Dan + Shay – Highmark Mann – Philadelphia, PA – October 10, 2026 – Photo by Avery Godburn © 2026 Dan + Shay, Tyler Hubbard & Josh Ross – Highmark Mann – Philadelphia, PA – October 10, 2026 Following the release of their seventh studio album, Young, country duo Dan + Shay performed on the tenth of October at the TD Pavilion Highmark Mann Center in Philadelphia. “The Young Tour” kicked off in Noblesville, Indiana on the eleventh of September, which they are taking across North

Wilt – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA – September 23, 2026 – Photo by Larisa Jiao © 2026 Wilt – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA – September 23, 2026 Los Angeles alt-rock band Wilt took to The Wiltern’s stage in front of a roaring, enthusiastic crowd – providing a surge of energy that left fans with no choice but to cheer at the top of their lungs. Supporting alt-rock and nu-metal artist Jutes on his tour, Smile You’re On Tour, it was evident that Wilt has caught the eye of many

Role Model Role Model & Samia – The Highmark Mann Center for the Arts – Philadelphia – September 23, 2026 After releasing his third studio album, Chuck Timely and The Hourglass, back in August, Tucker Pillsbury, also known as pop sensation Role Model, kicked off “Chuck on Tour” in Bend, Oregon. He returned this week to Philadelphia the Skyline Stage at Highmark Mann, which has gorgeous views of the Philadelphia cityscape in the distance. With the energy high and the atmo

Suki Waterhouse – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – September 21, 2026 – Photo by Christina Carachilo © 2026 Suki Waterhouse – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – September 21, 2026 The Fillmore was transported on Monday night to a realm of dark femininity, edgy aesthetics, and powerful performances by indie pop rock artists, EMMMA, Charlotte Lawrence, and Suki Waterhouse. Waterhouse arrived in Philadelphia for the thirteenth stop on her Loveland Tour, but she brought the energ

Boyz II Men with The Philly Pops – Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts – Philadelphia, PA – September 18, 2026 – Photo by Jay S. Jacobs © 2026 Boyz II Men with The Philly Pops – Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts – Philadelphia, PA – September 18, 2026 “We belong together, and you know that I’m right” is not the sort of line you’d expect to hear referring to 1990s superstar smooth soul balladeers Boyz II Men and the venerable local classical institution The

The Red Clay Strays – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – August 7, 2026 – Photo by George Seth Wagner © 2026 The Red Clay Strays – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – August 7, 2026 Southern rock, classic country, a bit of gospel, and something completely their own—the Red Clay Strays made sure to pull out all the stops for a raucous Friday night Philadelphia crowd. My familiarity with The Red Clay Strays' catalog was slightly limited going into this show. Still, unlike pr

Toto – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – July 26, 2026 – Photo by Jordan Wagner © 2026 Toto, Christopher Cross & The Romantics – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – July 26, 2026 Toto supplied the night, baby, and Christopher Cross supplied the love. Well, that’s not completely fair, all three acts in this back-to-the-80s nostalgia tour had their share of love songs and their share of rockers – sometimes both at the same time. This is the second straight summer tour that

Melanie Martinez – CFG Bank Arena – Baltimore, MD – July 25, 2026 – Photo by Emma Fox © 2026 Melanie Martinez & Haute and Freddy – CFG Bank Arena – Baltimore, MD – July 25, 2026 After releasing her fourth studio album, Hades, Melanie Martinez returned to Baltimore for a stop on the “Hades: The Sacrifice” tour, to play the album in full. Fans lined up around the block, beautifully dressed in a variety of outfits to represent each track on the HADES album. Haute and Freddy –

Wunderhorse – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – July 24, 2026 – Photo by Cecilia Orlando © 2026 Wunderhorse & Been Stellar – Union Transfer – Philadelphia (A PopEntertainment.com Concert Review) Philadelphia's Union Transfer played host to a night of raw, poetic indie rock as UK band Wunderhorse brought their North American tour to the city, with NYC's Been Stellar along for the ride as support. Been Stellar – Union Transfer – Philadelphia, PA – July 24, 2026 – Photo by Cec

The Philadelphia Orchestra – Star Wars in Concert – The Mann – Philadelphia, PA – July 24, 2026 – Photo ©2026 by Jordan August. Courtesy of Highmark Mann. All rights reserved. The Philadelphia Orchestra – Star Wars in Concert – The Mann – Philadelphia, PA – July 24, 2026 Child-like wonder. That’s the best way to describe what my group and I experienced at Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Thanks to awful decision making by Disney

Todd Rundgren – The Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA – July 12, 2026 – Photo by George Seth Wagner © 2026 Todd Rundgren – The Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA – July 12, 2026 Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Todd Rundgren returned home for two sold-out shows. Well at least to the Philadelphia area, sadly his home neighborhood venue, Upper Darby’s legendary Tower Theater, has been closed since soon after the pandemic. So he crossed the city and hit Glenside’s similar Keswick Theatre fo

Alex Warren – Xfinity Mobile Arena – Philadelphia, PA – July 10, 2026 – Photo by Jesse Faatz © 2026. Courtesy of Highrise PR. All rights reserved. Alex Warren & Noah Cyrus – Xfinity Mobile Arena – Philadelphia, PA – July 10, 2026 Finding Family on the Road: Alex Warren Turns Philadelphia Into a Night of Connection and Healing Between laughter, confetti, and heartfelt stories, Alex Warren turned an arena into something that felt surprisingly intimate. The feeling throughout

Rise Against – Vans Warped Tour (Day One) – RFK Stadium Grounds – Washington, DC – June 13, 2026 – Photo by Jamie LeBlanc © 2026 Vans Warped Tour – RFK Stadium Grounds – Washington, DC – June 13 & 14, 2026 For generations, Vans Warped Tour has represented more than just a music festival. It has been a community, a rite of passage, and a place where music lovers can discover their next favorite band while reconnecting with old favorites. A year after its triumphant return, w

Luminescence – Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul – Philadelphia, PA – June 12, 2026 – Photo by Deborah Wagner © 2026 Luminescence – Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul – Philadelphia, PA – June 12, 2026 Are you looking for a unique evening of breathtaking beauty and joy? Luminescence by Fever takes one of Philadelphia’s most beloved landmarks and brings it to life with a 360-degree magical, immersive light show accompanied by classical music. The historic Ca

Philadelphia's Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square A Symphony of Color: Chinese Lantern Festival Lights Up Franklin Square Once More A true classic never goes out of style, the same seems to go for 2000-year festival traditions. Watching the ancient Chinese celebration marking the end of the lunar new year festivities take over Franklin Square Park every year is the highlight of my summer. Philadelphia's Chinese Lantern Festival at Franklin Square With every passing s

David Lee Roth – The Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA – May 19, 2026 – Photo by George Seth Wagner © 2026 David Lee Roth – The Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA – May 19, 2026 About four songs into David Lee Roth’s recent gig at the Keswick, my 20-something photographer turned to me and said, “That’s got to be the horniest 70-year-old I’ve ever seen.” He meant it – and I took it – as a compliment. Because even 48 years after the release of first Van Halen album, David Lee Roth is

Courtney Barnett – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – May 12, 2026 – Photo by Cecilia Orlando © 2026 Courtney Barnett (with Kurt Vile), Momma & Truman Sinclair – The Fillmore – Philadelphia, PA – May 12, 2026 Courtney Barnett proved that third time’s a charm after making up for two previously cancelled Philly shows, bringing her Creature of Habit tour to a sold out show at The Fillmore on a Tuesday night. Truman Sinclair, a west coast-based musician with an alt-rock emo fo

The Maine – 9:30 Club – Washington, DC – April 19, 2026 – Photo by Emily Miner © 2026 The Maine, Nightly, Grayscale & Broadside – 9:30 Club – Washington, DC – April 19, 2026 The Maine Transforms 9:30 Club, D.C. into an Electrifying Experience Washington D.C.’s legendary 9:30 Club was packed wall-to-wall as roughly 1,200 fans filled the sold-out venue for a night headlined by The Maine. With support from Broadside, Grayscale, and Nightly, the evening carried an undeniable sens

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives – Colonial Theater – Phoenixville, PA – April 18, 2026 – Photo by Jim Rinaldi © 2026 Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives – Colonial Theater – Phoenixville, PA – April 18, 2026 Marty Stuart and his crack band brought their “country boy rock and roll” to the Philly area the other night, taking no prisoners in a guitar-vibed hoe down from one of the tightest units out of Nashville. An intoxicating gumbo of country, rock, surf, ja

Bella Kay – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA – April 1, 2026 – Photo by Larisa Jiao © 2026 Bella Kay – The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA – April 1, 2026 Gracing the stage at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, indie pop singer-songwriter Bella Kay was greeted by an enthusiastic audience who cheered loudly as she radiated the room with her smooth vocals and bright smile. Supporting Ricky Montgomery in his sold out LA show for his debut album’s 10-year anniversary, it’s clear that people ha