# Philadelphia's Music Festivals You Should Not Miss Canonical: https://staysosuite.com/blog/philadelphias-music-festivals-you-should-not-miss Published: 2022-08-13T00:00:00.000Z ![Philadelphia's Music Festivals You Should Not Miss](https://kismet.travel/vrm/sosuite/images/collections/sosuite/media-library/d1f5e4f1-5853-4f3e-9b15-cfd982ff848c.webp) Did you know that Philadelphia is also home to incredible music festivals? From the massive Made in America festival right downtown, where local acts perform, whether indoors inside clubs or under tents, chances are good that something worth attending will crop up. So whether you are a local or just visiting for the weekend, check out one of these fantastic musical events! đŸŽ¶ Note: Some of the festivals in this list may have already happened - but most are recurring at the time of writing! Please visit each website for the latest schedule and admission details. ## #1 - Made in America (September 3 - 4, 2022) Music Genre: Hip-hop, R&B, EDM, Pop, Latin, and Rock Venue for 2022: [Benjamin Franklin Parkway](https://goo.gl/maps/u5TVZHvvV46EhKfu7) Held on: Every Labor Day weekend 2022 Highlights: Bad Bunny, Jazmine Sullivan, Tyler the Creator The first music festival on our list is Made in America, which takes place annually on Labor Day weekend. As the name suggests, this event is about celebrating American-made music, with performances from some of the biggest names in the industry. ✹ In its eight-year, this two-day event features a superstar roster with everything from hip-hop to rock to pop to electronic. Every year, Jay-Z hand-picks a lineup of musicians to perform throughout the weekend
 And if you’re lucky, you may even spot Jay-Z singing along in the crowd! ## # 2 - Roots Picnic (June 4 - June 5, 2022) Music Genre: Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Contemporary, Country, Electronic, Folk, Funk, Hard rock, Metal, Hip hop, Indie, Jam band, Jazz, Pop, R&B, Reggae, Rock Venue for 2022: [The Mann at Fairmount Park](https://goo.gl/maps/952Di11StwmM2sRM8) Held on: Yearly (with a 2-year hiatus after 2019) 2022 Highlights: Mary J. Blige, The Roots, Rick Ross, Black Thought’s Mixtape set, Aquildawud, Alex Isley, AmbrĂ©, and Ckay. The Roots Picnic features diverse music hosted by Philly's hip-hop legends - The Roots. This one-day event takes place in June. However, last 2012 the most recent one this year - 2022, was expanded to 2 days! The festival features a mix of hip-hop, R&B, and soul performers. đŸŽ™ïž If you missed this year’s festival, catch it live next year! ## #3 - Philadelphia Folk Festival (August 18 - 21, 2022) Music Genre: World/Fusion, Celtic, Singer/Songwriter, Folk Rock, Blues, Country, Klezmer, and Dance Venue for 2022: Old Pool Farm, Upper Salford Township Held on: Annually, every August 2022 Highlights: Michael Franti & Spearhead, The War and Treaty, and Punch Brothers & Watchhouse featuring Sarah Jarosz The Philadelphia Folk Festival is the city's longest-running music festival, having first taken place in 1962. This music event takes place over three days in August and features a mix of folk, Americana, bluegrass, and more. đŸȘ˜ If you can’t make it to the physical venue, don’t fret: there is cause to celebrate because the PFF will go hybrid this year. The Philadelphia Folk Festival will go live on a physical platform while simultaneously broadcasting online. Very 20th century of them. ## #4 - Kidchella (June 17, 2022 / July 22, 2022 / August 19, 2022) Music Genre: Folk and diverse range of musical genres Venue for 2022: Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse Held on: Annually 2022 Highlights: 6 nationally acclaimed Children’s Music artists Who said kids couldn't jam? Experience a unique, live music experience with your little angels (or devils 😈)! Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy family-friendly performances. If you're looking for a fun and safe environment for your kids to enjoy live music, this is the perfect event for you. đŸ‘¶ ## #5 - Philly Music Fest (October 10 - 15, 2022) Music Genre: Rock, Jazz, Hip-hop, Punk, Bluegrass, Folk, Americana, and more Venue for 2022: World CafĂ© Live, Johnny Brenda's, Ardmore Music Hall, Milkboy, REC Philly, and Underground Arts Held on: Annually; see their website for details 2022 Highlights: Mannequin Pussy, Low Cut Connie, and Ron Gallo [Get Tickets](https://phillymusicfest.com/tickets/) Music for a cause. The Philly Music Fest is a non-profit festival supporting kids and musicians. Immerse in festivities featuring local artists where the proceeds go to music education programs for kids. 🙌 This year's festival will run for six days and features21 bands. If you're curious about what to expect during the music fest, you can listen to the lineup [here](https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7BraO9nFOHbf2TzsDjlqFr?si=296423e4f67c4330&nd=1)! ## #6 - Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Philadelphia (June 10 - 11, 2022) Music Genre: Metal Venue for 2022: The Fillmore Philadelphia Held on: Annually Highlights: Candlemass, Cannibal Corpse, Nuclear Assault, Wolves in the Throne Room, Voivod Are you in for heavy metal and beer combo? This year's Decibel Metal festival includes unlimited sampling from diverse national breweries. The ultimate beer and a metalhead dream come true! đŸ€˜+ đŸ» Music lovers, unite! From star-studded festivals like the Made in America Music Festival to traditional local events like the Folk Festival, there's something for everyone who loves live music. And don't forget to take advantage of the city's many magnificent restaurants and attractions while in town. If you're attending any of these festivals, check out [Sosuite at Independence Lofts](https://staysosuite.com/locations/bldg-independence-lofts), just a stone's throw away from some of the city’s most prominent music venues! Be sure to check out all of Sosuite’s Philly locations [here](https://staysosuite.com/locations). Rock on! [All stories](https://staysosuite.com/blog)