Get Out to the Mann this Summer to Enjoy Live Concerts Under the Stars!

Come to the Mann Center for the Performing Arts this summer to enjoy live entertainment in a beautiful outdoor facility.  The venue has nearly 5,000 covered seats, 4,500 outdoor seats, plus a 4000-person capacity lawn, open for general admission.  This summer, don’t miss the traditional summer series of Philadelphia Orchestra concerts, as well as many other performances by world-class artists.  Dine outside during a concert with restaurant mogul Stephen Starr’s Crescendo, which features a selection of seasonally inspired menus packaged for the picnic set. Don’t forget your picnic blanket!  Visit www.manncenter.org for more info.

Wednesday, July 29, 8:00 pm – Philadelphia Orchestra – Tchaikovsky with Fireworks

Come to the Mann Center for a night of Tchaikovsky performed by international violinist and Philadelphia Orchestra First Associate Concertmaster Juliette Kang.  Your kids will love the fireworks following the performance!

Juanjo Mena, conductor

Juliette Kang, violin

TCHAIKOVSKY Capriccio italien

TCHAIKOVSKY Violin Concerto

TCHAIKOVSKY Romeo and Juliet

TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture

Thursday, July 30, 8:00 pm – Philadelphia Orchestra – Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang

Don’t miss Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang show off their incredible piano skills on Thursday, July 30.

John Axelrod, conductor

Herbie Hancock and Lang Lang, pianos

DVOŘÁK Carnival Overture

VAUGHAN WILLIAMS Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra

BERNSTEIN “Mambo,” from West Side Story

GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue, for two pianos and orchestra

RAVEL Mother Goose Suite, for piano four-hands

Solo and duo piano works to be announced from the stage

You saw them perform together at the 50th Grammy Awards and now you can see them in person. Take the best jazz pianist vs. the best classical pianist and you have a red hot night of 176 keys. DON’T MISS this event!

Tuesday, August 4, 11:00 am - INDEPENDENCE Featuring The Rock School for Dance Education

Come to the Mann for one of the free, Young People’s Concert Series performances, where children from the Philadelphia School District, the Department of Recreation and hundreds of other cultural, civic and religious organizations are able to enjoy these fun performances by professional and emerging artists, and become inspired by the talents of others their own age.

IndepenDance Rocks on August 4^th at 11:00 am: The Rock School for Dance Education celebrates a decade of dance at The Mann Center. Relish the fusion of classical ballet, modern dance, rhythmic gymnastics, mime, urban hip-hop moves and grooves in this exhilarating dance explosion brought to you by the renowned Rock School.

Reservations are not required for groups of less than 30.

All concerts are free and open to the public.

Gates open one half hour prior to performances; parking is FREE!

Seating is general admission, and is on a first come, first served basis.

There are no tickets issued for these events.

Programs, dates, and artists are subject to change.

Concerts are rain or shine.

These shows are free, open to the public, and tickets are not required. However, groups of 30 or more are asked to make reservations by calling the Mann Center’s education department at (215)546-7900, ext 104, or by email at education@manncenter.org.

Saturday, August 8, 7:30 pm -Bonnie Raitt & Taj Mahal – Presented by Live Nation Concerts

Don’t miss the Bonnie Raitt and Taj Mahal summer tour this August, with a stop at the Mann Center!

Boy do we have something to talk about! How about nine time Grammy winner, Bonnie Raitt, (Nick of Time, Something to Talk About, I Can’t Make You Love Me ) who will perform her bluesy, legendary body of work at the Mann for one show only. Joining her will be blues legend Taj Mahal. It’s the “BONTAJ” party!

Monday, August 10, 11:00 am – Young People’s Concert Series – International Dance Voyage featuring Flamenco Ole! & Universal African Dance

Come to the Mann for one of the free, Young People’s Concert Series performances, where children from the Philadelphia School District, the Department of Recreation and hundreds of other cultural, civic and religious organizations are able to enjoy these fun performances by professional and emerging artists, and become inspired by the talents of others their own age.

International Dance Voyage on August 10^th at 11:00 am: Flamenco Ole! and the Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble take the audience on a cultural journey through Spain and Africa while they experience the deep-rooted traditions of flamenco dance and African rhythms.

Reservations are not required for groups of less than 30.

All concerts are free and open to the public.

Gates open one half hour prior to performances; parking is FREE!

Seating is general admission, and is on a first come, first served basis.

There are no tickets issued for these events.

Programs, dates, and artists are subject to change.

Concerts are rain or shine.

These shows are free, open to the public, and tickets are not required. However, groups of 30 or more are asked to make reservations by calling the Mann Center’s education department at (215)546-7900, ext 104, or by email at education@manncenter.org.

Saturday, August 15, 7:30 pm – John Legend plus India.Arie and Vaughn Anthony

This performance was originally scheduled for August 5th but has now changed to August 15th.

Catch the six-time Grammy Award winner on Saturday, August 15 as he performs many of his classic hits in addition to his biggest songs from his 2008, chart-topping album Evolver.

Multi-platinum recording artist John Legend will be performing at the Mann for one night only as part of his U.S. tour to support his chart-topping album Evolver, which has remained a success since its 2008 debut.  The six-time Grammy Award winner, known for connecting with fans during his dynamic live shows, will feature many of his biggest singles from Evolver like “Green Light” and “Everybody Knows” to the classic songs from his previous albums – all backed by an extraordinary 11-piece band.

Legend will be joined by special guest India.Arie, whose recent album Testimony: Vol. 2, Love & Polics, recently debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard charts.

Tuesday, August 18, 8:00 pm – Contemporary Concerts - Celebrating the 40th Anniversary The Heroes of Woodstock

Come relive your hippie days as you sit on the lawn and watch your favorite bands perform many 40^th Anniversary Woodstock favorites.

Featuring Jefferson Starship (”White Rabbit” and “Somebody to Love”), Ten Years After (”I’m Going Home”), Canned Heat (”Going Up the Country”), Big Brother & The Holding Co. (”Piece of My Heart” and “Ball & Chain”) and the Grateful Dead’s Tom Constanten (”Music of the Dead”) hosted by Country Joe McDonald (”I Feel Like I’m Fixin’ To Die Rag”). Come relive the days of Woodstock with some of the featured artists of this venerated event.

We’ll supply the grass.

*Woodstock is a registered trademark of Woodstock Ventures, LC and is used under license.

Thursday, August 27, 8:00 pm – PECO Pops at the Mann – George Benson and Ledisi

*This show was originally scheduled for Wed. June 24th.

See George Benson and Ledisi live at the Mann on Thursday, August 27!

Multi-award winning jazz guitarist/singer George Benson (”This Masquerade,” “Give Me the Night,” “On Broadway”) joins forces the hypnotizing stylings of singer Ledisi (”Alright”) for a night of non-stop R&B hits.

If you would like more information about our summer concert series, complimentary ticket programs, dining options, transportation or other services, or if you have comments or suggestions you’d like to share, please contact marketing@manncenter.org.

The Mann Center Box Office is located at 52nd St. and Parkside Ave. Office hours are: 10am – 5pm Monday to Saturday; intermission on all show nights. There are no handling fees charged for Mann Center Box Office purchases. Kimmel Center Box Office is located at Broad and Spruce Sts.