Please note that our Box Office is now operating on its summer schedule through Aug 17. It is open 11 AM to 4 PM on Monday through Thursday, and closed Friday through Sunday.

Toll the Bell was a vast community collaboration, with over 60 partners joining us from across the greater Philly area. We send our thanks to these partners, whether they rang bells, made other sounds or helped amplify efforts to bring awareness to the gun violence epidemic.

Check out the @phillyinquirer’s exploration of what makes jazz in our city so unique! Philly-born drummer Johnathan Blake calls attention to the legacy of Philly percussionists and others that impacted the eclecticism of Philly jazz. bit.ly/4kARwwl

Amplify artistic voices with a gift to our annual fund. Your generosity reinforces the transcendent power of the performing arts and allows us to make an impact both on and off the stage. Any gift—no matter the size—is meaningful: bit.ly/3ikTrdd

Last week, members of our team launched a brand-new staff book club, “From Stage to Page!” We discussed Kao Kalia Yang’s powerful memoir, The Latehomecomer, beautifully brought to our stage by Lit2Life during this season’s Philadelphia Children’s Festival.

From dance favorites like @DTHBallet and @MarthaGraham, to jazz greats like Branford Marsalis and @CecileSalvant, our 25/26 season has something for everyone. Subscribe by Jun 30 to get our early bird special offering savings over 35% and no fees: PennLiveArts.org/25-26season

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, the end of slavery in America, and the freedom of all Americans.

Happy World Music Day! We celebrate the artists that showcase their musical heritage and look forward to those joining us next season. From DakhaBrakha and @sowetogospel to Irish Christmas in America - The Show & Kayhan Kalhor, there’s many exciting performances to explore: bit.ly/43mMD0I

Wishing @pianitis a very happy birthday! We can’t wait to welcome you back to our stage twice next season.

At a time when support for the arts is in a fragile position, consider making a gift to sustain our creative community. Your contribution supports the engagement of outstanding regional, national & international artists. Gifts of any size are meaningful: bit.ly/3ikTrdd

Our 25/26 season features a powerhouse line-up of dance favorites including @MOMIX, @DTHBallet, Martha Graham Dance, Mark Morris Dance Group and Paul Taylor American Modern Dance. Check out all nine amazing companies and subscribe by Jun 30 to save over 35% and pay no fees: bit.ly/PLAdance

Did you know? On this day in 1846, the first saxophone was patented! Over 175 years later, we’re thrilled to be joined this season by masters of the instrument like Branford Marsalis and Isaiah Collier. Check out our whole jazz lineup: bit.ly/PLAjazz

Can you believe June is almost over? That means there’s only a day left to take advantage of our early bird subscription deal. Save more than 35%, pay no fees and get the best seats! Learn more and subscribe by tomorrow, Jun 30: PennLiveArts.org/25-26season

We are fortunate to be surrounded by all kinds of artwork on @penn’s campus, and we’re using the warm weather to visit some favorites. Check out the full list of public art you can see while you're on campus: bit.ly/4cFNcYs

.Branford Marsalis’ latest release, Belonging, is a popular pick for All About Jazz’s Best Jazz Albums of 2025! We can’t wait to hear his quartet perform music from this acclaimed album to kick off our 25/26 season jazz series. See the full list: bit.ly/44AKPUt

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Penn Live Arts!

See you at the HopePHL Lancaster Ave Jazz & Arts Festival on Sat, Jul 19 from 12-7 PM. We're thrilled to sponsor this day celebrating great jazz and our community. Stop by our table to enter to win free tickets and learn more about our 25/26 season. bit.ly/LancAveJazz

We welcome big names in jazz to Philadelphia for our 25/26 season, including Branford Marsalis, @CecileSalvant, Dianne Reeves, Arturo O'Farrill and many more. Check out the full list of artists and save up to 35% by subscribing now: bit.ly/3RNQxwv

Can’t wait to hear the music coming to our stages this season? We’ve compiled a Spotify playlist to give just a taste of each performer. Listen now and let us know which artists you’re looking forward to: bit.ly/4kActGW

Wishing five-time Grammy® award-winner and global music superstar Angelique Kidjo a very happy birthday! We were thrilled to have you return to our stage this past spring.