The Mann Center in Philadelphia
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, US
From the time we entered the parking lot every employee was extremely pleasant and helpful with directions! The venue and the bathrooms were clean! The food and beverage selections were good and never long lines. The security staff (not an easy job) was very helpful and pleasant. The grounds and views are beautiful! We saw an amazing sunset! We saw an amazing show! The Mann Music Center truly treats you like a guest! Thank you!
Roots Picnic was a fun event. It was our first time attending. So much great music and beautiful people!
All the seats even standing room was a good seat to see the show. Very clean, EVEN the bathrooms! As for us jersey girls who are used to seeing shows in Camden this was a huge plus! Can never find a clean bathroom in Camdens E center or whatever its called this month lol Parking was free too, Im used to paying $40-50 a show. Camden should take some advice from the Mann! The parking ends up costing more than the ticket its outrageous!
I actually really loved the venue and the vibes it presented, but if I had to say one not so good thing about the location it would be about the sound system. Depending on where you were sitting for Roots Picnic, it was really hard to hear.
Ok I went to see hall and Oates here yesterday and I was very impressed by this venue. To start with, parking was easy with their helpful staff and the parking lot was ample. It was hoagiefest and there were food trucks and cocktail stands and TREJOS TACOS! They ran out of tacos fast but that has nothing to do with Mann..2 stages of music and once again a courteous staff inside that was all ready to help. No matter what your seat is under the main enclosure there is no bad place to sit....they implemented a no paper money and no physical ticket rule which took a little getting used to but this is the world now. My only gripe is all the steps lol....its like climbing the great pyramid to get to general seating from the main stage. The bathrooms were spotless and hand sanitizer stations were everywhere..exiting was a breeze. Thank you staff at Mann Music center for making our first time to a concert in 2 years an amazing experience.😊
Amazing venue with a lot of space to move and groove. Saw Haim there this weekend and it was fantastic
An amazing venue. Was really glad I got a chance to see some folks perform here. Loads of space inside and out. Look forward to seeing another show here. !!!
Amazing sound from the stage and the skyline view is superb. Free parking! Unfortunately Live Nation had seriously bad responses to the couple threatening everybody around them, and pushing a young lady and her mom. The supervisor (OBrien) knew the couple and just told them to calm down. Extra security followed the supervisors lead since he was employed by the venue. The saving grace was Joel from Live Nation made our night with his friendliness and knowledge prior to it starting. We wish he had been on the barrier!
Awesome place to see concerts. I have been there twice now. The Struts last year and Tears for Fears yesterday actually. Fantastic shows. The Mann is a mostly outdoor large multiple stage concert event center. Really cool place! Nice and clean, well maintained. Parking usually FREE. Wow!!!
The Mann is always such a great venue. I love the free parking, clean and relaxed environment.
Great night at The Mann watching The Struts. Great live band, and great to get out and see live music again under the stars. Great view of the nightime city skyline leaving the venue.
Nothing better than an outdoor concert, under the stars, in warm weather (during your birthday week)! So much lawn space to spread out. Two big screens made sure wed see the band. Lines for everything (entrance, restrooms, merch, food & drink) moved very quickly. Getting out of the parking lot took some time but no more than 20-25 min. The lights in the trees at the top of the hill are beautiful. Quite a few chairs and picnic tables under them. Be sure to check your show for what youre allowed to bring, most dont allow outside food or beverages (not even refillable water bottles.) No purses larger than a small clutch or it has to be clear plastic (not sure why anyone would own a clear plastic purse? Saw a bunch of them however, ha!) Overall a great experience. Reminded me of Wolf Trap outside of DC.
Beautiful Venue.. Sound system perfect. Food and drink prices .Not A Killer. Just one thing Worng.. Too Many Steps.. having two bad keens Ill have too look at the seats before I buy a ticket Next Time.. it really needs a sliding board to get Down and a people mover to get back up..
Great venue! The staff members are super helpful and kind. The facility was clean. It can get hot because the facility is outside and there are very few fans. I would suggest bringing a small handheld fan.Upon arriving, parking is free and they will direct you to park on grass. The line to enter can get long since they have bag checks and metal detectors that can be time consuming. The food is priced like most entertainment centers. I was just disappointed that when we went in mid August, we had to wait awhile for nachos we ordered. We went to a concert where about half the actual seats were not bought according to the system. Yet, there were a lot of people occupying those seats that in the system were empty. No one checking this out. I would assume these were people who bought “lawn” tickets and took advantage of the fact that there were empty seats. Also the Rita’s line is quite long. Get there early if you think you might want a cold dessert.
Love it or hate it, its the Mann Center, a special and sometimes challenging place to see music. Security can be wildly intense at times, which is honestly pretty understandable. This past weekend tho, security was very chill, traditional live nation professionalism.Drinks are good and easy to get. Sounds from the seats and Pitt can be hit or miss, generally not good from the lawn. Really depends on who is mixing the sound but it can be a difficult venue to get everything right.Still, its beautiful, and when the sound goes right, really amazing. If youve never been the the Mann, absolutely check it out, and if you have you already know what to expect. Legendary north east venue when it comes down to it.
I wanted to love my night here for The Struts since they are my favorite band, but the crowd made that impossible, and security did nothing about it. There was a couple behind me causing extreme disturbances (including vaping right into someones face and telling her that she hope she got asthma from it), and security supervisor OBrian did NOTHING about it because this couple were his friends. Philly locals tell me this kind of stuff happens a lot with this couple and this guard, and its put me off coming to another show in the area (I live 6 hours away).I do want to comment on Joel from Live Nation, he was the BEST guard there, and I wish he would have been on the rail. He made our VIP experience at the beginning of the night amazing!
Awesome event for BalletX...and the view was even better, see the rainbow!!
The Mann center is always nice place to visit a specialty when weather is nice and your performance ends with Fireworks! Perfect sounds, happy people, clean ... All good
Glad to be going to concerts again here. Well run and clean. Great venue to see your favorite artist.
We had a great time. Was there 5 years ago for a concert, but this time it was extra special. My son graduated from College and they had the place in beautiful condition and the staff was extremely nice. Photos to be added.
Our second time seeing a taping of WAIT WAIT DONT TELL ME at this location. A great place with a really atmosphere. We love the open air amphitheatre. Would love to see another event there.
Tears for Fears were great! Garbage opened up for them and were alsoterrific...the Mann is one of my favorite concert venues...the acoustics are awesome and its surrounded in nature.My youngest son & I attended it together... we really enjoyed ourselves!
Went for a childrens band event this week that opened for Ballet X. The space itself is great. the event was a bit disorganized and vendors were exceptionally high and the merchants were not very accommodating. Concessions were tasty though. I would go back just to see if the customer service experience changes
Always a great venue to see a concert. Absolutely Awesome show.....ridiculous getting inside to park tho, but free #RobertPlant #AllisonKrauss #WMGK#4FreeConnect3
Just saw the AJR show at the Mann. The sound system was good, which seemed to be a concern in other reviews.Other than the sound/band’s performance, it was a pretty awful experience. There was one street entrance to the venue that was not blocked off, which meant huge lines of cars in every direction, all trying to get in at the same location. People were regularly going down the wrong side of the road to try to jump in line further down, making it even worse. Took over an hour to just park.Once we were parked, the line to get in was fast, mainly because no one even checked our tickets to see if we even had them. I never had that happen before. It wasn’t that we somehow just snuck through, there wasn’t a spot where tickets were being checked, just the security check line.The lawn was completely oversold (Or maybe everyone who wanted to go just showed up, since no one was checking tickets to see if you should be there.) to the point where you had people setting up blankets on the concrete walkways behind the lawn by concessions. Some people on the lawn brought full on seats, not the low concert-style ones, so if you are actually on a blanket, you won’t see the stage at all, you will be stuck just watching the screens.Concessions and restrooms are not nearly adequate for the size of the crowd, which means you are stuck in line way too long during the show.Leaving the show was another nightmare, as everyone was trying to pour out of the same limited entry/exit points we all arrived at to start the day.Can’t see myself ever coming back to this location, too many other spots that are better to see a show without the ridiculous issues this place has.
Awesome venue. Great lineup of shows. Cool grounds and architecture.
Great place! Beautiful surroundings! Saw Toy story by the Philadelphia Orchestra here and it was AMAZING. Great sound and views from All over the vicinity. Would highly recommend.
I congratulate the Live Nation staff in this Tears for Fears event, they behaved to the fullest with people who have problems with disabilities, they were attentive all the time, they were attentive if I needed anything and that you will really enjoy the event, I congratulate them, very good organization from you
Its a nice venue thats located outside but there is a roof and there are fans on the ceiling.Just make sure when you come dont bring a backpack or a purse they will make you purchase a plastic bag for $10.
A great theater. Cant wait for the show!
They moved the concert from the Skyline to the pavilion because of the impending severe storm. It made the night so much more enjoyable with no worry of lightning or getting soaked! Very professional staff.
One of my favorite places to see a show. The open air, beautiful skyline, and never feels overly crowded.
Great show venue, comfortable seats, open air, helpful staffHowever:PARKING SITUATION IS AWFUL!! Free parking but cannot park close to venue. Have to walk long distance to and from car...and finding my car afterwards in the dark wasnt great either!! Even those taking ride shares had to walk to Parkside Ave or Belmont Ave.
The Mann is a clean beautiful arena to catch a show. The staff are super friendly bathrooms were incredibly clean food delicious and they offer comfortable seating with a good view from anywhere. Enjoyed my night immensely
Always a nice place to catch a performance with cool sunset views over the city and free parking for bonus points. Of course, weather can make a difference depending upon where you sit. Enjoy!
Great venue for an outdoor show. Not many bad seats in the lawn
We attended Le Fete(foobooz) outdoor picnic under the tents.It was an absolutly wonderful experience. It was not overly crowded.The entire coordinating staff event planners,wait staff and entertainment were exceptional. The appetizers,5 course entrees each paired with a specialty cocktail,wine and beer and deserts were delicious! Lets not forget the evening weather just happened to behave!
Saw Bonnie Raitt at the Mann on 6-16. Weather was great...almost a bit too cool and windy. The Mann Center is a great place to see any live show. They have beer, cocktails, food and great viewing of the show no matter where you are sitting. Sound quality is typically good, but it is an outside venue and so its not always perfect. Wish more people would get up out of their seats and dance these days. Everyone is like COVID zombies just staring mumbling and wiggling in their chairs instead of getting up and feeling the music. Trybthe Mann, youll like it!!
This is a beautiful venue; not a bad seat! Awesome sound too.
At the Roots Picnic 1st day I lostmy mini binoculars on the lawn with about 20,000 people watching concerts and doing what you do at a Roots Picnic. I came back the next day, checked the lost & foundand they actually had my glasses!!!Some beautiful soul found them and turned them in !! Luv My City!!Thanks 😊 who ever you are
Love this venue! Great outdoor lawn seating as well as bleacher seats. Nice food and drink options and the cleanest bathrooms you’ll ever visit!
Not impressed at all with this venue. Lines were extremely long (like a typical venue at an event) but what separated this location from others was the staffs inability to work quickly. 20 minutes into the show starting and there were still lines trailing down into the parking lot. There was a large lack of direction for the crowd which makes it take much longer. Security at this event was also particularly horrible; they really weren’t screening people for anything…the metal detectors were going off like crazy and they weren’t stopping anybody for anything (this is the second check point after your ticket is scanned). Somebody could have easily gotten in with a gun, VERY easily. Not a settling feeling. I will never return to this venue again, I hope that management takes their jobs and staff more seriously in the future.
So excited to attend our 3rd taping of Wait...Wait dont tell me at the Mann. Beautiful weather and great seats until the show started. The sound quality was so poor that people kept moving seats trying to find ones where they could hear.
I LOVE the Mann, but when you spend hundreds of dollars to see a show from a great location in the balcony, then within 5 minutes of arriving an employee randomly asks you if you want a free upgrade from the lawn to the balcony, its a little irritating. Um thanks sir, but will you exchange my overpriced tickets for the cheapest lawn seats and THEN offer me this?Ok, so Im mildly annoyed that I paid 3X as much for no reason, but now we get to our seats and theyre taken. The patrons politely but confidently told me their seats were upgraded TOO, and that the balcony is first-come, first-serve tonight. 😠 Its one thing when they allow lawn people down to the balcony walkway late in a show.. I like that they do that sometimes. But to give everyone full access to paid seats seems kind of unfair to those who paid to be there.I didnt pay out the a$$ to be forced to argue with people who didnt pay out the a$$, but now feel like they have just as much of a right to be there as me. I wont even bother with the rest of the night but needless to say, I feel pretty stupid for paying for balcony seats and Im tired of getting screwed by venues, restaurants and delivery services with absolutely no accountability.
Attended The Roots Picnic 2022, it was an absolute blast!! The only issue I had was the sound system for stage 2 where all of the main performers were, it was horrible 😫. There were numerous sound checks, and at one point it was said that the bass needed to be turned down. Luckily though, I was close enough to hear some of the performers clearly and that made up for it. Will definitely be returning next year. Imo not a place for children, because the outfits were questionable 🤔 😂, people had small children, like infants and toddlers there, use your own judgement in that area, ijs. But other than that, bring a big blanket, find a spot in the shade, sip your drink and enjoy the show!!
Live nation sucks. Limited the size if purses to 4x6. Then what? Throw away your too big purse. What if u took public transit. No bag stand to hold the bags during the show. It on our website such bs. Really took the edge off the $150 tickets. Never again
Besides the Alcohol Enforcement guy who has a terrible attitude and ruined an event that I paid $800, the rest of the staff and venue are great. If you are from out of state and want to drink alcohol, dont count on it. They have no idea what a Virgina DL looks like so they called it a fake. Great otherwise.
I love this place. Beautiful venue and views. However, I have to say, whoever is in charge of traffic management, shame on you. I went for a concert few weeks ago on a Friday. Everywhere you went were cones. Entrances were blocked with cones. Traffic ended being a mess. Cars were in different lanes, cars making K and U turns so they could try somewhere else. Just a ridiculous mess. We finally put the window down and asked a worker and they literally stated let me move the cones for you. We just dont want all the thru traffic.first of all. stop. just stop. if thats the way youre going to handle it fine. BUT AT LEAST HAVE A WAY FOR PEOPLE TO UNDERSTAND THAT and know to put the window down and tell them we are here for the concert.. the concert was to start in 40 minutes, the parking lot was nearly empty because NOONE KNEW HOW TO GET IN. Please fix that. Workers everywhere, Cones everywhere. No communication!
The Roots Picnic was epic! I highly recommend this business.
The World is Not Enough by garbage was fantastic the weather made the evening magical people around me were friendly outgoing I had a free flavors Rita Water Ice and a soft pretzel excellent excellent the only thing that would be recommended would be an upgrade on the chairs theyre a little old and uncomfortable more leg room is needed I cant wait to come to man music center again thank you for providing a wonderful venue
The BEST view of the skyline is from the top of the hill at the Mann Center. The TD Pavillion was built to be the summer home of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and this is one of the best places to go see a show in terms of sound quality. LOTS OF WALKING. THE ENTIRE PLACE IS ON A HILL.
Always an enjoyable experience. Excellent acoustics. Need to have better traffic control from private and Philly police to move things along smoothly
Awesome show. Not a bad seat in the house.
Event staff were very helpful and professional. They made the parking very easy and managed it perfectly. They quickly provided wheelchair and aid for those needed it.
A marvelous and massive concert venue that is totally worth going to! If a band you love is playing here, definitely check them out. Any seat is good, really. Most of the seats are covered but this venue is usually rain or shine, it was actually drizzling when we were here. We saw Vampire Weekend here and got lawn seats. Yes, lawn seats are so far away but you still can see the stage. On top of that, you can literally sit, stand, or dance anywhere on the lawn. The crowd was amazing and we all enjoyed ourselves!
What a nightmare! Saw AJR today, 5/15/22.I bought these tickets months ago. I did not forsee having a significant medical emergency that required major surgeries in rapid succession. Not wanting to disappoint my husband, we decided to still go. I should have sold the tickets.When I looked at the pictures online I saw a handicapped ramp. In the last 6 months, Ive had four major spine surgeries. Firstly, I paid $40 for premiere parking at the risk I would not be able to park after reading several reviews about parking..and it was a good thing I did. When I arrived at approximately 630, all handicap parking was full.A nice security person saw me with my cane and struggling to walk as we were trying to find the ramp to go up to the lawn.Lawn seats were beyond swamped for the concert. There were people sitting on the concrete by the snack stands because there wasnt enough room.Next, disability accomodations. If you are at all disabled, this is not a good venue for you. There are not enough seats if you require an accomodation. I didnt think to request an accomodation: I have gone to a venue in NJ and been able to access sitting on their lawn with no issues. Honestly, even if I did request accomodations, it wouldnt be available.Getting through the ticketing, you are standing in rocks and pebbles. If you utilize crutches, cane, or the like, you need to be very careful about slipping or being pushed.When I went to asked for where the ramp was to the lawn seats, I heard the security guard arguing with a mom with a kid with crutches about having her son have to go up to the lawn and struggle even though they called for accomodations. The basis was first come, first served. Guess you can only have a disability if you get there first. 🤷 When I asked where the ramp was, the employee looked me up and down saw my cane and laughed and said over there and good luckThe ramp to the lawn has no railing. Having a cane for both stability and mobility, I was relying on using the ramp. Instead, I had to hold onto my husband. It was a difficult walk but we made it up. Getting back down was difficult and almost lost my footing. It made it very hard to get down with a cane and it took a significant amount of force on my back and shoulders to ensure I would not slip.Once we got to the lawn, it was well saturated in the Lower lawn to the point where staff said no one else could sit there. We were pointed to go towards the upper lawn..however it was also well saturated, and there were several people sitting on the concrete by the beer booth and band merchandise stands. We got there plenty earlier, before the warm up person came on.The band was fabulous, as always.I was very surprised: with having a cane, my disability is outward. I stumbled and fell out of my seat getting up from it and your staff legit just stared and watched and turned around and walked away.We wont be returning. I cant believe this venue is considered ADA compliant with no railings or that staff legit turned away someone who in advance requested accomodations..my fault was to not to do, but even then, they would not have been granted.
This is a great venue. There is plenty of seating in the amphitheater and the bathrooms were clean. It is also close to nature trails.
The Mann Center is a great venue! Its in a pretty seedy neighborhood, but its on the South end of Fairmount Park which is an amazing(and VERY large)park. Along with the Dell East, they are the two best outdoor concert venues within a hundred miles!I love this place!! Long live the Mann!
Had an Awesome night on 6/15/22 with Bonnie Raitt 🎸
Beautiful facility, great concert! Parking was fine getting in but rough getting out. Plan to sit a while!
My daughter and I went to the festival at the Mann, it was the most disappointing and the most disorganized event we ever went to. I dont know who organized this event and how they decided on the price, but it was a FULL SCAM! We paid $506.00 total and we did not get to see the main artist Mary J.Beige. She NEVER SHOWED UP when she was supposed to which was Saturday. We waited for more than 7 HOURS on our feet!!! THIS WAS A RIP OFF. We left there after 11PM.NEVER AGAIN will I support anything being organized by these people.BUYER BEWARE OF TICKETS BEING SOLD FOR ANYTHING AT THE MANN AND TOYOTA CENTER!!! If I could have given them a -20 for a starI of.
Great time seeing Rebelution, kid friendly. Beautiful view!
Bonnie Raitt was a FIVE-STAR act - however everything else was a 5* s--t show. Getting in was awful, we turned off I76 on Montgomery Ave at 6.05 pm - barely made it to our seats by 7.30pm. Made us park (in a VIP parking lot!) way up at the back off St.Georges. There was no soap in the mens washroom at the top of the hill, the Craft beer stall is no longer there, the selection of beer on offer was poor and the prices high, in large cans and no draft selection. We had aisle seats (DD 218-221) but there was a camera person just in front of us, blocking half our view. A kindly usher re-located us (THANKYOU). Getting out was a nightmare - took an hour to get from where we were parked to I76.
This place was incredible. The view was stunning and the atmosphere was to die for. It is currently the best venue Ive ever been to.
Great outdoor amphitheater for concerts!
Beautiful venue for all types of performing arts, but most shows are music. Everything from Philly Pops - Allman Brothers - AJR - Philadelphia Orchestra doing live soundtrack for classic movies - Bonnie Raitt. The tickets that have a seat are under cover, but there is a big General Admission Lawn area for all shows. Season is April - October.
Recently went to the roots picnic. It was horrible we werent allowed to bring chairs and everyone was expected to sit on blankets and grass, Im not 20 anymore and have not be for awhile. They will never get that kind of money from me again. I was so scarred the 1st day that I never attended the 2nd day. What a WASTE of MONEY.......
I hadnt been to the Mann in a long time, but Robert Plant & Alisson Kraus were there! We opted for Ritas water ice on a hot Sunday night. It is credit card only now~~no cash. Place to tip, so I tipped 20%. I set my water ice down on a counter to the left and the female employee began yelling something about flies! I also cant remember the last time some stranger YELLED at me. Anyway, seats were fine. Moon was bright. We were all friends from 40-some years back.
Similar to PNC Arts center. OK sound, but view from outdoor seats in the rear is not good (bring binoculars) and youll6be looking a large projection screen for most/all of the show.
Great venue and awesome bands / line-ups. If you’re under the roof your seats should be great!
The roots picnic was a blast even though I was working the event,there was light distraction from people but otherwise everything went smooth.
Mostly friendly staff, beautiful outdoor venue, ceiling fans were able to keep us cool on a humid mid May night.
What a fantastic venue. It even RAINED and no one left. Not a bad seat and the acoustics were great.
This was the 1st time I went to the Mann and sat under cover. The acoustics was great and the outside seats are still well protected from rain.
Excellent acoustics. Beautiful view from the hill. Really nice venue. Prices are wack though for food and beverages.
The Mann has some really great performances. The lawn is lovely but be advised there are lots of steps to just about every seat.
Still one of best outdoor venues
Went here for a AJR concert. This was a nice place very clean. Didnt have much of an interaction with staff but overall nice place!
This was my first time there and it was awesome! I went for the Games Øf Thrones live concert experience. The venue is so nice, the stage is a very good size and the first part of the audience is covered. There are vendors as well. I think depending on the events, they may have more stuff around. I highly recommend going there!
Mann Center was great — very spacious and security was tight. We were in town to check out The Roots Picnic
Omg, I had not remembered the Mann this fondly. I went for the Roots Picnic and it was a perfect backdrop to the event. It was beautifully kept.
Great venue. Great sound. Enjoy the Crescendo with your concert. Great food.
Not an ADA accessible venue. Have to walk at least 0.5 miles from the seats to venue parking. Also they frequently close almost all the roads leading to the venue with no detour signs or attendants. Bus no longer runs to the venue. Guest services confirmed for me that theres no accessible venue entrance.
Awesome venue, the sounds really bounces off the wood structure. PNC center and bb&t are similar in ways but the atmosphere in the park, cool breeze and amazing sound makes this one of my favorites. Definitely considering a season pass . Only flaw was the line to park, where we entered it was 2 people and one lane and one credit card machine on the road. Fix this and be flawless
Love this venue for the Roots Picnic, but chairs should be allowed. Everyone cannot stand or sit on the ground all day!
Great venue for music and concerts. Drinks are ridiculously high and overpriced. Standard venue faire to eat
I felt very safe at the Roots Picnic, they had top security and plenty of police on site.
Fantastic, smaller venue for shows
Absolutely love the set up of this particular venue and the sound is right there with wells Fargo which is enclosed!! Insane!
Was a great place only 2 things. They charged me $10 for a plastic bag to dump the contents of my purse in because my purse didnt fit inside oda square drawn on paper and taped to the table! Ridiculous! Then we walked inside the gates and they were charging $13.25 for a beer!!! Im really not sure if I will go back there but cudos for having 3 Doors Down, they were awesome! Seethe not showing was also a real let down.
We saw The Dispatch on top of the hill here, towards the back of the lawn... Strange that they didnt use the amphitheater and the lawn area there, but it made the experience more private, so we cant complain. Food trucks and (expensive) drinks were everywhere and even if you sat on the hill, overlooking the gorgeous Philly skyline and huge, reddish/pink moon, you could hear the music in the background loud enough. Id definitely come back.
A beautiful open space concert hall with amazing views. Great place to go with a group of friends or a significant other. They have food there, though I would recommend either eating prior or bringing your own.
Fantastic experience! Great staff, free water station inside, great show! Ill definitely be back!
Great venue. Beautiful view of the city. I paid for parking ahead of time not knowing what to expect, but could have parked just as close for free.
Went to the UniverSOUL Circus had a great time. Concession is way too expensive.
I love the Movies at The Mann performances and tonight was Toy Story with the fabulous Philadelphia Orchestra playing the score live. The acoustics at the Mann are excellent no matter where you are seated. The weather was perfect but you always want to check the forecast and dress accordingly since it is outdoors.
I just went here for the first time to a Harry Potter concert. The orchestra was amazing! They played every part flawlessly at the right moments. I imagine this being incredibly difficult. We sat up top in the balcony. The only downside was there was no ventilation here what so ever. It was kind of suffocating being so close to someone on both sides and there not being any ventilation up there. Next time Ill be sure to get a seat either outside in the chairs or below. Other than that, great great place. Clean bathrooms and they also have concessions and quite a few bath rooms. The staff were also accommodating with helping us find our seats!
Still with the vaccine requirements. Ill be boycotting this overpriced/inaccessible place until they back off the stupidity. Other places like The Giant Center in Hershey are no longer requiring these things, I highly recommend that as an alternative. Parking is cheaper there too, and you wont need to wait in line forever to get to your seat.
Beautiful, laid back outdoor venue. Parking is easy and there are lovely grassy areas to picnic before a performance. No matter where you are sitting, be sure to walk up to the lawn area to take in the amazing view of the Philly skyline!
Wonderful venue for music. Unmatched views of the city, great atmosphere, plenty of space. I love the Mann!
Beautiful ampitheater with a unique wooden structure covering the seating area. My wife and I attended our neices graduation from Drexel University there. One thing I recommend is making sure you have everything you need from your vehicle since re-entry was not allowed, at this event anyway.
What a stunning venue in a great location in Fairmount Park. Put it on your list of places to see a concert (or movie sometimes).
The best venue in Philadelphia for a concert! Great amenities and friendly staff
What a neat venue! My first trip here and I was really impressed by the layout and nice aesthetic look. Theres marble statues, plenty of grass and open air and multiple seating options. Parking was free which is great but getting out of the venue after the show was very time consuming. I dont think the roads have been adjusted to compensate for the high volume of cars.
Attended the Roots Picnic this year. Its a nice spacious pavilion and was pretty easy to navigate and find parking. 3 different stages at the Roots picnic was cool.
Great venue. Should bring better talent and use the amphitheater. In sound quality this rivals Red Rock, but can improve ambience and talent
Summer stage is great but very crowded for a sold out show. Food and beer lines are really long. That said, its still a really fun/nice way to see a show (if you get decent weather!). Regular stage (with seats or lawn) is a really nice medium size venue. Traffic off 76 is horrific but thats not their fault.
Beautiful outdoor venue! Decent concession stands for food and drink. Adult beverages too if you are so inclined. Ive been here a few times, all seating has a nice view. Acoustics are great here, it was designed properly for music.
Nice and well kept place, friendly staff, cool show effects, prices are high but you can bring your own food and drink.
Dangerously steep stairs. Not ADA accessible.
The roots picnic at the music fest was amazing🎉🎉🎉. Me and the girls will definitely be back.
Great place for concerts during the warm months. Great view of the City skyline. Parking easy, venue is clean.
What a fabulous venue! It was all so clean. Patrons and workers alike were all so courteous. No overflowing trash or nasty toilets. The grounds were beautiful, the beer choices were beyond the typical, and the acoustics were above comparison! I laid on the grass and listened to beautiful music wash over me. And what a view of the city! It was a magical night!
The Mann Center is the best outdoor venue in and around Philadelphia. Its been resurrected into a well managed venue with great performers and fantastic drinks & food.
It was a great show there last night wait wait dont tell it was wonderful
My daughter got a job there. So I havent been to the Mann. They have shows, its in the park, so theres parking. Great place to go
Only reason I gave it a four is because I had to sit far in the back barley being able to see anything. The audio was fantastic though.
A movie, outside, with a live orchestra? Dont mind if I do! Last night we saw Jaws. Last summer we saw Jurassic Park. The movies are byo cooler and snacks. We also discovered they do a picnic basket for two for $40, so well have to check that out next time. Its just a really fun way to experience a movie and an awesome venue in a beautiful park.
Great Rise Against show! Sounded awesome, good setup, great sound, great scene! Highly recommend!
My favorite place to see a show in Philly. The thunderstorm added to the ambiance. This show was Vampire Weekend with the excellent blues/rock group Kingfish opening.
The venue is wonderful. The Mann has evolved from the days of Robin Hood Dell to a well run arena. The show last night ( Wait wait dont tell me...) was totally worth going. The staff is well informed. They are also polite and courteous. The concessions are pricey, but I noticed that many people bought things. It was a good experience.
Plenty of parking, great acoustics, covered seating area, park like. Was here for graduation ceremony.
Attended The Mann Center recently for Drexel University Graduation CeremoniesFacility was warm & cozy, and the acoustics were very good during the commencement exercises.
Excellent place to see a show, not a bad seat in the house. Or you can sit out on the lawn and enjoy a picnic. 2022 season starts in April
I was there for my GDs graduation from Weidners nursing program. No seat was a bad one.
Great sightlines, awesome acoustics. Out door venues dont get better than this
Great venue for a beautiful summer night, but only the front half of the seats are under cover and can be hard to move around if the music moves you. Upper Skyline stage has no seating and is a pretty big climb up a lot of steps, so bring the light folding chairs! Great view once youve made the climb.
The Mann Center is an excellent place to see a show. Biscuits crushed it!
The venue is beautifully located in Fairmount Park with stunning views of the Philly skyline. You can choose seating that is covered and close to the stage or relax in the outdoor areas which include a terrace area with seats or you can spread out a blanket on the Grassy viewing areas. Our event included a second stage on top of the hill and lots of food and beverage options, including food trucks and mini cocktail booths. Sounds system was excellent and parking was free and convenient.Super fun and romantic evening outdoors. Great venue!
The Skyline Stage is very nice. Great sound.Food and drink is quite pricey, but typical for a venue setting like this. Masks are required currently, but they certainly didnt seem to care at all about enforcing it. Same goes with their smoke free campus signs, nobody enforcing that sadly.
Very fun experience 😄 will Do the Philly Drive in again. Thank you Eventbrite T-Mobile and M&T Bank for making this possible
Memorial day with the Philly Pops. Great free show. Even a downpour didnt dampen the great atmosphere!
The venue itself is great! Great sound and views of the stage. Great setting in a beautiful park with tons of history!Getting inside is a challenge though. There is no signage of where to line up and instead just a huge meandering line of people. Without knowing, we ended up in the wrong line twice (once at the direction of a live nation employee).
Awesome venue for a concert. Great view of the Philly skyline.
Beautiful venue. Ample seating of varying choices. We were able to bring in a picnic and beverages for our particular show. There is also a special tent for dining. Reservations needed. Several food stands and alcohol to be be purchased. Look forward to returning.
Saw King Crimson there. Great show and a great night to see them. The Zappa Band opened for them.
In my entire life here in Philly I never saw the view from the Mann it is absolutely gorgeous! I so enjoyed the GOTV event it was good food & politics. Thanks Senator Hughes Happy Birthday & my favorite dream girl Sheryl Lee Ralph Hughes much ❤
I love this place Ive attended over 4 times for various concerts.
Went to my first show at the Mann. What an awesome venue! I had seats in the lower level. The seats and sound were great. When it got a bit hot I took a walk up to the lawn and watched from there. The sound and views were awesome there as well! The lot scene had a bit of a shady feel but nothing too crazy for Philly.
Might be the best venue in Philly. Unique environment for sure and the security is always reasonable at the Mann. I love this place a lot
Good things: the venue is beautiful and comfy and the bar and facilities looked nicer than average. Bad things: getting a Lyft was confusing because of the way the entrances were blocked, and there was a lot of echo in the sound. I could only understand about 60% of what was being said on stage while sitting in the balcony. Several folks left as I was leaving. But still, on a beautiful night with the right musical event, I think this place would be wonderful.
An amazing view, experience and a perfect summer picnic. Highly recommend if youre in the Philly area. Also, if youve seen the film before leave 30 mins early youll thank me later
Incredible and convenient parking options. Inviting environment with a beautiful evening to top it all off. Im not going to talk any stars for this but I just want to say that they could have had some security measures placed due to the nature of the crowd. I didnt think they expected it to be what it was
Staff was very accommodating and pleasant. Added a special touch to the graduation ceremony
Great show great venue- will definitely go back
Awesome bands and weather for Hall & oats and the Squeeze and more.
Was a wonderful experience. I havent been there in 37 years! My daughter and I went to see the Philadelphia orchestra and the entire time there was so positive! The grounds were perfect,the staff was extremely helpful and nice ,and the sound and performance superb. My daughter and I will definitely return soon for another performance 🎭
Great venue!
The Mann center has really turned into an amazing live music venue! Or it’s been a great venue and I never realized it....either way if there’s a performer playing the Mann that you’d like to see then don’t hesitate grab a ticket and go!
Amazing venue. parking on mud and grass though. awful
We got to see Velvet Negroni and Tame Impala here, and it was our first time ever coming to the Mann Center. That being said, we had a small bit of trouble with the way things were organized. The parking was a bit confusing, but workers helped us find our way easily. Once we were inside we tried to find our friends who came in a different entrance, which we didnt know existed at first. Then we had to find our seats, which was probably the worst part. It was quite dark and the seats werent marked very well, also the rows were pretty long so we had to walk past a good amount of people to get to our seats. All that being said it was still a beautifil venue with very helpful workers and the show was amazing. I would definitely see more shows here in the future.
First time there great venue. Will be returning. Such a beautiful setting!
The best venue! Be aware that even if your show allows chairs/blankets they are strict about bag size current as of 8/20/21. No purses over 4x6 inches
Outside stage with the Interrupters, Flogging Molly, & The Skints. Fantastic evening
Fantastic concert and the employees were extremely friendly and helpful
This was really a great place to see a concert! Sound was good, and the whole place is clean and pretty well organized. Parking is in fields, but it was plentiful and easily located next to the venue. I will definitely be back.
My favorite venue in Philadelphia. Wonderful outdoor atmosphere and a stunning view of the city. I always look forward to attending events here. Always think ahead and decide if weather is a factor of your choice of lawn seats versus pavillion seats!
Forgot how great a concert venue this place it,easy in and easy out ,even the people directing traffic were very friendly. Great views and it sounded great. Take the time to hike to the top and take pics of the city .
What an excellent place to see a show! Cocktails! Food! Great seating! Customer service is out of this world!
Great place for a show, clean bathrooms and great view of Philly skyline!
Perfect place for a graduation, most all seats were wonderful!
Lovely venue! Great views of the city! Staff is wonderful.
Me and my buddy went to the Outlaw Music Festival on Sep. 11th and we had a great time! Before we got there we picked up some Mamas Pizzaria cheese steaks, (only 5 minutes down the road, Awesome!) and we chilled out in the parking area. The only reason I gave it 4 stars was because of the scary security as we entered the venue. Once we were inside, it was totally chill. I told my wife that when something pops up for us to see their, we have to go!
Saw Avett Brothers there, my first time there. Place is awesome. Will gladly go back to see another band. Great view of the stage, great acoustics, shorter lines for cocktails and restrooms that ive ever seen at a sold out show. Tailgaiting outside, we didnt know, next time we will.5 stars because 10 isnt an option
Visited during the 4th of Juky concert. It was well organized. Sufficient seating. Comfortable seating. Stage, sound, and lighting were great. Offered concessions. Only dislike was the parking, they mostly have grass parking. During/after a rainy day, the parking is muddy. It was difficult to avoid getting shoes muddy from the car to the venue. Other than that, the place is great.
The Mann center is huge. Its a great place for outdoor concerts and events.
Awesome location youre not always directly in sun during day performers.
The Pavillion is beautiful and comfortable.
It was so cold and wet! But we had to be there for my bff♥️♥️♥️
Great venue for a crowd. Expected it to be super hot but the air circulates well throughout. The stage is located well and most seats seem close. I highly recommend seeing a concert here. If using uber, plan to exit the compound first and expect to pay surge pricing.
Beautiful venue with good acoustics. The lawn portion is quite far away from the stage, however, so if you want to be engaged in the concert, sit closer.
Been coming here for years! Best place to see your favorite bands!!!
What a perfect venue for this type of show. NPR was great! Also parking was easy and got to see a great view of the skyline. Thank you Mann Center for hosting the event during challenging times 😷❤️
Great venue! Nice upscale venue in center city. Lines for drinks and food were very short for such a packed show. Beautiful and classy theater type seating.
Went to see Dropkick Murphy and Rancid. Parking took over 30 mins and consisted of the employees yelling at each other. The check in was quick but once inside its a different story. There was only 1 place near the stage to buy beer and for an Irish drinking band had no dark beer at ALL as for mixed drinks the girl who made mine was supposed to make it a double and i couldnt even taste the alcohol. At least the staff inside was friendly and the bathrooms were clean and stocked. However Im not sure i would like to use this venue again.
We had a terrific experience at the Mann. They were smart enough to plan ahead for weather and moved the show from the Skyline stage to under the Pavilion. Staff were all very friendly and respectful. Certainly looking forward to more shows there.
Great Vibe at the Roots Picnic
Sorry to post this but we had a very disappointing recent experience. We are 100% understanding when it comes to protecting everyone during the pandemic to ensure the safest environment. I respect that completely. But to provide no outlet whatsoever for customers to speak with someone about the event is simply unprofessional and bad business. You have a venue that seats thousands of people yet no one EVER answers the phone and no one returns voicemails left.We had tickets to yesterdays show and were very much looking forward to it. Mid-week last week, both of our children came down with high fevers and bad coughs. That led to my wife and I both catching it. It was not safe for us to go to this venue in the state we were in. I tried calling the venue several times to see what our options were but no one ever answered. We then got the email alerting us that everyone must show proof of vaccination or a negative test. I tried responding to that and still didnt get any response. We had to eat the cost of the tickets since it was not safe to attend and still havent heard back from anyone.Ive seen many shows at this venue. Its close and a nice place to see a Summer show. But this experience was horrendous. Dont use Covid as an excuse for providing poor/non-existent customer service. Maybe this 1 star review will get someone to do their job and respond.
Love this venue! Pack a picnic and sit on the lawn!!
Great venue! Extremely clean and the staff goes above and beyond to be helpful!It is the only place around where the staff approaches customers to see if they need anything. An experience you cant find anywhere else!
I love this venue. Parking was free on the grass for our event & was a short walk to get in. It was clearly marked & directed by staff. Leaving was a little chaotic as no one directed you back out, but with patience & courtesy from all drivers, it wasnt too bad. It was packed seating on the lawn but still enough room for everybody. Restrooms are conveniently located up & down. They had a water bar which I loved because I drink a lot of water & bags buying expensive bottled water. You could fill your own bottle or they provided cups all night long. Staff was great about restocking & keeping things tidy. It was a nice friendly crowd. Great view of Philly skyline.
Awesome night. Saw Diana Ross . She could do hours of just her greatest hits and still wont be halfway thru them all.
I attended Welcome American! BEAUTIFUL performance by Cam Anthony and JYSD
Skyline stage was cool, Hella stairs, friendly cool staff and I would go back. Because of Covid, masks are needed and only clear bags, wrist purses, 1 sealed bottle of water. Great venue, check policies Because of changing times with Covid.
Beautiful venue to catch a concert. The hill has a nice view of the city if you go up to that part.
Great place to see a concert on a beautiful June 11th night, led by: The National. Fantastic venue!
One of the first live concert we attended post pandemic- the Fourth of July Concert by the Philly Pops. Great time, fun Concert and the Mann Center was up to the task. Really helpful employees who welcomed the crowd and helped when needed. Looking forward to another event!
The Concert was cool, but the Staff was ignorant; disrespectful, and everything was a joke. The policy was no smoking in the crowd instead smoke in the smoking area people were smoking Marijuana in the crowd and cigarettes. The Security was Harrassing people if they couldnt see the show then sit down somewhere not in a comfortable area even if your V.I.P. The Check In Staff was intoxicated giving people wrong directions, and confused when you asked them where to go to see the show. I was humiliated and Embarrassed. My Union was speaking about Home Care and higher wages for Working people. We Cant Live Tour! 😞
I love the Philly skyline in the background. It’s a great outdoor venue. Parking isn’t bad. It took some time to leave, but it wasn’t terrible. The acoustics are what they are for an outdoor venue.
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for The Mann Center 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-09The Roots Picnic was the safest cool vibe. The music, the sound system & the bands were fantastic. The food was amazing & the services were good.Quest Love on the drums was a pleasant surprise.Security took a while to allow us in & all of the bands were late but I was still happy because the vibe was so nice.Security was high during this time of mass shootings & I am glad because a mass shooting occurred across town but we knew we were safe.
Review №2
2022-05-17Pretty cool place! Definitely a nice relaxed venue with plenty of room and beautiful surroundings. Saw AJR here and it definitely blew me away! Parking was way easier than I thought as well! Its free! Just drive up and if theres no more parking spots theyll direct you to park on the grass.
Review №3
2022-06-22I had a great time. The staff was polite and minded their own business. Drinks were WAY too expensive but it was a blast regardless. Long live The Disco Biscuits
Review №4
2022-06-22Attending the Rufus Du Sol Concert and this was my first concert EVER, I must say I had the time of my life here. Everything was just so great. I cant wait to return and see another event at this Center. The Best
Review №5
2021-08-09This is an awesome place to see a concert! My family and I attended the Hoagie Nation music festival. The atmosphere is great, the venue is very clean, and the staff members are friendly. The sound was great for the concerts. The view of the city behind the venue is really cool too. Ill definitely be coming back for more shows in the future!
Review №6
2022-06-23First experience at the Mann was this week for the Tears for Fears show. Pretty awesome venue with the open air concept. Venue itself was clean and well maintained. Food and drink prices are on par with other venues. Parking felt a little chaotic and getting out of the parking areas was a slow process, but parking was free, so Ill take that tradeoff. For bonus, there is a really great view of the Philadelphia skyline from this location. Will definitely consider seeing shows here again.
Review №7
2022-06-13I came to the Mann for graduation. I was pleasantly surprised to see it in such good shape. I had my very first concert there something like 25 years ago so I brought a lot of memories with me.
Review №8
2021-09-09The Mann is the best place in Phila to see live music. Props to the architects!!! They really knew what they were doing when they designed & built this amphitheater using wood. It really provides AMAZING acoustics. Feel the vibrations..... When getting sears, be sure to get the Balcony or Boxes up top. Enjoy the show
Review №9
2021-10-12An historic venue in the outskirts of Philly. This was our first time at the Skyline Stage. A great place to grab a blanket and listen to good music. But with no video boards, if youre not tall, get close, or chances are you wont see much when everyone stands up
Review №10
2021-10-02*No bags allowed*This is a great outdoor venue in Philly. I wish there were more options for public transit or shuttle to get there. Food and drink prices are typical of any concert or event venue (expensive). You can bring in your own food item (1 per person) and an empty water bottle and refill it. Blanket or low folding chairs are okay for the lawn for Main Stage shows, no chairs for the Skyline Stage.