Nearby places

Getting around Philadelphia's venues

The places listed above fall into a few clear clusters, and knowing which cluster a show is in makes planning an evening much easier. Philadelphia's live music map runs largely along Broad Street itself, with a second hub north of Center City and a separate world out in West Fairmount Park.

North Broad and Northern Liberties

The Met sits on North Broad, a restored opera house that now hosts touring rock, hip-hop and comedy. A short ride east, The Fillmore in Fishtown, Union Transfer on Spring Garden Street and Franklin Music Hall near Northern Liberties form a tight group of mid-sized rooms. They make it easy to pair a show with dinner or a drink in the surrounding neighbourhoods, which are known for their bars and restaurants. The Broad Street Line and the Market-Frankford Line both serve this part of the city, and rideshare pickups can get crowded right after a show lets out, so walking a block or two before calling a car often saves time.

Center City and the Avenue of the Arts

The Academy of Music on South Broad is one of the oldest opera houses in the country still in use and is home to touring Broadway productions, ballet and classical programming. Dress codes are relaxed, but arriving early matters: late seating is often restricted once a performance begins.

South Philadelphia Sports Complex

Citizens Bank Park and the Wells Fargo Center share the sports complex at the southern end of Broad Street, reachable directly on the Broad Street Line. Beyond Phillies, Flyers and Sixers games, both host major concerts. Expect heavy traffic on event nights, and check each venue's official site for bag policies, which tend to be strict at large arenas and stadiums.

The Mann in Fairmount Park

TD Pavilion at the Mann is an outdoor amphitheater in West Fairmount Park, with covered seating and a lawn for summer concerts. Bring layers for evening shows and plan your ride home in advance, since public transport options are thinner out there late at night.

For what's coming up at each of these places, see our Events Guide, or browse the full venue listings. Always confirm dates, door times and ticketing through the venue's official channels.