Music, Performances & Theater

Sit with family and friends under the stars and enjoy live music in our Beer Garden.

Enjoy a special nighttime performance in our beautiful Open Air Theatre featuring bandleaders from past and present Wine & Jazz Festivals.

Enjoy the sounds of live jazz throughout our Gardens as you savor a selection of fine wines. Sold out.

Led by Conducting Fellow Austin Chanu and featuring violinists David Kim and Kimberly Fisher, The Philadelphia Orchestra presents an evening of Bach, Mendelssohn, and more.

2023 Grammy Award-nominated British vocal ensemble VOCES8 performs an extensive repertory in its masterful a cappella concerts held around the world. Sold out.

During these special evenings, enjoy themed fountain performances, concessions, entertainment, and more.

Enjoy an exploration of the themes of love and nature with this performance.

The first Gaelic solo artist to win a Scottish Music Award, Julie Fowlis is known for “crystalline” vocals across her five studio albums and her work with the theme songs to Disney Pixar’s Brave. Sold out.

Join in the excitement and have your five minutes of fame on The Longwood Organ.

Thomas Gaynor is the Assistant Organist & Choirmaster at Saint Mark's Church in Philadelphia and an adjunct professor of organ at Westminster Choir College of Rider University.

Longwood Gardens Principal Organist Peter Richard Conte and famed trumpeter Rodney Marsalis pair up for a masterful duet, including Concerto for Trumpet (Harry James), and more.

Trumpeter and vocalist Bria Skonberg was named one of the “most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation” by The Wall Street Journal and the 2017 Juno Award Winner for Best Vocal Jazz Album. Sold out.

Nathalie Lermitte showcases iconic French singer and actress Edith Piaf’s unforgettable songs in concert version with projected images of Piaf never before published. Sold out.

Free with Gardens Admission. Listen to the sounds of the season played on The Longwood Organ.

Free with Gardens Admission. Enjoy the holiday sounds of our 62-bell, five-octave Longwood Carillon in the lovely setting of our Chimes Tower.

Free with Gardens Admission. Enjoy festive music while exploring our dazzling outdoor display.

Free with Gardens Admission. Ring in the New Year with outdoor musicians, our historic organ, and more!

As Music Director for All Hallows Episcopal Church, Christopher Kehoe plays one of the country’s few surviving original 1929 E.M. Skinner pipe organs and specializes in historical pipe organ tuning, maintenance, and restoration.

South Korean organist Dalaie Choi currently serves as music director at Concordia Lutheran Church in Wilmington, Delaware, and has performed throughout the United States and Europe.

Associate Organist at Trinity Cathedral (Episcopal) in Cleveland, Nicole Keller is a prominent concert artist, chamber musician, continuo player, and educator with a desire to expand listeners' horizons with her eclectic pairing of familiar sounds and genres with those less familiar.

The Blue Note Quintet, led by six-time Grammy Award nominee and pianist Gerald Clayton, brings together eclectic artists to honor the rich history and 85th anniversary of the jazz record label. Sold out.

Mnozil Brass has established itself as one of the world's premier brass ensembles, drawing in fans from all over the world with their “seriously funny” blend of immense virtuosity and theatrical wit. Sold out.

Lúnasa has long been a leading voice of contemporary Irish music—formed by members of some of Ireland’s greatest bands, they are rightly termed an “Irish music dream team” by Folk Roots Magazine. Sold out.

Grammy and Emmy Award-winning trio Time For Three has earned widespread praise for their unique sound at the intersection of classical, Americana, and singer-songwriter. Sold out.

Experience tomorrow’s stars as they perform solo and chamber music in these pre-graduation recitals.

Having made her mark on the international jazz scene as one of the star vocalists of her era, Veronica Swift has expanded her style to encompass a dynamic mix of jazz, rock, soul, funk, and more.

An accomplished musician and educator, Emily Ballentine Erb is currently studying organ performance and sacred music at Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music.

This multi-award-winning musician broadens the boundaries of American Roots music with songs and storytelling that share her life experience as a Black and Native American woman navigating the new millennium.

“Sparkling” and “infectious” Irish bluegrass quartet JigJam brings a high-energy combination of bluegrass and American folk to their “foot stomping” live performances. 

Grammy-nominated pianist Monty Alexander delights a global audience drawn to his vibrant personality and broad range of jazz and Jamaican musical expressions.

A worldwide phenomenon, The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain plays only ukuleles—of various sizes and registers—accompanied by just the natural voices of the performers. Sold out.

Manchester Collective string quartet and South African cellist Abel Selaocoe with his African-music trio Chesaba present Sirocco, celebrating the warmth and diversity of cultural traditions from around the world.

A talented composer, singer, and kora player of the West African griot tradition, Sona Jobarteh is known for spreading powerful humanitarian messages through her songs and stage performances. Sold out.

Join in the excitement and have your five minutes of fame on The Longwood Organ.

“The world’s reigning male chorus” (The New Yorker) is known for its wide-ranging repertoire and dazzling virtuosity, bringing together classical, gospel, jazz, popular music, and more. Sold out.

Music Director at Immanuel Highlands Episcopal Church in Wilmington, DE, Steven Patchel has performed organ recitals in the US and United Kingdom, and is a frequent accompanist for local choirs and chamber musicians.

The recent winner of the 2023 Longwood Gardens International Organ Competition, Bryan Anderson makes his Longwood solo performance debut with excerpts from Marcel Dupré’s Nympheas and more.