Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts celebrates 50 years as one of the United States’ premier outdoor music venues. The 21-acre campus in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park hosts special performances celebrating the anniversary as well as our country’s 250th anniversary.
Sarah McLachlan © Courtesy of Highmark Mann
More than 50 events and performances take place during the June–October season, from legendary singer-songwriter Paul Simon to Philadelphia-based band Japanese Breakfast. The 2026 season kicks off June 4 with performances from Philadelphia’s contemporary ballet company, BalletX. Other highlights across the Mann’s stages expected during the season include special performances by The Philadelphia Orchestra, the return of the Philly Pops, Summer Picnic Series and Movies @ Highmark Mann. Free community and educational events will be offered as well.
Jack Johnson © Courtesy of Highmark Mann
“We have so much to celebrate here in Philadelphia, and we are thrilled to add to the festivities with a season of spectacular performances that continues a tradition passed down through generations of Philadelphians,” said Catherine M. Cahill, president and CEO, Highmark Mann. “Our current campus opened to great fanfare as America celebrated its bicentennial. Now, fifty years later, we are thrilled to reintroduce audiences—and welcome new ones—to Highmark Mann, recreated for a new generation.”
Ticketing for 2026 performances will open later this spring.
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