Academy of Music - PA Tickets

Academy of Music - PA Event Tickets

You don’t need to travel to New York City to see a Broadway show. Watch Tony Award-winning musicals with Academy of Music tickets from TicketSmarter. The Academy of Music opened in 1857 in Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts District. The American Academy of Music is the oldest opera house in the United States and is nicknamed “Grand Old Lady of Locust Street.” In 1962, the theater was declared a National Historic Landmark.

The Academy of Music is the official home of the Pennsylvania Ballet and Opera Philadelphia. The venue is owned and operated by the Philadelphia Orchestra. The orchestra performed at the venue from 1900 to 2001 until they moved to the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.

Today, the venue is used for Broadway shows, concerts and dance performances. Don’t get stuck waiting in line at the box office for the next big event. Plan your trip to Philadelphia with Academy of Music tickets from TicketSmarter.

Academy of Music - PA Seating Chart

Visitors of the Academy of Music - PA are seated in 2,509 plush red chairs with plenty of legroom in all sections of the auditorium. Expect clear sightlines in the parquet, orchestra, loge, balcony, family circle and amphitheater sections of the venue. Use our interactive Academy of Music seat map to sort through shows, times, dates and prices to get your tickets for the best price in Philadelphia.

Academy of Music - PA Schedule

Fans of all genres will find a live performance to enjoy at this historical venue. Get information about upcoming productions of Broadway hits, like Summer - The Donna Summer Musical and Escape To Margaritaville, using the event calendar above. Our secure two-step checkout will have your tickets shipped to your front door or sent to your smartphone. Don’t get stuck waiting at the box office again. Order your tickets today from TicketSmarter.

How much are Academy of Music - PA tickets?

Ticket prices will fluctuate depending on the event and where your seats are located. On average, the cost to attend a live event at Academy of Music - PA is $180.68. Seats located in the back of the venue are always the cheapest option and can cost as low as $6.10 a ticket. Premium seating with unobstructed views of the event can go for as high as $2020.52 for a seat near the action.

How many events are coming to Academy of Music - PA?

Academy of Music - PA has 153 exciting live events scheduled.

Who is playing at Academy of Music - PA?

Philadelphia Ballet - The Nutcracker and The Notebook - The Musical are scheduled to come to the Academy of Music - PA.

Philadelphia Ballet - The Nutcracker Academy of Music - PA tickets December 5th, 2025 at 7:00pm

• TicketSmarter has 159 Philadelphia Ballet - The Nutcracker tickets listed from $6.10 - $415.80. The average ticket price to attend this event is $53.25.

The Notebook - The Musical Academy of Music - PA tickets August 2nd, 2026 at 1:00pm

• A ticket to this thrilling live event averages at $133.15, but range between $35.88 - $558.09. Secure your place to this event today because there are only 1331 The Notebook - The Musical tickets still listed for this event.

What time does Academy of Music - PA open?

The Academy of Music - PA doors usually open 45 minutes before the event on December 5th, 2025 at 7:00pm. Guests should arrive at the venue 30 - 60 minutes early to find parking near the venue.