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Kimmel Center

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is a large performing arts venue located at 300 South Broad Street at the corner of Spruce Street, along the stretch known as the "Avenue of the Arts", in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Brings world-class Broadway, music, and arts events to Philadelphia.

How to get there

It is SO easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop SEPTA's Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust Station. If riding a Bus is more your style, Routes 4, 9, 12, 16, 21, 27, 32, 40 & 42 all drop you within a block or two. You can also take the Market-Frankford Line or Trolley Routes 10,11,13,34, or 36 to 15th Street Station. The Kimmel Center is a short walk. Same goes for Regional Rail. Ride any line to Suburban Station.

Fare

There are many ways to get here on SEPTA, there are also many ways to pay. Click here to learn which fare is best for you.

Upcoming Local Happenings

A Philly POPS Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season

Kimmel Center

On select dates from 12/1 thru 12/22, Broadway legend Todd Ellison takes the baton to lead The Philly POPS in a beloved holiday concert featuring Hamilton's Mandy Gonzalez, organist Peter Richard Conte, the Philadelphia Boys Choir, the Philly POPS Festival Chorus and the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir.Get here on SEPTA. Hop Routes 4, 12, 27, 32 or the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust.

20181201 00:00 20181223 00:00 America/New_York A Philly POPS Christmas: Spectacular Sounds of the Season On select dates from 12/1 thru 12/22, Broadway legend Todd Ellison takes the baton to lead The Philly POPS in a <a href="https://phillypops.org/christmas" rel="noopener" target="_blank">beloved holiday concert</a> featuring Hamilton's Mandy Gonzalez, organist Peter Richard Conte, the Philadelphia Boys Choir, the Philly POPS Festival Chorus and the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas Gospel Choir.Get here on SEPTA. Hop Routes 4, 12, 27, 32 or the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust.  300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip

Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia

Perelman Theater at the Kimmel Center

The Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia comes to the Kimmel Center on Saturday, 12/15. Get there on SEPTA. Hop the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust or Routes 4, 9, 12, 21, 27, 32 or 42. Get discounted tickets with this Perk.

20181215 00:00 20181216 00:00 America/New_York Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia The Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia comes to the <a href="https://www.iseptaphilly.com/destination/kimmelcenter?center=39.94664106856987,-75.16526950000002&zoom=16">Kimmel Center</a> on Saturday, 12/15. Get there on SEPTA. Hop the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust or Routes 4, 9, 12, 21, 27, 32 or 42. Get discounted tickets with this <a href="https://www.iseptaphilly.com/perk/198">Perk</a>. 300 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States Plan Your Trip

Grinch Stole Christmas

Merriam Theater

Don't miss Grinch Stole Christmas at the Merriam Theater on 12/28 & 12/29! Get there on SEPTA. Hop Routes 4, 12, 27, 32 or the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust. Make sure to check out this Perk for discounted tickets!

20181228 00:00 20181230 00:00 America/New_York Grinch Stole Christmas Don't miss Grinch Stole Christmas at the Merriam Theater on 12/28 & 12/29! Get there on SEPTA. Hop Routes 4, 12, 27, 32 or the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust. Make sure to check out <a href="https://iseptaphilly.com/perk/198">this Perk</a> for discounted tickets! Merriam Theater, South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip

The Pennsylvania Ballet Presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker

Academy of Music

The Pennsylvania Ballet’s The Nutcracker returns to the Academy of Music on select dates from 12/7 thru 7/31. Get here on SEPTA. Take Regional Rail to Suburban Station, the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust, the Market-Frankford Line to 15th Street, or Routes 4, 9, 12, 21, 27, 32 or 42.

20181207 00:00 20190101 00:00 America/New_York The Pennsylvania Ballet Presents George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker The Pennsylvania Ballet’s <a href="http://paballet.org/programs/nutcracker/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">The Nutcracker</a> returns to the Academy of Music on select dates  from 12/7 thru 7/31. Get here on SEPTA. Take Regional Rail to Suburban Station, the Broad Street Line to Walnut-Locust, the Market-Frankford Line to 15th Street, or Routes 4, 9, 12, 21, 27, 32 or 42. 240 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA Plan Your Trip

Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink

Dilworth Park

Those looking to ice skate in the heart of Philadelphia can pack up their cold-weather gear and head to the Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park. Skaters of all levels and ages are invited to cruise around the rink while taking in skyline views just outside of City Hall. This Perk gets you $1 off admission! Afterward, check out the spectacular Dilworth Park Wintergarden or warm up in the Rothman Institute Cabin, offering a variety of eats and the ultimate post-ice-skating treat — hot chocolate. So easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line or Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 & 36 to 15th Street, the Broad Street Line to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125 or Regional Rail to Suburban Station.

20181109 00:00 20190225 00:00 America/New_York Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink Those looking to ice skate in the heart of Philadelphia can pack up their cold-weather gear and head to the <a href="https://centercityphila.org/parks/dilworth-park/winter/rothman-rink" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Rothman Orthopaedics Ice Rink</a><a href="http://centercityphila.org/parks/dilworth-park/winter/rothman-rink"> </a><a class="trackingoutbound" href="http://www.ccdparks.org/dilworth-park/rothmanicerink">at Dilworth Park</a>. Skaters of all levels and ages are invited to cruise around the rink while taking in skyline views just outside of City Hall. This <a href="http://www.iseptaphilly.com/perk/143">Perk</a> gets you $1 off admission! Afterward, check out the spectacular Dilworth Park Wintergarden or warm up in the Rothman Institute Cabin, offering a variety of eats and the ultimate post-ice-skating treat — hot chocolate. So easy to get here on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line or Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 & 36 to 15th Street, the Broad Street Line to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125 or Regional Rail to Suburban Station.   1 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 Plan Your Trip

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market

Dilworth Park

The Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market is back at Dilworth Park with more than 40 vendors selling their wares — gifts, food and more — in festive tents topped with Herrnhut Stars. Need a ride? Get there on SEPTA! Hop the Market-Frankford Line or Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 & 36 to 15th Street, the Broad Street Line to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125 or Regional Rail to Suburban Station.

20181117 00:00 20190102 00:00 America/New_York Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market The <a href="https://centercityphila.org/parks/dilworth-park/winter/market" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Made In Philadelphia Holiday Market</a> is back at <a href="https://iseptaphilly.com/destination/dilworthpark?center=39.95263902962235,-75.16467940000001&zoom=17">Dilworth</a><a href="https://www.visitphilly.com/things-to-do/attractions/dilworth-park-at-city-hall/" rel="noopener" target="_blank"> Park</a> with more than 40 vendors selling their wares — gifts, food and more — in festive tents topped with Herrnhut Stars. Need a ride? Get there on SEPTA!  Hop the Market-Frankford Line or Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 & 36 to 15th Street, the Broad Street Line to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125 or Regional Rail to Suburban Station. 1 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States Plan Your Trip

A Very Philly Holiday

One Liberty Observation Deck

Now thru 1/1/2019, A Very Philadelphia Holiday transforms the 360-degree One Liberty Observation Deck at the top of One Liberty Place to honor three great local traditions: the Mummers, the Pennsylvania Ballet and the Miracle on 13th Street. This Wednesday, 12/28, the attraction offers guests pay-what-you-wish admission in celebration of its third anniversary, and a special Candy Cane Hunt with the Sugar Plum Fairy takes place on Sunday, 12/2. Get here on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 15th Street, the Broad Street Line to City Hall, or Bus Routes 4, 17, 21, 32, 33, 38, 42, 48. Check out this Perk before you go!

20181128 00:00 20190102 00:00 America/New_York A Very Philly Holiday Now thru 1/1/2019, <a href="https://www.phillyfromthetop.com/packages-and-events/a-very-philadelphia-holiday.html?_ga=2.136489139.204799385.1510781571-161479019.1509573666" rel="noopener" target="_blank">A Very Philadelphia Holiday</a> transforms the 360-degree One Liberty Observation Deck at the top of One Liberty Place to honor three great local traditions: the Mummers, the Pennsylvania Ballet and the Miracle on 13th Street. This Wednesday, 12/28, the attraction offers guests <a href="https://www.phillyfromthetop.com/packages-and-events/a-very-philadelphia-holiday.html?_ga=2.136489139.204799385.1510781571-161479019.1509573666" rel="noopener" target="_blank">pay-what-you-wish admission</a> in celebration of its third anniversary, and a special <a href="https://www.phillyfromthetop.com/packages-and-events/a-very-philadelphia-holiday.html?_ga=2.136489139.204799385.1510781571-161479019.1509573666" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Candy Cane Hunt</a> with the Sugar Plum Fairy takes place on Sunday, 12/2. Get here on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line to 15th Street, the Broad Street Line to City Hall, or Bus Routes 4, 17, 21, 32, 33, 38, 42, 48. Check out <a href="http://iseptaphilly.com/perk/124">this Perk</a> before you go! 1650 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States Plan Your Trip

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Christmas Village

LOVE Park

The German-style Christmas Village takes over the new LOVE Park Thanksgiving Day thru Christmas Eve with vendors offering holiday decor, gifts and more! Open daily beginning at 11am. So easy to get here (and home from here) on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line or Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 & 36 to 15th Street, the Broad Street Line to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125 or Regional Rail to Suburban Station.

20181122 00:00 20181225 00:00 America/New_York Christmas Village The German-style <a href="http://www.philachristmas.com/">Christmas Village</a> takes over the new LOVE Park Thanksgiving Day thru Christmas Eve with vendors offering holiday decor, gifts and more! Open daily beginning at 11am. So easy to get here (and home from here) on SEPTA. Hop the Market-Frankford Line or Trolley Routes 10, 11, 13, 34 & 36 to 15th Street, the Broad Street Line to City Hall, Bus Routes 2, 17, 33, 38, 44, 48, 124 or 125 or Regional Rail to Suburban Station. 1500 John F Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States Plan Your Trip

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