1. Kimmel Cultural Campus
9.3
300 S Broad St (at Spruce St), Philadelphia, PA
Concert Hall · Avenue of the Arts South · 67 tips and reviews
Reinhold Residential: Home to the Philadelphia Orchestra, this world-class performing arts center hosts numerous events and performances – some of them free.
Jill Trapane: The orchestra and concert hall are amazing!!! I'm very inspired!!
Julia Truten: It's incredibly beautiful, the acoustics are amazing, and every performance is stunning.
2. Union Transfer
9.2
1026 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA
Concert Hall · North Philadelphia · 80 tips and reviews
Reinhold Residential: Built in the early 1900’s as a luggage terminal under the same name, today’s Union Transfer is one of the best spots in the city to catch a concert.
Ryan Smith: Friendly beer, good beer selections, really awesome acoustics for concerts
Jack David: Perfect venue for concerts. Vintage Style Theater that really rocks
3. Time
8.2
1315 Sansom St (at 13th St), Philadelphia, PA
Whisky Bar · Center City East · 103 tips and reviews
shawnelise t: One of the best bars in Philly! Live jazz downstairs and dancing upstairs, easy to find a good vibe.
Michele Alexis: Smooth live jazz music, absinthe fountains, eclectic whiskey selections. Pure romance! A hidden gem of Philly.
Roxanne Thompson: Great food, live music, kitchen opened late and Chimay red is the way to go if you like Belgian beer.:)
4. World Cafe Live
9.2
3025 Walnut St (at 31st St), Philadelphia, PA
Music Venue · 79 tips and reviews
Kaelin Foster: Come see Alex & Janel perform tonight at 7:00PM. They're amazing & it's FREE!
Mazda: Upstairs Live offers an intimate café on the Walnut Street level, seating approximately 100 and featuring live radio broadcasts and performance seven days a week.
Mike Maiale: In addition to being a great music venue, the $8 lunch specials are amazing.
Valkrye131 (MB) Haslam-Houck: Formerly known as the Mann Music Center, now the Mann Center for Performing Arts; summer home of the Philadelphia Orchestra; nice out-door concert venue including inexpensive lawn seats.
ᴡ Linam: Use the local bus. It was easy to get in and out of the concert and with just $4 round trip it's a great deal!
Chris Anderson: Balcony seating for the Carnival of Madness wasn't the best. We would have been happier with first floor seating. Live and learn. Awesome music venue!
8. Johnny Brenda's
8.9
1201 Frankford Ave (at Girard Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 141 tips and reviews
The Feast: Great DJs downstairs, great bi-level music venue upstairs, extensive craft beer selection and...oysters!
Martin Pepe: Good Beer selection , good food ,and one of the best intimate music venues in the city.
Peter Wu: Such a small, intimate venue that's never overly packed to the brim. Great acoustics and fun crowds. My favorite music venue in Philly.
Marq Romero: One of my favorite music venues. The only Victorian theater in the US still running. Make you stay after the concert and get the roadies' attention to give you the set list!
Stephanie R: Great venue for live music!! On the floor and could see wonderfully - women's bathroom could be bigger.
vivian zauhar: The trocadero is an amazing place to listen to live music. It's kinda small but that's what give it its amazing atmosphere. Whether UR in the back, the front or on the balcony you will love the show.
11. Heritage
8.4
914 N 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
New American Restaurant · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 19 tips and reviews
Alex Stein: Great craft beer menu and live music! Lots of plants for an outdoor atmosphere and single stall restrooms are great.
Larisa Grollemond: Quality brunch with great live music and a cool space. Flapjacks, Dutch baby, and bacon are all great.
Amber Overton: Perfect date spot in my opinion! Live jazz music and great cocktails when I went.
12. Verizon Hall
8.9
300 S Broad St (at The Kimmel Center), Philadelphia, PA
Concert Hall · Avenue of the Arts South · 14 tips and reviews
Leon Josowitz: Great Hall, not a great performance of the Medium.
Michael Hicks: Visually appealing main lobby and even more impressive concert hall with amazing acoustics. Only downside was the extremely weak coffee (@4$) served at the concession.
Petr J.: One of the best concerts of my life. Great acoustics and performance of the Philadelphia Orchestra.It is amazing that they offer discounted rush tickets for just $10.
13. Underground Arts
8.2
1200 Callowhill St (12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Rock Club · North Philadelphia · 36 tips and reviews
Mm pHiLleh: Every event I have participated in here has been awesomesauce. Great multi-purpose yet cozy venue for lectures, concerts, dance partehs and performances in generalz.
Visit Philly: This 12,000-square-foot venue hosts performances in its black-box theater, as well as a regular concert series, buffeted by a cash bar.
Darth V: Great venue! You can find different acts who perform in the city! They always bring a great bill together! I you are looking for something new and interesting in music scene, this is the right place!
NBC Philadelphia: This National Historic Landmark opened its doors in 1809 and is now the oldest theater in the country. Famous faces that have performed here include Audrey Hepburn and the Marx Brothers. Read more.
Visit Philly: On performance day, remaining tickets are sold for $35 to the public or $15 to those under 24, active military & those in the entertainment industry. The theater also reserves 22 $10 full-view seats.
Ray Lee: Many great performances blemished by constant coughing among the audience