The city of Philadelphia is home to one of the most vibrant music scenes in the United States. Up and coming rappers such as Sexyy Red and Ken Carson headline concert venues on the weekends, but Philadelphia also has strong roots in classical and orchestral music.
The diversity of the music scene reflects the changing nature of the city. The city once hosted the nation’s founding fathers who worked to shape our country into what it is today. This sentiment carries through in many aspects of the city but is very prevalent within the music and concert scene. Just like legislation, music grows and changes as time goes on, but it also reflects the experiences of people from around the world.
The city of Philadelphia has an enormous amount of music venues and concert sites. A few of the most popular music venues are the Fillmore, Franklin Music Hall and the Mann Center.
The Wells Fargo Center is in the top 10 venues in the United States and is home to multiple Philadelphia sports teams. The Wells Fargo Center hosts some of the most popular artists every weekend. The Wells Fargo Center is only 13 miles from Villanova and is accessible by train and subway. The Fillmore is a top choice of many in Philadelphia, as it also regularly hosts great performers. In addition, Philadelphia is home of the Philadelphia Orchestra, as well as the Chamber Orchestra and the Old York Road Symphony Orchestra.
While these are some of the most well-known places to see one’s favorite artists, there are numerous underground hotspots worth highlighting. The lesser known spots are prime areas for listeners to catch a band before they become famous.
Underground Arts, the Trocadero Balcony and Franky Bradley’s are some of the best places to eat and enjoy live music. For fans of house, electronic and dance music there is an extremely lively club scene in Philadelphia in addition to traditional live music. Some of the best DJs are hanging out at Warehouse on Watts, Cavanaugh’s River Deck, NOTO and so many more.
During the month of October, a wide array of artists will be visiting Philadelphia. On Oct. 26, Italian conductor and former Philadelphia Orchestra music director Riccardo Muti will return to Marian Anderson Hall. Pop fans in Philadelphia should get excited this month, as Conan Gray will be performing on Skyline Stage on Oct. 1. Justin Timberlake will be performing at the Wells Fargo Center on Oct. 11, after Grammy award-winning singer Billie Eilish takes the stage there on Oct. 5. Singer songwriter Sabrina Carpenter will also be performing at the Wells Fargo Center as a part of her Short ‘N Sweet Tour. She will take the stage on Oct. 8. For fans of rock, COIN will be playing at the Fillmore on Oct. 24, as well as Sting at the Met Philadelphia on Oct. 1.
