Dance
Map all locationsFrom a historical tradition that rocked the 1930s, to the dance boom of the past two decades, Philadelphia is a dancing city. With more than 50 professional dance companies and a number of excellent venues, the city boasts an internationally renowned modern dance company; a world-class ballet troupe; and African, hip-hop, tap, salsa, Flamenco, Asian and postmodern ensembles.
Spacious theaters on Broad Street’s Avenue of the Arts coexist with small, intimate spaces devoted to experimental ventures. Philly is an urban treasure trove offering a stunning array of performances and a wealth of talent with goodies for new audiences and dance connoisseurs.
Featured Attraction
Merriam Theater
Broadway touring shows in Philadelphia’s Center City
Avenue of the Arts / Center City East
The Merriam Theater keeps with the Broadway touring tradition by importing recent hits and long running musicals for runs of varying length in Philadelphia.
Spotlight
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Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe
September 2-17: Celebrating 15 years of thought-provoking productions More
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Philadelphia International
Festival of the Arts (PIFA)April 7 – May 1: Featuring music, dance, fashion, fine arts, poetry, cuisine and more—all inspired Paris, circa 1910-1920 More
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Pennsylvania Ballet’s The Nutcracker
A Philadelphia holiday tradition dances across the stage More
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Society Hill Playhouse
Theater for all at one of Philadelphia’s oldest theater halls More
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People’s Light and Theatre Company
Excellent professional theater offering classical and contemporary plays More
Itineraries
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A Weekend Is More Fun in Historic Philadelphia
Fuel your nightlife with modern flavor, history, food, cocktails and more More
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A Weekend in Historic Philadelphia…on a Budget
In Historic Philadelphia, you’ll find plenty of places where prices haven’t changed much since our Founding Fathers were milling about town. More
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The Liberty Bell Center
First Friday
The Dandelion
Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing
Johnny Brenda’s
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Franklin Square
Marsh Creek State Park
Feria del Barrio
The Legendary Blue Horizon