August 2024, Philadelphia comes alive with exciting events, festivals, and celebrations that attract visitors both locally, and beyond the state who gather to experience a full month of fun-filled activities that highlight the rich culture of Philly, the creativity, and most importantly the history of why Philadelphia is known as the “The City of Brotherly Love”.

Being a month of celebration, here are some events that will be held in Philadelphia in August.

Mamma Mia! at the Academy of Music (August 6-11)

The Ensemble Arts Philly this August will entertain the audience with the legendary hit song Mamma Mia by the 1970s Swedish Europop band known as Abba. The event which will be held at the Academy of Music tells the story of a young girl whose desire to be reunited with her father leads her to bring 3 men from her mother’s past to the island for a reunion in hopes of meeting her true father.

A story of love, family, and the amazing bond of a father and daughter is expressed through the ageless Mamma Mia track.

Source: Academy of Music Philadelphia

Philadelphia Folk Festival at Old Pool Farm (August 16-18)

Be part of a festival of songs as the Philadelphia Folk Festival graces the city once more. This 62-year-old event will feature artists such as Philadelphia icon John Oates and other artists like Tony Trishka, Cassie & Maggie, the Alexis P. Suter Band, and Dom Flemons, among many others.

Attendees will experience other family-friendly fun activities, visit food stalls, and participate in workshops and other events with an option to enjoy camping on-site.

Source: About Fest – Philadelphia Folk Festival

Philadelphia Music Concerts

This August, several music concerts by popular artists will be held on various dates and locations. Here is a list of some of the concerts set to be held this August.

Jason Aldean at Freedom Mortgage Pavilion (August 2, 2024)
Missy Elliott with Ciara, Busta Rhymes, and Timbaland at Wells Fargo Center (August 5, 2024)
Zach Bryan at Lincoln Financial Field (August 6 & 7, 2024)
Future and Metro Boomin at Wells Fargo Center (August 14, 2024)
P!nk at Lincoln Financial Field (August 18, 2024)
Childish Gambino at Wells Fargo Center (August 21, 2024)
Bruce Springsteen at Citizens Bank Park (August 21 & 23, 2024)
Usher at the Wells Fargo Center (August 30-31, 2024)

Childish Gambino in concert. Source: AXS

Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl (August 24, 2024)

Stretching from Delco to East Passyunk, the Philadelphia bookstore crawl will provide book lovers and enthusiasts with a variety of books spanning different genres. With several bookshops participating in this year’s second edition, the event will offer special promos and discounts, book signings with authors, and special events where book lovers would have the opportunity to meet. See the official bookstore site (phillybookstorecrawl.com) for more details of the event.

Source: Philly Bookstore Crawl

Okechukwu Nzeribe works with the Onitsha Chamber of Commerce, in Anambra State, Nigeria, loves unveiling the richness of African cultures. okechukwu.oniccima@gmail.com