Concerts
Philly’s 25 Best Summer (and Not-Quite-Summer) Concerts This Year
It’s summer concert season! So here, in chronological order, are our picks for the best summer (and not-quite-summer) concerts in and around Philadelphia for 2023. […]
Philly Today: Billy Joel to Play the Linc — with Stevie Nicks — in June
Check phillymag.com each morning for the latest edition of Philly Today. And if you have a news tip for our hardworking Philly Mag reporters, please […]
Tribute Bands Are Having a Moment and New Hope Is at the Center of it All
This is the kind of night New Hope was built for. On a hot Friday in July, two venues in Philadelphia’s favorite Bucks County retro-hippie […]
Roger Waters, Reviewed: Pink Floyd, Crazy Lights, and Lots and Lots of Politics
When I heard that Pink Floyd co-founder and, some would say, mastermind Roger Waters was miffed that news outlets weren’t reviewing his his latest tour […]
You Can See Coldplay at the Linc for $20 (As Long as You Don’t Care Where You Sit)
If you read our summer concert guide, you already know that Coldplay is bringing their Music of the Spheres world tour to Philly this week […]
41 Can’t-Miss Concerts This Summer
After two years of COVID uncertainty, it seems every band in the world is on tour this summer. Here’s a guide to what’s sure to […]
5 Very, Very VIP Concert Experiences in Philly This Summer
Some people achieve VIP status through hard work or, ya know, having a few million viewers on TikTok. Others buy it. Here’s a look at […]
The Summer 2022 Music Festival Survival Guide
Summer music festivals are back! Read on for details, tips, and your best bets. The Roots Picnic June 4th and 5th, Mann Music Center The […]
Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia Opens in Fishtown in November
Brooklyn Bowl, the popular New York City music venue/bowling alley, is opening a Philadelphia location in Fishtown on November 4th. Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia will hold […]
Going to a Philly Concert? You May Have to Bring Your Proof of Vaccination
If you’re going to Wednesday night’s sold out Japanese Breakfast concert at Union Transfer — the fifth sold out Japanese Breakfast concert at Union Transfer […]
Three Old-School Hip-Hop Acts to Catch in Philly This Week
Long before Kanye found Jesus, these acts dominated the charts. See them all this month. Snoop Dogg Around since: 1992 Song you undoubtedly know: “Gin […]
Madonna Reviewed: Her Madame X Show at the Met in Philly Is a Beautiful Failure
I wasn’t sure that I was going to be able to write a review of Madonna’s Madame X show at the Met in Philly. The […]
It Happened Last Night: Aerosmith Played for 3,000 People in Atlantic City
The last time Aerosmith played anywhere near Philadelphia, it was in 2014 at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on their Let Rock Rule tour. And […]
The Iconic Tower Theater Spire Will Be Gone by the End of the Week
If you’ve ever been to 69th Street in Upper Darby, you know that one of the most striking elements of the once-thriving commercial district is […]
The Roots Picnic Should Be at the Mann Center Every Year
Every few years, there’s a seismic shift in the Philly music landscape. Just six months ago, the gorgeously restored 111-year-old Met (formerly the Metropolitan Opera […]