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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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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May

15

Penn & Teller

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May

20

Father Mike Schmitz

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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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Jun

26

Paul Simon

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Jun

28

Paul Simon

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Jun

29

Paul Simon

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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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Jul

29

Beetlejuice - The Musical

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Jul

30

Beetlejuice - The Musical

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Jul

31

Beetlejuice - The Musical

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August 2025

Aug

01

Beetlejuice - The Musical

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Aug

02

Beetlejuice - The Musical

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Aug

03

Beetlejuice - The Musical

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October 2025

Oct

09

Philadelphia Ballet: Carmen

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Oct

10

Philadelphia Ballet: Carmen

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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

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Oct

21

Kimberly Akimbo

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Oct

22

Kimberly Akimbo

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Oct

23

Kimberly Akimbo

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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

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November 2025

Nov

01

Kimberly Akimbo

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Nov

02

Kimberly Akimbo

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Nov

05

Louis C.K.

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Nov

06

Louis C.K.

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Nov

07

Louis C.K.

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Nov

08

Johnny Mathis

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Nov

18

Back To The Future - Theatrical Production

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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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13

Beauty and The Beast

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14

Beauty and The Beast

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15

Beauty and The Beast

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17

Beauty and The Beast

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18

Beauty and The Beast

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19

Beauty and The Beast

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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

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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.

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