Packed Schedule of Philly Region’s Summer Concerts
From Philly to South Jersey, the region’s summer concert season is packed with dynamic performances from star-studded artists. Here’s a look at a few highlights culled from a more extensive list…
From Philly to South Jersey, the region's summer concert season is packed with dynamic performances from star-studded artists. Here's a look at a few highlights culled from a more extensive list compiled by Dan DeLuca of The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Paul Simon
When: June 26, 28-29
Where: Academy of Music
What: Paul Simon returns for a “Quiet Celebration” tour. A nine-piece band will perform hits from the 2023 album Seven Psalms.
LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan
When: July 4
Where: Benjamin Franklin Parkway
What: This year's Welcome America July 4 concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway will feature rapper LL Cool J and Strawberry Mansion's Jazmine Sullivan.
The Who
When: Aug. 21, Aug. 23
Where: Xfinity Mobile Arena (Philadelphia), Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall
The Who's “The Song Is Over: North American Farewell Tour” features Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey. Drummer Zak Starkey will not be present.
Outlaw Music Festival
When: Sept. 12
Where: Freedom Mortgage Pavilion (Camden)
What: This year's Outlaw Music Festival has the same two legendary headliners as last year with Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan. They will be joined by Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sheryl Crow, former Philadelphia songwriter Waxahatchee, and country singer Madeline Edwards.
Concerts Under the Stars
When: Through Sept. 14
Where: Upper Merion Township Building Park
What: Concerts Under the Stars in King of Prussia returns for a new season. Strand of Oaks will play on June 28, Dawes and Phosphorescent on July 10, and Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets on Aug 2.
A guitar double bill will take place on Sept. 13 with Mdou Moctar and Yasmin Williams. Larger shows at Heuser Park include Lotus on July 3 and Dar Williams' River Roads Festival with Indigo Girls and Sunny War on July 5.
