The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids

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Jacob Collier with The Philly POPS

The Mann Center 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Jacob Collier is coming to the TD Pavilion on August 7 joined by The No Name Pops, soon to be The Philly Pops, in their return to the Mann. Recognized by audiences, critics and fellow musicians alike as one of the most gifted young artists […]

A Championship Season with The Philadelphia Orchestra

The Mann Center 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Mann Center, the Philadelphia Eagles, and NFL Films take center stage this summer to celebrate another Eagles Championship Season with this special concert event hosted by the “Voice of the Eagles,” Merrill Reese. Relive NFL Films’ stunning video highlights of the Philadelphia Eagles’ 2024 […]

125 Years of The Philadelphia Orchestra

The Mann Center 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the 125th anniversary of The Philadelphia Orchestra as it returns to its summer home at the TD Pavilion at the Mann on July 23 for an evening of classical music hits, led by Assistant Conductor Naomi Woo. The evening will begin with two of […]

Jazz Under the Stars: Kim Waters

The Mann Center 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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 […]

Cynthia Erivo with The Philadelphia Orchestra

The Mann Center 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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, […]

Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert with The Philadelphia Orchestra

The Mann Center 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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 […]

Beethoven’s Fifth with The Philadelphia Orchestra

The Mann Center 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

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 […]