Low Cut Connie throws a free street party outside Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar on August 5, celebrating new album Livin’ in the USA at the South Philly venue tied to Adam Weiner’s history with the late owner Lou.
The Philadelphia Orchestra presents Coltrane 100: Legacy on July 22 at TD Pavilion, featuring Ravi Coltrane performing newly arranged works from his father John Coltrane’s catalog.
WXPN’s free Homegrown Live concert series returns August 12 at The Lounge at World Stage, featuring Birdie Busch, Max Davey, and 19-year-old former American Idol contestant Dylan Zangwill.
WXPN’s Philly Anthems commissions 12 original songs from Philadelphia musicians including Christian McBride and Eric Bazilian, celebrating America’s 250th anniversary, with The Flying Vees winning the 24 Hour Song Challenge.
Kate Lombardi has been named permanent CEO of Musicopia, the Philadelphia arts education nonprofit now serving over 25,000 students annually with music and dance following its 2026 merger with Dancing Classrooms Philly.
WXPN’s Kids Corner aired its final episode Monday after nearly 40 years. On Friday, June 26 at noon, WXPN’s Free At Noon concert series hosts a farewell celebration with Trout Fishing in America at The Music Hall at World Stage. Free admission. Livestream available.
The 17th Annual Jazz on the Ave returns to Cecil B. Moore Avenue in North Philadelphia on August 15, 2026 — free admission, noon to 8:30pm, Vertical Current headlining, Patty Jackson and Dyana Williams hosting.
Live Nation’s Summer of Live Lawn 4-Pack puts four all-in lawn tickets at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion in Camden for $99 — 14 shows from June through September including Evanescence, Mötley Crüe, Muse, and Bryson Tiller.
Rebecca Loebe returns to Philadelphia for the first time since 2019 — Song Roulette at The Fallser Club on June 26, with local opener Kate Mills. Audience builds the setlist live. Doors 7pm, all ages.
WXPN’s World Cafe launches Sense of Place: Philadelphia on June 19 — new interviews with Todd Rundgren, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Kurt Vile, and a sold-out Juneteenth premiere at the Museum of the American Revolution.
