A Hundred Years On
with The Philadelphia Orchestra & The Crossing
1876: Commissioned by the Mann, A Hundred Years On celebrates the 1876 Centennial Exposition that took place in Philadelphia, in part, on what are now the very grounds the Mann occupies. This world-premiere, original work by acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated composer Peter Boyer and Pulitzer Prize-winning librettist Mark Campbell features The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Crossing. Major support for this program is provided by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, with additional support provided by America250 PA and Philadelphia Funder Collaborative for the Semiquincentennial. Premieres June 17, 2026.
50 Years of Music in the Park
with The Philadelphia Orchestra
1976: 50 Years of Music in the Park – Fifty years ago, music first echoed through the summer air at the Mann. The Mann Center and The Philadelphia Orchestra honor the magic of that opening night in 1976 with timeless works by Beethoven, Brahms, and Rachmaninoff. A golden anniversary, rich with harmony and history.. June 18, 2026.
BalletX's The Four Seasons Reimagined
2026: The Mann Center, BalletX, and ArtPhilly unite to present The Four Seasons Reimagined, a groundbreaking world premiere fusion of dance, music, and immersive creative placemaking. Set to a newly commissioned reimagining of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by acclaimed composer Dan Deacon, the work features four of America’s most distinctive choreographic voices, each interpreting a season in a bold, unified vision. Together, they will transport audiences into a vibrant world where art inspires change, sparks hope, and celebrates the beauty and urgency of our planet’s future. Premieres June 2026.
Mural Arts Partnership
In addition, in 2026, the Mann’s new partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia will come to life with a community-led mural installation, featuring the work of local West Philadelphia artists on view on the street-facing fence line that runs along North Georges Hill Drive and the Highmark Skyline Stage. This vibrant mural will commemorate 2026 by bringing the community together for a monumental and lasting art project that will enhance the visual beauty of the campus and inspire new generations. Summer 2026.
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