The Biggest Concerts & Music Fests in Philadelphia for 2026

Through Tuesday, May 26, 2026

Jazz’s top voices and up-and-coming talents take the stage in Philly each year as part of Ensembles Arts’ acclaimed jazz concert series.

This winter and spring, don’t miss performances by Grammy Award-winning vocalist Kurt Elling (February 27, 2026); The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’s Endea Owens (March 28, 2026); and Philly’s own Christian McBride, joined by fellow bassist Edgar Meyer (April 21, 2026). Check out the full lineup on the official website.

Through Sunday, June 7, 2026

Olympic standards have kept The Philadelphia Orchestra at the pinnacle of the world’s best — and most exciting — symphony orchestras for 125 years and counting. Hear the magic for yourself as the famed orchestra — ​​led by one of music’s most sought-after creative directors, Yannick Nézet-Séguin — celebrates this monumental anniversary and the 250th birthday of the nation with a blockbuster season, including:

• Yo-Yo Ma: The symphonic ensemble celebrates the Semiquincentennial with world-famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma and acclaimed conductor Cristian Mӑcelaru. Joined by the next generation of classical music stars from Interlochen Arts Academy, the veterans take on a wide-ranging program featuring compositions by Reena Esmail, Charles Ives and Wynton Marsalis (March 13, 2026).

• Beethoven and Marsalis: The orchestra teams up with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to pay tribute to two of music’s most innovative creative geniuses: historic classical composer Ludwig van Beethoven and present-day jazz legend Wynton Marsalis (May 28 through 31, 2026).

• Gershwin and Bernstein: Party it up with Philly’s hometown orchestra as it closes out the season with a big 125th birthday bash showcasing masterpieces by two American music greats, George Gershwin and Leonard Bernstein (June 4 through 7, 2026).

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.

After having to cancel her fall 2025 show in Philadelphia for medical reasons, the musical powerhouse returns to the City of Brotherly Love and takes the stage at the Theatre of Living Arts as part of her No Secrets tour.

Singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile has a way of making listeners feel bare — and seen. Her award-winning catalog of soaring, Americana-tinged hits is emotional, transparent and, maybe most importantly, exceptionally human.

Following the 2025 release of her eighth studio album, Returning to Myself, the 11-time Grammy Award winner kicks off her Human world tour right here in Philly at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

The people’s pimpcess Leondra Roshawn Gay — better known as Monaleo — paints Philly pink this February.

After racking up viral TikTok moments, plus cosigns from rap giants and peers alike, the Houston-repping raptress has cemented her rise with her latest album, Who Did the Body? Now, she’s taking hits like Sexy Soulaan, Don Who Leo and Beating Down Yo Block on the road, stopping in Philly along the way.

Sugar, spice and everything nice. Double it up, and you’ve got the recipe for TWICE, one of the biggest girl groups — K-pop or otherwise — in the world.

The ladies of TWICE — Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung and Tzuyu — bring the sparkle and a deep catalog of feel-good, global hits to Xfinity Mobile Arena to celebrate the group’s 10th anniversary. Catch the massive pop spectacle from every angle thanks to a brand-new 360° in-the-round stage setup.

Join the Blue Man Group as their Bluevolution World Tour stops in Philly for a family-friendly music and dance experience.

Part rock concert, part immersive experimental theater, part comedy show, a night with the neon blue rockers is full of silliness and spectacle, so be prepared to get out of your seats and join in the fun.

From YouTube to sold-out arenas, Conan Gray has grown up right alongside his fanbase. The singer-songwriter has the uncanny ability to speak right to the heart of his audience, effortlessly moving from high-energy pop fun to heartbreaking ballads in the course of a single set list.

You can be a part of the show when Gray’s Wishbone world tour stops at Xfinity Mobile Arena this March.

Mexican pop-rock band MANÁ cranks up the volume in Philly on their Vivir Sin Aire tour.

With four Grammys, eight Latin Grammys and dozens of other awards under their belt, the group is one of the best-selling and most successful Latin American performers of all time.

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.

Arena-shaking rock anthems are just par for the course for one of the hottest heavy metal bands out right now. Honestly, a few quakes are just a sign that Bad Omens needs to go harder.

Go pound for pound with the band and special guests Beartooth and PRESIDENT as they fill Xfinity Mobile Arena with cinematic visuals, immersive lighting and chart-topping hits, like Specter, Impose and Dying to Love.

Mr. Telephone, Can You Stand the Rain, If This Isn’t Love: New Edition danced so many a boy band and girl group could fly — New Kids on the Block, N’Sync and group member Michael Bivins’ personal protoges Boyz II Men, included.

Relive the golden era of R&B with the standard bearers as New Edition joins Philly’s own Boyz II Men and the queen of R&B herself, Toni Braxton, when the New Edition Way Tour hits The Liacouras Center.

Ladies and gentlemen, pull out your Y2K best because your favorite throwback hip-hop and R&B stars are coming to Philly.

Millennials, choose your player. B2K — Omarion, J-Boog, Lil’ Fizz and Raz-B — and Bow Wow co-headline the show at The Liacouras Center, with special appearances by a ton of other artists, including Jeremih, Waka Flocka Flame, Amerie, Yung Joc, Crime Mob, Dem Franchize Boyz and Pretty Ricky.

Summer’s not a season. It’s a feeling. A lifestyle. Just ask Swedish pop star Zara Larsson. Her dreamy and super danceable songs bring the shine and heat every day of the year.

Step into the Blue Moon-singer’s sun-soaked, kaleidoscopic-colored world when her Midnight Sun tour takes The Fillmore this March.

A rising-star right out of East London, kwn (pronounced kay-wuhn) gives quiet storm 2.0 — and her hits like do what i say, back of the club and worst behaviour are all prime candidates for a sensual, late-night soundtrack.

The singer-songwriter-producer’s new tour, With All Due Respect, brings the confessional lyrics, alt-R&B sounds and vibey atmosphere across the pond to South Street’s Theatre of Living Arts.

Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 1 & 4 p.m.

Give the littles the gift of a magical evening with their favorite family of farm animals. Peppa Pig — with Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig and George, of course — discovers all the different sounds of a classical orchestra, alongside your own itty bitty piggies.

The interactive show features live performances of popular songs from the animated series, like the Peppa Pig theme song and The Bing Bong Song, as well as iconic compositions by Beethoven, Mozart and more.

Am I the drama? And so what if I am? Cardi B wears the title proudly during her first headlining arena tour, taking over the Xfinity Mobile Arena this spring.

If you’re anything like us and the Bronx rapper’s latest album has gone triple platinum in your home, don’t miss your chance to step outside with Little Miss Drama herself and turn up to hits like Bodega Baddie, WAP and Money.

Feel your heart breaking a little bit, but you kinda like it? Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi has that effect on people.

After a two-year hiatus, the beloved performer made his triumphant comeback in 2025, releasing a new EP, which has spawned instant hits Almost, The Day That I Die and its eponymous song, Survive. Sing along to these and more when the heartfelt performer comes to The Liacouras Center.

London-native Lily Allen’s critically acclaimed album, West End Girl, comes with a side of piping hot tea.

Like any serious pop star, Lily Allen channeled the chaos of her life — in this case, a devastating divorce — into a song. Several, actually. And she’s taking her masterpiece on the road, embarking on her biggest tour yet and performing the album in its entirety at venues across the nation, including The Met.

Disney-Channel-starlet-turned-global-superstar, Demi Lovato, is back in her dance-pop bag with an album full of catchy, hip-shaking, club-ready bangers and a high-energy arena show to match.

Bust a move to an electrifying mix of the Cool for the Summer singer’s biggest hits and brand-new releases at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

A rising star from across the Atlantic, Raye isn’t afraid to say the quiet part out loud. After all, the Brit spent much of 2025 summoning the love of her life in her jazzy viral hit, WHERE IS MY HUSBAND! (emphasis all hers).

With a name like This Tour May Contain New Music, you know exactly what to expect when the show hits The Met: brand-new songs, retro-pop vibes and her straightforward charm. Plus, it’s a family affair: Raye’s bringing her equally musical sisters along, too.

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.

Following 2025’s grand introduction, the second annual Germantown Jazz Festival brings three electrifying days of music, art, culture and community — all celebrating Germantown’s jazz history and paving the way for the future of jazz.

Along with music performances all festival long, attendees can join workshops, refuel with local food vendors and enjoy rich cultural experiences.

Florence Welch has always given off BME (Big Mystic Energy) with an otherworldly voice and ethereal presence, but the frontwoman of the No. 1-selling indie rock ensemble, Florence + the Machine, is really leaning into her own magic after overcoming a health scare.

See Florence’s energy on full display at Xfinity Mobile Arena when the group stages songs from its new album, Everybody Scream. 

Gospel power couple, David and Tamela Mann, have sung fans through some of their highest highs and lowest lows (and delivered much-needed laughs along the way in roles in Tyler Perry productions, like Meet the Browns).

For their Love & Relationship tour, the talented duo blends their faith and love to create an evening of storytelling and song, featuring stirring performances of Take Me to the King, Good Love and more.

Each year, Philly singer-songwriter extraordinaire Dave Hause assembles the annual rock homecoming weekend of his dreams — and you’re invited.

Held on the grounds of Manayunk’s Venice Island Performing Arts Center, the three-day Sing Us Home Festival returns for its fourth year with a robust lineup that includes The Menzingers; The Mountain Goats; the Augustines; Dave’s own band, Dave Hause & The Mermaid; and more.

Since popping up on the scene, TikTok darling PinkPantheress has mesmerized the masses with viral, Y2K-esque dance-pop hits like Boy’s a liar, Illegal and Pain.

Everyone’s favorite internet bestie jumps from the screen to the stage for her Evening With PinkPantheress tour. Two unforgettable nights at The Met with the pop princess feels … illegal.

19th-century Romantic-era composer Gustav Mahler brought larger-than-life, emotionally intense symphonies to the forefront of classical music — and was one of the leading composers of his generation.

Pianist Aaron Diehl and The Philadelphia Orchestra bring Mahler’s groundbreaking Symphony No. 5 (described as a “foaming, roaring, raging sea of sound”) as well as a new piece from Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Tyshawn Sorey to the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

This Jewish American Heritage Month, Philly celebrates the sounds of the Jewish diaspora with the first-ever Philly Jewish Music Festival. Headlined by Grammy Award-winning artist Matisyahu, the day-long fest showcases a diverse slate of international, national and local performers, spanning hip-hop, rock, and Mizrahi, Sephardic and Klezmer musical traditions.

Hosted by comedian Eitan Levine, the day’s festivities also include comedy sets, children’s programming, audience activations and more. The festival is a part of the Jewish American Heritage Month events at the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.

The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus proves that despite our differences — Declarations of Independence and Revolutionary Wars aside —  there really are no hard feelings between Americans and the Brits.

To close out its 44th season, the chorus pays tribute to some of Britain’s biggest and best pop acts, including The Beatles, Elton John and Adele, during this cheeky and charming concert at Independence Seaport Museum.

Pop star Khalid and his It’s Always Summer Somewhere Tour’s bringing sunshine and much-needed warm-weather vibes to Highmark Mann to kick off the Fairmount Park outdoor amphitheater’s 2026 season.

Get in a summery state of mind while singing along to hits like Better and Young Dumb & Broke, plus new releases from his most recent album, after the sun goes down.

Big voices deserve big stages.

Two of music’s most legendary vocalists and brightest stars — Josh Groban and Jennifer Hudson — team up to bring you an unforgettable evening of music across genres ranging from classical to soul. See — and hear — your favorite singers’ favorite singers blow the house down at South Philly’s Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Book yourself a trip to Cloud 9 — a cotton candy-colored, musical escape dreamt up by country starlet Megan Moroney — when the singer-songwriter’s concert sets up at Xfinity Mobile Arena for a one-night-only performance this summer.

Float away to the southern-tinged melodies of hits like 6 Months Later, Beautiful Things and more.

For Directioners, British heartthrob Louis Tomlinson needs no introduction. One-fourth of one of the biggest boy bands to ever rock either side of the Atlantic, Louis has gone on to claim solo stardom for himself with critically acclaimed albums, Walls, Faith in the Future and, now, How Did I Get Here? 

This summer, he’ll bring heartfelt pop-rock selections from his latest to the open-air stage at the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts.

Originally built as part of America’s bicentennial festivities in 1976, Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts celebrates its 50th and America’s 250th anniversaries with a world-premiere performance.

A Hundred Years On — penned by acclaimed composer Peter Boyer and award-winning librettist Mark Campbell and performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra and Grammy Award-winning choir The Crossing — transports you back in time to the 1876 Centennial Exposition, which introduced such innovations as the telephone and typewriter to the masses.

Meghan Trainor’s been all about that bass, but the Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter’s music is packed with a healthy dose of empowerment, self-love and fun, too.

Armed with a treasure trove of infectious, witty and way-too-catchy earworms — like Made You Look and Like I’m Gonna Lose You — the global popstar returns to Xfinity Mobile Arena this summer for her Get In Girl Tour, supporting her forthcoming album Toy With Me.

Are you ready for the sing-along of the summer?  Pop-rock powerhouse band Train is taking you on a nostalgic journey back in time.

The year’s 2001, and the iconic group just released its sophomore album The Drops of Jupiter, kicking off an epic 25-year run. Come ready to join in and sing along to nearly three decades of chart-topping bangers, from Drops of Jupiter to Hey, Soul Sister to Drive By, at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion.

Take a ride on the wild side with legendary rock outfit Mötley Crüe. Twenty years after the hard-rocking icons’ notorious Carnival of Sins tour —  and 45 years since the band first introduced the world to its over-the-top, rebellious brand of rock’n’roll  — Mötley Crüe is back with act 2 of that explosive show.

Relive (or experience for the first time) the high-voltage energy and spectacle of the OG tour and hits from across the band’s decades-long career, like Kickstart My Heart and Home Sweet Home.

While it’s a cold winter in their native Australia, the Sydney pop foursome 5 Seconds of Summer heats up the stage at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion for about 1,400 times that number of seconds on the heels of their most recent album, EVERYONE’S A STAR!

Kick off the band’s next chapter, singing along to new jams like Not OK and Telephone Busy and classics like Youngblood and She Looks So Perfect.

Are you ready to rock? Just asking for a friend, ʼcause two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Dave Grohl certainly is.

One of the most enduring rock bands of all time, the Foo Fighters, is set to tear up one of Philly’s biggest stages, Lincoln Financial Field, performing songs like Everlong, The Pretender and more — and the hard rocking doesn’t end there. The ensemble is joined by Queen of the Stone Age, Mannequin Pussy and Gouge Away.

Meet award-winning country music star Riley Green at Camden’s Freedom Mortgage Pavilion for an evening of music by sunset and starlight.

Joined by fellow country artists Justin Moore, Zach John King and Hannah McFarland, the There Was This Girl singer brings his sincere storytelling and southern charm up north for his Cowboy as It Gets Tour.

The man … the myth … the legend, Bruno Mars, is back. The Grammy Award-winning hitmaker behind some of the funkiest smashes of the 2010s and beyond — Just the Way You Are and That’s What I Like, just to name a few — the uber-popular global superstar hasn’t blessed the world with a solo album or world tour in nearly a decade. But that’s about to change.

Catch the charismatic showman in all his 24K glory at Lincoln Financial Field this September, in support of his highly anticipated new album, The Romantic.

This touring outdoor music festival regularly 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, hosting artists like Zedd, Excision and Kaytranada.

Details for 2026 are still to be announced, so keep an eye on the official website for the full lineup, after-party info and other details. Two-day or single-day tickets are available (including VIP options).

The world — more specifically the music world — is Ed Sheeran’s playground.

The massive global superstar expertly moves from heartbreaking R&B- and folk-tinged ballads to danceable pop anthems inspired by faraway places. You can have the full Ed Sheeran experience when he steps onto the stage at Lincoln Financial Field to close out the summer with an epic open-air concert.

For over 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 annual can’t-miss fest at Wiggins Waterfront Park.

The lineup for this year’s fest is TBD, so keep an eye out for some exciting announcements in the coming months.

Known for folk hits like Silver Lining and Dirty Love, LA-based indie rockers celebrate 10 years of Mt. Joy with an evening of soulful lyrics and rich harmonies at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion.

The five-piece band evokes the spirit of groups like The Lumineers and Fleet Foxes but with its own blend of contemporary Americana.

Ready to be thunderstruck? One of the greatest rock bands of all time, AC/DC, has racked up just about every accolade you can think of — diamond and platinum albums, Grammy wins, sold-out stadiums and more.

The hard-rocking legends aren’t slowing down anytime soon, flipping the switch on yet another awesome era of AC/DC with their Power Up Tour, coming to Lincoln Financial Field early this fall.

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.

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.