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What’s a top American city without a top-notch music scene? We wouldn’t know.
Philadelphia sets the stage for music’s biggest acts to come to town with dozens of performance venues — from massive stadiums and open-air amphitheaters to intimate, smaller venues.
Global superstars, living legends and rising stars of the digital age are all set to rock the mic across the region this concert season — and you’re going to want to be in the audience when they do.
Below, you’ll find the top concerts headed to Philly during fall 2026, the holiday season and beyond. Check back often for updates.
Through Thursday, November 12, 2026
John Coltrane’s lasting legacy can’t be summed up with just one event, so the pioneering jazz musician’s adopted hometown has been celebrating his milestone 100th birthday with dozens of community events, tribute concerts and ticketed performances, like:
Where: Temple University Mitten Hall, 1913 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Through Friday, May 14, 2027
Philly’s prestigious stages are swingin’ as Ensemble Arts brings top jazz voices and talents to the city for its annual jazz series.
Music lovers are in for a magical, musical season, featuring performances by Pink Martini All Stars (December 14, 2026), the Sullivan Fortner Trio (February 13, 2026) and more.
Where: Various locations including The Perelman Theater, 300 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
You’ll be chillin’ like a villain and doing it like the zombies do when three Disney musicals come to life. This international tour, making 48 stops across North America, brings the casts of Descendants, Zombies and Camp Rock together for a mashed-up live stage performance, filled with upbeat dance numbers and electrifying visuals — including a parachute-pants-approved grand finale.
Listen for catchy tunes like Someday, My Year, We Rock, This Is Me, Rotten to the Core, and Ways to Be Wicked — all sung by cast members including Hudson Stone, Alexandro Byrd, Malachi Barton, Kiara Romero and more.
Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena, 3601 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
It’s never too early to make New Year’s Eve plans!
HiJinx Festival, one of the largest indoor music festivals on the East Coast, returns for its ninth year at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Smoke machines, strobe lights, crazy costumes, steampunk glasses and monsters — no, wait, The Monster — set the scene while pulse-pounding, bass-bumping, trance-inducing electric dance music booms off the stage.
This year’s lineup hasn’t been announced yet, but expect boisterous creativity. From dubstep and trap to electro-soul and techno, this is an all-access party.
Where: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA
November 13 & 14, 2026
Celebrating 10 years since A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie catapulted onto the scene with ARTIST, the Bronx-based rapper comes to Philly for this anniversary tour with two shows at The Liacouras Center, along with G Herbo and hometown fave J.I. The Prince.
Expect the artist to revisit those early songs dripping with emotion about relationships and life’s struggles.
Where: The Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Gen Z pop princess Olivia Rodrigo’s newest album tells the age-old tale of a girl falling in — and out — of love.
A little sour, a little sweet, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love keeps the melodrama of the singer-songwriter’s last album, GUTS, but trades in the ’90s grunge for an ’80s pop and New Wave-inspired sound that makes for one hell of a show.
North Philly rapper Meek Mill brings his raw emotion to the arena for a one-night, Thanksgiving-week concert. The Dream Chasers Nights show follows on the heels of the rapper’s Independence Day performance with The Roots at the One Philly Unity: Concert for America on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and promises friends and special guests (yet to be announced).
Mill just released a new single — Wanna Be Free — a collab with Chicago rapper G Herbo. Could he be one of the friends at November’s show? Only time will tell.
John Summit knows how to make a hit. And not just any kinda hit — the kind that lights up a club (music festival, house party or road trip, for that matter) and begs you to dance.
Hailing from the house music capital of the world, Chicago, the popular tech-house DJ and producer storms Philly’s Liacouras Center, bass and strobe lights blazing, for his CTRL ESCAPE Tour.
Doja Cat’s Vie era finally comes to Philly this November.
Expect the unexpected as the genre-bending Grammy Award-winning superstar with a knack for the dramatic performs music from her pop-forward fifth album at Xfinity Mobile Arena. If we’re lucky, she might even dip into her repertoire for fan favorites like Paint the Town Red, Agora Hills and Say So.
When Lord Huron’s song The Night We Met showed up on Netflix’s intense high school drama 13 Reasons Why, the indie-folk band went multi-platinum.
Fast forward to today, and the group has since released an additional four albums, all smoldering with guitar-fueled, ethereal melodies of loss and love. The Met’s vintage vibes can only add to the nostalgia.
Where: The Met, 858 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Sunday, December 20, 2026 | 3 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
’Tis the season for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to ring in the holidays with The Ghosts of Christmas Eve tour coming to the Xfinity Mobile Arena for two shows.
The show has two parts. The first features a reimagining of the orchestra’s famous rock opera The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, where a girl on the run finds refuge in a theater on Christmas Eve. The second half of the show features a mix of the group’s greatest hits.
Expect lots of pyrotechnics, lasers and dazzling lights.
You might not be able to pick Andrea Bocelli out of a crowd, but you know his voice.
The Italian tenor and international star has graced historic concert halls and massive stages at the Olympics and FIFA World Cup, and this December, the maestro’s coming to Xfinity Mobile Arena to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his timeless breakthrough album Romanza.
Hans Zimmer wants concertgoers to feel like they’re “at a rave party or riding a roller coaster.” So, get ready to strap in and enjoy the ride. You know the Academy Award- and Grammy Award-winning composer’s music from his big-screen scores for flicks like The Dark Knight and Pirates of the Caribbean.
Zimmer takes the stage alongside a 19-piece band to recreate those cinematic moments in a concert that’s part rock, part orchestra, part electronic and all adventure.
What better place to take in an arena-rock show than Philly’s Xfinity Mobile Arena?
Michigan rockers Greta Van Fleet bring their booming percussion, epic guitar riffs and commanding vocals to channel the classic rock they were raised on. Expect a high-energy performance from the Grammy-winning group, with special guests The Kooks and Luni Li.
Gracie Abrams’ introspective, honest songwriting verges on downright confessional, winning her legions of fans and Taylor Swift’s seal of approval.
In support of her forthcoming album Daughter from Hell, the Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter takes the stage at Xfinity Mobile Arena with a fresh slate of indie pop songs sure to tug at your heartstrings.
Prepare yourself for a non-stop dance party as Scottish DJ and producer Calvin Harris whips the crowd into a throw-your-hands-in-the-air frenzy.
This tour marks the EDM star’s first foray into North America’s headline arena scene, promising to perform hits from across his entire repertoire. The spring show might just be the perfect cure for the winter doldrums.
Greater Philly native Lizzy McAlpine’s confessional-style indie pop music garnered so much love on social media that the breakout star is now selling out arenas nationwide.
McAlpine’s latest album Angel — and the Over Country Tour — channels her raw yet tender style, coming to Xfinity Mobile Arena to welcome summer with some deeply personal storytelling and dreamy vocals.
Sultry Philly summers make the perfect backdrop to an evening concert under the stars at Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts. Add to that Leon Bridges’ smooth vocals, soulful vibes and Afro beats, and you’ve got yourself the perfect date night.
See what the Texas-born singer has been up to with the release of Happiness Anytime, and enjoy old favorites and new tunes at this open-air show. Special guest Kokoroko joins Bridges for the show.
Where: Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts, 5201 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia, PA
The sounds of the season take on a soulful vibe when Ensemble Arts presents the 13th annual rendition of this music-filled soul showcase, an uplifting musical gathering of gospel favorites and holiday hymns.
Dr. J. Donald Dumpson leads more than a dozen local church and community choirs who fill the Kimmel Center’s Marian Anderson Hall with gospel and spoken word, sure to get the audience moving and ready to welcome the holidays.
Where: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, 300 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
Musiq Soulchild, who grew up singing soulful ballads on Philly street corners, brings his neo-soul-meets-R&B aesthetic to City Winery for eight shows over four nights.
The 13-time Grammy-nominated artist never disappoints when performing in his hometown, making sure to call out his favorite Philly spots while getting sultry on songs like Teachme and So Beautiful before reaching for the stars on Halfcrazy and Just Friends (Sunny).
Where: City Winery, 990 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA
Founded in 1987, the nonprofit organization Esperanza is dedicated to education and community economic development in North Philly, and its Esperanza Arts Center is the beloved heart of Latino performing arts in the city.
Join friends and neighbors for the annual Christmas in the Barrio free celebration at Teatro Esperanza for villancicos (Spanish Christmas carols), aguinaldos (traditional Christmas songs) and more at this family-friendly tradition.
Where: Teatro Esperanza, 4261 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Ongoing
If you don’t already know the name Yannick Nézet-Séguin (Yah-NEEK NAH-zay SAY-gahn) — one of the world’s most sought-after conductors — you will.
The Olympic-tier Philadelphia Orchestra is widely considered one of the finest in the world, and Nézet-Séguin serves as its music director for another season of extraordinary performances, including the group’s lengthy list of holiday shows.
Upcoming concerts at Marian Anderson Hall inside the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts include:
Where: Various locations including the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, 300 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA
The Philly Pops is the orchestra that knows no musical bounds. Exclusively composed of local musicians, the pop music orchestra is equally at home performing classical, Broadway, rock and jazz works — with a range of concerts happening throughout Greater Philadelphia year-round.
The Pops’ 2026/2027 season is packed with unforgettable concerts, including:
Those of you who still remember mixtapes and radio dedications: This one’s for you.
Relive the ’90s as genre-defining R&B group Jodeci revisits their 1991 debut album, Forever My Lady, in the intimate Xcite Center at Parx Casino in Bensalem. Expect lots of nostalgia and a crowd that knows the words to every song.
Where: Parx Casino, 2999 Street Road, Philadelphia, PA
Making his Philadelphia debut as a headline artist, award-winning jazz pianist and Juilliard faculty member Isaiah J. Thompson performs a tribute to Vince Guaraldi to help you get into the spirit of the season. (Guaraldi is best known for writing the music for A Charlie Brown Christmas.)
Thompson sold out the smaller Prince Theatre, so Penn Live Arts decided to move this concert to its larger Zellerbach Theatre.
Where: Penn Live Arts, 3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
Punk rock group The Bouncing Souls has been churning and burning music since the 1980s, with a devoted following that makes you feel like you’re hanging with old friends who just happen to know all the words, too.
No fancy schmancy concert productions here. Just some good old-fashioned punk sprinkled with ska influences and enough nuance to interest the youngins.
Where: Union Transfer, 1026 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA
Dinosaur Jr. helped shape the alternative music scene that defined a generation. Expect J. Mascis’s epic guitar solos to send you on a nostalgic trip down musical memory lane at the intimate show at Union Transfer.
Pro-tip: Bring earplugs, ‘cause there’s gonna definitely be some loud distortion.
Early-aughts indie rockers Interpol bring their moody music to the perfectly vibed spot for the Philly stop of their North American tour, joined by experimental metal-leaning rockers Deafheaven for some yin-and-yang contrast.
Expect Interpol’s dramatic, indie-rock tension to simmer into an emotion-laden musical stew, with zero chance of turning on the bright lights during the show.
Carly Rae Jepsen is so much more than Call Me Maybe. Sure, the song helped make her a household name, but every artist grows.
Hot off the release of her double album, Jepsen and her Day and Night tour combine the pop that everyone knows and loves with dreamy, high-energy tunes that dig into glimpses of longing and joy woven in between.
Sarah Kinsley starts off the show with her energizing synth-pop.
If you could channel the arena rock from the ’80s and meld it with the emotionally charged arena rock of the ’90s, well, you’d have this show.
British glam-rockers The Struts lead off the star-studded night, with the Goo Goo Dolls’ power ballads getting the crowd’s lungs warmed up to sing along to Def Leppard earworms sure to make you feel like a kid again.
Hailing from Puerto Rico, Young Miko has taken the world by storm.
One of the suavest to hit the música urbana scene, the star brings the perreo to you with confident and catchy hits, like WASSUP, and a major international arena tour. Get ready to party hard with the self-proclaimed Trap Kitty at her Do Not Disturb Tour.
The streaming generation has crowned a new king, and his name is SOMBR.
Like many teen idols before him, the 20-year-old singer-songwriter has stolen the hearts of many by wearing his own on his sleeve. With runaway hits like back to friends and a glowing endorsement from the reigning queen of pop, Taylor Swift, the 20-year-old artist’s star shines just as bright as the lights at his upcoming arena show.
Born in South Africa, raised in Canada, Broadway-acclaimed and openly gay, Orville Peck’s entrance into country music stardom has been anything but conventional.
But with cosigns from Willie Nelson and Elton John, plus a collection of rollicking country-rock hits and big, broody ballads, the mysterious masked cowboy’s ascent is all but assured. Hop a ride on the Peck train when his Man Turned Mule Tour comes to The Met.
We’re calling it now: Fall belongs to Victoria Monét. The honey-voiced, multi-hyphenate bursts onto our playlists once again with a brand-new album and matching tour this autumn.
A proud graduate of the Janet Jackson and Beyoncé school of performance, the Grammy-winning R&B hitmaker promises a high-energy night of song and dance at The Met.
Jazz is definitely having a moment, especially when an artist blends contemporary jazz with a dash of R&B and a touch of hip-hop. Enter Venna, a UK-based saxophonist who also writes and produces music.
His debut album MALIK has been raising his profile among jazz lovers here in the U.S., featuring smooth improvisations and modern beats.
Mickey Guyton, a rising star and trailblazer in the world of country music, puts a soulful twang on Christmas music during her festive Mickey Guyton & Friends Holiday Tour.
A long admirer of Dolly Parton, this powerful songstress lets her church choir voice flex on holiday tracks like O Holy Night, Save a Little Christmas, and Mistletoe Kisses.
Dates vary by artist
Thought we were done? The Philly music scene is unstoppable.
This fall, venues all across town host an ever-updating lineup of artists and performances, including La La Land in Concert at The Met (November 28, 2026); Josh Ritter at the Sellersville Theater (December 8, 2026); and Old Crow Medicine Show’s Holiday Hootenanny at Keswick Theatre (December 12, 2026).
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.
It depends who you ask. In the 1960s and ’70s, the city had its own genre, the Sound of Philadelphia (often called TSOP) — a lush and funky form of soul. In the decades since, R&B, hip-hop and indie rock acts have earned acclaim.
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.
Philly’s food scene is as highly regarded as its music. Try an essential dish like a pie from Pizzeria Beddia if you’re seeing a show at nearby Johnny Brenda’s or try something new such as Pietramala, which is only a short walk away from Franklin Music Hall.
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