Tony Winners Audra McDonald, John Cameron Mitchell Lead Penn Live Arts 2026-27 Season

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The Philadelphia season includes Dianne Reeves, and Branford Marsalis among highlights.

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Penn Live Arts has announced its 2026–27 season, Belonging , curated by Executive & Artistic Director Christopher A. Gruits.

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The season will explore themes of migration, identity, and community through a wide range of performances across disciplines. Subscriptions are now on sale, with single tickets to be released in early August.

Friday, September 25, 7:30 PM Saturday, September 26, 2 PM Saturday, September 26, 7:30 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

The Alonzo King LINES Ballet performs in Philadelphia for the very first time with a program that includes Ode to Alice Coltrane , a tribute to the jazz icon. This spiritually charged work spotlights King's evocative style, the dancers' impeccable technique and the sonic expansiveness of Coltrane's masterpieces. The debut of this trailblazing ensemble promises a transcendent experience.

Sunday, September 27, 7 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

John Cameron Mitchell performs in Philadelphia for the first time in an evening of songs and stories from his career spanning off-Broadway, Broadway and beyond.

Friday, October 2, 7:30 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

Michael Mayo makes his Penn Live Arts debut with a mix of standards and originals from his Grammy-nominated release Fly .

By Jake Broder Thursday, October 8, 7 PM Friday, October 9, 7:30 PM Saturday, October 10, 2 PM Sunday, October 11, 3 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

UnRavelled explores the lives of Anne Adams and Maurice Ravel through theatre, music, and visual art.

Thursday, October 15, 7 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

TM Krishna performs as part of the Arts of India Festival.

Saturday, October 17, 2 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

Gravity & Other Myths makes its Philadelphia debut with Ten Thousand Hours .

Sunday, October 18, 10 AM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A family-friendly interactive performance combining music and storytelling.

Friday, October 23, 7:30 PM Saturday, October 24, 2 PM Saturday, October 24, 7:30 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

Ballets Jazz Montréal presents Dance Me , an homage to Leonard Cohen .

Friday, October 30, 7:30 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A double bill blending jazz and Carnatic traditions.

Sunday, November 1, 7 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

Niladri Kumaar presents The Space Between the Notes .

Sunday, November 1, 1–4 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

Community programming as part of the Arts of India Festival.

Friday, November 6, 7:30 PM Saturday, November 7, 3 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

Nrityagram presents KHAṄKHAṆĀ: the sound of dancing feet .

Saturday, November 14, 7:30 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

Béla Fleck performs as artist-in-residence.

Sunday, November 15, 3 PM Sunday, November 15, 7 PM Powel House | 244 South 3rd Street

A program inspired by colonial-era music gatherings.

Friday, November 20, 7:30 PM Saturday, November 21, 2 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A contemporary dance work blending multiple movement styles.

Sunday, November 22, 3 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A family concert featuring global music influences.

Sunday, November 22, 7 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

Louis Cato performs with his trio.

Sunday, December 6, 7 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A holiday tribute to Vince Guaraldi.

Friday, December 11, 7:30 PM Saturday, December 12, 2 PM Saturday, December 12, 7:30 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A holiday dance performance with live music.

Friday, December 18, 7 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A participatory holiday sing-along event.

Saturday, January 23, 2 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A contemporary circus performance.

Sunday, January 24, 7 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A jazz program featuring the premiere of Beyond Belief .

Friday, January 29, 7:30 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A performance blending jazz, pop, and Latin music.

Friday, February 5, 7:30 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A tribute to John Coltrane.

Sunday, February 7, 7 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A program celebrating Philip Glass .

February (dates TBD)

Curated by Béla Fleck.

Saturday, February 13, 2 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A family theatre adaptation.

Friday, February 19, 7:30 PM Saturday, February 20, 2 PM Saturday, February 20, 7:30 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A contemporary dance performance.

Thursday, February 25, 7 PM Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral | 19 South 38th Street

An early music vocal program.

March 7–9 Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A multi-day family festival.

Sunday, March 7, 7 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A vocal performance of South African music.

Friday, March 12, 7:30 PM Saturday, March 13, 2 PM Saturday, March 13, 7:30 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A ballet performance blending technique and satire.

Thursday, March 18, 7 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A jazz performance.

Thursday, April 8, 7 PM Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral | 19 South 38th Street

A Baroque music program.

Sunday, April 11, 7 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A vocal jazz performance.

Friday, April 16, 7:30 PM Saturday, April 17, 2 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A contemporary dance program.

Sunday, April 25, 7 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A live film and music performance.

Friday, April 30, 7:30 PM Saturday, May 1, 2 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A world premiere dance-theatre work.

Friday, May 7, 7:30 PM Saturday, May 8, 2 PM Saturday, May 8, 7:30 PM Sunday, May 9, 3 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

A ballet performance.

Saturday, June 5, 7:30 PM Annenberg Center | 3680 Walnut Street

Audra McDonald closes the season with a one-night-only performance.

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