Philadelphia Events in May 2027

Concerts, sports, comedy shows, Broadway, and live events across Philadelphia, PA.

Updated: October 26, 2026
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May 1
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Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
May 1 · 2:00 PM · Philadelphia, PA
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Upcoming Events: 140
  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
    Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
    Academy Of Music - PA • 2,509 seats
    Academy Of Music - PA
    location240 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102location240 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
    From $35Avg. price ~ $171Tickets Available: 461
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  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Come From Away
    Walnut Street Theatre • 1,054 seats
    Walnut Street Theatre
    location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    From $25Avg. price ~ $206Tickets Available: 668
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  • May
    01
    2027
    2:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Same Time, Next Year
    Walnut Street Independence Studio 3
    Walnut Street Independence Studio 3
    location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    From $132Avg. price ~ $152Tickets Remaining: 2
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    God of Carnage
    Plays & Players Theatre
    Plays & Players Theatre
    location1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103location1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103
    From $59Avg. price ~ $79Tickets Available: 72
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Same Time, Next Year
    Walnut Street Independence Studio 3
    Walnut Street Independence Studio 3
    location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    From $64Avg. price ~ $113Tickets Remaining: 3
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
    Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
    Academy Of Music - PA • 2,509 seats
    Academy Of Music - PA
    location240 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102location240 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
    From $35Avg. price ~ $166Tickets Available: 465
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Come From Away
    Walnut Street Theatre • 1,054 seats
    Walnut Street Theatre
    location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    From $44Avg. price ~ $199Tickets Available: 1655
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Marin Alsop & Emanuel Ax
    Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center • 2,500 seats
    Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center
    location300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102location300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
    From $81Avg. price ~ $227Tickets Available: 555
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    God of Carnage
    Plays & Players Theatre
    Plays & Players Theatre
    location1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103location1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103
    From $59Avg. price ~ $82Tickets Available: 57
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CLASSICAL
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Itzhak Perlman and Friends
    Itzhak Perlman and Friends
    Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center • 2,500 seats
    Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center
    location300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102location300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
    From $85Avg. price ~ $291Tickets Available: 257
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Pelleas Et Melisande
    Perelman Theater at The Kimmel Center
    Perelman Theater at The Kimmel Center
    location300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102location300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
    From $38Avg. price ~ $60Tickets Remaining: 4
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Come From Away
    Walnut Street Theatre • 1,054 seats
    Walnut Street Theatre
    location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    From $65Avg. price ~ $213Tickets Available: 734
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Weekend Event
    Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
    Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
    Academy Of Music - PA • 2,509 seats
    Academy Of Music - PA
    location240 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102location240 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
    From $35Avg. price ~ $193Tickets Available: 464
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Same Time, Next Year
    Walnut Street Independence Studio 3
    Walnut Street Independence Studio 3
    location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    From $64Avg. price ~ $113Tickets Remaining: 4
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  • May
    02
    2027
    6:30 PM
    Sun
    Concert
    Weekend Event
    The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute
    Lansdowne Theater
    Lansdowne Theater
    location31 North Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA 19050location31 North Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA 19050
    From $61Avg. price ~ $111Tickets Available: 442
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  • May
    02
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Same Time, Next Year
    Walnut Street Independence Studio 3
    Walnut Street Independence Studio 3
    location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    From $64Avg. price ~ $113Tickets Remaining: 4
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  • May
    04
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    God of Carnage
    Plays & Players Theatre
    Plays & Players Theatre
    location1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103location1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103
    From $59Avg. price ~ $68Tickets Available: 54
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  • May
    04
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Come From Away
    Walnut Street Theatre • 1,054 seats
    Walnut Street Theatre
    location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    From $182Avg. price ~ $838Tickets Available: 46
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  • May
    05
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Come From Away
    Walnut Street Theatre • 1,054 seats
    Walnut Street Theatre
    location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    From $45Avg. price ~ $201Tickets Available: 936
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  • May
    05
    2027
    2:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Same Time, Next Year
    Walnut Street Independence Studio 3
    Walnut Street Independence Studio 3
    location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    From $64Avg. price ~ $74Tickets Remaining: 2
    View Tickets
  • May
    05
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Same Time, Next Year
    Walnut Street Independence Studio 3
    Walnut Street Independence Studio 3
    location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    From $64Avg. price ~ $74Tickets Remaining: 1
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  • May
    05
    2027
    7:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    God of Carnage
    Plays & Players Theatre
    Plays & Players Theatre
    location1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103location1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103
    From $80Avg. price ~ $92Tickets Remaining: 11
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  • May
    05
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    High Demand
    Come From Away
    Walnut Street Theatre • 1,054 seats
    Walnut Street Theatre
    location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107location825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    From $45Avg. price ~ $197Tickets Available: 1522
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  • May
    05
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Wed
    TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
    Shygirl
    Union Transfer • 1,200 seats
    Union Transfer
    location1026 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123location1026 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
    From $48Avg. price ~ $72Tickets Remaining: 28
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May 2027 features concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, Broadway performances, festivals, and live entertainment across Philadelphia and nearby areas. Major arenas, theaters, clubs, and entertainment venues continue to update their schedules throughout the month.

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Don Quixote - Ballet
Don Quixote - Ballet
BALLET
240 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Upcoming Events 7
Next Event: May 01, 2027 2:00 PM
Come From Away
Come From Away
MUSICAL / PLAY
825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Upcoming Events 76
Next Event: May 01, 2027 2:00 PM
Same Time, Next Year
Same Time, Next Year
MUSICAL / PLAY
825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Upcoming Events 20
Next Event: May 01, 2027 2:30 PM
God of Carnage
God of Carnage
MUSICAL / PLAY
1714 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Upcoming Events 21
Next Event: May 01, 2027 7:00 PM
Marin Alsop
Marin Alsop
CLASSICAL
300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: May 01, 2027 8:00 PM
Pelleas Et Melisande
Pelleas Et Melisande
MUSICAL / PLAY
300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: May 02, 2027 2:00 PM
Itzhak Perlman
Itzhak Perlman
CLASSICAL
300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Upcoming Events 2
Next Event: May 02, 2027 2:00 PM
The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute
The Fab Four - The Ultimate Tribute
OTHER
31 North Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA 19050
Upcoming Events 2
Next Event: May 02, 2027 6:30 PM
Shygirl
Shygirl
TECHNO / ELECTRONIC
1026 Spring Garden St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Upcoming Events 3
Next Event: May 05, 2027 8:00 PM
Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
Professional (MLB)
1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148
Upcoming Events 23
Next Event: May 07, 2027 Time TBA
The Philadelphia Orchestra
The Philadelphia Orchestra
CLASSICAL
300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Upcoming Events 8
Next Event: May 07, 2027 2:00 PM
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Dance Theatre of Harlem
BALLET
3680 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Upcoming Events 5
Next Event: May 07, 2027 7:30 PM
Finding Nemo Jr.
Finding Nemo Jr.
CHILDREN / FAMILY
825 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Upcoming Events 10
Next Event: May 08, 2027 11:00 AM
Django Festival Allstars
Django Festival Allstars
JAZZ / BLUES
300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: May 14, 2027 7:30 PM
Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra
Philadelphia Young Artists Orchestra
CLASSICAL
300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Upcoming Events 1
Next Event: May 16, 2027 3:00 PM
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Venues With Events in May

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Academy Of Music - PA
Philadelphia, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 9
Next Event: May 07, 2027
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EgoPo Classic Theater
Philadelphia, PA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: May 20, 2027
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Helium Comedy Club - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Comedy Club
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 19, 2027
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Keswick Theatre
Glenside, PA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: May 18, 2027
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Lansdowne Theater
Lansdowne, PA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 02, 2027
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Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia, PA
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 25, 2027
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Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center
Philadelphia, PA
Arena
Upcoming Events: 12
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Perelman Theater at The Kimmel Center
Philadelphia, PA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 4
Next Event: May 02, 2027
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Plays & Players Theatre
Philadelphia, PA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 21
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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The Media Theatre
Media, PA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 30, 2027
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The Met Presented by Highmark
Philadelphia, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 18, 2027
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Underground Arts
Philadelphia, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 28, 2027
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Union Transfer
Philadelphia, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: May 05, 2027
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Walnut Street Independence Studio 3
Philadelphia, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 20
Next Event: May 01, 2027
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Event Categories in May

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THEATRE
108 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
23 Upcoming Events
SPORTS
9 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
2 Upcoming Events

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January
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229 Upcoming Events
February
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198 Upcoming Events
March
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April
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170 Upcoming Events
May
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140 Upcoming Events
June
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51 Upcoming Events
July
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20 Upcoming Events
August
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26 Upcoming Events
September
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15 Upcoming Events
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