Musicopia Drumlines Expo at Cherry Street Pier
The Musicopia Drumlines Expo brings student percussion ensembles to Cherry Street Pier on May 7 — a free, public showcase of Philadelphia’s next generation of musicians.
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WXPN Philly 250: 4 Initiatives Soundtracking the Semiquincentennial
WXPN marks America’s 250th with four initiatives — the Philly 250 countdown, Philly Anthems commissions, Sound of History at the Museum of the American Revolution, and an extended World Cafe: Sense of Place — Philadelphia.
Concerts at The Commons: Snacktime Headlines Doylestown Series
Concerts at The Commons brings free live music to Doylestown every Thursday in May — Snacktime headlines May 14, plus Sug Daniels, Driftwood, and Fat Mezz. Presented by Stage United.
Philly Jazz Month 2026 at Sassafras
Philly Jazz Month 2026 at Sassafras — live, cover-free jazz in Old City with Monday duo sets, Sunday trios, and an International Jazz Day performance by the Huck Browne Trio on April 30.
Soundscapes in Conversation at The Clef Club on April 23
Soundscapes in Conversation brings five Pew-funded artists-in-residence to the Philadelphia Clef Club on April 23 for a free talkback on new jazz works in development — featuring Papo Vázquez, Miguel Zenón, Derrick Hodge, Tia Fuller, and Nabaté Isles.
Music Pairing Experiences at the German Society on May 3
Two Music Pairing Experiences at the German Society of Pennsylvania on May 3 match wine with classical piano and craft beer with jazz — guided tastings and live concerts in one of Philly’s best acoustic rooms.
Concerts Under The Stars: 2026 Series
Concerts Under The Stars celebrates 40 years with Shakey Graves, Indigo Girls, Béla Fleck Trio, Tortoise, Joan Osborne, and more at Upper Merion Township Building Park from May through October.
WXPN Vinyl Day 2026: 24 Hours of Records on the Radio
WXPN expands Vinyl Day to a full 24-hour marathon on April 9, spinning records exclusively from turntables from midnight to midnight with hosts, staffers, local band Catbite, and a live vinyl cam streaming all day.
Jazz for Good: Heart of Jazz Foundation Fundraiser at Chris’ Jazz Café
The Heart of Jazz Foundation hosts its Jazz for Good fundraiser at Chris’ Jazz Café on April 14 with The New Philly Sound. Tickets from $15.
Roots Picnic 2026 Brings Hip-Hop Home to Belmont
Roots Picnic 2026 brings JAŸ-Z, The Roots, and a historic move to Belmont Plateau for one of Philadelphia’s biggest music weekends.