Pops on the Plaza

Schedule

Sat May 30 2026 at 11:30 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Headhouse Plaza | Philadelphia, PA

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Feel the groove and soak up the sound as the Philly Pops Little Big Band brings classic Motown and R&B favorites to Headhouse Square.
About this Event

This free outdoor performance fills the historic South Street Headhouse District with irresistible rhythms, soulful melodies, and the kind of energy that gets everyone moving.

With food and drinks available from surrounding restaurants, this is a picnic you won’t want to miss! AstroTurf will be rolled out to create a relaxed, picnic-style setting, so bring a blanket or chair, grab a bite, and settle in for an afternoon of live Motown music that brings the whole neighborhood together.

Here’s the band’s rundown:

Rehearsal Time: 11:30AM-2PM

Performance Time: 3-5PM


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Headhouse Plaza, South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, United States

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