The Biggest Concerts & Music Fests in Philadelphia for Fall 2025 & Beyond

Mexican-American artist Louie TheSinger reps his Texas roots, on stage and off. To the chagrin of some country music purists, the artist weaves together all the sonic influences that shaped him over the years — traditional country, Tejano, hip-hop and R&B — resulting in jams like Down Here and EYA. Experience the singer’s fresh take on the genre and characteristic charisma when he makes a stop in Philly this September.

Willie Nelson’s annual Outlaw Music Festival returns with its biggest lineup yet. The 92-year-old legend is joined by music icons Bob Dylan, Sheryl Crow and more for an afternoon of country, Americana, folk, rock and beyond.

This touring outdoor music festival features some of the world’s hottest EDM performers and DJs for two electrifying days of house, trance, dance, pop and more. Each year the fest boasts an electrifying lineup, and this year’s is no different with performances from Zedd, Excision, Clonee, Of the Trees, Two Friends and more. Two-day or single-day tickets are available (including VIP options). Check out the official website for the full lineup and forthcoming after-party details.

Credited as one of the most influential guitarists in history by the likes of Rolling Stone, Gibson and Time, Eric Clapton has crafted an untouchable catalogue of blues and rock classics like Change the World, Tears in Heaven and Layla. You can be in the crowd when the three-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer takes the stage at Xfinity Mobile Arena in support of his latest album, Meanwhile.

Everyone’s got a cool uncle. You know, he has the best fashion sense, tells great stories and puts you on to the best music. R&B legend Charlie Wilson (aka Uncle Charlie) is the “cool uncle” for an entire generation — and he’s coming for a visit. The lead singer of the Gap Band hits the road with fellow R&B icons Babyface, K-Ci and El Debarge for a joyful celebration of good music at the Mann.

Maren Morris has always played in multiple genres — country, pop and rock — and if the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter’s newest album, Dreamsickle, is any indication, tourgoers can expect a country-twanged pop experience featuring new music and (fingers crossed) a few tried-and-true favorites.

You know the movies. You know the music. But it’s another thing to experience the magic of Hans Zimmer — the composer behind The Lion King, Gladiator, The Dark Knight trilogy and more — brought to life by a live symphony orchestra. Under the watchful baton of Grammy-nominated conductor Matt Dunkley, talented musicians live-score the most memorable moments from your favorite movies as the iconic scenes are projected in front of you.

Over 20 locations in Montgomery County — including Elmwood Park Zoo, Human Robot Brewery and more — celebrate the living legacy of jazz, hosting a variety of talented performers during the fourth annual Montco Jazz Fest.

With more than 30 different events taking place throughout the week, music lovers can expect artist collaborations, tribute concerts and showcases of styles from big band to jazz funk.

Country wild child Eric Church blazed his path in the genre with sheer creativity and a rebellious spirit. His newest project ushers in a brave new chapter for the artist, pairing his raspy vocals and traditional country background with grand orchestral arrangements and choirs. The result? A Xfinity Mobile Arena show that “will be different than anything you’ve ever seen or heard” from him before.

Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites — better known as The Lumineers — are set to take on one of the biggest stages in Philadelphia. Thousands of singing fans descend on Citizens Bank Park (the longtime home of the Philadelphia Phillies) for a night of storytelling, folk-rock anthems and more featuring songs from their newest album, Automatic.

For the last 30 years, iconic public radio station WXPN has brought musical legends and rising stars — including many local names —  together along the Camden waterfront for this can’t-miss annual fest at Wiggins Waterfront Park. The lineup for this year’s fest includes SNACKTIME, WAR, Sharon Van Etten & the Attachment Theory, and more.

A one-of-a-kind spot for a music festival, the historic 18th-century Revolutionary War landmark Fort Mifflin plays host to Making Time, a “transcendental” three-day celebration of futuristic music featuring well over 100 artists. Join the party (and the planes flying overhead toward the nearby Philadelphia International Airport) with headliners Four Tet and Panda Bear of the band Animal Collective, as well as performers Ben UFO, Avalon Emerson and Moodymann.

Opera Philadelphia celebrates its 50th anniversary season — the first curated by new General Director and President Anthony Roth Costanzo — in a big way with the company premiere of Gioachino Rossini’s final Italian theatrical work, Il viaggio a Reims. Originally conceived to celebrate the coronation of Charles X, this fresh and fun interpretation features a standout orchestra, chorus and cast of 17 talented performers.

Known for her airy vocals, empowering lyrics and penchant for mixing genres from 1960s soul to contemporary Latin music, Kali Uchis brings her “genre-traversing” ways to Philadelphia when her Sincerely, tour comes to Xfinity Mobile Arena this September.

As NYU students, Noah Yoo and Sedona Schat set to work among a palette of airy dream-pop sounds, electronic textures and poetic lyrics to bring their group Cafuné and songs like the viral hit Tek It to life. On the heels of their mid-September album drop, Bite Reality, the duo takes their indie-pop musings on living and creating in the AI age on the road, stopping at The Foundry.

Times are tough, and while some artists don’t get it, some really do. And British “lad next door” Sam Fender is one of the ones that does, holding up a mirror to the times with relatable Springsteen-esque anthems like Seventeen Going Under, People Watching and Hypersonic Missiles. Sing along with the singer-songwriter when he hits The Fillmore.

Give the man a piano! After recent rounds supporting Billie Eilish and The Lumineers on their recent tours, British singer-songwriter Tom Odell hits the road solo, making a stop at Philadelphia’s Theatre of Living Arts. And he’s bringing with him his catalog of vulnerable and introspective music, including from his upcoming album, A Wonderful Life.

A link-up we’ll forever be grateful for, musical multihyphenate Anderson.Paak and producer-extraordinaire Knxwledge blend R&B, funk and hip-hop in the breezy way that only a couple of California boys could. The swaggy duo — better known as NxWorries — take their Grammy Award-winning album, Yes Lawd!, on the road for their first major tour together.

Inspired by life in Appalachian Kentucky, Tyler Childers’ neotraditional country and bluegrass tunes earned him over half a dozen Grammy Award nominations and the title of Emerging Artist of the Year at the Americana Music Honors & Awards. Childers’ iconic twang and heartfelt lyrics tell stories that never stray far from his roots.

Little is known about the true identities of British masked musical collective Sleep Token, who emerged from the underground in 2016. But the band’s immersive music and dramatic live performances — known as rituals among fans — speak for themselves. Meet the mysterious hard rockers (seriously, who is behind those masks?) at Xfinity Mobile Arena for an otherworldly experience.

Acclaimed pianist and Curtis Institute of Music alumna Yuja Wang returns to Philadelphia to help the orchestra kick off its 2025/2026 season with spellbinding performances of Ravel’s Concerto in G major and other selections.

With Beyoncé credits and a mega hit to his name, Shaboozey has cemented his place at the forefront of the new-school of country music. The singer brings his countrified swagger and jams like A Bar Song (Tipsy) and Let It Burn to the City of Brotherly Love when his tour stops at The Fillmore.

Known for folk hits like Silver Lining and Dirty Love, LA-based indie rockers Mt. Joy welcome the first week of fall with two days of soulful lyrics and rich harmonies at the Mann Center. The five-piece band evokes the spirit of groups like The Lumineers and Fleet Foxes but with its own blend of contemporary Americana.

We’ve been calling Lorde queen bee for over a decade now. The moody teenage pop princess has graduated to introspective music royalty with a new album, Virgin. The New Zealand singer-songwriter is back on the road, accompanied by Blood Orange and The Japanese House, for her Ultrasound tour stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena this fall.

From humble beginnings self-posting on SoundCloud to selling out arenas, it’s been an epic journey for New Orleans underground rap duo $uicideboy$. Bandmates and cousins Ruby da Cherry and $crim once again hit the Philly area on their Grey Day tour, bringing with them a slate of powerhouse acts including BONES, Night Lovell, Germ and Chetta.

Step inside the dark world of The Witcher, the fantasy novel/video game/Netflix series following the journey of fearless monster slayer Geralt of Rivia. Celebrating the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, this immersive concert experience sets live orchestration — violins, cellos, trombones, clarinets and more — of the epic soundtrack to scenes from the iconic game.

And we back! After a six-year hiatus, Chicago-born Grammy Award-winner Chance the Rapper makes a triumphant return with a brand-new album, Star Line, and a nationwide tour to match. Join the proudly independent artist at The Fillmore for performances of his new songs and hits from his mixtapes and earlier albums.

British singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield first burst onto our radars and radio dials back in the early oughts with her infectious hit Unwritten. The pop star takes the iconic song and her catalogue of feel-good jams like Pocketful of Sunshine and These Words back on the road this fall, stopping by Philly’s Theatre of Living Arts.

Let’s get this out of the way: If you consider yourself a “wallflower” or are “too cool” to bust a move, this is not the tour for you. High-energy, fun-loving rapper Aminé’s Tour de Dance (the actual name of the tour) grooves to The Fillmore with a house-infused soundtrack, courtesy of his latest album 13 Months of Sunshine.

Inspired by their 2024 film and soundtrack Alive in the Catacombs (which was recorded in the actual Catacombs of Paris), Josh Homme and his ensemble of hard-rocking maniacs are back on the road, touring all-new arrangements of their hit songs. Catch the Queens of the Stone Age, accompanied by Paris Jackson, when the band hits The Met this October.

TikTok darling-turned-certified pop star (as told by co-signs from fellow pop royalty Charli XCX and Arca), Addison Rae brings her first headlining world tour to The Fillmore. Dance along to freshly minted hits like Diet Pepsi and Fame is a Gun from the singer’s first album, Addison.

Noah Cyrus stepped out from under her famous family’s shadow (her big sis’ name rhymes with “smilely”) long ago. The singer-songwriter’s sophomore album, I Want My Loved Ones To Go With Me, and the accompanying tour bring together Cyrus’ family history and her signature pop-folk sound for a deeply personal musical experience.

The music and magic of Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender come to life on stage in this live concert experience, freshly reimagined for the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking animated series. And just as our hero Aang could bend and blend the four elements — water, earth, fire and air —  an expert orchestra blends the sounds of the East and West while scoring scenes from the iconic show.

Started in 2017, this hyper-local music festival hits all the right notes, bringing out the best in Philly’s music scene. Over the course of seven nights, 22 bands take the stage at independently owned venues throughout the area, including Johnny Brenda’s and Ardmore Music Hall. This year’s lineup of performers features The Wonder Years, Matt Quinn and a yet-to-be-named mystery artist. Check out the full lineup at the official festival site.

The band’s back together. After a few years off, the Grammy-winning group that redefined folk-rock music for the masses takes its soaring, stadium-ready anthems and high energy on the road again, stopping at Xfinity Mobile Arena in October.

A crazy but incredibly cool journey into the creative mind of Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, his newest solo album is a mishmash of sounds, grooves and genres. So strap in, friends, you’re going on an adventure — complete with interesting choreography and a dash of the theatric — when the chief purveyor of art-pop himself sets up at The Met for a three-night residency.

Few artists have dominated the cultural landscape over the past few years as much as Billie Eilish. From her radio dominance — bad guy, bury a friend and Birds of a Feather are just a few that ruled the airwaves — to her Academy Award-winning songs No Time To Die and What Was I Made For?, it’s Billie’s world and we’re all just living in it.

Icelandic-Chinese musician Laufey brings the whimsy and jazz when she headlines at Xfinity Mobile Arena this fall. Playfully pulling from musical eras of the past, the warm-toned alto pays homage to the lasting legacy of classical and jazz music with timeless songs all generations of music lovers can appreciate.

Lose yourself in the emotional storytelling and the inimitable baritone of Giveon. Giving you all the feels, his arsenal of soulful ballads, sensual serenades and a heartbreak anthem or two creates an immersive sonic experience perfect for those who are a bit nostalgic for classic Soul and R&B. Why not close out outdoor concert season with the crooner when he takes the stage at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion this fall?

Opening Saturday, October 25, 2025 

The Philly Pops are officially back, baby. Having gone by the moniker “The No Name Pops” for the last couple of years, Philadelphia’s popular music orchestra revives the beloved Philly Pops name with the blessing of the family of the group’s late founder, Peter Nero. The Pops kick off the 2025/2026 season on October 25, 2025, with a Kimmel Center performance featuring the music of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett called Luck Be a Lady.

Relive the heyday of classic rock with one of the best to ever do it. Summer of ʼ69 singer Bryan Adams brings his iconic rock anthems and famous smoldering ballads to Xfinity Mobile Arena when his Roll With the Punches tour comes to town.

Your favorite Icelandic band is back on the road, touring a fresh batch of indie-folk delights. Of Monsters and Men — the hitmakers behind international bops like Little Talks and King and Lionheart — stop at The Met when their All Is Love and Pain in the Mouse Parade tour marches into town this November.

Get ready to transcend. The smooth legend himself — John Legend, that is — hits the Philly stage this fall with his soulful R&B vocals and oh-so-sweet piano melodies. Known for heartfelt ballads like All of Me and pop-inspired anthems like Love Me Now, Legend’s 20th-anniversary tour features the best of his rich and versatile music stylings.

Jessie J’s vocal firepower and top-charting hits like Bang Bang and Domino have won her a place among the most talented pop vocalists of this generation. The musical powerhouse returns to Philadelphia and takes the stage at the Theatre of Living Arts as part of her No Secrets tour.

The accent alone might have led some to categorize vocalist Lola Young among other British songstresses like Adele and Amy Winehouse, but that big voice sealed the deal. With a massive, viral hit and a new album’s worth of pop ballads under her belt, the singer’s star is steadily on the rise — and on full display when she takes The Met stage in November.

Channeling the vocal prowess and power of the greats like Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday, Samara Joy has enchanted audiences and critics alike — racking up an impressive five Grammy wins in the last three years. Join the award-winning vocalist when she returns to Philadelphia — her grandparents’ hometown — this November for another unforgettable evening of soul-stirring jazz.

Player 1, are you ready? For one night only, Philly gamers trade in their controllers for sheet music, settling in at The Met for an immersive live concert experience. Relive scenes from some of your favorite titles  — The Last of Us, God of War, Ghost of Tsushima and Horizon — as an orchestra performs their iconic scores. Other featured games include Bloodborne, Astrobot, Journey and more.

Despite the chatter, R&B is far from dead. Just look at uber-talented musician Leon Thomas. The singer/songwriter/producer/multi-instrumentalist (you get the point) has had a heck of a year on the heels of his hit song Mutt. The artist is set to bring his soulful catalog to life on the Fillmore stage this fall.

Dear [INSERT YOUR NAME HERE], count us in for a carefree, high-energy night at The Met with All Time Low. Sing along to fan-favorites like Monsters and new material from the band’s latest album, Everyone’s Talking!

Joey Bada$$ is just one of the latest in the long line of MCs hailing from Brooklyn, with Jay-Z, Yasiin Bey (formerly known as Mos Def) and more coming before him. With a style and lyricism directly descended from the greats, the Devastated rapper captivates hip-hop heads and casual listeners alike. Alongside supporting acts Ab-Soul and Rapsody, he closes out his Dark Aura tour right here in Philadelphia.

If you needed a reminder of how hardcore, how pure, how raw classic East Coast rap was, Wu-Tang Clan’s Raekwon & Mobb Deep’s Havoc would like a word. The New York legends hit the road together late this year to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Raekwon’s Only Built 4 Cuban Linx… and Mobb Deep’s The Infamous.

If J.Cole’s hip-hop collective, Dreamville, were a sports team, JID would be on the starting lineup. The rapid-fire rap empressario storms Philly this December, rhymes blazing. Supported by fellow rapper Young Nudy, the technically gifted lyricist takes songs from his recent summer drop, God Does Like Ugly, for a spin, alongside fan favorites.

It’s a family affair this holiday season at The Met Philadelphia. Alongside two of her talented sisters, Debbie and Angie, Grammy Award-winning gospel legend Cece Winans christens the season with song, delivering soul-stirring renditions of holiday classics and her timeless hits.

A Brandon Lake concert is more than just a performance. The contemporary Christian music superstar’s shows are immersive — sometimes even transformational — spiritual experiences. You might start the show sitting, but before you know it, you’re on your feet, singing, dancing and clapping to beloved songs like Gratitude and Graves into Gardens and new favorites from his album King of Hearts.

From British TV talent competitions to the Phillies’ locker room, the world has caught on to the gift that is Calum Scott. The Dancing on My Own singer (and honorary Philadelphian?) stops by The Fillmore for an intimate performance of selections from his new album Avenoir and other pop ballads like You Are the Reason and No Matter What.

Want even more great info on upcoming concerts and music festivals in Greater Philadelphia? WXPN, the public radio station of the University of Pennsylvania, curates an excellent calendar of who’s playing where and when. Check it out here.

Yes! Philadelphia is a major tour stop for many artists, in addition to boasting a formidable local scene. There is a live music show almost every night.

From A-list rappers like Meek Mill to indie darlings like Hop Along, plenty of great artists call Philly home. (See: The Roots, Pink, McCoy Tyner, Santigold, Cayetana, Jill Scott, Christian McBride and The War on Drugs, etc.) Homegrown talent is fiercely loyal to the city, often playing shows for local fans.

Take your pick! You’ll see the next-big things at Union Transfer and Johnny Brenda’s. The Fillmore and Franklin Music Hall are excellent mid-sized venues, and arenas like Xfinity Mobile Arena are where you’ll find the legends.

You bet. The Roots Picnic and XPoNential Music Festival are both fan favorites.