Mann Center for the Performing Arts
Performing Arts Venue, Music Venue, and Outdoor Event Space
West Philadelphia, Philadelphia
"the best place to watch a show and also the philadelphia orchestra!!"(3 Tips)
"Large outdoor venue on the outskirts of town."(3 Tips)
"inexpensive lawn seats."(2 Tips)
"Classic venue in Fairmont Park for indoor-outdoor concerts."(2 Tips)
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Liz RattrayMay 16, 2016A more intimate and classy BB&T. Food trucks are great and bathrooms are clean! Buy lawn seats unless you NEED to be in front. Great view from anywhere.
Brandon CainJuly 6, 2015Outdoor musical hall with excellent seating where ever you are. Also grass seating available! Food/drinks with addition craft beer section in the back. Parking starts at $20 on event nights
Scott BeardJuly 14, 2017Great amphitheatre with nice views of Philly. The small Skyline stage is a good setup for more intimate performances on the grass.
Miranda SuarezJuly 27, 2013perfect night - went by too fast! staff was more than pleasant and helpful. facilities were clean. orchestra was PHENOMENAL. (Zelda Symphony!) $15 parking is a bit much, but eh. really great place!:D
Dr. Allen ConradJuly 20, 2018Rest music and outdoor feel with open sides so music carries well highly recommended to someone looks by for great outdoor performances
If the Farm Truck is there (at the top of the hill next to the craft beer), you need to check out the Jerk Chicken Sandwich. So perfect.
ISEPTAPHILLYJuly 25, 2013Did you know you can get here on SEPTA? Stopping at major locations in Center City, the Mann Center Loop provides an easy one seat trip to the show. Read more
RCMay 18, 2017Amazing venue! Meet your ride home away from the venue, on a side street. They close the roads up to the gates fairly quickly.
Chris AndersonAugust 15, 2013Balcony 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!
Blair MaldonadoAugust 11, 2013Nice outdoor venue, but expensive parking ($15!), no non-smoking section since it's outside, and at an all ages show with several bars & little security where's the regulation of underage drinking?
David MooneySeptember 20, 2013Park for free at the shopping center on 52nd st. (McDonald's, planet fitness, shop rite). instead of paying $15 to park at the Mann. Also hell of a lot easier to get out.
6abcJune 1, 2012Philadelphia's BEST outdoor cultural arts center! Fun and affordable events happening all summer! Check out 6abc.com or manncenter.org for the list of events.
Chrissy NickelNovember 30, 2014Saw both Death Cab and Ben Folds Five here. Awesome sound, views of the stage, and set uo
Melissa SavoyJuly 22, 2017Food is pricey, but that's to be expected. The Center was clean and the staff was friendly and polite.- Kit RojasSeptember 2, 2015Large outdoor venue on the outskirts of town. Food and beer available, but nothing special. Bring chairs or a blanket for the lawn!
Petey BooneOctober 1, 2011Great music venue. Come with very low standards for beer though. It seems they don't know there are other beers besides PBR, Bud, and Miller Lite. On the upside it saved me a lot of calories & money.
Tom CarusonaJuly 10, 2013Bonus: if a show isn't sold out talk to an usher and they may be able to upgrade you to orchestra seats for free!
Why did bands ever stop playing this place? Greatest place to see a show in the Philly area. Glad to see it making a comeback.- The Mann is the greatest outdoor venue in the Philly area. Classic venue. Not as sterile as the joint in Camden. Whole lotta love here.
Sarah RamirezMay 13, 2012Nice place- was here for sister's graduation, but complete BS that ya pay $15 for parking in the grass! Especially the graduates!
Jonathan KhooJune 18, 2013Holy sh!t I think it will take just as much time to leave as the concert itself. Also. Verizon 3G doesn't seem to be holding up well. Friend's 4G seemed to be better.
ᴡ LinamJuly 28, 2011Use 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!
Jessica CoderJuly 19, 2013Lots of people are willing to pay the outrageous parking, so get there early if you're paying to park so you can get close to the gate.
Visit PhillyMay 14, 2012Wolfgang Puck delivers seasonal inspired selections at Crescendo, so frequent this spot often and on an empty stomach.
- Valkrye131 (MB) Haslam-HouckOctober 17, 2009Formerly 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.
Emily FoxJuly 26, 2013Make sure you bring a jacket if it is going to be cold. The walls of the theater are open sometimes
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Jefferson EngAugust 9, 2023.@qotsa (#queensofthestoneage) opens with "No One Knows" of freaking course... #nooneknows
- Sandy SmithSeptember 14, 2023Phillymag Cook-off, the Best of Philly party we should have had but didn’t.
- Jessica CoderJuly 19, 2013Pay for the cheap seats, the ushers don't check tickets when you sit. As long as you aren't in anyone's seats, no one gives a shit.
Justin NachodMay 11, 2012I can't believe they have the audacity to charge $15 for parking. This is not center city, the stadium, or the airport.
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Mann Center for the Performing Arts
5201 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19131
United States
Philadelphia, PA 19131
United States
At: Fairmount Park
The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, located in Philadelphia's beautiful Fairmount Park, continues its rich tradition as the Greater Philadelphia Region's premiere outdoor cultural arts center.
Closed until 10:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 10:00 AM–5:00 PM
(215) 546-7900
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