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Originally built as part of America’s bicentennial festivities in 1976, the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts hits the big 5-0 this year.
In celebration of both the anniversary milestone and America’s 250th anniversary, the beloved open-air music venue has four major celebratory performances in June 2026: a world premiere concert, two epic ballet performances and a commemorative concert.
Also on deck: a brand-new mural to greet concertgoers, and the Highmark Mann’s regular slate of performances.
Along with live events, the venue has created a designated space on its website for Mann Moments, featuring artist stories from the past 50 years and an interactive timeline of key events.
This June, the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts celebrates in a big way.
First up, BalletX presents The Four Seasons Reimagined with a weekend of performances June 4 & 5, 2026. BalletX’s new interpretation of the iconic Vivaldi score brings spring, summer, winter and fall to life through bold choreography, stunning costumes and scenic backdrops that celebrate the resilience and power of nature. (The production is also part of ArtPhilly’s What Now: 2026 programming.
Then, Highmark Mann has collaborated with some of the big hitters of Philly arts and culture to present A Hundred Years On With The Philadelphia Orchestra & The Crossing, a world-premiere performance on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — penned by acclaimed composer Peter Boyer and award-winning librettist Mark Campbell. The Philadelphia Orchestra performs with Grammy Award-winning choir The Crossing to transport the audience back in time to the 1876 Centennial Exposition, which introduced such innovations as the telephone and typewriter to the masses.
The celebration continues the next day — Thursday, June 18, 2026 — when The Philadelphia Orchestra performs a commemorative concert honoring 50 years of performances at Highmark Mann by channeling the spirit of 1976’s opening night.
— Photo courtesy Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Lastly, summer concertgoers can catch a glimpse of Highmark Mann’s snazzy new mural, coming to the street-facing fenceline along North Georges Hill Drive and the Skyline Stage. The community-led mural installation in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia features the art of West Philly artists to commemorate 2026.
Tickets to A Hundred Years On and 50 Years of Music in the Park are now on sale, including special celebratory ticket pricing: $18.76, $19.76 or $50 (all-in).
Single tickets to BalletX’s two days of performances are also available now, so snag yours early to guarantee your spot.
Getting to Highmark Mann is easy. The site offers free parking on the grass at the main parking area at Belmont & Montgomery avenues, and additional parking at the South Concourse or on 52nd Street.
Just a note: Traffic is heaviest the hour before and after shows, so plan accordingly. Plus, the free parking area fills up quickly, so get there early for the best chance at securing a spot. When heading out at the end of the night, please be patient and expect a bit of a wait.
Public transit is also a great option. SEPTA’s Highmark Mann Loop bus departs from 19th & Locust streets and has seven stops on the way to Highmark Mann, including:
Returning buses pick up from the Crawford Circle drop-off area starting 30 minutes after the shows.
Uber or Lyft more your speed? Look for the dedicated rideshare drop-off and pick-up spots at Crawford Circle near the South Gate off Avenue of the Republic, or the North Gate on Georges Hill Drive.
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