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About the Mann

About the Mann

As one of the country's largest non-profit open-air music centers, the Mann presents world-class artists in historic Fairmount Park, hosting more than 300,000 visitors each year.

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Mission, Vision & Values

Learn about the Mann's commitment to artistic excellence and service to our community.

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History

Discover the Mann's established legacy as a Philadelphia landmark.

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Trustees
 Meet Our Board
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Staff
 Meet The Team
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Employment
 Opportunities
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Past Performers

Delve into our rich history of groundbreaking performances since 1976.

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Awards & Nominations

  • 2024: Most Community-Minded Business Honoree, Civic 50 of Greater Philadelphia by the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia in partnership Points of Light
  • 2024: Gold winner of 2024 Philadelphia Inquirer's Favorites - Voted Best Concert Venue and Best Live Music Venue
  • 2024: Silver winner of 2024 Philadelphia Inquirer's Favorites - Voted Best Attraction
  • 2023: Awarded alongside TD Bank for Philadelphia Business Journal's Faces of Philanthropy
  • 2022: Downstage @ the Mann named Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly
  • 2021: Awarded Architectural Excellence Design Merit Award from American Institute of Architects Pennsylvania for the Mann’s Master Plan
  • 2019: Won Best Entertainment Venue for PHL17 Top Spots
  • 2018: Won Best Entertainment Venue, Best Live Music Venue (Medium), and Best Live Music Venue (Large) for PHL17 Top Spots
  • 2018: Nominated for a German Design Award for our website
  • 2018: Nominated for a Webby Award in the Events category. The website was singled out as one of the five best in the world in its category.
  • 2018: Nominated for The Webby People’s Voice Award
  • 2017: Named Philly.com 2017 Readers’ Choice - Live Music Venue
  • 2016: Awarded Philadelphia Area Concierge Association The Best for Our Guests Award - Music Venue
  • 2016: Named Philly.com 2016 Readers’ Choice - Live Music Venue
  • 2015: Pollstar ranked the Mann 49th out of 100 in ticket sales for amphitheater venues worldwide
  • 2015: Awarded Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor
  • 2014: Pollstar Nomination for Best Major Outdoor Concert Venue
  • 2011: Pollstar Nomination for Best Major Outdoor Concert Venue
  • 2010: Pollstar Nomination for Best Major Outdoor Concert Venue
     

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