Our Frequently Used Venues
St. Mary’s Church3916 Locust Walk Philadelphia, PA 19104 The Department's choral ensembles, such as Penn Chorale and Penn Collegium Musicum, perform in St. Mary’s, Hamilton Village, the Episcopal Church at the University of Pennsylvania. St. Mary's is an inter-generational community serving as both a neighborhood parish and a campus chaplaincy, committed to the full respect for and the inclusion of all people in every aspect of our worship. |
Fisher-Bennett Hall, Room 419 - Rose Recital Hall4th Floor 3340 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Rose Recital Hall, located in Room 419 of Fisher-Bennett Hall, is an intimate performance space ideal for recitals, chamber music, and lectures. Featuring excellent acoustics and seating for up to 100 guests, the hall provides a warm and inviting atmosphere for both performers and audiences. The Department's Chamber Ensembles, Jazz Combos, and many other groups perform within Rose Recital Hall each semester. |
Houston Hall - Bodek Lounge3417 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 Bodek Lounge, located in Houston Hall, is a versatile event space ideal for performances, lectures, and gatherings. With its elegant design and spacious layout, the lounge accommodates up to 200 guests, offering a welcoming environment for diverse events. Centrally located on campus, Bodek Lounge serves as a hub for artistic and academic engagement within the university community. |
Houston Hall - Hall of Flags3417 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 The Hall of Flags, located in Houston Hall, is a grand and historic space perfect for large-scale events, performances, and ceremonies. Featuring high ceilings, natural light, and an iconic display of international flags, the hall can accommodate up to 300 guests. Its distinctive architecture and central location make it a prominent venue for fostering connection and celebration within the university community. |
Irvine Auditorium - Amado Recital Hall3401 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 The Department's small groups, such as the Marian Anderson Performance Program, performs in Amado Recital Hall. Decorated with hand-painted imperial lions and thistles (symbols of Scotland), the Recital Hall is a carpeted multipurpose space with wood flooring at the front to serve as a stage or presentation area. Theater seating will hold 112 people. |
Irvine Auditorium - Main Hall3401 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 The Department's largest ensemble groups, such as the Penn Symphony Orchestra, and the Penn Wind Ensemble perform on the historic main stage of Irvine Auditorium. The hall seats 1259 audience members, including a mezzanine and balcony level, and is inspired by the 1920s gothic architecture. The main hall's ceiling is also decorated with symbols that reflect the philosophical history of the university. Some performances also feature the famous 11,000-pipe Curtis organ, housed in Irvine, which is the seventh-largest organ in the world. |
Van Pelt-Dietrich Library Center - Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion, Kislak Center6th floor 3420 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 The Department's event series "Music in the Pavilion" takes place in the beautiful Class of 1978 Orrery Pavilion positioned at the center of the Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts on the sixth floor of the Van Pelt-Dietrich Library. The glass room seats 140 people and is adjacent to the Henry Charles Lea Library, which contains one of the largest collections on the history of the Inquisition in North America. |
Other Campus Venues
Off Campus Venues
Asian Arts Initiative1219 Vine Street Philadelphia, PA 19107 |
Awbury Arboretum1 Awbury Rd Philadelphia, PA 19138 |
Brickbat Books709 S 4th Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 |
Glen Foerd5001 Grant Avenue Philadelphia, PA, 19114 |
Hi5 Recording Studio1320 N. 5th Street Philadelphia, PA 19122 |
iMPeRFeCT Gallery5539 Germantown Ave. (Germantown) Philadelphia, PA 19144 |
Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA)118 S 36th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
International House of Philadelphia |
Iron Gate Theater |
Johnny Brenda's1201 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19125 |
Lightbox Film Center401 S Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 |
Max Kade CenterRoom 329-A 3401 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA |
PAGEANT:SOLOVEEV607 Bainbridge Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 |
Penn Museum3260 South St Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
Pennovation Center3401 Grays Ferry Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19146 |
Philadelphia Episcopal Cathedral23 S. 38th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
Public Trust4017 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
Saint Mark's Church1625 Locust Street Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
Solar Myth1131 S. Broad Street Philadelphia, PA |
St. Agatha-St. James Church3728 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 St. Agatha-St. James Parish Website |
The Arts League4226 Spruce St. Philadelphia, PA |
The Chocolate Factory4750 James St. Philadelphia, PA 19137 |
The Fairmount Water Works640 Waterworks Drive Philadelphia, PA 19130 |
The Rotunda4014 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
The Woodlands4000 Woodland Avenue Philadelphia, PA |
University Lutheran3637 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 |
Virtual Event |
Vox Populi Gallery319 N 11th St #3 Philadelphia, PA 19107 |