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Dave Matthews Band!
Scott P.

Lots of negative reviews with very valid criticism, but if you do your research - read the reviews and check the venue's website - you can still have a good time here. I've been here a few times and through many name changes over the years for various concerts, most recently last night for Dave Matthews. We had lawn seats, and lucked out with weather - it was a perfect summer evening with good temps, light breezes, a few stars overhead, and views of the Delaware River and Philly skyline. The lawn is sloped enough that we still had a good view of the stage even with people standing directly in front of us. A lot of reviews mention the horrible parking situation, so we skipped it entirely and took PATCO in to avoid the awful traffic and $50 parking fee. There are two PATCO stops in Camden, both about a half mile away from Freedom Mortgage so it's an easy walk. For those worried about walking through Camden, you're with hundreds of other concert goers so it's not an issue. We ate dinner beforehand so we wouldn't have to buy food, and each brought a sealed bottle of water with us. You can't bring a chair (but you can rent them), but we brought our own picnic blanket. My girlfriend did buy a beer - 19.2 oz. Founders All Day IPA that set her back $19. As others have mentioned, the drink and food prices here are outrageous. If smoke isn't your thing, be advised the people on the lawn will be smoking all night long. I hate to sound like a square, but I could have done without three hours of cigarette and pot smoke in my face. Overall, if you do your research, temper your expectations, and get lucky with the weather, this really is a nice place to watch live music.

Mmrbq the warning
Lexy M.

$50 parking in a terrifying neighborhood with atrocious roads then a long pilgrimage through literal thousands of chunks and shards of broken glass. Cops were telling people to hide things, lock things, and not leave anything valuable in their cars because locals smash and grab. $26 for a poorly mixed premade drink that's 90% ice. People were smoking cigarettes and joints openly and security did nothing. My friend used his asthma inhaler 3 times. Mmrbq was a 1 and done for life for me. Not worth it. POD was okay The warning was meh blah nothing special Nothing more was great Halestorm was absolutely amazing just wow Offspring was sadly mediocre and took way too long to set up they were 20 minutes late to start. 30% of the venue left after waiting. 50% of their show was just rambling talking. All 3 of us were super disappointed in the location, safety, highway robbery prices everywhere, and dangerous situations all over. Street walkers that were hardly dressed were walking through the glass in heels soliciting teen boys after the show in the neighborhood.

halsey and FLAMES
Jackie M.

I have been to this Pavilion over a dozen times and under what feels like a dozen names. I was last here for the Halsey concert in June 2025. Parking was very expensive - $40 near the aquarium and I still had to walk like 5-10 minutes to get to the entrance line. Security was pretty easy and I do appreciate that I was able to bring in my owala to fill once I was inside. The line to enter was pretty long but it was because I had a bag - lines were shorter with no bag. Check the bag policy - I have a clear bag that I take with me to Phillies games that I had no problem bringing in. Lines for merch were not that terrible. The line inside the pavillion vestibule was a lot shorter than the one immediately inside the venue gates. Sat in section 104 which was still pretty far back but at least I could see. The camera work and the screens helped a lot. I do want to commend the workers - I saw some women throw up before the main act came on and the security was swift in getting a clean up crew on the scene. They had security stationed around the area telling people to avoid it. Sound was overall really good and I had a good time. I would come back here. Leaving the parking wasn't that bad considering what happens at Phillies games and the Mann Center. I didn't eat or drink here (see bringing my owala water bottle) so I cannot comment on that.

Megan C.

Had my first experience at this venue last night at The 1975 concert! The set itself, in true 1975 form, was amazing. Incredible crowd. From the venue perspective, there's some pros and a pretty big number of cons: The good: + Alcohol options are good here. Yes the prices are high (as is standard practice in Live Nation venues) but there's great craft and domestic beer options, wine bottles and cans, decent looking cocktails in shakers, and seltzers in a variety of flavors. I was pleasantly surprised. + The sound and camera work were both serviceable. I had a great view from my seat in section 202. + Nice that it is a year round venue with the option to add walls in the winter, which is what we had. I think many of us were expecting a more indoor / outdoor kind of vibe, though - as by the second half people were ditching their flannels and hoodies en masse. It was TOASTY. The room for improvement: + I took Patco but, like many reviewers have said, the parking is absolutely atrocious and obscenely expensive. + The setup for an event of this size just didn't make sense. Lines for bathrooms, the bar, and merched weaved together into a sea of confusion. It's basically a big pit that then leads into the big pit venue at ONE entrance. This makes trying to get into the space hell before you even get to the actual hellscape of... + Finding your seat! Section 202 Row C Seat 7. I am a capable, literate human being who has sat in many seats in her lifetime. The sections here are clearly labelled but there's boxes that make where you're actually heading completely confusing. Made it in the end. Godspeed. Luckily this was a "stand the whole time" crowd so I was able to see, but there is no real rake to the seats. For a more tame concert, I can imagine it being really tricky to see. + Security made us all share the buckets we put our stuff into while walking through the detectors and I ROBBED a woman of her phone, accidentally! I realized it immediately and we were able to trade back but...this is a terrible practice when you've got long lines and people are trying to move quickly. Being a fan is so expensive and I attend shows now way less than I would like to as a result of everything being so insanely cost prohibitive. I will likely end up at this venue again someday, and will be better prepared for the quirkiness. Grateful this is accessible via Patco and will never forget the show itself!

Packed Bowl Menu
Caroline N.

Came here for a 7PM concert recently; we missed the opening act due to parking traffic. There were no signs for parking except sitting in traffic for 40 mins before the 2 lanes merged into 1 line. The cost for this evening was $40. There is still a bit of a walk to get to the Pavilion. Entrance: employee scans your ticket before they check your bag. Since we were late, there was no line to get in. Food: the usual burger (with or without cheese) or chicken tenders for $13, nachos $10, cowboy dog $11, or pizza for $16. There is also a packed bowl place and other places. I excepted stadium pricing for food, though next time I will grab something before coming. Beverages: plenty of drafts and crafts. There is also a freshly squeezed lemonade though it tasted like there was selter in the drink. Seats: the sound speakers wasn't the greatest though it could be the venue layout. You can see the stage though don't expect to see the faces. Got better pictures via zooming in. Since it rained earlier and drizzled during the concert, I was grateful to be under the pavilion. If smoke bothers you, take note since people do smoke. Restrooms: are located behind the food court. We left a little early to avoid the mass exodus of the parking lot. Interesting to checkout another stadium.

Haley L.

Parking can be a nightmare sometimes. For concerts, the guards let you in past the time the gates would open. The lawn tends to get overcrowded. Any kind of food or beverage is highly overpriced. But if none of that matters to you, you'll have a good time.

Willie Nelson playing on July 4th! It was a great concert!
Stina L.

We had a seemsless and comfortable concert experience. They were fast processing everyone at the entrance, all the facilities were clean, the staff was happy and helpful. The food we ate was ok, but nothing to write home about. All in all, our 4th of July spent at Wllie Nelson's Picnic concert was a huge success and we had a great day!

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Horrible all around. Parking, traffic, staff are rude, crowd fighting. Go anywhere else but here.

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The Fillmore Philadelphia - Upstairs lounge

The Fillmore Philadelphia

3.8(328 reviews)
1.7 miNorthern Liberties, Fishtown
$$

This was a GA (General Admission) concert that I attended. I always give it up to people who can…read morestand for an entire show and because I really wanted to see Bob Moses and Cannons, I decided to give this type of experience a try for the first time. GA shows are not easy to attend because chances are, you will run into a more rowdier crowd. Here is how I prepared myself the day of to ease some of my anxiety: - Go early to secure a good spot to stand at. - Drink lots of water before going. You don't want to lose your space by going to the restroom. Expect to stand for 4+ hours. - Eat a good meal, you don't want to faint. - Wear comfortable shoes. We left on a Friday night from New Jersey to Philly during rush hour in mad traffic. Got to the venue 20 minutes before the show started and I was so surprised to get a spot in the first row in front of the stage. I was like...no wayyyy!!! Acoustic here transmitted pitch perfectly. My videos do not do it justice. The sound was incredible. I think I danced every second of every moment. We really lucked out with some of the nicest people around us. While dancing at one point, a girl tapped me on the shoulder and said..."you're like the only one dancing and I think that's awesome that you're not afraid to do so". I replied, it's frickin Bob Moses, how can you not dance? Loved that I got to dance with a couple of the wild girls standing near me. Lol. Staff here are extremely friendly. One of the security guards below the stage was nice enough to ask if I wanted any water. There are a few bar areas for alcoholic drinks and small bites. Highly recommend this cool a$$ venue. It was standing room only for this show but seats were available for an extra $200 in the upper mezzanine, first come first serve. Restrooms: clean and plenty of stalls. Note: River Casino across the street offers free parking. We got to grab a bite to eat there afterwards.

Parking crazy!…read more Setup: ok Good place to attend with good friends. Security call be extra some times

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BB&T Pavilion - Disturbed

BB&T Pavilion

2.4(154 reviews)
0.0 mi
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I have fun but it's not the best place to see anything you actually wanna hear…read more I'm pretty sure I've been here throughout the years. I think my first concert was here but we got so high on the way down I only remember two songs from the opener and none of the trip. This most recent visit was Friday. They wouldn't let my wife bring in her purse. However they let someone bring in a larger one right before her. So she drew attention to this. They didn't care. She had to go buy a $10 clear bag. This really wouldn't have been an issue if it wasn't so inconsistent. Also like I know you can charge whatever you want for food and drink cuz it's your venue and all but should you?! Anyway lawn tickets aren't really worth it. It's like hey you sit outside and watch other people attend a concert.

I would come back to the BB&T Pavilion again for a concert in the future based on when I came here…read moreto see Blondie and Elvis Costello. This was an outdoor concert. The sound was good, cool A/V with the projector screens and lights, and it was easy to move about during the concert. We had driven down and parked at BB&T. The peace of mind was worth the money out of pocket. At the time, we didn't often go to this area/part of Jersey, so we decided to park there. We purchased specific seats for this show. I thought the chairs were comfortable. Also, the concession booths had lots of options, and I remember the prices being reasonable.

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Theatre of Living Arts - Row B on the balcony

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3.3(247 reviews)
1.0 miSouth Street District, Society Hill, Queen Village
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WHAT?! How have I not reviewed you??!??…read more Okay, bear with me. Could the venue have more amenties? Sure. Could the ingress and throughways inside be managed better when the crowd is sardines in a can? Sure. Can every experience in life be "more" or "better" if we're being extra picky, eventually turning those same experiences into a sterile, "will never offend anyone," suburb-coded "I come into the city once in a while for a good show but I hate the parking situation" experience? Yes. But not the the TLA, no. The TLA is Philly as hell. It's not there to give you extra-wide seats or a pinky off the champagne glass kind of vibe. It's there to be affordable. It's there to connect you with all sorts of different people there to see the same great show. And it's there to remind you that sometimes, sticky sweaty is the way to go. In the TLA, we're rawdogging sweaty air and great acts. It's where you go to see the acts that come through town where everyone who shows up REALLY wanted to show up - the performers because they're not stadium famous, and the attendees because they love those same performers all up in their bones. Things might be tight in the venue, but there's always room for fun and dancing.

I saw Jesse J in January 2026. Intimate venue! Security was friendly and efficient at the front…read more The show was an acoustic set so I knew I'd want to sit. I was lucky to get balcony seats in row B - they were amazing! Pretty comfortable and an amazing view. There's also a bar up there so you don't have to go downstairs.

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The Twisted Tail - Smoked Wings - Just ok

The Twisted Tail

3.9(733 reviews)
0.8 miSociety Hill
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Amazing food. Service can be cold and dry…read more Ambiance : the music rocks when they have the bands . Crowd is usually tamed and quiet even with a banging band.

My Thanksgiving prix fixe experience was decent. The value was good for the relatively low price of…read more$59pp (same price for kids), but they did cut corners on some things, and the ambiance wasn't enticing to me. Hostess was welcoming and they were kind when we were about 5min beyond their 15min lateness window (we did call ahead about it though). Our table was comfortable and attractive, but the lighting was such that somehow we were under a bright light while the rest of the room was quite dark so it felt a little on display. I also got a real "city vibe" from the other patrons, like just cold and pseudo-hostile as I've often felt from city dwellers as a suburbanite. No smiles or even acknowledgment from others as you walk to/from the bathroom or brush past someone getting to your seat. Just did not feel like any holiday was happening in there. Other places downtown don't seem to have this vibe despite their obvious urban demographic. It could be the cold weather, political climate, or just that crowd at that time, but that was the overwhelming ambiance I felt. Had the "All In The Family" bourbon flight, including Basil Hayden, Knob Creek, and Maker's Cask. Loved the Maker's Cask, was not a fan of the others. Also had a Michter's US*1 which was a lucky blind pick for me, very good! I will say our server was quite sweet and did a very good job. She smiled, made eye contact, and was knowledgeable about the food. She wasn't fully versed in the extensive whiskey menu but they really need some kind of manual or bourbon "Bible" to explain all the various batches and makers, so I don't discredit her for that, though Twisted Tail ought to be on top of that with a didactics for their bountiful booze. I acknowledge and second many photos and reviews saying seasoning was needed, particularly on meats. My husband needed salt to try to save his "prime rib" by which he was so disappointed and consequently grumpy the rest of the meal. My son's ham was good but not the highest quality. My short rib was okay but also needed salt. Sides were varied and plentiful, and all tasted decent. I'd have to say they redeemed the meal for me. The variety and selection were spot on for Thanksgiving, all the tastes and flavors you would want or expect of the holiday! Dessert was pies that tasted at least a week old. They were dry, flavorless (except sugar), and difficult to cut. After 2 bites I just stopped eating. Flavors were the predictable pumpkin, apple or pecan. It really doesn't matter which I ate because all we tried were equally terrible. They charged an obligatory 20% service fee. We added another 10% to it.

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The Twisted Tail - Seating options.

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The Twisted Tail -- Thanksgiving 2025 (pecan pie)

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