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Large beautiful grounds to enjoy the day and a huge parking lot. I went to an event and really enjoyed seeing this outdoor amphitheater. It had a big performance stage that was covered and a large upper wrap around area full of vendors pop up booths.
I came here for a Yelp event featuring BalletX, and overall I had a good experience. I think this venue really shines in the summer when it's hosting concerts and outdoor performances. The setting is one of its biggest strengths. Since it's farther from dense residential areas, it feels like the kind of place that can really embrace large-scale outdoor events without worrying too much about noise. The lawn area in the back is especially nice. There's a gentle hill where people can spread out blankets, have a picnic, and enjoy the show. On a nice evening, it's a great atmosphere. For ballet and classical performances specifically, I had more mixed feelings. Outdoor venues naturally don't have the same acoustics as traditional concert halls or theaters, and I found myself wishing I could hear the orchestra more clearly. The performance itself was wonderful, but you lose some of that rich resonance and echo that makes live classical music feel so immersive indoors. The venue offers the usual snacks you'd expect, including popcorn, fries, sodas, and other basics. Nothing particularly memorable, but enough if you want a quick bite during a show. The seating is pretty straightforward. Standard plastic theater-style seats that get the job done. I also appreciated the large screens and production technology. For an outdoor venue, everything felt modern and well organized, and the screens helped make sure everyone could follow along even from farther away. My biggest concern was accessibility. I noticed quite a few older guests struggling with some of the stairs and inclines while finding their seats. It made me wonder how difficult the experience might be for visitors with mobility challenges. There are accessible seating options, but depending on where you're sitting, navigating parts of the venue could be challenging. Overall, I enjoyed my time here. It's a beautiful outdoor venue with a relaxed atmosphere, great picnic space, and solid event infrastructure. I probably wouldn't choose it over a traditional theater for ballet or orchestral performances, but for concerts and summer events, I can absolutely see why people love it. One final piece of advice: bring bug spray. Trust me on that one. Also, there's like a venue tsa out front, be patient lol
This is one of the most disappointing lawn seating experiences I have ever had at an outdoor venue. The slope is very steep and the view of the stage is downright disrespectful. The sound is still great on the lawn, so I will give them that, but it's truly hard to enjoy because of how obstructed the view is. On a lighter note, the drinks are ever-so-slightly cheaper than other LiveNation venues (but the selection is very slim). The show was still a fun time overall, but this venue experience was quite disappointing.
The Mann is NOT ADA ready!! For those in a wheelchair or other equipment they want you to park a 1/2 mile from the venue on unlevel grass ride a trolley to the main entrance. THIS IS A MESS!! Once inside they have a lot of paths made uneven by unearthed unpaved grass some areas covered with particle board. The elderly amputee in a wheelchair became overwhelmed and emotional trying to find legal and legitimate ADA parking. Navigating through this was exhausting and dangerous some others fell and tripping along the way. The workers gave conflicting directions, young people who could not or did not give clear instructions. IN CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMUNICATION SKILLS SHOULD BE REQUIRED!!! There's more but I don't think anyone here cares!
I have to say that this place is gorgeous. It's perched up on a hill and you can see the skyline. There is a lack of ADA compliance. There is also a lot of disorganization in regard to the staff and who knows what. The prices are also really high for stadium food. There are trolleys that will drive you up to the center from the parking lot and they also have a Mann center loop bus that takes you back to center city. Overall if you are able bodied person that can afford two $$ food it's a pretty good place.
By far one of my favorite venues to see a concert! The inside of the venue is great - not a bad seat in the house, even the lawn (highly recommended buying chair rentals in advance). Gorgeous view of the skyline and they have some great shows come through! Shows always look and sound great. Most recently i saw Hilary Duff but I've probably been 10+ times in the past few years. The outside of the venue is the downside, the parking situation is one of the worst I've ever seen- they used to not charge so I could justify chaotic free for all parking in the grass but at $30 getting both in and out were horrible, they were directing cars from like 6 directions to the same parking spot and on the way out there is no clear flow or direction- if you are changing you've got to get it under control a bit more! Next time I will likely uber or get a ride. Still a great venue and always fun. The Skyline lounge is also a great add on, a nice less crowded place to sit and get drinks before or during the show.
Came to Philly for the weekend to see The rapper NAS with the entire orchestra playing his music at this venue. This was our 1st time as we came with a few friends that were familiar with this venue from previous events. Parking was in the grass as we got there a bit earlier however, parking was a nightmare getting out after concert. Please listen to me~park further away on the street and take the long walk in the beginning so you can easily get out at the end. Tip #1 They have food vendors and food trucks which we got the loaded nachos which was just ok. We purchased lawn seating as personal seats/folded chairs are not allowed. Lawn seats were reserved in advance at the time of ticket purchase for $10 each. Upon arrival you can pick up your reserved lawn seats. The weather was perfect. The screens to see the artist and sound were great. It's was a great experience. A lot of walking is required so bring comfortable shoes. Tip#2 I may consider returning at some point.
First time here and was thoroughly impressed. Jeremy and I took a friend to see the perfect circle, primus, puscifier show and had a blast. We were escorted to the entrance, never had to go through security, they never even checked to see if we had tickets. We had lawn seats, but talked to the guy in guest services to get upgraded to pavilion, where it's flatter (and thus safer) for my wheelchair. Plus the upgrade meant we would have stayed dry, if it had rained, and we could actually see the stage. We were given two folding chairs by Mike, the guy in charge of ADA seating, and never asked once about our tickets (unlike at Jiffy Lube live where you have to pretty much have them plastered to your forehead). Parking was right outside the entrance and it took very little time to exit the lot to get back on the road. I loved the accessibility of the venue. Family bathroom is in guest services, and was clean and large enough. The fries sucked. Really. That's like the only bad thing I have to say about the place. Oh and they're a "straw free venue" which is a bit annoying for those of us who shake and rely on straws for hydration, but I clearly survived. Totally recommend.
Great music by Philadelphia Orchestra. Although it's hot outside, it's pretty cool in the seating area due to big ceiling fans. Going home from parking lots can be a hassle. I recommend parking near the exit
5 star experience all the way around!!! This was an experience not just a performance! The set, the dancers, the message, the sound, and lighting were so on point. The rain and lightning literally beginning outside the pavilion as the opening act started in the rainforest was almost on cue and totally coincidental but wow!!! Added the breeze, the rain, the feeling we were all sitting in the rainforest with the troupe.
What an amazing venue! We were on Vacation and had concert tickets and it was an amazing experience. Loved the water stations, good restrooms, and some decent vendor and food options. Service was great at the gates, during the venue, and departing. Such a great outdoors venue and some great views too. Would recommend attending a show or event here. We took a ride share to and from but could have easily driven as parking did not seem to be an issue. I went to guest services and was able to get a pair of earplugs which was nice.
I enjoyed my first event at The Mann Center last weekend where I got to see Cynthia Erivo perform with The Philadelphia Orchestra. The venue is stunning - a beautifully situated, open-air amphitheater that feels just as inviting as it is open. Having been to handfuls of event spaces, The Mann has so many pros. I was pleasantly surprised by the free parking that is offered (as well as paid parking for those who want to park closer to the venue instead of taking a short walk up to it.) This made my fairly priced ticket an even sweeter deal, though the chaos of having to get out of the venue after was less fun. (With single roads taking you into The Mann, it's challenging to easily get out if you drive in. Be ready to practice a little patience.) Although I didn't buy concessions, I was impressed by the variety. Many people seated around me enjoyed wine, beer, popcorn, and even Rita's water ice. It was a hot day so the presence of Rita's was a huge hit! One tip - you can bring in with you a sealed/never opened 16oz water bottle. Take advantage! The seats were actually comfortable and I didn't feel like I was on top of the people next to me as I normally do at less modern theatres. This made it easy to enjoy myself. Sightlines from my seat in row LL were great, though children around me struggled to see despite the pitched seating arrangement. The ones around me resorted to sitting on their parents lap to properly see over the adults, so parents plan accordingly! The sound quality was very good overall. Because it's open air, if there's ambulances or fireworks (in our case) going off nearby, you will hear it, but the venue is very immersive. I appreciate the cool design they have to the stage that allows performers to literally walk out and between the front sections. Cynthia took advantage of this and I was envious of those who paid to be closer for the amazing shots they got! The staff working at The Mann during my visit were extremely helpful and pleasant. I really enjoyed my time and look forward to other offerings to find an excuse to come back again!
2 months ago
Everyone raves about the Mann being one of the best, if not the best venue for concerts in Philadelphia, but I'm not actually sure that I'm convinced. This review is off Lawn Seating specifically, so I cannot speak to the upgraded, designated assigned seating scenario, but having to rent a chair and not having the ability to bring your own, in addition to the mad dash for "the best seat up front," really isn't the personal vibe I'm going for when I'm seeing live music, but I guess that's just me being old. Drinks were expensive as can be assumed at any concert, and for the Hilary Duff concert specifically, they only had a certain number of the coveted microphone drink toppers, which I don't exactly think is fair (even though me myself was able to get one). I just don't understand creating a craze over a souvenir cup and then only having like 100 or so actually for sale..... it just does not make sense to me in 2026 when everything is mass produced and a regular Joe-Schmo can 3-D print anything plastic in his basement. I didn't eat here because I didn't want to take out a small mortgage to do so. And if my review wasn't already bleak enough, the public transit situation is absolutely asinine. I waited over an hour for a bus, all of which passed me because they were full and ended up sharing an uber with some girls I overheard were going to my neighborhood. I'm sorry, but if you know that you're having a huge concert, please make sure that there are extra SEPTA buses (or designated shuttles), waiting to ferry people out of this super far, basically remote part of the city. Overall not impressed and probably won't be back based on my lackluster experience. read more
PARKING: They are now charging $30 per car to park at this venue. It has always been free...but...new management. You can buy a parking pass online prior to the day of the show for $25. You are able to tailgate in the parking area...we brought some wawa hoagies and drinks to consume before going inside. We should've brought some lawn chairs to sit on while tailgating. Highmark is the new owner of the The Mann. They did some sprucing up inside and it looks great! The staff were all very nice and helpful. We enjoyed the show that we went to see. I did not get anything to eat but I got one drink...the large can of Bud Light Seltzer...for $19.80. Definitely the most i've ever paid for one of those. You can bring in with you: one sealed bottle of water or an empty vessel for water. My friend brought ice in her vessel and they didn't even look inside. read more
Large beautiful grounds to enjoy the day and a huge parking lot. I went to an event and really enjoyed seeing this outdoor amphitheater. It had a big performance stage that was covered and a large upper wrap around area full of vendors pop up booths. read more
4 months ago
I came here for a Yelp event featuring BalletX, and overall I had a good experience. I think this venue really shines in the summer when it's hosting concerts and outdoor performances. The setting is one of its biggest strengths. Since it's farther from dense residential areas, it feels like the kind of place that can really embrace large-scale outdoor events without worrying too much about noise. The lawn area in the back is especially nice. There's a gentle hill where people can spread out blankets, have a picnic, and enjoy the show. On a nice evening, it's a great atmosphere. For ballet and classical performances specifically, I had more mixed feelings. Outdoor venues naturally don't have the same acoustics as traditional concert halls or theaters, and I found myself wishing I could hear the orchestra more clearly. The performance itself was wonderful, but you lose some of that rich resonance and echo that makes live classical music feel so immersive indoors. The venue offers the usual snacks you'd expect, including popcorn, fries, sodas, and other basics. Nothing particularly memorable, but enough if you want a quick bite during a show. The seating is pretty straightforward. Standard plastic theater-style seats that get the job done. I also appreciated the large screens and production technology. For an outdoor venue, everything felt modern and well organized, and the screens helped make sure everyone could follow along even from farther away. My biggest concern was accessibility. I noticed quite a few older guests struggling with some of the stairs and inclines while finding their seats. It made me wonder how difficult the experience might be for visitors with mobility challenges. There are accessible seating options, but depending on where you're sitting, navigating parts of the venue could be challenging. Overall, I enjoyed my time here. It's a beautiful outdoor venue with a relaxed atmosphere, great picnic space, and solid event infrastructure. I probably wouldn't choose it over a traditional theater for ballet or orchestral performances, but for concerts and summer events, I can absolutely see why people love it. One final piece of advice: bring bug spray. Trust me on that one. Also, there's like a venue tsa out front, be patient lol read more
This is one of the most disappointing lawn seating experiences I have ever had at an outdoor venue. The slope is very steep and the view of the stage is downright disrespectful. The sound is still great on the lawn, so I will give them that, but it's truly hard to enjoy because of how obstructed the view is. On a lighter note, the drinks are ever-so-slightly cheaper than other LiveNation venues (but the selection is very slim). The show was still a fun time overall, but this venue experience was quite disappointing. read more
The Mann is NOT ADA ready!! For those in a wheelchair or other equipment they want you to park a 1/2 mile from the venue on unlevel grass ride a trolley to the main entrance. THIS IS A MESS!! Once inside they have a lot of paths made uneven by unearthed unpaved grass some areas covered with particle board. The elderly amputee in a wheelchair became overwhelmed and emotional trying to find legal and legitimate ADA parking. Navigating through this was exhausting and dangerous some others fell and tripping along the way. The workers gave conflicting directions, young people who could not or did not give clear instructions. IN CUSTOMER SERVICE COMMUNICATION SKILLS SHOULD BE REQUIRED!!! There's more but I don't think anyone here cares! read more
I have to say that this place is gorgeous. It's perched up on a hill and you can see the skyline. There is a lack of ADA compliance. There is also a lot of disorganization in regard to the staff and who knows what. The prices are also really high for stadium food. There are trolleys that will drive you up to the center from the parking lot and they also have a Mann center loop bus that takes you back to center city. Overall if you are able bodied person that can afford two $$ food it's a pretty good place. read more
By far one of my favorite venues to see a concert! The inside of the venue is great - not a bad seat in the house, even the lawn (highly recommended buying chair rentals in advance). Gorgeous view of the skyline and they have some great shows come through! Shows always look and sound great. Most recently i saw Hilary Duff but I've probably been 10+ times in the past few years. The outside of the venue is the downside, the parking situation is one of the worst I've ever seen- they used to not charge so I could justify chaotic free for all parking in the grass but at $30 getting both in and out were horrible, they were directing cars from like 6 directions to the same parking spot and on the way out there is no clear flow or direction- if you are changing you've got to get it under control a bit more! Next time I will likely uber or get a ride. Still a great venue and always fun. The Skyline lounge is also a great add on, a nice less crowded place to sit and get drinks before or during the show. read more
Came to Philly for the weekend to see The rapper NAS with the entire orchestra playing his music at this venue. This was our 1st time as we came with a few friends that were familiar with this venue from previous events. Parking was in the grass as we got there a bit earlier however, parking was a nightmare getting out after concert. Please listen to me~park further away on the street and take the long walk in the beginning so you can easily get out at the end. Tip #1 They have food vendors and food trucks which we got the loaded nachos which was just ok. We purchased lawn seating as personal seats/folded chairs are not allowed. Lawn seats were reserved in advance at the time of ticket purchase for $10 each. Upon arrival you can pick up your reserved lawn seats. The weather was perfect. The screens to see the artist and sound were great. It's was a great experience. A lot of walking is required so bring comfortable shoes. Tip#2 I may consider returning at some point. read more
First time here and was thoroughly impressed. Jeremy and I took a friend to see the perfect circle, primus, puscifier show and had a blast. We were escorted to the entrance, never had to go through security, they never even checked to see if we had tickets. We had lawn seats, but talked to the guy in guest services to get upgraded to pavilion, where it's flatter (and thus safer) for my wheelchair. Plus the upgrade meant we would have stayed dry, if it had rained, and we could actually see the stage. We were given two folding chairs by Mike, the guy in charge of ADA seating, and never asked once about our tickets (unlike at Jiffy Lube live where you have to pretty much have them plastered to your forehead). Parking was right outside the entrance and it took very little time to exit the lot to get back on the road. I loved the accessibility of the venue. Family bathroom is in guest services, and was clean and large enough. The fries sucked. Really. That's like the only bad thing I have to say about the place. Oh and they're a "straw free venue" which is a bit annoying for those of us who shake and rely on straws for hydration, but I clearly survived. Totally recommend. read more
3 months ago
Everything about the venue was great from the staff to the bathrooms to the actual performance. It was my first time ever seeing a concert here and I will definitely be back. Even the food was good. read more
1 month ago
5 star experience all the way around!!! This was an experience not just a performance! The set, the dancers, the message, the sound, and lighting were so on point. The rain and lightning literally beginning outside the pavilion as the opening act started in the rainforest was almost on cue and totally coincidental but wow!!! Added the breeze, the rain, the feeling we were all sitting in the rainforest with the troupe. read more
What an amazing venue! We were on Vacation and had concert tickets and it was an amazing experience. Loved the water stations, good restrooms, and some decent vendor and food options. Service was great at the gates, during the venue, and departing. Such a great outdoors venue and some great views too. Would recommend attending a show or event here. We took a ride share to and from but could have easily driven as parking did not seem to be an issue. I went to guest services and was able to get a pair of earplugs which was nice. read more
I enjoyed my first event at The Mann Center last weekend where I got to see Cynthia Erivo perform with The Philadelphia Orchestra. The venue is stunning - a beautifully situated, open-air amphitheater that feels just as inviting as it is open. Having been to handfuls of event spaces, The Mann has so many pros. I was pleasantly surprised by the free parking that is offered (as well as paid parking for those who want to park closer to the venue instead of taking a short walk up to it.) This made my fairly priced ticket an even sweeter deal, though the chaos of having to get out of the venue after was less fun. (With single roads taking you into The Mann, it's challenging to easily get out if you drive in. Be ready to practice a little patience.) Although I didn't buy concessions, I was impressed by the variety. Many people seated around me enjoyed wine, beer, popcorn, and even Rita's water ice. It was a hot day so the presence of Rita's was a huge hit! One tip - you can bring in with you a sealed/never opened 16oz water bottle. Take advantage! The seats were actually comfortable and I didn't feel like I was on top of the people next to me as I normally do at less modern theatres. This made it easy to enjoy myself. Sightlines from my seat in row LL were great, though children around me struggled to see despite the pitched seating arrangement. The ones around me resorted to sitting on their parents lap to properly see over the adults, so parents plan accordingly! The sound quality was very good overall. Because it's open air, if there's ambulances or fireworks (in our case) going off nearby, you will hear it, but the venue is very immersive. I appreciate the cool design they have to the stage that allows performers to literally walk out and between the front sections. Cynthia took advantage of this and I was envious of those who paid to be closer for the amazing shots they got! The staff working at The Mann during my visit were extremely helpful and pleasant. I really enjoyed my time and look forward to other offerings to find an excuse to come back again! read more
1 year ago
This is my second event here and the venue is awesome!!! I love how smoothly events run and how awesome the staff is. There is always someone friendly around to guide you to where you're supposed to be. The food vendors are a nice touch and the pavilion is just fantastic. I can't wait to attend other events her. read more
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2 years ago
I forgot just how wonderful it is here. My boyfriend and I decided to enjoy a concert on a Thursday night. We had tickets for seats but there weren't covered. We walked around and got drinks since we ate dinner before we left the house. Found our seats which were surprisingly comfortable and enjoyed a wonderful show! All of the staff we dealt with were very friendly. It was a nice night! read more
Beautiful venue bringing in some of the top touring acts during the summer and fall months. I found myself there twice in one week for a Death Cab/Postal Service show and then the boygenius show the weekend after. I sat on the lawn for both concerts and had wildly different experiences on both occasions, though I think that had more to do with the crowd sizes and demographics than anything else. The Death Cab show was one of the best concert going experiences I've ever had. Kind security staff, unlimited popcorn refills, great crowd, and timely transport from Fairmount utilizing the Mann Loop via Septa. Look into this if you're looking for great public transit options from center city! The boygenius show vibes were a little off. Much younger crowd which I don't fault the Mann for, but insane lines for merch and food. It seems like they could potentially rearrange based on shows or something? Not a soul in the cocktail lines and it seems like there could have been better utilizations of the booths. The lawn was way oversold and you truly could not see a thing. There were no screens working for the opener either which was a huge bummer. Gorgeous views of the city and I know for next time to always go for under the dome seating. Looking forward to my best experience here! read more
My daughter and I attended the BalletX at the Manns Center. This place is fabulous. The performance was magnificent! The food service looked amazing and the appeared in order. The seating was great, even in the rainy weather. read more
Awesome venue to see a show, especially with younger kids who want to see their favorite artists at an all ages show. Plus grownups can get drinks!! Pricey drinks but hey, can't win them all. We've seen Maggie Rogers here twice in 2019 & 2023 and my now 9 year old had the best time on each occasion. Parking is a bitch, it's easy to get in but lord help you when you're leaving. They try their best. It's just an impossible cluster fck that can't be helped! read more
2 years ago
I've been to the man twice in the past 2 years. I like this location compared to the other venues that are deeper in the city. It's much easier to commute here from the suburbs and far less traffic leaving! All the event staff I have ever interacted with has been stellar ! Honestly very sweet. I do wish they had a little better communication regarding weather. I knew the event was rain or shine and understood that going into it. I was prepared to brave the rain and found out that it got moved to the covered pavilion rather than the original skyline stage. It was nice not being in the rain but communication would have been nice. There were also many vendors and things happening above the main stage that were a bit inconvenient to walk to and from because of that. Also had a hot dog at their grill - the one that's on the side of the main stage. Absolutely disgusting. Had a rock hard piece of something in it and it was sooo dry it was gross. I won't knock down the score for that - just stay away from food and it's great. Good parking, good stage, good staff, nice bathrooms and the ease of coming and going makes it all worth it! read more
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The TD Pavilion at the Mann is one of the best outdoor venues in Philly. I was there on 6/21/25 to see Cynthia Erivo. The sound quality is good, restrooms were clean, and though expensive, they offer good food & drink options. I took public transportation so can't speak on the parking situation. If you have the chance to see a concert at the Mann do it! read more
1 year ago
Beautiful venue! They've done such a great job landscaping, hanging lights, color-coordinating signage, and of course they have one of the best views of the skyline. FREE PARKING, which is unheard of anymore. Otherwise it's just like every other Live Nation venue when it comes to food and beverage pricing. The spots in the lower plaza feature some local chefs (the rice bowls are from El Merkury!) which is very cool. Traffic is kind of a nightmare right as the concert ends but if you leave a little early or wait 30 minutes it's not that bad. read more
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