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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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