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Great Plaza at Penn's Landing

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The Great Plaza at Penn's Landing is one of the city's premier locations for outdoor concerts, festivals, and private rentals. The site offers panoramic views of the Philadelphia skyline, the Delaware River, and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge as well as a unique waterfront ambiance for events that is unrivaled in the Philadelphia region.

The facility features five tiered levels of various sizes that can accommodate equipment such as stages, tents, seating, and food concession areas. Large public parking areas are conveniently located adjacent to the event space and two public restrooms are located on-site. The facility also has other amenities including a private backstage area with dressing rooms, a small on-site office area, and a private parking area. The Great Plaza parking areas can also be used as additional event space.

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  • Contact Info

    Great Plaza at Penn's Landing

    Chestnut Street and Columbus Boulevard
    Philadelphia, PA 19106

    Phone: 215-928-8801   |   Official Website

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  • • Current Events

      There are no current events at this time.

  • • Upcoming Events

      06/09/12	20th Annual Islamic Heritage Festival & Parade Great Plaza at Penn's Landing 20th Annual Islamic Heritage Festival & Parade Presented by ICPIC New Africa Center at Great Plaza at Penn's Landing June 9, 2012 The 20th Annual Islamic Heritage Festival & Parade weekend promises to be larger and more diverse than ever.  The Islamic Heritage Festival is the largest Muslim festival in the country and is one of the largest multi-ethnic festival held at Penns landing each year. Over 5,000 people are expected to attend. This family friendly festival is free and open to public. The weekend will begin Friday at 1 pm, with Salatul Jumah (the Muslim congregational prayer service)...
      07/25/12	Rufus Wainwright with Josh Ritter Great Plaza at Penn's Landing Rufus Wainwright with Josh Ritter Presented by Great Plaza at Penn's Landing at Great Plaza at Penn's Landing July 25, 2012  Rufus Wainwright performs with special guest Josh Ritter
      08/02/12	Fun. Great Plaza at Penn's Landing Fun. Presented by Great Plaza at Penn's Landing at Great Plaza at Penn's Landing August 2, 2012  Fun. performs
      08/15/12	Barenaked Ladies with Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, and Cracker Great Plaza at Penn's Landing Barenaked Ladies with Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, and Cracker Presented by Great Plaza at Penn's Landing at Great Plaza at Penn's Landing August 15, 2012  Barenaked Ladies with Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, and Cracker perform

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  • Current Events

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  • Upcoming Events

    06/09/12	20th Annual Islamic Heritage Festival & Parade Great Plaza at Penn's Landing 20th Annual Islamic Heritage Festival & Parade Presented by ICPIC New Africa Center at Great Plaza at Penn's Landing June 9, 2012 The 20th Annual Islamic Heritage Festival & Parade weekend promises to be larger and more diverse than ever.  The Islamic Heritage Festival is the largest Muslim festival in the country and is one of the largest multi-ethnic festival held at Penns landing each year. Over 5,000 people are expected to attend. This family friendly festival is free and open to public. The weekend will begin Friday at 1 pm, with Salatul Jumah (the Muslim congregational prayer service)...
    07/25/12	Rufus Wainwright with Josh Ritter Great Plaza at Penn's Landing Rufus Wainwright with Josh Ritter Presented by Great Plaza at Penn's Landing at Great Plaza at Penn's Landing July 25, 2012  Rufus Wainwright performs with special guest Josh Ritter
    08/02/12	Fun. Great Plaza at Penn's Landing Fun. Presented by Great Plaza at Penn's Landing at Great Plaza at Penn's Landing August 2, 2012  Fun. performs
    08/15/12	Barenaked Ladies with Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, and Cracker Great Plaza at Penn's Landing Barenaked Ladies with Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, and Cracker Presented by Great Plaza at Penn's Landing at Great Plaza at Penn's Landing August 15, 2012  Barenaked Ladies with Blues Traveler, Big Head Todd & The Monsters, and Cracker perform

• Past
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  • Past Events

    10/09/11	Free Neighborhood Concert Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    09/24/11	Recovery Walks Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    09/18/11	Baby Loves Music Family Fun Fest Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    09/17/11	Philadelphia Doo Wop Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    09/11/11	As part of the PECO Multicultural Series The Mexican Independence Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    09/10/11	As part of the PECO Multicultural Series The Southeast Asian Dragon Boat Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    09/05/11	Phildelphia's Tri-State Labor Parade and AFL-CIO Family Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    09/03/11	WHYY Connections Festival Celebrating the Arts on the Waterfront Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    09/02/11	WHYY Presents a Preview Screening of Ken Burn's Prohibition Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/27/11	Sounds of Gospel Concert Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/26/11	Smooth Jazz Summer Nights at Penn's Landing Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/25/11	Screening Under the Stars Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/21/11	PECO Multicultural Series Presents The Caribean Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/19/11	Smooth Jazz Summer Nights at Penn's Landing Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/18/11	Screenings Under the Stars Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/14/11	As Part of the PECO Multicultural Series the Festival of India Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/12/11	Smooth Jazz Summer Nights at Penn's Landing Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/11/11	Screenings Under the Stars Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/06/11	As Part of the PECO Multicultural Series Acana African Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/05/11	Smooth Jazz Summer Nights at Penn's Landing Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/04/11	Screenings Under the Stars Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/29/11	John Butler Trio Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/28/11	Screenings Under the Stars Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/21/11	Screenings Under the Stars Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/17/11	Reggae River Fest feat. Stephen Marley with The Ghetto Youth Crew & Geefus, John Brown's Body, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad & more! Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/16/11	As Part of the PECO Multicultural Series the Global Fusion Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/14/11	Screening Under the Stars Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/11/11- 07/17/11	Global Fusion Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/09/11- 07/10/11	As Part of the PECO Multicultural Series The Hispanic Fiesta Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/07/11	Screening Under the Stars Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/03/11	Fam Jams At Penn's Landing Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/02/11- 07/04/11	Independence Blast Weekend: On The Waterfront Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/02/11- 07/04/11	Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/02/11	Two Cities One Waterfront Concert and Fireworks Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    06/19/11	PECO Multicultural Series: Portuguese Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    06/18/11	618 Music and Arts Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    06/05/11	Irish American Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    05/22/11	Israel Independence Day Celebration Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    09/25/10	Recovery Walks Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    09/19/10	Russian Mosaic Heritage Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    09/12/10	Mexican Independence Day Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    09/11/10	Doo Wop Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    09/11/10	Pennsylvania Coast Day Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    09/10/10	G. Love & Special Sauce with Rebelution Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    09/06/10	AFL/CIO Labor Day Picnic Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/29/10	XPN and Y-Rock Welcome My Morning Jacket Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/28/10	Sounds of Gospel Concert Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/22/10	Caribbean Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/15/10	Festival of India Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/14/10	Gov't Mule with Jackie Greene and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave. Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/06/10- 08/27/10	Smooth Jazz Summer Nights Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/31/10	Fam Jams Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/30/10	XPN and Y-Rock Welcome The Black Keys Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/29/10	XPN and Y-Rock Welcome Gaslight Anthem Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/24/10	Arts at Penn's Landing Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/10/10- 07/11/10	31st Annual Hispanic Fiesta at Penn's Landing Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/03/10	Arts at Penn's Landing Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/02/10	XPN & Y-Rock Welcome She & Him Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    06/28/10	The Radio 104.5 Summer Show Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    09/20/09	PECO Multicultural Series- Russian Mosaic Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    09/20/09	Southeastern Pennsylvania Coast Day Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    09/13/09	PECO Mulitcultural Series- Mexican Independence Day Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    09/07/09	Philadelphia's Tri-State Labor Parade and AFL-CIO Family Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    09/04/09	Smooth Jazz Summer Nights featuring Cool World Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/29/09	Gospel on Stage and Screen Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/28/09	Smooth Jazz Summer Nights featuring Eric Darius Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/27/09	Screenings Under the Stars: The Tale of Despereaux Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/23/09	PECO Multicultural Series- Caribbean Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/21/09	Smooth Jazz Summer Nights featuring Steve Cole and Matt Marshak Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/20/09	Screenings Under the Stars: Madagascar II Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/15/09	PECO Multicultural Series- Festival of India Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/14/09	Smooth Jazz Summer Nights featuring Marc Antoine and Brian Simpson Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/13/09	Screenings Under the Stars: Marley and Me Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/08/09	Philadelphia Doo Wop Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/07/09	Smooth Jazz Summer Nights featuring Alex Bugnon Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/06/09	Screenings Under the Stars: The Express Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    08/01/09	PECO Multicultural Series- ACANA African Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/30/09	Screenings Under the Stars: Baby Mama Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/25/09	Sounds of R&B Concert Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/23/09	Screenings Under the Stars: The Dark Knight Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/18/09	Global Fusion Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/16/09	Screenings Under the Stars: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/11/09- 07/12/09	PECO Multicultural Series- Hispanic Fiesta Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/09/09	Screenings Under the Stars: Dreamgirls Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    07/02/09	Screenings Under the Stars: Mamma Mia Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    06/27/09	Sunoco Welcome America! Waterfront Concert and Fireworks Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    06/26/09- 06/28/09	Sunoco Welcome America's Taste of Philadelphia Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    06/21/09	PECO Multicultural Festival- Portuguese Heritage Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    06/20/09	PECO Multicultural Series- Asian Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    06/14/09	The 21st Annual LBGT Pride Parade and Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    06/13/09	International Islamic Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing
    06/07/09	PECO Multicultural Series- Irish American Festival Great Plaza at Penn's Landing