Philadelphia's Top Entertainment Venues

Entertainment venues in Philadelphia are not onlythe annual Army-Navy football game and big-time
diverse but historic and noteworthy.concerts like Bruce Springsteen and U2.
The city's Walnut Theatre is over 200 years old; theKimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is home to one260 South Broad Street
of the top orchestras in the world; Philadelphia is one215-893-1999
of just four U.S. cities to have all four of their majorLocated on a part of Broad Street known as the
sport teams (NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL) play within theAvenue of the Arts, the Kimmel Center is comprised
city limits; and The Palestra is one of collegeof two venues, Verizon Hall (seats 2,500) and the
basketball's most hallowed venues.Perelman Theater (seats 650). The center is home to
The City of Brotherly Love has a world class venuethe Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Philadanco, the
for every type of performance imaginable--theatricalPhiladelphia Chamber Music Society, and the
productions, music concerts, and sporting events.Philadelphia Orchestra--one of the big five American
These buildings not only attract millions of spectatorsorchestras.
but most have a rich and fascinating history. Below areMann Music Center
12 of the city's top entertainment venues.The Venue
Citizens Bank ParkFairmount Park, 5201 Parkside Avenue
1 Citizens Bank Way215-546-7900
215-463-1000Opened in 1976 and located in West Fairmount Park,
Citizens Bank Park is part of the South Philadelphiathe Mann Music Center is both an indoor performance
Sports Complex and home of Major Leaguehall and an outdoor music venue. The center has a
Baseball's Philadelphia Phillies. The ballpark opened inseating capacity of 7,200 and hosts a wide variety of
2004 and seats 43,647 rabid Phillies fans. One of themusic concerts including jazz, pop, rock, and classical.
features of the park is Ashburn Alley which containsThe Mann Center also offers attendees a spectacular
restaurants, games, and shops selling teamview of the city's skyline.
memorabilia. The park also hosts a wide variety ofThe Palestra
marquee music concerts.215 South 33rd Street
Electric Factory215-898-6151
421 North 7th StreetThe Palestra has a great nickname. It's known as the
215-336-2000Cathedral of College Basketball. Located on the
The Electric Factory has been bringing the top namescampus of the University of Pennsylvania, the Palestra
in rock, grunge, rap, and heavy metal to Philadelphiais home to the Philadelphia Big 5: Penn, La Salle, Saint
since its resurrection in 1994 (the venue first opened inJoseph's, Temple, and Villanova. In addition to basketball
1968). This cozy concert spot has an excellentgames, the Palestra also hosts volleyball and wrestling
reputation outside the city of Philadelphia as it's knownmatches. The arena is famous for its
as one of the nation's premiere indoor concert venues.close-to-the-court seating.
The Electric Factory can accommodate betweenPenn's Landing
2,500 and 3,000 music fans.601 North Columbus Boulevard
Forrest Theatre215-592-1914
1114 Walnut StreetLocated on the Delaware River in an area known as
215-923-1515Center City, Penn's Landing hosts numerous events
The Forrest Theatre is one of the best places induring the summer months. Penn's Landing's main
Philadelphia to catch a big-time Broadway play orconcert venue is the Festival Pier at Spring Garden.
musical. Whether it's Mamma Mia!, Phantom of theThe Festival Pier can accommodate about 3,000
Opera ,or The Lion King the Forrest Theatremusic fans. Feel free to drive, there's plenty of parking.
welcomes the nation's best touring productions. ThisTrocadero Theatre
gorgeous theater was built in 1927 and is operated by1003 Arch Street
the Shubert Organization.215-922-6888
Liacouras CenterThe Trocadero opened in 1870 and since then it's
1776 North Broad Streethosted just about every type of entertainment
215-204-2400imaginable. This independent theatre, which oozes
Located on the campus of Temple University, thecharacter and charisma, delivers unique and offbeat
Liacouras Center is a 10,000-plus seat venue thatmusic and comedy acts to the City of Brotherly Love.
hosts Temple men's and women's basketball games,The theatre also hosts a weekly movie night. The
other collegiate athletic events, concerts, and the bestTrocadero made the National Register of Historic
in family entertainment. The Liacouras Center featuresPlaces in 1978.
14 concession stands and is less than two miles fromWachovia Center
City Hall.3601 South Broad Street
Lincoln Financial Field215-336-3600
NovaCare ComplexThe Wachovia Center is another facility located within
One NovaCare Waythe South Philadelphia Sports Complex. It's the home of
215-339-6700the NHL's Philadelphia Flyers and the NBA's Philadelphia
Lincoln Financial Field is home of the National Football76'ers. It seats 21,600 for basketball and over 19,000
League's Philadelphia Eagles. Part of the Southfor hockey games. The Wachovia Center, which
Philadelphia Sports Complex, Lincoln Financial Fieldopened in 1996, also doubles as a concert venue; top
seats more than 68,000 people (69,000 if you includeacts from AC/DC to Van Halen have graced
standing room only). The Linc, as it's nicknamed, hostsWachovia's stage.