MASTER PLAN

Rendering of new entry area, walkways, restaurant, and Mann sign installation. Rendering of Stage Left Improvements (VIP Boxes, Wine Bar).

Rendering of the Mann’s entry plaza upgrades and Hillside Building Food Hall (Master Plan Phase 6 & 7).

Rendering of new walkways and parking area.

MASTER PLAN

In 2021, The Mann unveiled a new campus Master Plan designed by brilliant EwingCole architects and engineers who were awarded the project after an extensive citywide search. The results are a comprehensive road map that will enhance the Mann experience in parking lots, through the entry plaza and into a state of the art venue offering the finest in guest amenities with a focus on expanded dining options and specialized donor and VIP offerings. Integrated spaces that support the Mann’s award winning Education Program will transform the venue into a comprehensive year-round campus that celebrates our diverse cultural programs.

Rendering of Law, Prosperity, and Power Statue.

Rendering of the Philadelphia skyline view from the proposed restaurant.

Rendering of improvements to North Georges Hill Drive.

PROGRAMMING

As one of the foremost outdoor music centers in the country, the Mann, a leading non-profit organization, has a historical legacy of artistic excellence as a world-class entertainment destination presenting premier artists in association with Live Nation Entertainment. Each summer season, renowned symphony orchestras, iconic rock stars, and the latest touring artists in indie rock, hip hop, R&B, and pop take the stage here. The Mann is the summer home of The Philadelphia Orchestra and has presented critically acclaimed performers in every decade since the 1930s. Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, the Mann hosts more than 200,000 visitors annually. Signature concert experiences are surrounded by Philadelphia’s stunning skyline and include seats beneath the Mann’s acoustically acclaimed TD Pavilion at the Mann; picnics, blankets, and music under the stars on its great lawn; and dining in Crescendo, the venue’s spectacular tented restaurant.

In 2020, due to the pandemic and with the unprecedented cancellation of our concert season, we quickly began to pivot our thinking and move towards solutions on how to remain relevant to our constituents, patrons, and community. The Mann has been focused on rescheduling 2020 concerts, developing plans for next summer, and also executing plans to activate the campus without an audience, such as focusing on rentals, streaming events, and utilizing our 22-acre campus in novel ways.

The Mann Center and the world’s leading live entertainment company, Live Nation Entertainment entered into an exclusive, multi-year booking partnership. Through this partnership, Live Nation Entertainment is delivering dynamic leading touring artists, joining the Mann in investing capital resources to enhance the Mann’s guest experience through VIP opportunities, new concession options, expanded production of large experiential musical festivals, and more.

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Aretha Franklin’s last appearance in Philadelphia was August 26, 2017 at the Mann, her third to last public performance before her passing in 2018

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