THE MANN’S  WICKED GOOD LINEUP FOR 2025 FEATURES:
CYNTHIA ERIVO, D’ANGELO WITH THE ROOTS, MEEK MILL, LENNY KRAVITZ, PHISH,
MT. JOY, KING GIZZARD & THE LIZARD WIZARD, TEDDY SWIMS,
RINGO STARR AND HIS ALL STARR BAND, BILLY IDOL, ALABAMA SHAKES,
CYNDI LAUPER, GOO GOO DOLLS, ROD STEWART, TEMS, AND MORE

– Cynthia Erivo and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard perform with Philadelphia Orchestra 
and Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia –
– Hip Hop’s Greatest Festival The Roots Picnic returns with D’Angelo, Meek Mill, Lenny Kravitz, Tems,
and more headlining two-day festival –
– BalletX kicks off season with Festival at the Mann –
– Star Wars: A New Hope brings the “Force” to Movies @ the Mann – 
– HBCU Festival presented by TD Bank returns, free for students and families – 
– James Beard Award-Winner Chef Cristina Martinez hosts dinner and a show for Downstage @ the Mann –
– New Mann Center Institute for Creative Arts & Community Impact advances education initiatives – 
– So many incredible nights of music already announced with more shows adding weekly –

PHILADELPHIA (March 12, 2025) – From unforgettable concerts under the stars to industry-leading community initiatives, the Mann Center for the Performing Arts is making 2025 its biggest season yet. This spring, summer, and fall, the Mann’s 22-acre campus in Fairmount Park will host a wicked good lineup of performances, from genre-bending orchestral collaborations with Cynthia Erivo and King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, to rock legends Rod Stewart, Phish, Billy Idol and Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, Philadelphia’s own Mt. Joy for two nights at TD Pavilion, and hip-hop’s biggest headliners including D’Angelo with the Roots, Lenny Kravitz, Meek Mill, and many more at hip-hop’s greatest festival, the Roots Picnic. This season has something for everyone at the Mann, and new shows are being added weekly.

“The Mann has always been a place where music, culture, and community come together, and this season takes it to new heights,” said Catherine M. Cahill, president and CEO of the Mann. “With an incredible lineup of international and nationally acclaimed artists and performances, groundbreaking artistic collaborations, expanded community partnerships, there is something for everyone. We are also thrilled to announce the launch of our new Mann Center Institute for Creative Arts and Community Impact as we look to reimagine the role an arts institution can play in developing career opportunities for urban youth, empowering communities, and fostering social impact. We’re presenting world-class musicians and companies, collaborating with our booking partner Live Nation Entertainment, amplifying new voices, and creating opportunities for young people; this season reinforces the Mann’s essential role as Philadelphia’s cultural center.”

Companies in Residence
BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet company, returns for the fourth year of its residency to open the Mann’s 2025 season with a two-day celebration of art, community, and the power of dance during the BalletX Festival at the Mann. On May 2 and 3, experience the full-length world premiere of Jennifer Archibald’s Maslow’s Peak. With a visionary team of international artists and collaborators including award-winning designer Guy de Lancey, Archibald will deliver a daring new vision inspired by the classic novel, Lord of the Flies.

In residence at the Mann’s Parkside Avenue location since 1976, The Philadelphia Orchestra begins this season at the Mann with a classical favorite, Beethoven’s Fifth on June 17. On June 20, the Orchestra will transport viewers to a galaxy far, far away as they perform Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert for this season’s Movies @ the Mann performance. A magical evening awaits patrons on June 21, when GRAMMY®, Emmy® and Tony® Award–winning and three-time Oscar®-nominated artist Cynthia Erivo performs with the Fabulous Philadelphians. Taking on all-new symphonic arrangements, Erivo and the Orchestra will perform her new album, which was uniquely produced by stacking layers and layers of vocal tracks to create the record’s melodies and harmonies.

The Mann will also welcome The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia on July 28 for a collaboration with Australian rockers King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard. The performance will be King Gizzard’s world premiere orchestral collaboration. 

HBCU Festival Presented by TD Bank and The Mann Center Institute for Creative Arts & Community Impact
The Mann will once again open its Fairmount Park campus to celebrate the rich history and culture of Historically Black Colleges and Universities with the return of its HBCU Festival presented by TD Bank on May 17. The festival’s debut in 2023 became one of the country’s largest college festivals showcasing HBCUs, with more than 30,000 registrants. This year’s free event will include an expansive college fair with representatives from 25 HBCUs; a career fair comprised of Philadelphia area-employers, trade unions and apprentice programs; a community fair to spotlight local businesses and organizations; a wellness zone featuring free health resources and screenings from Jefferson Health; and of course, rousing performances by HBCU drumlines, choirs and cheer squads.

This season also marks the launch of the Mann Center Institute for Creative Arts & Community Impact, a bold new initiative expanding the venue’s commitment to arts education, workforce development, and community engagement. Led by nationally recognized arts education leader Frank Machos, Ph.D., the Institute will provide transformative opportunities for Philadelphia’s youth, fostering career pathways in the music industry, enhancing out-of-school time programming, and deepening the Mann’s role as a cultural hub – all of which reimagine the role and responsibility of a performing arts institution to support its community.

Downstage @ the Mann
The Mann’s innovative Downstage @ the Mann series also returns in 2025, this year celebrating award-winning cuisine, live music, and cultural storytelling as the Mann’s Presser Foundation Stage is transformed into an intimate, dynamic dinner-and-a-show experience for one night only. On June 4, the Mann welcomes James Beard Award-winner Cristina Martinez, the visionary behind South Philly Barbacoa and Casa México, for A Taste of Home with Chef Cristina Martinez featuring Interminable and Son Revoltura. Throughout the evening, patrons will enjoy a multi-course meal prepared by Chef Cristina, experience live musical performances from Philadelphia-based band Interminable, and participate in a traditional fandango led by Son Revoltura.

Live Nation Brings Wide Array of Top Touring Artists to the TD Pavilion and Highmark Skyline Stage
The Mann's long-time booking partner, Live Nation, will further connect many of the world's top touring artists across a wide array of genres with their fans in an exciting summer lineup under the stars.

The Roots Picnic, “Hip Hop’s greatest festival,” according to Rolling Stone, and a signature event at The Mann, will transform the Mann’s entire campus into Philadelphia’s blockbuster celebration of hip-hop and culture on May 31 and June 1, with D’Angelo with The Roots, Meek Mill, Lenny Kravitz, Tems, Kaytranada, Latto, Adam Blackstone, and many more headlining.
Patrons can look forward to a star-studded lineup all season at the Mann from indie crooner Teddy Swims (May 18); ‘80s icons Simple Minds (June 14), Billy Idol (August 16), and Cyndi Lauper on her Farewell Tour (July 20); the legendary Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band (June 15); two nights of Phish (July 15 & 16) who will make their 16th and 17th lifetime appearances at The Mann, and hometown heroes Mt. Joy for two incredible nights (September 26 & 27); rockers the Goo Dolls (August 3); Alabama Shakes (September 18) for their first tour in eight years; and much more to be announced.

Artists taking the festival-style Highmark Skyline Stage include pop punk’s Pierce the Veil (May 19), hip-hop and lo-fi master keshi (July 27), and summer staple Slightly Stoopid (July 31).

Dining @ the Mann
Patrons can enhance their concert experiences with exceptional dining options available before and during the season’s performances. Reservations are now open for dining in the Mann’s expansive 5,000-square-foot Crescendo tent, providing a scenic outdoor dining experience with stunning skyline views from the top of the Russ and Wendy Palmer Great Lawn. New this year, patrons can upgrade their visit to the Mann with the Skyline Lounge @ Crescendo, offering private restrooms, a private bar, exclusive lounge area with comfortable seating, and shaded respite for hot summer days. The 2,000-square-foot Acclaim Lounge offers an intimate garden setting as well as preferential parking, private restrooms, a full service bar, exclusive food offerings, a phone charging station, and a livestream of the performance on a high definition 85" video screen.

Patrons are also invited to pack a picnic or reserve a gourmet picnic basket for pickup by Di Bruno Bros throughout the Mann’s Picnic Series, featuring Beethoven’s Fifth with The Philadelphia Orchestra, Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert with The Philadelphia Orchestra, and more to be announced.
Descriptions of Mann Presents concerts are below. For a complete list of performances announced to date for 2025 and to purchase tickets, visit manncenter.org/events.

2025 “MANN PRESENTS” LINE-UP

FRIDAY, MAY 2 AND SATURDAY, MAY 3: BalletX Festival at the Mann
TD Pavilion

Experience the full-length world premiere of Maslow’s Peak. Jennifer Archibald, hailed by The Philadelphia Inquirer for her “sleek, lovely, highly athletic” choreography, debuts a daring full-length world premiere inspired by the classic novel Lord of the Flies. With a visionary team of international artists and collaborators including sculptor Ledelle Moe and award-winning director and designer Guy de Lancey, this powerful exploration of human nature and survival will transform the Mann’s stage like never before.

SATURDAY, MAY 17: HBCU Festival presented by TD Bank
Campus-Wide

Back by popular demand, the Mann's HBCU Festival presented by TD Bank returns to the Mann on May 17, 2025! Celebrate the vibrant culture and legacy of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) at our FREE HBCU Festival! This community-focused event will take place on the grounds of the Mann Center and is perfect for families, students, and alumni alike. Enjoy live performances by The Aeolians of Oakwood University, Howard University Gospel Choir, Cold Steel Drumline & Cool Mist Dancers of North Carolina A&T University, Powerhouse of Red & White of Winston Salem State University, and the Jeremy Winston Chorale International. The free college fair will include representatives of Coppin State University, Cheyney University, Morgan State University, Howard University, Winston Salem State University, Oakwood University, Tuskegee University, Grambling State University, and more.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4: A Taste of Home with Chef Cristina Martinez featuring Interminable and Son Revoltura

This one-of-a-kind event features award-winning cuisine, live music, and cultural storytelling as the Presser Foundation Stage is transformed into an intimate, dynamic dining experience for one night only.

Acclaimed chef and James Beard Award winner Cristina Martinez, the visionary behind South Philly Barbacoa and Casa México, will showcase her signature take on authentic Mexican cuisine, deeply rooted in the rich traditions of her hometown, Capulhuac, Mexico. Her passion for food and storytelling has captivated both local diners and national critics, earning her a devoted following and recognition from the James Beard Foundation, Bon Appétit, Eater, Chef’s Table (Netflix), and more.

Throughout the evening, patrons will enjoy a multi-course meal prepared by Chef Cristina as she shares the inspiring journey that has shaped her culinary career. The night will also feature a live performance from Interminable, a Philadelphia-based band blending jazz, rock, and traditional Mexican influences. Following dinner, local son jarocho collective Son Revoltura will lead a traditional fandango, bringing everyone together for a final dance party accompanied by Mexican folk music.

TUESDAY, JUNE 17: Beethoven’s Fifth with The Philadelphia Orchestra
TD Pavilion

Lina Gonzalez-Granados, conductor
Clayton Stephenson, piano

Pack a picnic and join us for a night of Beethoven's music under the stars as The Philadelphia Orchestra, led by Lina Gonzalez-Granados, returns to TD Pavilion at the Mann on June 17. The evening will begin with Beethoven’s Coriolan Overture, which is inspired by the story of Roman general Coriolanus and was written for Austrian dramatist Heinrich Joseph von Collin’s tragedy Coriolan.

This will be followed by Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5 (“Emperor”) with piano virtuoso Clayton Stephenson playing alongside the Fabulous Philadelphians. Following intermission will be Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5, one of his most famous symphonies with its iconic four-note motif that has been adapted in pop culture in everything from the Electric Light Orchestra to Fantasia 2000 to the Judge Judy theme music.

FRIDAY, JUNE 20: Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert with The Philadelphia Orchestra
TD Pavilion

Damon Gupton, conductor

The Philadelphia Orchestra will play Oscar®-winning composer John Williams's musical score live as Star Wars: A New Hope is projected on three giant screens. Pack a picnic and join us for a perfect summer night under the stars!

SATURDAY, JUNE 21: Cynthia Erivo with The Philadelphia Orchestra
TD Pavilion

Steven Reineke, conductor
Cynthia Erivo, vocalist

Join us for a magical evening as GRAMMY®, Emmy®, and Tony® Award-winner and three-time Oscar® nominee Cynthia Erivo takes the stage with the GRAMMY Award–winning Philadelphia Orchestra on June 21 at TD Pavilion at the Mann! Her appearance promises an evening of unparalleled artistry as she gives voice to music made famous by the greatest female singers of all time.

MONDAY, JULY 28: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard with The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia
TD Pavilion

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard bring the Phantom Island Tour to TD Pavilion at the Mann on July 28, 2025. Featuring Sarah Hicks, conductor and music director, and The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, this performance marks the band's world-premiere orchestral collaboration

The Mann Center for the Performing Arts’ 2025 Season Schedule Announced To-Date
To view the Mann’s full 2025 season lineup, visit MannCenter.org.

•    May 2 & 3: BalletX Festival at the Mann 
•    May 15: SESSANTA V 2.0: Primus, Puscifer, A Perfect Circle
•    May 17: HBCU Festival presented by TD Bank
•    May 18: Teddy Swims – I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour
•    May 19: Pierce The Veil: I Can’t Hear You World Tour
•    May 31 & June 1: Roots Picnic
•    June 4: A Taste of Home with Chef Cristina Martinez
•    June 6: mike.: Upside Down Tour Pt 2
•    June 14: Simple Minds: Alive & Kicking Tour 2025
•    June 15: Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band
•    June 17: Beethoven’s Fifth with The Philadelphia Orchestra
•    June 20: Star Wars: A New Hope In Concert with The Philadelphia Orchestra
•    June 21: Cynthia Erivo with The Philadelphia Orchestra
•    June 22: HAUSER: The Rebel Is Back
•    July 12: Rod Stewart: One Last Time
•    July 15 & 16: Phish
•    July 19: “Weird Al” Yankovic: Bigger & Weirder Tour with special guest Puddles Pity Party
•    July 20: Cyndi Lauper: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour
•    July 27: keshi: Requiem World Tour
•    July 28: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard: Phantom Island Tour
•    July 31: Slightly Stoopid: Step Into The Sun Tour 2025
•    August 1: Lord Huron
•    August 2: Big Time Rush: In Real Life Worldwide
•    August 3: Goo Goo Dolls: Summer Anthem Tour 2025
•    August 16: Billy Idol: It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again!
•    August 27: Coheed and Cambria + Taking Back Sunday
•    September 12: WXPN Welcomes Car Seat Headrest: The Scholars Tour
•    September 18: WXPN Welcomes Alabama Shakes
•    September 26 & 27: Mt. Joy
•    And more to be announced.

About the Mann Center for the Performing Arts
As one of the foremost outdoor music centers in the country, the Mann Center for the Performing Arts, a leading non-profit organization, has a historical legacy of artistic excellence as a world-class entertainment destination presenting premier artists, now in association with Live Nation Entertainment. Each summer season, renowned symphony orchestras, iconic rock stars, and the latest touring artists in indie rock, hip hop, R&B, jazz and pop take the stage here. The Mann is the summer home of The Philadelphia Orchestra and has presented critically acclaimed performers in every decade since the 1930s. Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, the Mann hosts more than 400,000 visitors annually. Signature concert experiences are surrounded by Philadelphia’s stunning skyline and include seats beneath the Mann’s acoustically acclaimed TD Pavilion; picnics, blankets, and music under the stars on its Russ and Wendy Palmer Great Lawn or at the top of the hill at the Highmark Skyline Stage @ the Mann; and dining in Crescendo, the venue’s spectacular tented restaurant. In addition, the Mann’s Education & Community Engagement Program reaches tens of thousands of young people annually through free programming and educational initiatives as well as its virtual Mann Music Room. The Mann's unique setting also provides an unparalleled opportunity to activate the campus's six unique event spaces available to host concert presentations, intimate gatherings, corporate events, and private functions. For more information, visit www.manncenter.org.  

About The Philadelphia Orchestra
The world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra strives to share the transformative power of music with the widest possible audience, and to create joy, connection, and excitement through music in the Philadelphia region, across the country, and around the world. Through innovative programming, robust education initiatives, a commitment to its diverse communities, and the embrace of digital outreach, the ensemble is creating an expansive and inclusive future for classical music and furthering the place of the arts in an open and democratic society.

About BalletX
BalletX, Philadelphia’s premier contemporary ballet, unites artistic innovation with technical excellence to forge new works of athleticism, emotion, and grace. Founded in 2005 and led by Artistic & Executive Director Christine Cox, the company has commissioned nearly 80 choreographers from around the world to produce 140 world premieres. With a versatile and diverse ensemble of 16 dancers, BalletX pushes the boundaries of classical ballet to tell today’s stories with passion, creativity, and exuberance. As a vibrant global incubator for artistic talent, the company makes ballet accessible and inviting, captivating audiences at prestigious venues including The Kennedy Center, Vail Dance Festival, The Joyce Theater, and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Through performances, international touring, and meaningful community outreach, BalletX creates extraordinary dance experiences that inspire human connection.

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