Venues

St. Mary’s Church

3916 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 Hall

4th 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 Lounge

3417 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 Flags

3417 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 Hall

3401 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 Hall

3401 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 Center

6th 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.