Philadelphia Events in May 2027

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

Updated: July 26, 2026
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Find 57 events in Philadelphia, PA this May 2027, headlined by May 1, 2027 at Academy Of Music - PA in Philadelphia, PA. Browse concerts, sports, theatre, comedy, and festivals scheduled from May 1 through May 30, with listings updated as of July 26, 2026.

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Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
May 1 · 2:00 PM · Philadelphia, PA
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Upcoming Events: 57
  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Weekend Event
    Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
    Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
    Academy Of Music - PA • 2509 seats
    Academy Of Music - PA
    location19102, 240 S. Broad Street  Philadelphia, PAlocation19102, 240 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $53Avg. price ~ $219Tickets Available: 113
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  • May
    01
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Come From Away
    Walnut Street Theatre • 1054 seats
    Walnut Street Theatre
    location19107, 825 Walnut Street  Philadelphia, PAlocation19107, 825 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $180Tickets Available: 568
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  • May
    01
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
    Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
    Academy Of Music - PA • 2509 seats
    Academy Of Music - PA
    location19102, 240 S. Broad Street  Philadelphia, PAlocation19102, 240 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $206Tickets Available: 104
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  • May
    01
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Come From Away
    Walnut Street Theatre • 1054 seats
    Walnut Street Theatre
    location19107, 825 Walnut Street  Philadelphia, PAlocation19107, 825 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $192Tickets Available: 901
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CLASSICAL
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Itzhak Perlman and Friends
    Itzhak Perlman and Friends
    Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center • 2500 seats
    Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center
    location19102, 300 S Broad St  Philadelphia, PAlocation19102, 300 S Broad St Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $208Tickets Available: 99
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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 • 2509 seats
    Academy Of Music - PA
    location19102, 240 S. Broad Street  Philadelphia, PAlocation19102, 240 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $66Avg. price ~ $238Tickets Available: 101
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  • May
    02
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Come From Away
    Walnut Street Theatre • 1054 seats
    Walnut Street Theatre
    location19107, 825 Walnut Street  Philadelphia, PAlocation19107, 825 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $103Avg. price ~ $188Tickets Available: 784
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  • May
    04
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Tue
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Come From Away
    Walnut Street Theatre • 1054 seats
    Walnut Street Theatre
    location19107, 825 Walnut Street  Philadelphia, PAlocation19107, 825 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $152Avg. price ~ $21616 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    05
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Come From Away
    Walnut Street Theatre • 1054 seats
    Walnut Street Theatre
    location19107, 825 Walnut Street  Philadelphia, PAlocation19107, 825 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $186Tickets Available: 649
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  • May
    05
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Wed
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Come From Away
    Walnut Street Theatre • 1054 seats
    Walnut Street Theatre
    location19107, 825 Walnut Street  Philadelphia, PAlocation19107, 825 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $179Tickets Available: 654
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  • May
    06
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Come From Away
    Walnut Street Theatre • 1054 seats
    Walnut Street Theatre
    location19107, 825 Walnut Street  Philadelphia, PAlocation19107, 825 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $48Avg. price ~ $176Tickets Available: 409
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  • May
    06
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Thu
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Come From Away
    Walnut Street Theatre • 1054 seats
    Walnut Street Theatre
    location19107, 825 Walnut Street  Philadelphia, PAlocation19107, 825 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $188Tickets Available: 945
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  • May
    07
    2027
    11:00 AM
    Fri
    BALLET
    High Demand
    Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
    Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
    Academy Of Music - PA • 2509 seats
    Academy Of Music - PA
    location19102, 240 S. Broad Street  Philadelphia, PAlocation19102, 240 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $273Avg. price ~ $534Tickets Available: 53
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  • May
    07
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Fri
    CLASSICAL
    The Philadelphia Orchestra: Brahms & Dvorak
    Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center • 2500 seats
    Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center
    location19102, 300 S Broad St  Philadelphia, PAlocation19102, 300 S Broad St Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $297Avg. price ~ $55113 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    07
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Fri
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Come From Away
    Walnut Street Theatre • 1054 seats
    Walnut Street Theatre
    location19107, 825 Walnut Street  Philadelphia, PAlocation19107, 825 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $192Tickets Available: 735
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  • May
    07
    2027
    7:30 PM
    Fri
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
    Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
    Academy Of Music - PA • 2509 seats
    Academy Of Music - PA
    location19102, 240 S. Broad Street  Philadelphia, PAlocation19102, 240 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $174Tickets Available: 240
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  • May
    08
    2027
    12:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
    Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
    Academy Of Music - PA • 2509 seats
    Academy Of Music - PA
    location19102, 240 S. Broad Street  Philadelphia, PAlocation19102, 240 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $160Tickets Available: 218
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  • May
    08
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Come From Away
    Walnut Street Theatre • 1054 seats
    Walnut Street Theatre
    location19107, 825 Walnut Street  Philadelphia, PAlocation19107, 825 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $52Avg. price ~ $186Tickets Available: 609
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  • May
    08
    2027
    5:00 PM
    Sat
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
    Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
    Academy Of Music - PA • 2509 seats
    Academy Of Music - PA
    location19102, 240 S. Broad Street  Philadelphia, PAlocation19102, 240 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $207Tickets Available: 157
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  • May
    08
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Come From Away
    Walnut Street Theatre • 1054 seats
    Walnut Street Theatre
    location19107, 825 Walnut Street  Philadelphia, PAlocation19107, 825 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $49Avg. price ~ $189Tickets Available: 1004
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  • May
    08
    2027
    8:00 PM
    Sat
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    The Philadelphia Orchestra: Brahms & Dvorak
    Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center • 2500 seats
    Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center
    location19102, 300 S Broad St  Philadelphia, PAlocation19102, 300 S Broad St Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $297Avg. price ~ $55113 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    09
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    CLASSICAL
    Weekend Event
    The Philadelphia Orchestra: Brahms & Dvorak
    Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center • 2500 seats
    Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center
    location19102, 300 S Broad St  Philadelphia, PAlocation19102, 300 S Broad St Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $132Avg. price ~ $47115 tickets remaining!
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  • May
    09
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    BALLET
    Best Value
    Weekend Event
    Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
    Philadelphia Ballet: Don Quixote
    Academy Of Music - PA • 2509 seats
    Academy Of Music - PA
    location19102, 240 S. Broad Street  Philadelphia, PAlocation19102, 240 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $47Avg. price ~ $166Tickets Available: 194
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  • May
    09
    2027
    2:00 PM
    Sun
    MUSICAL / PLAY
    Weekend Event
    Come From Away
    Walnut Street Theatre • 1054 seats
    Walnut Street Theatre
    location19107, 825 Walnut Street  Philadelphia, PAlocation19107, 825 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA, US
    From $91Avg. price ~ $184Tickets Available: 491
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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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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.

Venues With Events in May

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118 North
Wayne, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: Aug 08, 2026
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23rd Street Armory
Philadelphia, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Feb 20, 2027
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Academy Of Music - PA
Philadelphia, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 193
Next Event: Jul 28, 2026
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AVA Rooftop Bar Philly
Philadelphia, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Sep 26, 2026
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Bridgeport Speedway
Swedesboro, NJ
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Jul 28, 2026
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Brooklyn Bowl - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 41
Next Event: Jul 30, 2026
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Bryn Mawr Gazebo
Bryn Mawr, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 5
Next Event: Jul 31, 2026
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Callback Bar at Punch Line Comedy Club - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Comedy Club
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Aug 10, 2026
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Cambridge Hall at Warehouse on Watts
Philadelphia, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Sep 19, 2026
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Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 26
Next Event: Aug 03, 2026
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City Winery - Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 79
Next Event: Jul 28, 2026
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Cousin Danny's Lounge
Philadelphia, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 2
Next Event: Jul 31, 2026
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Dell Music Center
Philadelphia, PA
Arena
Upcoming Events: 7
Next Event: Jul 30, 2026
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DoubleTree by Hilton Cherry Hill Philadelphia
Cherry Hill, NJ
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Aug 14, 2026
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Fabrika
Philadelphia, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 8
Next Event: Aug 28, 2026
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Farm Truck Brewing
Audubon, NJ
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 1
Next Event: Jul 31, 2026
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Festival Grounds at Subaru Park
Chester, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 3
Next Event: Sep 11, 2026
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First Unitarian Church - PA
Philadelphia, PA
Live Entertainment Venue
Upcoming Events: 16
Next Event: Sep 11, 2026
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Forrest Theatre
Philadelphia, PA
Theatre
Upcoming Events: 11
Next Event: Jan 29, 2027
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Franklin Field - PA
Philadelphia, PA
Stadium
Upcoming Events: 6
Next Event: Oct 17, 2026
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Event Categories in May

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THEATRE
46 Upcoming Events
CONCERTS
11 Upcoming Events
COMEDY
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SPORTS
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January
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89 Upcoming Events
February
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61 Upcoming Events
March
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104 Upcoming Events
April
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54 Upcoming Events
May
Events in May 2027
57 Upcoming Events
June
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20 Upcoming Events
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October
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December
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222 Upcoming Events