The Kimmel Center is the major performing arts center for Philadelphia. It is the home of the Philadelphia Orchestra, Philly Pops and other performing organizations. The building is beautiful with a soaring atrium. Verizon Hall is not as beautiful, nor does it have as fine acoustics as the Academy of Music, which it essentially replaced (the Academy still hosts many... More

We were fortunate that the Philadelphia Orchestra was performing the week we visited with family. My daughter and her husband are classical musicians and were visiting from Colorado. We came in from Oregon. We all know the Philadelphia Orchestra is one of the top orchestras in the nation and the world. To see the Mahler 1 performed by this orchestra,... More

Attended the PIFA festival and was amazed at the talent. Something for everyone. Well worth the trip just to see the various performers.

This modern building is home to many cultural events in Philadelphia. I was lucky enough to visit a small black box type theater event and all of my guests were pleased and entertained beyond belief. Great price, great night out!

The Bond and Beyond was the best POPs show I have seen in years. It was absolutely breathtaking. They got a standing ovation at the end. A must see if you like this kind of music. Super high energy music.

Gorgeous theater! Amazing show! Saw Les Miserables and sat in third row. Comfortable seating and good customer service

It's always great to come back to the Kimmel. There are restaurants and parking....both near by. And the Kimmel always has interesting happenings going on.....today was the Philadelphia International Arts celebration. And the Kimmel is just a magnificent venue for the Orchestra....Bach's Brandenburgs today. Great sound in a comfortable setting.

The center is absolutely beautiful! We sat in the orchestra section, but we walked around and took in the views from the tiers, and there are no bad viewing or listening points in the entire hall....well I did not check out the seats behind the orchestra. The third tier might not be that good for viewing, but the sound should... More

Want to Behind The Score series featuring 5th Symphony by Prokopiev. Great orchestra, tremendous portrayal of Prokopiev and the times in which he lived and developed his music. Orchestra was wonderful per usual.