.

At home, the phenomenal quintet will hold “Fast Zone,” a fashion and music event in collaboration with Filipino designer Francis Libiran, on October 26 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.