Academy of Music Events

The Academy of Music schedule features a range of events, from Tony-award-winning touring Broadway shows like Frozen, Madame Butterfly, and Hamilton to the ever-popular Christmas Nutcracker shows. There are also many special events, such as comedy, rock, and speaking, with the Philadelphia Orchestra returning to play regularly.

Latest schedule of events for the Academy of Music. View listings and purchase tickets for the upcoming events.

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December 2024

Dec

21

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

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Dec

22

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

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Dec

23

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

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Dec

24

The Nutcracker

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Dec

26

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

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Dec

27

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

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Dec

28

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

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Dec

29

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker

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January 2025

Jan

08

MJ - The Musical

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Jan

09

MJ - The Musical

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Jan

10

MJ - The Musical

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Jan

11

MJ - The Musical

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Jan

12

MJ - The Musical

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Jan

14

MJ - The Musical

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Jan

15

MJ - The Musical

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Jan

16

MJ - The Musical

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Jan

17

MJ - The Musical

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Jan

18

MJ - The Musical

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Jan

19

MJ - The Musical

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Jan

31

The Anonymous Lover

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February 2025

Feb

02

The Anonymous Lover

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Feb

04

Come From Away

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Feb

05

Come From Away

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Feb

06

Come From Away

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Feb

07

Come From Away

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Feb

08

Come From Away

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Feb

09

Come From Away

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Feb

28

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

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March 2025

Mar

01

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

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Mar

02

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

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Mar

06

Philadelphia Ballet: Swan Lake

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Mar

07

Philadelphia Ballet: Swan Lake

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Mar

08

Philadelphia Ballet: Swan Lake

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Mar

09

Philadelphia Ballet: Swan Lake

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Mar

13

Philadelphia Ballet: Swan Lake

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Mar

14

Philadelphia Ballet: Swan Lake

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Mar

15

Philadelphia Ballet: Swan Lake

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Mar

16

Philadelphia Ballet: Swan Lake

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Mar

20

Philadelphia Ballet: Bolero

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Mar

21

Philadelphia Ballet: Bolero

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Mar

22

Philadelphia Ballet: Bolero

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Mar

23

Philadelphia Ballet: Bolero

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Mar

25

& Juliet

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Mar

26

& Juliet

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Mar

27

& Juliet

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Mar

28

& Juliet

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Mar

29

& Juliet

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Mar

30

& Juliet

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April 2025

Apr

01

& Juliet

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Apr

02

& Juliet

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Apr

03

& Juliet

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Apr

04

& Juliet

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Apr

05

& Juliet

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Apr

06

& Juliet

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Apr

10

It Is What It Is - Podcast

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Apr

12

Paw Patrol Live

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Apr

13

Paw Patrol Live

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Apr

25

Opera Philadelphi: Don Giovanni

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Apr

27

Opera Philadelphi: Don Giovanni

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May 2025

May

02

Opera Philadelphi: Don Giovanni

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May

04

Opera Philadelphi: Don Giovanni

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May

08

Philadelphia Ballet: La Sylphide

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May

09

Philadelphia Ballet: La Sylphide

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May

10

Philadelphia Ballet: La Sylphide

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May

11

Philadelphia Ballet: La Sylphide - Ballet

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June 2025

Jun

03

The Wiz

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Jun

04

The Wiz

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Jun

05

The Wiz

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Jun

06

The Wiz

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Jun

07

The Wiz

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Jun

08

The Wiz

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Jun

10

The Wiz

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Jun

11

The Wiz

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Jun

12

The Wiz

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Jun

13

The Wiz

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Jun

14

The Wiz

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Jun

15

The Wiz

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July 2025

Jul

15

Life of Pi

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Jul

16

Life of Pi

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Jul

17

Life of Pi

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Jul

18

Life of Pi

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Jul

19

Life of Pi

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Jul

20

Life of Pi

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Jul

22

Life of Pi

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Jul

23

Life of Pi

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Jul

24

Life of Pi

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Jul

25

Life of Pi

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Jul

26

Life of Pi

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Jul

27

Life of Pi

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What to expect at the Academy of Music, Philadelphia

The dress code at a typical Academy of Music event is informal. Although formal attire is usually optional, some people show up well-dressed to certain events. In general, doors open around one hour prior to the start of an event. The venue recommends that guests arrive as early as possible, allowing time to pass through security, make any purchases, and find assigned seats.

Among the resident companies, Philadelphia Ballet (formerly known as Pennsylvania Ballet) appears several times per year in captivating productions.

Acoustics and decor

The relatively plain exterior allowed the architects to concentrate on a lavish interior. Ornate columns prop up the balconies, while the stunning crystal chandelier dominates the attention of the entire theater. The ceiling features intricate paintings that complement the recessed tiered balconies to give an authentic and classical theater feel.

Conductors and singers have varied opinions on the quality of the theater’s sound. Fritz Reiner commented that the Academy’s sound was like that of an Italian opera house, with a “dry” quality coming from the open spaces above the stage and built-in sound absorption. Of course, many modern theater events use electrical amplification, although opera, ballet, and classical events still rely on natural acoustics.

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