Live music in Smyrna, DE

Sistah Soul Series 2026 brings soulful grooves and neighborhood warmth to Cherry Street Pier on the Philadelphia waterfront. This free, all-ages program unfolds on First Fridays with a live mix of vocalists, poets, instrumentalists, and DJs exploring R&B, jazz, soul, and improvisation as the pier lights glow overhead. Presented by Shekhinah B. of The Women’s Coalition for Empowerment, the evening makes space for performers, listeners, and those seeking new voices within the city’s arts scene.

WXPN 88.5 presents Public Image Ltd at Union Transfer as part of This Is Not The Last Tour. Formed by John Lydon after the Sex Pistols, PiL earned multiple UK Top 20 singles and albums with a sound that blends rock, dance, folk, pop, and dub. Following a long hiatus, the band returned in 2009 and has since released new music, including This Is PiL, What The World Needs Now..., and End of World. This is an all ages event. A strict ticket limit applies and orders that exceed it may be canceled without notice.

Day 26 and J. Howell present a joint R&B concert at The Music Hall at World Stage, featuring live performances from both artists.

The 9th annual Maryland All-Day Singing from The Shenandoah Harmony brings together shape-note singers for a full day of music at St. Davids Epsicopal Church in Baltimore. Continuing the tradition of the Baltimore-Washington Shenandoah Harmony All-Day Singing, it has been renamed and refocused as a roaming Maryland-based gathering that welcomes participants from Maryland, D.C., Virginia, Pennsylvania, and beyond. Expect community-led singing with no rehearsals, no audience, and no cost, just voices raised together in harmony. A potluck dinner on the grounds invites bringing a dish to share. There is also a Valley Pocket Harmonist Sing at Four Hour Day Lutherie.

Back for its annual visit to Port Richmond’s Powers Park, this free, family friendly evening brings live music from the Class of 84. Powers Park is teaming up with the group to present a concert sponsored by the Powers Park Conservancy. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite 80’s outfits and enjoy a night of live music.

Rise Against brings Ricochet 2026 to The Fillmore Philadelphia for a high-energy night. This concert welcomes fans of all ages. Supporting acts may change without notice. Tickets will be available to the general public, with additional presale access offered through the artist, Spotify, Citi cardmembers, and Live Nation.

Chicago-based instrumental trio Russian Circles bring their powerful, exploratory sound to Union Transfer with Pelican. Formed over two decades ago, the lineup of guitarist Mike Sullivan, drummer Dave Turncrantz, and bassist and keyboardist Brian Cook has earned a reputation for consistency and quality without leaning on hit singles. Their music blends Midwest underground grit, classic progressive rock, German motorik and kosmische rhythms, and the caustic edges of metal into a distinct voice. Their latest album, Nine, continues that evolution and was recorded with engineer Kurt Ballou, with tracking at Electrical Audio in Chicago and finishing at GodCity Studio in Salem, Massachusetts. This is an all ages show. A strict ticket limit is in place, and any order that exceeds it may be canceled without notice. For ADA assistance email UTassistance@bowerypresents.com, and for general questions email UTinfo@bowerypresents.com.

Russian Circles and Pelican perform live at Baltimore Soundstage in an all-ages show. Both bands share the bill, and sales information lists a general public onsale along with an all-inclusive back-to-school promotion priced at $25.

A multi-artist show led by DAMAG3 brings together sets from Film and Gender, Noir Benny, and Connor Cristi. This all ages event gathers these performers on one bill for an evening focused on their music.

Co-presented with Clavius Productions, this program at The Perch Music & Arts Community in Philadelphia features performances by Hana Stretton, Jana Horn, and Danielle Nia. British and Australian artist Hana Stretton is a composer, singer, and producer recognized for spacious, warmly textured recordings. Her debut album, Soon, drew dedicated listeners around the world, then Phil Elverum reissued it on his own label the following year and publicly praised its quietly flourishing spirit. Her forthcoming album, tiarn, shifts the focus from inland terrain to the Pacific, weaving in subtle classical and electronic elements, with vinyl editions planned through PW Elverum & Sun in North America, brierfield flood press in Australia, and Lima Limo in Europe and the UK. Jana Horn is a writer and musician from Texas now based in Brooklyn. After the reissue of her debut, Optimism, she released two full-length albums on No Quarter. Her self-titled record, made at Sonic Ranch in West Texas, traces her move from Charlottesville, where she was in the University of Virginia’s Creative Writing MFA, to New York City. The New Yorker has noted kinship in her music with figures such as Young Marble Giants, Syd Barrett, and Broadcast, and she received the Halifax Ranch Prize in 2026 for her story “The Woman,” forthcoming in American Short Fiction. Philadelphia-based composer and performer Danielle Nia delves into electronic and experimental sound, drawing on electronic music, jazz, classical traditions, global styles, and chiptunes. Her work blends modular and keyboard synthesis with composition, mallet percussion, improvisation, computer programming, and circuit bending to shape a distinctive meeting of technology and artistry. Accessibility note: the venue has a street level entrance, but there are two steps to the restroom.

Shaboozey brings the Outlaws Never Die Tour to the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. Through a partnership with PLUS1, one dollar from each ticket supports St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and its work to understand, treat, and overcome childhood cancer and other life threatening diseases. No portion of the ticket price is tax deductible. The show will go on rain or shine. All attendees will pass through security screening at entry, and bags must be no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches. Patrons with prohibited items or oversized bags may be turned away, and there is no storage or check in for restricted items. A detailed list of prohibited items is available through the venue's frequently asked questions. There is also an opportunity to become a St. Jude Partner in Hope.

SHABOOZEY brings the Outlaws Never Die Tour to the Skyline Stage at Highmark Mann in Philadelphia, PA.

Open to guests of all ages, this event includes supporting performers, and the lineup may be updated without notice. Ticket access includes a general public onsale along with presales from Live Nation, Citi cardmember options and preferred tickets, VIP package opportunities, and ConnectPHL.

Medium Build brings The King of Having Fun on Tour to TLA in Philadelphia for an all ages show. Through a partnership with PLUS1, one dollar from every ticket supports REVERB and its work to build a more sustainable music industry while empowering fans to take action on environmental and social issues. Ticket access includes public onsale, artist presale, Citi cardmember presale and preferred tickets, Live Nation presale, and both presale and onsale options for VIP packages.

Medium Build takes the stage at Theatre Of The Living Arts in Philadelphia for a concert that blends intimacy with high energy. The set emphasizes vulnerable storytelling, heartfelt vocals, and honest lyrics, with bigger indie rock moments shaped for a live setting to create a strong sense of connection between artist and audience. Tickets are available for this show.

HOWLING GIANT and FAERIE RING team up for a live show joined by Borracho and Moonsinger. The lineup features four sets as each group takes the stage in turn. This event is open to all ages.

Bright Eyes shares the stage with Lullaby For The Working Class for an all ages concert. The group began in 1995 as Conor Oberst’s home-recording project with Mike Mogis, and Nate Walcott joined in 2006 to round out the core trio. Over the years, their music has become widely known, appearing across film and television, covered by artists such as Lorde, The Killers, Mac Miller, Phoebe Bridgers, Jason Mraz and beabadoobee, and sampled by performers like Young Thug and Lil Peep. In partnership with PLUS1, $1 from each ticket supports the Poison Oak Project and its work promoting equity for LGBTQ+ people, with a particular focus on the trans community.

Presented by Ensemble Arts, this appearance by Jeff Goldblum and The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra brings the Nightblooms World Tour to Miller Theater. Goldblum, whose work on screen and stage spans nearly six decades, recently portrayed the Wizard of Oz alongside Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo in the global hit Wicked and its companion Wicked: For Good. He founded his orchestra three decades ago, and together they deliver lively, modern interpretations of classic jazz and American Songbook favorites for audiences across the United States and worldwide. The band has released four Decca albums featuring collaborations with artists including Gregory Porter, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus, Fiona Apple, Freda Payne, Haley Reinhart, Imelda May, and Maiya Sykes. Their album Still Blooming reached the top of the Official Jazz & Blues Albums Chart and entered the UK Official Albums Chart’s top ten. An upcoming companion release, Night Blooms, on Universal’s Fontana label includes guest appearances by Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Charlie Puth, dodie, Scarlett Johansson, and Melody Gardot.

DAÐI FREYR headlines at Union Transfer in Philadelphia, with BRÍET performing alongside. Under the banner Too Much, Not Enough, this event is open to attendees of all ages. A ticket cap is in effect, and any purchase that exceeds the limit may be canceled without notice. For ADA assistance, email UTassistance@bowerypresents.com. For general inquiries, contact UTinfo@bowerypresents.com.

Highmark Mann presents an intimate culinary evening as the Presser Foundation Stage transforms into a vibrant dining room for one night only. James Beard Award winner Mike Solomonov, the chef and restaurateur behind Zahav, Federal Donuts & Chicken, Dizengoff, Goldie, Laser Wolf, and more, will serve a multi-course, family-style menu while sharing stories and insights into his creative process and inspirations. Expect signature favorites such as hummus with pita, assorted mezze, pomegranate-braised lamb shoulder, kebabs, malabi custard, Lemonana, and additional specialties. Each course is complemented by live music from Polyphony, an ensemble of international artists, blending sound and flavor throughout the experience. Tickets are general admission in limited supply, include admission, dinner, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverages, and parties will be seated together at communal tables upon arrival.