Originally built as part of America’s bicentennial festivities in 1976, the Mann hits the big 5-0 this year. In celebration of both the anniversary milestone and America’s 250th anniversary, the beloved open-air music venue is collaborating with some of the big hitters of Philly arts and culture during A Hundred Years On with The Philadelphia Orchestra & The Crossing.

This world-premiere performance — penned by acclaimed composer Peter Boyer and award-winning librettist Mark Campbell and performed by The Philadelphia Orchestra and Grammy Award-winning choir The Crossing — transports you back in time to the 1876 Centennial Exposition, which introduced such innovations as the telephone and typewriter to the masses.

Other 2026 celebrations at the Mann include 50 Years of Music in the Park with The Philadelphia Orchestra (June 2026), the premiere of BalletX’s The Four Seasons Reimagined (June 2026) and a vibrant community-led mural installation in partnership with Mural Arts Philadelphia (summer 2026).