2015 / 16 Special Events

In addition to our regularly scheduled season concert series in Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center, The Philly POPS hosts and partakes in a number of special events and performances throughout the year — in the Greater Philadelphia region, the tri-state area, and beyond. Mark your calendars and look for The POPS on the following dates and venues, and check back often for new additions!

POPS At Longwood Gardens

May 23, 2015
Todd Ellison, Conductor

The arts come alive during Longwood Gardens Summer Series! Celebrate the Memorial Day holiday with a Philly POPS performance set amid the lovely backdrop of the lush Longwood Gardens landscape.

POPS on Independence

Jul 3, 2015
Michael Krajewski, Conductor

Capathia Jenkins and Darius de Haas, vocalists

The Philly POPS is proud to to perform in this free, patriotic celebration of America’s birthday as a part of Wawa Welcome America!

The Third Annual Pops Ball

Sep 17, 2015
Michael Krajewski, Conductor

Save the Date! The Philly POPS is proud to host this one-of-a-kind annual black-tie gala event featuring spectacular music, great food, and signature POPS fun. This year, the third annual POPS Ball will be taking place on September 17, 2015. To request an invitation or receive sponsorship information, please click the "Request an Invitation" button below.

I'll Be Home For Christmas Spectacular

Dec 4, 2015
David Charles Abell, Conductor

On opening night of the 2015 Christmas Spectacular concert series, we will proudly welcome an audience filled with dedicated local members of the military and first responders for our 2nd annual I'll Be Home for Christmas Spectacular – A Salute to the Military and First Responders. Tickets for this event are not available for purchase.

POPS Presents Andrea Bocelli

Dec 12, 2015
Eugene Kohn, Conductor

For the first time in over a decade, Andrea Bocelli will return to Philadelphia as part of his December 2015 North American tour accompanied by the Philly Pops and conducted by Eugene Kohn.