Music
5 concerts in the Philadelphia region not to miss in July
With summer concert season in full swing, live music is heating up in July. Here are five acts to catch when they come through the region.
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Ambler Arts and Music Festival draws thousands for weekend of music, art and community
The free two-day event featured nine live performances, more than 85 artists and vendors, and packed crowds along Butler Pike.
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“Clean Up Your Mind,” featuring songs recorded by the band Choice 4 Inc. in 1972, is now available for the world to hear.
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Listen 3:04Three-day passes for the festival start at $295. Alternative music icon Kim Gordon and electronic duo Bicep will headline.
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The seven-track EP serves as an introduction to the brother-sister duo, who are two of Philadelphia’s most ambitious songwriters.
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The case for a throwback summer
Remember when "going outside" was the only summer plan? From the snacks, to hangouts, to one-hit wonders that defined summer, we're throwing it back to simpler low-tech times.
Air Date: June 17, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:13How Music Shapes Memory, Emotion, and Imagination
What “musical daydreaming” is, and why it’s good for our brains.
Air Date: June 12, 2026
Listen 49:34Violet Grohl plays short but sweet set at Philly’s World Stage
The daughter of rock star Dave Grohl played a sold-out concert that was cut short because she said she wasn’t feeling well.
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Pennsylvania restores arts funding for small arts organizations
Pennsylvania Creative Industries voted to alter the previously approved overhaul of its funding process.
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Listen 1:41Thousands pack 2026 Roots Picnic to see Jay-Z headline and performances from hometown heroes
Good vibes prevailed for the first day of the festival at Belmont Park despite long wait times at the entrance.
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Listen 1:22The July program at Grounds for Sculpture will bring together music, visual art and conversation to explore creative freedom with three acclaimed artists.
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Philly psychedelic folk rock band Henbane edges toward the spotlight after years underground
The five-piece band channels the adventurous spirit of early British folk-rock while forging a distinctly Philadelphia sound.
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Kurt Vile: Philadelphia’s Been Good to Me
Kurt Vile's latest album, an ode to his Philly roots, drops May 29. He joins Avi Wolfman-Arent to talk about his signature lo-fi, DIY, rock and roll sound.
Air Date: May 29, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 15:22Philly Music Fest returns for its 10th year Oct. 12–18. Here’s who is performing
The Gregory Alan Isakov, Dillinger Escape Plan, RJD2 and Sweet Pill will headline intimate Philly shows.
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Listen 1:31The “One Philly: Unity Concert for America” will take place on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on July 4.
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