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Parkway New Year's Eve concert

An activity in Fairmount, Center City & Penn's Landing, free to visit and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: 8 p.m. to midnight.

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Parkway New Year's Eve concert in Fairmount, Center City & Penn's Landing
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Why go

Free 2025 concert at Eakins Oval below the Art Museum steps, with LL Cool J and its own midnight fireworks.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Center City & Penn's Landing, alongside 3 places to eat, 1 activity and 1 place for a drink. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Philadelphia Art Museum and Barnes Foundation. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Activity · Nightlife
Neighborhood
Fairmount
Price
Free
Time needed
4 hr
Best time
8 p.m. to midnight

Nearby

Our closest curated picks, including 5 beyond Center City & Penn's Landing. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.

  1. 1
    Philadelphia Art Museum

    Major collection from Renaissance to Duchamp, plus the 'Rocky' steps and skyline view.

    Sight · Philadelphia · 0.2 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Barnes Foundation

    Renoirs, Cézannes and Matisses hung in the collector's original dense ensembles.

    Sight · Philadelphia · 0.4 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Eastern State Penitentiary

    Crumbling 1829 prison that held Al Capone, toured by audio guide.

    Sight · Philadelphia · 0.4 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia

    Hotel on the top floors of the Comcast Technology Center, with a 60th-floor lobby looking over the city.

    Stay · 0.8 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Christmas Village in Philadelphia

    German-style Christmas market in LOVE Park and around City Hall, with wooden stalls, ornaments, bratwurst and Glühwein.

    Shopping · Philadelphia · 1.0 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Dilworth Park

    Plaza on the west side of City Hall with an outdoor ice rink and a lit Wintergarden in the holiday season.

    Activity · Philadelphia · 1.0 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Parkway New Year's Eve concert is a stop on our Philadelphia New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go: weather by month, based on Philadelphia

Our climate figures for Center City & Penn's Landing come from nearby Philadelphia. Average daily highs in Philadelphia run from 38°F in January to 86°F in July; July is usually the wettest month. For Parkway New Year's Eve concert itself, we suggest: 8 p.m. to midnight.

Modelled monthly averages for Philadelphia from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Philadelphia weather by month (covers Center City & Penn's Landing).

Getting there

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Coordinates
39.96385, -75.17867
Destination
Center City & Penn's Landing, Pennsylvania

Parkway New Year's Eve concert: quick answers

How much time do you need at Parkway New Year's Eve concert?

Plan on about 4 hours at Parkway New Year's Eve concert. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Parkway New Year's Eve concert?

Our pick: 8 p.m. to midnight. Insider tip: Entry is first come, first served through security at 22nd Street; check whether it returns.

Is Parkway New Year's Eve concert free?

Yes, we list Parkway New Year's Eve concert as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Which TripsCircle routes include Parkway New Year's Eve concert?

Parkway New Year's Eve concert appears on Philadelphia New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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