Originally founded as the summer home of the Philadelphia Orchestra, The Mann Center for the Performing Arts is the only outdoor cultural arts venue in the Philadelphia region and one of the largest of its kind in the nation. This unique open-air theater has hosted some of the world’s best-known artists and performances. Today, The Mann offers a range of arts programs like nowhere else in the area—from orchestra to opera, dance to drumming, pops and jazz to rock and roll.

Duran Duran: Live in Concert Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Friday, March 21, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

James Taylor and His Band of Legends Sunday, June 01, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Saturday, March 01, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

Death Cab for Cutie Live in Concert Thursday, June 12, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Friday, April 04, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

R.E.M. with Special Guests Modest Mouse and The National Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 7:00 PM On Sale: Saturday, April 05, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

MAZE featuring FRANKIE BEVERLY with special guest Chaka Khan Friday, June 20, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Friday, April 18, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

RAIN: The Beatles Experience Saturday, June 21, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Monday, April 28, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

RAIN: The Beatles Experience (with Fireworks) Sunday, June 22, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Monday, April 28, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

The Philadelphia Orchestra: Yo-Yo Ma Returns Monday, June 30, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

The Philadelphia Orchestra: La bohème Tuesday, July 01, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

The Philadelphia Orchestra: A Night of Mozart Wednesday, July 02, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

John Mellencamp with special guest Lucinda Williams Tuesday, July 08, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Saturday, May 03, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

Ani DiFranco: Live in Concert Wednesday, July 09, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Friday, February 22, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Live in Concert Friday, July 11, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Monday, April 28, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

Robert Plant and Alison Krauss featuring T Bone Burnett Saturday, July 12, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Friday, April 18, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

The Philadelphia Orchestra: Berlioz and Beethoven Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

The Philadelphia Orchestra: Pictures at an Exhibition Friday, July 18, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

The Philadelphia Orchestra: Beethoven's Symphony No. 7 Monday, July 21, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

The Philadelphia Orchestra: Tchaikovsky with Fireworks! Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

The Philadelphia Orchestra: Koh Plays Sibelius Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

The Philadelphia Orchestra: Carmina burana Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Wednesday, April 16, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

The Machine with The Delaware Symphony Orchestra: The 20th Anniversary of America's Premiere Pink Floyd Experience Friday, July 25, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Monday, February 25, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

Mark Knopfler: Live in concert Saturday, July 26, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Friday, February 22, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

HIPPIEFEST: A Concert for Peace and Love Tuesday, July 29, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Monday, April 28, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

Peter Nero and The Philly Pops: Doo Wop at The Pops featuring Sha Na Na Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Monday, April 28, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

Sheryl Crow with special guest James Blunt and Toots and the Maytals Saturday, August 02, 2008 at 7:00 PM On Sale: Saturday, April 26, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

Return to Forever Returns: with Chick Corea, Stanley Clarke, Lenny White, Al Di Meola, with special guest Béla Fleck and the Flecktones Tuesday, August 05, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Saturday, April 05, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

Gipsy Kings: Live in Concert Wednesday, August 06, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Monday, February 25, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

Julie Andrew's Gift of Music: with members of The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Thursday, August 07, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Monday, April 28, 2008 Event Details Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

Jethro Tull with Peter Frampton 40th Anniversary Tour Friday, August 08, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Friday, February 22, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

Not The Messiah (He's A Very Naughty Boy) Starring Eric Idle with The Delaware Symphony Orchestra Tuesday, August 12, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Monday, April 28, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

Peter Nero and The Philly Pops: Summertime at The Pops, An Evening of Gershwin Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Monday, April 28, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

George Thorogood & The Destroyers and Buddy Guy with special guest Elvin Bishop Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 7:30 PM On Sale: Saturday, April 19, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF STAX RECORDS with ISAAC HAYES and special guests WILLIAM BELL and EDDIE FLOYD Friday, August 15, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Monday, April 28, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

Bernadette Peters with members of The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Monday, April 28, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

AARP's Legends of Jazz: with Ramsey Lewis, Fourplay, and Paquito D'Rivera Wednesday, August 27, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Saturday, April 05, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets

Ben Folds with Full Symphony Orchestra Saturday, September 06, 2008 at 8:00 PM On Sale: Monday, April 28, 2008 Event Details Buy Tickets Buy Online or call 215-893-1999 to order tickets