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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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
Academy Of Music - PA
Apr
12
Paw Patrol Live
Academy Of Music - PA
Apr
13
Paw Patrol Live
Academy Of Music - PA
Apr
25
Opera Philadelphi: Don Giovanni
Academy Of Music - PA
Apr
27
Opera Philadelphi: Don Giovanni
Academy Of Music - PA
May 2025
May
02
Opera Philadelphi: Don Giovanni
Academy Of Music - PA
May
04
Opera Philadelphi: Don Giovanni
Academy Of Music - PA
May
08
Philadelphia Ballet: La Sylphide
Academy Of Music - PA
May
09
Philadelphia Ballet: La Sylphide
Academy Of Music - PA
May
10
Philadelphia Ballet: La Sylphide
Academy Of Music - PA
May
11
Philadelphia Ballet: La Sylphide - Ballet
Academy Of Music - PA
May
15
Penn & Teller
Academy Of Music - PA
May
20
Father Mike Schmitz
Academy Of Music - PA
June 2025
Jun
03
The Wiz
Academy Of Music - PA
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
Academy Of Music - PA
Jun
15
The Wiz
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Jun
26
Paul Simon
Academy Of Music - PA
Jun
28
Paul Simon
Academy Of Music - PA
Jun
29
Paul Simon
Academy Of Music - PA
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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Jul
29
Beetlejuice - The Musical
Academy Of Music - PA
Jul
30
Beetlejuice - The Musical
Academy Of Music - PA
Jul
31
Beetlejuice - The Musical
Academy Of Music - PA
August 2025
Aug
01
Beetlejuice - The Musical
Academy Of Music - PA
Aug
02
Beetlejuice - The Musical
Academy Of Music - PA
Aug
03
Beetlejuice - The Musical
Academy Of Music - PA
October 2025
Oct
09
Philadelphia Ballet: Carmen
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Oct
10
Philadelphia Ballet: Carmen
Academy Of Music - PA
Oct
11
Philadelphia Ballet: Carmen
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Oct
12
Philadelphia Ballet: Carmen
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Oct
16
Philadelphia Ballet: Evening of Horror
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Oct
17
Philadelphia Ballet: Evening of Horror
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Oct
18
Philadelphia Ballet: Evening of Horror
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Oct
19
Philadelphia Ballet: Evening of Horror
Academy Of Music - PA
Oct
21
Kimberly Akimbo
Academy Of Music - PA
Oct
22
Kimberly Akimbo
Academy Of Music - PA
Oct
23
Kimberly Akimbo
Academy Of Music - PA
Oct
24
Kimberly Akimbo
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Oct
25
Kimberly Akimbo
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Oct
26
Kimberly Akimbo
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Oct
28
Kimberly Akimbo
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Oct
29
Kimberly Akimbo
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Oct
30
Kimberly Akimbo
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Oct
31
Kimberly Akimbo
Academy Of Music - PA
November 2025
Nov
01
Kimberly Akimbo
Academy Of Music - PA
Nov
02
Kimberly Akimbo
Academy Of Music - PA
Nov
05
Louis C.K.
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Nov
06
Louis C.K.
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Nov
07
Louis C.K.
Academy Of Music - PA
Nov
08
Johnny Mathis
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Nov
18
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production
Academy Of Music - PA
Nov
19
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production
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Nov
20
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production
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Nov
21
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production
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Nov
22
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production
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Nov
23
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production
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Nov
25
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production
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Nov
26
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production
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Nov
28
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production
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Nov
29
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production
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Nov
30
Back To The Future - Theatrical Production
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December 2025
Dec
05
Philadelphia Ballet: The Nutcracker
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Dec
06
Philadelphia Ballet: The Nutcracker
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Dec
07
Philadelphia Ballet: The Nutcracker
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Dec
11
Philadelphia Ballet: The Nutcracker
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Dec
12
Philadelphia Ballet: The Nutcracker
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Dec
13
Philadelphia Ballet: The Nutcracker
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Dec
14
Philadelphia Ballet: The Nutcracker
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Dec
17
Philadelphia Ballet: The Nutcracker
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Dec
18
Philadelphia Ballet: The Nutcracker
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Dec
19
Philadelphia Ballet: The Nutcracker
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Dec
20
Philadelphia Ballet: The Nutcracker
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Dec
21
Philadelphia Ballet: The Nutcracker
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Dec
23
Philadelphia Ballet: The Nutcracker
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Dec
26
Philadelphia Ballet: The Nutcracker
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Dec
27
Philadelphia Ballet: The Nutcracker
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Dec
28
Philadelphia Ballet: The Nutcracker
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January 2026
Jan
06
Suffs
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Jan
07
Suffs
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Jan
08
Suffs
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Jan
09
Suffs
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Jan
10
Suffs
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Jan
11
Suffs
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Jan
13
Suffs
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Jan
15
Suffs
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Jan
16
Suffs
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February 2026
Feb
11
Beauty and The Beast
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Feb
12
Beauty and The Beast
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Feb
13
Beauty and The Beast
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Feb
14
Beauty and The Beast
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Feb
15
Beauty and The Beast
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Feb
17
Beauty and The Beast
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Feb
18
Beauty and The Beast
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Feb
19
Beauty and The Beast
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Feb
20
Beauty and The Beast
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Feb
21
Beauty and The Beast
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Feb
22
Beauty and The Beast
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March 2026
Mar
05
Philadelphia Ballet: The Merry Widow
Academy Of Music - PA
Mar
05
Philadelphia Ballet: The Merry Widow
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Mar
06
Philadelphia Ballet: The Merry Widow
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Mar
07
Philadelphia Ballet: The Merry Widow
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Mar
08
Philadelphia Ballet: The Merry Widow
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Mar
14
Philadelphia Ballet: The Merry Widow
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Mar
15
Philadelphia Ballet: The Merry Widow
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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.
