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It's been a good week for Philly. Not only were we named the first World Heritage City in the entire country, but we also happen to be the number one city for live music, according to the Vivid Seats, a website for buying and selling music. How'd we earn the title? The website weighed factors like the overall number of concerts and median ticket price in each city. For Philly, our top music genres are adult contemporary, alternative, blues & jazz, classical, and country & folk. Median ticket price: $125. So now that we know we're the best, where does one find all that live music, you ask? Why, we figured all of that out for you, of course. Here's a map of all of the music venues strictly within Philadelphia city limits. If you know of a venue that isn't on the list, send us your tip and we'll add it to the map!


· Infographic: Top 20 Cities for Live Music [Vivid Seats]
· Philly named No. 1 music city in North America [Tickets]

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World Cafe Live

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The home of WXPN 88.5 brings in both big-name and smaller acts. On a budget? Check out their Free at Noon concerts every Friday.

Union Transfer

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Formerly the home of Spring Garden Farmer’s Market, this venue opened in 2011. Its first show was Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Polica.

Trocadero Theatre

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Opened in 1870, it first operated under the name Arch Street Opera House. Over the years it’s functioned as a burlesque hall, a theatre, and a dance club. It’s on the U.S. Register of Historic Places and the only 19th century Victorian theater still in operation in the U.S.

Johnny Brenda’s

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This Fishtown establishment is a bar, restaurant, and music venue. You can buy tickets to shows right at the bar. Note: You must be 21 to see a show here.

MilkBoy

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The upstairs of this restaurant-bar-cafe hosts both local and out-of-town musicians. Milkboy first started as a recording studio in North Philly.

The Fillmore Philadelphia

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Hall & Oates christened Philly’s Fillmore earlier this year when it played the first show on October 1. Upcoming shows include acts like Guster, Kid Cudi, and Grace Potter.

Theatre of the Living Arts

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The TLA started out as a movie house 21 years ago. Now it hosts concerts in its 1,000-person hall every night.

The Mann Center

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Located in Philly’s Fairmount Park, this outdoor venue lets you bring in lawn chairs or blankets for Main Stage performances.

Electric Factory

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This celebrated venue (yes, it’s a converted electric factory) has been around for more than 40 years and brings in big name acts. Future shows include Shakey Graves and Miley Cyrus.

The Fire

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The Fishtown venue has a history of bringing in new talent that goes on to do big things, such as Tegan and Sara, John Legend, Dr. Dog, Rilo Kiley, to name a few.

Kimmel Center

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Head here to catch a big-name performer, a Broadway tour, the symphony, or the ballet.

Underground Arts

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This 12,000-square-foot arts venue hosts shows in its Black Box Theatre. Cash bar, too!

SoundGarden Hall

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The 1,800-capacity concert venue in NoLibs calls itself the “epicenter of the EDM-boom’s impact on Philly clubbing.” Past performances have included Tiesto, Nelly, Wale, and ?uestlove.

Kung Fu Necktie

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This dark dive bar in Fishtown hosts live bands most nights from seemingly ever genre. Also hosts DJ parties if you want to get your groove on.

Academy of Music

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Built in 1855, it is the oldest opera house in the U.S. that’s still used for its original purpose. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962.

The Barbary

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Be prepared to rock out in this 200-person music venue that hosts local and touring indie bands. Upstairs you’ll find DJ dance parties.

The Dell Music Center

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Like the Mann Center this venue is located outdoors in Fairmont Park. The amphitheater is the fourth largest performance venue in the city.

The Tower Theatre

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So technically this venue is in Upper Darby, but you can’t have a list of Philly music venues without including the Tower Theatre. Plenty of musicians have recorded their live albums while performing here, including David Bowie, Paul Simon, and the Jerry Garcia/Merle Saunders band.

Connie’s Ric Rac

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If you’re jonesing for some original live music or comedy, head to this South Philly establishment. Open mic nights are held every week.

Howl at the Moon

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This dueling piano bar draws a young-ish Center City crowd with a group of musicians taking turns singing cover songs from the nineties and today.

Ortlieb’s Lounge

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You can order from the Tex Mex menu and chow down while listening to jazz, rock, soul, and funk live music at this NoLibs lounge.

Millcreek Tavern

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This divebar in West Philly brings in local and smaller touring acts. But you’re better off following their Facebook page for updates on when bands are playing.

Voltage Lounge

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Located right next to the Electric Factory, Voltage Lounge is a bar and restaurant that hosts smaller acts. Upcoming shows include Creed Bratton—yeah, the hilariously creepy guy from The Office.

Warmdaddy’s

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Expect some serious Southern hospitality vibes when you walk into this dining and music establishment along the Delaware River. Each night features blues, R&B, jazz, and soul live music.

Bourbon & Branch

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The music’s upstairs, food's downstairs. Don’t forget to try one (or two. Or three.) of the bar’s 80 whiskey offerings.

Wells Fargo Center

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Home to the 76ers and Flyers, this stadium doubles as a music venue when major tours come to town.

Boot & Saddle

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Since re-opening in 2013 after a long hiatus, Boot & Saddle in South Philly has brought in punk, metal, indie rock, electronic, and singer-songwriters to its 150-capacity venue.

First Unitarian Church

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If you're looking for a more intimate setting, R5 Production books performances at this church that was established in 1796. Past shows include St. Vincent.

Penn's Landing

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All summer the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation puts on outdoor shows at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing—many of them are free.

Festival Pier

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Located at Penn's Landing, Festival Pier is an outdoor, summer music venue that's home to the 104.5 FM Block Party series.

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World Cafe Live

The home of WXPN 88.5 brings in both big-name and smaller acts. On a budget? Check out their Free at Noon concerts every Friday.

Union Transfer

Formerly the home of Spring Garden Farmer’s Market, this venue opened in 2011. Its first show was Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Polica.

Trocadero Theatre

Opened in 1870, it first operated under the name Arch Street Opera House. Over the years it’s functioned as a burlesque hall, a theatre, and a dance club. It’s on the U.S. Register of Historic Places and the only 19th century Victorian theater still in operation in the U.S.

Johnny Brenda’s

This Fishtown establishment is a bar, restaurant, and music venue. You can buy tickets to shows right at the bar. Note: You must be 21 to see a show here.

MilkBoy

The upstairs of this restaurant-bar-cafe hosts both local and out-of-town musicians. Milkboy first started as a recording studio in North Philly.

The Fillmore Philadelphia

Hall & Oates christened Philly’s Fillmore earlier this year when it played the first show on October 1. Upcoming shows include acts like Guster, Kid Cudi, and Grace Potter.

Theatre of the Living Arts

The TLA started out as a movie house 21 years ago. Now it hosts concerts in its 1,000-person hall every night.

The Mann Center

Located in Philly’s Fairmount Park, this outdoor venue lets you bring in lawn chairs or blankets for Main Stage performances.

Electric Factory

This celebrated venue (yes, it’s a converted electric factory) has been around for more than 40 years and brings in big name acts. Future shows include Shakey Graves and Miley Cyrus.

The Fire

The Fishtown venue has a history of bringing in new talent that goes on to do big things, such as Tegan and Sara, John Legend, Dr. Dog, Rilo Kiley, to name a few.

Kimmel Center

Head here to catch a big-name performer, a Broadway tour, the symphony, or the ballet.

Underground Arts

This 12,000-square-foot arts venue hosts shows in its Black Box Theatre. Cash bar, too!

SoundGarden Hall

The 1,800-capacity concert venue in NoLibs calls itself the “epicenter of the EDM-boom’s impact on Philly clubbing.” Past performances have included Tiesto, Nelly, Wale, and ?uestlove.

Kung Fu Necktie

This dark dive bar in Fishtown hosts live bands most nights from seemingly ever genre. Also hosts DJ parties if you want to get your groove on.

Academy of Music

Built in 1855, it is the oldest opera house in the U.S. that’s still used for its original purpose. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1962.

The Barbary

Be prepared to rock out in this 200-person music venue that hosts local and touring indie bands. Upstairs you’ll find DJ dance parties.

The Dell Music Center

Like the Mann Center this venue is located outdoors in Fairmont Park. The amphitheater is the fourth largest performance venue in the city.

The Tower Theatre

So technically this venue is in Upper Darby, but you can’t have a list of Philly music venues without including the Tower Theatre. Plenty of musicians have recorded their live albums while performing here, including David Bowie, Paul Simon, and the Jerry Garcia/Merle Saunders band.

Connie’s Ric Rac

If you’re jonesing for some original live music or comedy, head to this South Philly establishment. Open mic nights are held every week.

Howl at the Moon

This dueling piano bar draws a young-ish Center City crowd with a group of musicians taking turns singing cover songs from the nineties and today.

Ortlieb’s Lounge

You can order from the Tex Mex menu and chow down while listening to jazz, rock, soul, and funk live music at this NoLibs lounge.

Millcreek Tavern

This divebar in West Philly brings in local and smaller touring acts. But you’re better off following their Facebook page for updates on when bands are playing.

Voltage Lounge

Located right next to the Electric Factory, Voltage Lounge is a bar and restaurant that hosts smaller acts. Upcoming shows include Creed Bratton—yeah, the hilariously creepy guy from The Office.

Warmdaddy’s

Expect some serious Southern hospitality vibes when you walk into this dining and music establishment along the Delaware River. Each night features blues, R&B, jazz, and soul live music.

Bourbon & Branch

The music’s upstairs, food's downstairs. Don’t forget to try one (or two. Or three.) of the bar’s 80 whiskey offerings.

Wells Fargo Center

Home to the 76ers and Flyers, this stadium doubles as a music venue when major tours come to town.

Boot & Saddle

Since re-opening in 2013 after a long hiatus, Boot & Saddle in South Philly has brought in punk, metal, indie rock, electronic, and singer-songwriters to its 150-capacity venue.

First Unitarian Church

If you're looking for a more intimate setting, R5 Production books performances at this church that was established in 1796. Past shows include St. Vincent.

Penn's Landing

All summer the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation puts on outdoor shows at the Great Plaza at Penn's Landing—many of them are free.

Festival Pier

Located at Penn's Landing, Festival Pier is an outdoor, summer music venue that's home to the 104.5 FM Block Party series.