Live music in Philadelphia, PA

Sistah Soul Series 2026 brings soulful energy, smooth sounds, and a welcoming sense of community to Cherry Street Pier on the Philadelphia waterfront. Presented by Shekhinah B. of The Women’s Coalition for Empowerment, this free, all-ages music gathering features vocalists, poets, instrumentalists, and DJs sharing R&B, jazz, soul, and improvisation beneath the pier lights. Designed for artists and audiences alike, it creates space to relax and discover fresh talent while celebrating Philadelphia’s creative spirit.

Spruce Street Harbor Park hosts a Latin dance night spotlighting salsa and bachata. The event is free and open to everyone, welcoming all ages and skill levels. The evening begins with an upbeat salsa lesson taught by a professional instructor, followed by a live set from DJ Valentin of Dance Philly featuring a mix of bachata, salsa, and other Latin favorites. Refresh with cold drinks, pick up tasty bites from food vendors, and share the floor with friends or a date as the music carries on. No ticket or prior experience is required, just enthusiasm for dancing.

Catch AJ Ghent [j-ent] live in a City Winery Philadelphia show featuring a blues and jazz blend. The performance starts at 6:00 PM.

Entry includes security screening for all attendees. Bags must be no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches. Guests carrying prohibited items or oversized bags may be denied entry, and there is no storage or check-in available for restricted items. A detailed list of prohibited items is available. Ticket prices may change. This is a rain or shine event. Ticket access includes multiple presales, such as Verified Diehards, VIP Package Strays, Verified Strays, VIP Package, RCS App User, Ticketmaster, AEG, TD Bank, Radio, The Revivalists, Country Central, and Whiskey Riff, followed by a public onsale and a VIP Package onsale.

Celebrate salsa and bachata at LOVE Park with an evening presented by Dance Republic in collaboration with Siempre Salsa Philly, LOVE Park, Fairmount Park Conservancy, and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation. The event features a lesson taught by Dance Republic instructors and music from DJ Kevin Ngo. Admission is free and the experience is open to all.

Roll Call Fridays brings a weekly blend of roller skating and dance to Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest. Curated by Shekhinah B. of The Women’s Coalition for Empowerment, the night features live DJ sets, surprise pop-up performances, and giveaways. Attendees can skate, dance, or simply enjoy the lively community atmosphere as music and movement come together throughout the summer.

Catch Murphy's Law live for a punk-focused night in Philadelphia. The show gets started at 7:00 PM at Nikki Lopez Philly.

Catch The Body with BIG|BRAVE at PhilaMOCA. Doors open for an evening show starting at 7:30 PM, featuring a lineup of industrial and metal sounds.

Join Yacht Rock Revue for a 21+ night of live yacht rock-style fun at Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia. The show starts at 8:00 PM.

Noize In The Attic Records presents an early show featuring Circus of Power with Tim Mosher and His Junkyard Friends performing live. Special guests Ten Ton Mojo and The Erotics complete the lineup.

Beyond 30 brings its Daytime Clubbing experience to Philadelphia at Liberty Point, turning back the clock with a soundtrack filled with 90s and 00s club favorites. DJs lead the party while live sax players and dancers elevate the energy. Expect striking light shows, retro visuals, and a nostalgic atmosphere that channels the glory days of the dancefloor. This is a kid-free daytime party with no late-night finish, focused on good vibes and great memories. Tickets are available through Fatsoma and the link in the organizer's bio.

Leo season takes center stage as BooBoo’s Babes is hosting a birthday blowout at Franky Bradley’s. Expect a lively dance floor, surprise pop up performances from standout local entertainers, and constant birthday shoutouts, with the biggest cheers saved for Jenny and da_BooBoo. Leos can celebrate, and everyone else is welcome too. Limited $5 blind faith tickets are available before the full lineup is announced. Admission is $10 online or $15 at the door, with $5 off at the door for Leos with ID. The Babes for the night are Arrow, Jenny, Johnny Pistachio, Kitty Katt, Miss Redd, and da_BooBoo. Those in the know are already getting ready.

A powerful bill at PhilaMOCA features The Body with BIG|BRAVE and Carnivorous Bells. The Body, the long-running duo of guitarist and vocalist Chip King with Lee Buford on percussion and electronics, is known for pushing heavy music into new directions through dramatic dynamics, unusual methods, and wide-ranging collaborations. Their album The Crying Out of Things gathers threads from across their catalog, blending ecstatic distortion, layered arrangements, and grooves drawn from hip hop and R&B, with contributions from Ben Eberle, Dan Blacksburg, and Felicia Chen. BIG|BRAVE brings a sound that moves between enormity and hushed detail. The trio’s in grief or in hope shifts toward dense, guitar-forward writing, with longtime touring bassist Liam Andrews joining Robin Wattie and Mathieu Ball in the studio to shape richly harmonized pieces tracked live. The songs fuse drone, electronic textures, and heaviness inside clear song forms, while lyrics dwell on grief and hope. Philadelphia’s Carnivorous Bells arrives with Beacons in Limbo, a set that channels their taut, controlled strain of aggression. Their tracks balance creeping unease with sudden outbursts, threading in skewed rhythms, flashes of piano and gleaming guitar, and vocals that veer from murmured lines to feverish intensity. Three singular approaches to boundary-pushing sound come together at PhilaMOCA.

Catch Something Corporate, Jack’s Mannequin, and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness for a live show at TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann in Philadelphia. The concert is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM local time at the venue.

Saturday Karaoke introduces a new karaoke night at 117 @ Olde City in Philadelphia. Hosted at Olde City’s newest venue, participants can step up to the microphone and perform favorite songs.

An outdoor karaoke experience in a lush botanical setting in the heart of Manayunk features cold drinks and dinner options. Dr Thunder provides six wireless microphones and an extensive karaoke library, allowing groups to share the mic and pick from a wide range of songs. The setting is the PHS Pop-Up Beer Garden.

Union Transfer in Philadelphia hosts Loe Shimmy for an evening show. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with the performance starting at 8:00 PM.

Get ready for a high-energy Reggaeton Rave show at The Ave Live in Philadelphia. Doors open in the evening with the performance starting at 9:30 PM, bringing nonstop reggaeton vibes for a fun night out.

Clarent is performing at NOTO in Philadelphia. The show starts at 10:00 PM, with tickets available through Ticketmaster, See Tickets, and Speakeasy.

Ardmore Rock N' Ride festival blends a bike race with live music in one celebration. The lineup includes Too Many Zooz, Young Gun Silver Fox, Palmyra, Oh He Dead, Sicard Hollow, Steal Your Peach, Brass Queens, and Wareika Hill. Admission is free.

A blues jam led by Mikey Junior & Friends takes place at The Twisted Tail. Expect live blues and space for dancing, with dinner and drinks available from the venue. All ages are welcome, and there is no cover charge.

This concert features Tamar Braxton at City Winery Philadelphia. The show starts at 5:00 PM, with ticket availability listed through Bandsintown.

Ikechi Onyenaka, pronounced E-Ketch-E Own-Ye-Nah-Kah, brings modern, alternative jazz to Rex at the Royal. The American jazz saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, and recording artist from Upper Darby, Pennsylvania shapes his sound with hard-hitting sax staccatos, airy piano harmonies, and tuneful bass lines. His new single Hoshi No Tanjō (The Birth of a Star) explores recognizing potential, embracing purpose, and moving forward without seeking external validation. This event offers an evening of live music. General admission is free, and no tickets or RSVP are required.

All attendees will pass through a security screening on arrival. Bags must be no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches, and anyone with restricted items or oversize bags may be turned away. There is no storage or check-in available for items that are not permitted. For a complete list of prohibited items, please refer to the FAQ page. The event will take place rain or shine. Ticket access includes multiple presales, including options for the artist and fan communities, partner programs such as Citi cardmembers and Verizon customers, and Live Nation, along with VIP package presales. A public onsale and VIP package onsale are also planned. All pricing is subject to change.

Hilary Duff, La Roux, and Jade LeMac share the stage for a live concert at TD Pavilion at The Mann Center For The Performing Arts in Philadelphia, PA. The lineup brings all three artists together for one show at this venue.

Hilary Duff brings The Lucky Me Tour to Philadelphia with an energetic show at TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann. The concert spotlights her continued evolution while honoring the songs that shaped a generation of pop fans. The set features favorites like Come Clean, So Yesterday, Wake Up, What Dreams Are Made Of, and Sparks, paired with cinematic lighting, rich visuals, and lively audience interaction. The mood blends nostalgia with an uplifting edge, delivering a night of signature pop anthems and refined production as the tour heads into its final leg.

Junius is bringing their alternative metal and nu metal sound to MilkBoy in Philadelphia for an evening show. Doors open at 8:00 PM local time, and tickets are available via Tixr.

Enjoy an evening of neo soul, smooth jazz, and soul jazz with Gregory Porter, plus special guests Lalah Hathaway and Jamison Ross. The show takes place at Dell Music Center in Philadelphia.

Karaoke takes place at McCloskey's Tavern.

Catch HAYLA and Lizzy Jane live at Underground Arts in Philadelphia. The show is scheduled to start at 9:00 PM.