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For the first time, but certainly not the last, Rawk U’s younger students will be featured in a show that promises to be a real treat for both the kids and audience! Students will be playing music from the annals of rock and pop history. […]
Join Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region and the School District of Philadelphia for a summer kickoff youth Pride party. There will be music, vendors, food, a drag show, and a youth open stage.
Visit Baltimore Street Thursday, June 5th for the biannual Dollar Stroll! Local vendors will be offering food and goods for only $1, $3, and $5! Listen to local musicians as you explore the many businesses participating in this event. The Dollar Stroll runs from 5 […]
Philadelphia’s robust network of arts and culture organizations will be celebrated every week as they perform in the center of the city. The performances will range from orchestral serenades and ballet ensembles to jazz instrumentals and more. Attendance is free for all, but seating in […]
Enjoy an afternoon of delicious food, refreshing drinks, and country music! The Bacon, Beer, Bourbon & Country Music Festival features live performances from a mix of well-known artists and rising stars, a selection of savory eats, and tastings of both beer and bourbon—plus the beautiful […]
Featuring Music Theatre Philly's K - 6 grade performers! Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in "Seussical Jr.", a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Horton […]
Featuring Music Theatre Philly's K - 6 grade performers! Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in "Seussical Jr.", a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Horton […]
Philadelphia’s robust network of arts and culture organizations will be celebrated every week as they perform in the center of the city. The performances will range from orchestral serenades and ballet ensembles to jazz instrumentals and more. Attendance is free for all, but seating in […]
Rock to the Future invites the community to a special youth-led open mic night on June 13th! The event takes place from 6–8pm at OneArt Community Center in West Philadelphia. Come out and celebrate the warm weather while enjoying performances from talented students in the […]
Bring the whole family for a festival filled with joyful performance, live DJ sets, captivating storytelling, and hands-on activities for all ages. Support Black-owned businesses at a community marketplace or grab a bite from local food trucks. The Juneteenth Festival will open access to the Penn Museum’s […]
Pack a picnic and enjoy a night of Beethoven's music under the stars as The Philadelphia Orchestra, led by Lina Gonzalez-Granados, returns to TD Pavilion at the Mann on June 17! The evening will begin with Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture, which is inspired by the story […]
Join the African American Museum in Philadelphia for "Audacious Freedom: Celebrating 160 Years of Emancipation", a Juneteenth block party including free museum admission! This family-friendly outdoor festival will be led by Philadelphia’s own Patty Jackson from iHeart Radio and WDAS-FM, featuring Grammy Award-winning DJ and […]
Join Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site this Juneteenth for a meaningful day of reflection, learning, and community connection. Explore the powerful links between American history, mass incarceration, and the continuing struggle for racial justice through engaging programs that encourage dialogue, deepen understanding, and inspire civic […]
Philadelphia’s robust network of arts and culture organizations will be celebrated every week as they perform in the center of the city. The performances will range from orchestral serenades and ballet ensembles to jazz instrumentals and more. Attendance is free for all, but seating in […]
The Mann is thrilled to present Star Wars: A New Hope live in concert on June 20. The Philadelphia Orchestra will play Oscar®-winning composer John Williams's musical score live as the film is projected on three giant screens. Pack a picnic and join in for […]
This year, Ensemble Arts is partying outside and in, with a range of performances taking place on a pop-up stage at Broad and Spruce Streets. Audiences can expect some of Broadway’s finest performers, performing selections from the upcoming 2025-26 Broadway season shows, as well as […]
The Women's Coalition for Empowerment, Inc. is in partnership with the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation for the 3rd Annual Juneteenth Wine & Arts Festival! This event celebrates Juneteenth and Black culture through wine tastings, art exhibits, and live music performances. This is a family-friendly event […]
Don’t miss a magical evening on June 21 as GRAMMY® Award winner Cynthia Erivo performs live with the GRAMMY Award–winning Philadelphia Orchestra at TD Pavilion at the Mann. This unforgettable concert will feature iconic music made famous by the greatest female vocalists of all time, […]
The Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival, started by the Pennsylvania Juneteenth Initiative, is the largest annual celebration in the nation attended by thousands where we join together to have fun, embrace our history and continue the tradition of Kujichagulia (self-determination). Over the past five years, […]
Philadelphia’s robust network of arts and culture organizations will be celebrated every week as they perform in the center of the city. The performances will range from orchestral serenades and ballet ensembles to jazz instrumentals and more. Attendance is free for all, but seating in […]
Internationally-renowned countertenor Reggie Mobley will be performing a selection of pieces at the Bartram's Garden on Thursday, June 26th. The concert will take place at 7 pm and run for one uninterrupted hour. Highlighted composers include Sancho, Handel, Purcell, and Williams. Purchase your tickets at […]
Internationally-renowned countertenor Reggie Mobley will be performing a selection of pieces at Esperanza Arts Center on Friday, June 27th. The concert will take place at 7 pm and run for one uninterrupted hour. Highlighted composers include Sancho, Handel, Purcell, and Williams. Purchase your tickets at […]
Gospel on Independence, as part of the Independence Concert Series Stage presented by VISIT PHILADELPHIA® will return for yet another moving and soul-stirring performance on Independence Mall with Independence Hall in the background. This powerful celebration of gospel music will bring together an incredible lineup of local […]
The last Saturday of each month, come to Spruce Harbor Park for a free concert featuring emerging and established bands from the Philadelphia region and beyond. This Saturday, June 28 features Steal Your Peach, Allman Bothers & Grateful Dead Mashup Tribute. Free and open to […]
Philadelphia’s robust network of arts and culture organizations will be celebrated every week as they perform in the center of the city. The performances will range from orchestral serenades and ballet ensembles to jazz instrumentals and more. Attendance is free for all, but seating in […]
Bring your lawn chairs and the entire family and take a seat along the parade route to experience a visual and musical extravaganza celebrating our nation. This year’s parade begins with a traveling dance production set to the music of a special song written by the parade producer […]
The Wawa Welcome America July 4th Concert and Fireworks feature Hip-Hop Trailblazer LL COOL J with DJ Z-Trip on the turntables. The evening will also feature a performance from GRAMMY® Award-winning R&B singer and songwriter, and Philadelphia native, Jazmine Sullivan. Produced in partnership with Live […]
Enjoy an evening at Christ Church Burial Ground with live jazz and storytelling. Each month features a different group of artists, marking the changing of the seasons. Audiences are invited to picnic among the stones (BYOB). An additional guided mini-tour, offered prior to the show, […]
Known for stellar musicianship and dynamic live shows, West Philadelphia Orchestra (WPO) is a brass band inspired by the Romani brass “orkestras” and “fanfares” of Eastern Europe. The band’s sound is large, loud, and extremely danceable. WPO began as a village band for their neighborhood in 2006, […]
Philadelphia’s robust network of arts and culture organizations will be celebrated every week as they perform in the center of the city. The performances will range from orchestral serenades and ballet ensembles to jazz instrumentals and more. Attendance is free for all, but seating in […]
Cirque du Soleil’s spectacular show OVO (“egg” in Portuguese) returns to Philadelphia July 11th to 13th with a fresh new twist! Celebrating 15 years, OVO now features reimagined sets, dazzling new acrobatics, original characters, vibrant costumes, and reinvented music. Join 53 talented acrobats and musicians […]
Experience the enchantment of jazz like never before with the Mann’s Jazz Under The Stars series! Taking place on the Presser Foundation Stage in the TD Pavilion, the series highlights contemporary jazz artists, a beloved subgenre for enthusiasts and the perfect introduction for newcomers. Jazz […]
The Katika Festival offers a delightful day for families brimming with food, music, and entertainment suitable for both kids and adults. It showcases an array of black-owned food trucks, artists, DJs, and vendors from across the tri-state area. There will be live musical performances, a […]
Cirque du Soleil’s spectacular show OVO (“egg” in Portuguese) returns to Philadelphia July 11th to 13th with a fresh new twist! Celebrating 15 years, OVO now features reimagined sets, dazzling new acrobatics, original characters, vibrant costumes, and reinvented music. Join 53 talented acrobats and musicians […]
See Creed's Summer of '99 Tour at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. Tickets can be purchased at the link below.
