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Visiting Academy of Music: what to know before you go
300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
Academy of Music is a concert hall in Philadelphia, open since 1857, with room for about 2,509 people.
The busiest month ahead is November 2026, with 5 dates.
5 public transport stops are within walking distance (Train); the nearest is Lombard–South station, 230 m away.
Key facts
- Type of venue
- Concert hall
- Capacity
- 2,509
- Opened
- 1857
- Address
- 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, United States
- Upcoming events
- 16
Academy of Music, month by month
- October 20261 date, including The Great Gatsby (Touring)
- November 20265 dates, including Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp, BOOP! The Musical (Touring) and Beat
- December 20262 dates, including Philadelphia Ballet w/ George Balanchine's The Nutcracker and Operation Mincemeat
- January 20272 dates, including Hell's Kitchen (Touring) and Let Them Eat Cake
- February 20272 dates, including Waitress (Touring) and Alvin Ailey Dance Theater
- March 20272 dates, including Maybe Happy Ending (Touring) and Philadelphia Ballet w/ Cinderella
Ticket prices
What the programme holds: Plays & Musicals (9), Dance (3), Concerts (2) and Comedy (2).
Arriving by public transport
- Lombard–South stationTrain230 m
3 min walk - Walnut–Locust stationTrain290 m
4 min walk - Broad Street Station (Philadelphia)Train690 m
9 min walk - Patco 9-10th & Locust StationTrain780 m
10 min walk - SEPTA Suburban StationTrain800 m
10 min walk
Arriving by car
4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 140 m from the venue.
Next events at Academy of Music
Nov6Fri
Nov6Fri
Nov15Sun
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Academy of Music: practical questions
How many people fit in Academy of Music?
Academy of Music has a capacity of about 2,509; the figure for a given show depends on its layout.
When did Academy of Music open?
Academy of Music opened in 1857.
What is the nearest stop to Academy of Music?
Lombard–South station (Train), 230 m away – about 3 min on foot.
Can I park near Academy of Music?
Yes, 4 car parks are mapped nearby, the closest 140 m away.
What kind of events does Academy of Music host?
Upcoming dates by category: Plays & Musicals (9), Dance (3), Concerts (2) and Comedy (2).
Which month has the most events at Academy of Music?
November 2026, with 5 dates, including Josh Johnson's Comedy Band Camp and BOOP! The Musical (Touring).
Which other venues are close to Academy of Music?
Nikki Lopez Philly (1.6 km), Helium Comedy Club (950 m), Michael J. Hagan Arena (650 m) and Theatre of Living Arts (1.6 km).
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