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1. Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Center City West | ConcertsThis striking complex evokes Philadelphia's traditional redbrick structures, while making a contemporary design statement. The 450,000-square...Read More
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2. Philadelphia Folk Festival
FestivalsFirst held in 1961, the oldest continuously running folk festival in the country takes place each year in late August. Arlo Guthrie, Levon Helm...Read More
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3. Academy of Music
Center City West | ConcertsInspired by Milan's La Scala opera house and completed in 1857, the Academy of Music is the oldest grand opera house in the country still used...Read More
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4. Annenberg Center
University City | ConcertsThe performing-arts complex on University of Pennsylvania's campus features multiple stages, from the 115-seat Bruce Montgomery Theatre to the...Read More
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5. Arden Theatre Company
Old City | TheaterThe Arden, formed in 1988, is known for premiering new works and offering a mix of classic drama, comedy, and musicals, with a special affinity...Read More
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6. AVA Opera Theatre
Rittenhouse Square | OperaThe resident artists at the Academy of Vocal Arts, a four-year, tuition-free vocal training program, present four or five fully staged opera...Read More
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7. Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia
Center City West | MusicDirected by Dirk Brossé, this prestigious group performs chamber music from September to May at the Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center for...Read More
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8. Clark Park Summer Solstice Festival
University City | FestivalsThe vivacious Clark Park Summer Solstice Festival has a full lineup of live bands, performers, vendors, and the fabulous, multicultural energy...Read More
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9. Curtis Institute of Music
Rittenhouse Square | MusicThe gifted students at this world-renowned music conservatory give free recitals several times a week from October through May at 8 pm. All...Read More
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10. Forrest Theatre
Center City East | TheaterThe Forrest is the place to catch Broadway blockbusters in Philadelphia. About eight high-profile shows are presented each season—think hits...Read More
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11. Freedom Theatre
North Philadelphia | TheaterThe oldest and most active African-American theater in Pennsylvania is nationally renowned. Performances are scheduled throughout the year,...Read More
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12. Keswick Theatre
ConcertsThis 1,300-seat hall is a former vaudeville house and cinema that's on the National Register of Historic Places. Known for its fine acoustics...Read More
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13. Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Fairmount | ConcertsPop, jazz, contemporary music, Broadway theater, opera, dance, and Shakespeare are presented in this open-air amphitheater in Fairmount Park...Read More
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14. Merriam Theater
Center City West | TheaterBuilt in 1918 as the Shubert, the ornate 1,688-seat theater has had many stage greats, including Al Jolson, Helen Hayes, Katharine Hepburn,...Read More
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15. NextMove
Center City West | DanceThe NextMove series, which presents work from both national and internationally known companies, began calling the Prince Theater home during...Read More
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16. Opera Company of Philadelphia
Center City West | OperaThe company stages five or six productions a year between October and May at the Academy of Music; some operas have international stars. All...Read More
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17. Painted Bride Art Center
Old City | ConcertsBy day it's a contemporary art gallery showing bold, challenging works. By night it's a multidisciplinary, multicultural performance center...Read More
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18. PECO Multicultural Series
Penn's Landing | FestivalsPECO, Philadelphia's primary electric provider, sponsors a series of global celebrations along Penn's Landing over summer weekends. Each installment...Read More
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19. Pennsylvania Ballet
Center City West | DanceArtistic director Angel Corella leads the company through a season of classic favorites and new works; they dance on the stage of the Academy...Read More
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20. Philadelphia Chamber Music Society
ConcertsFrom October to May, the society presents 60 concerts featuring nationally and internationally known musicians. The schedule is packed with...Read More
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