This venue reminded me of a music festival I went to decades ago (Purple Door). It's a wonderful outside venue with great acoustics. It can accommodate a lot of people without making you feel cramped and you can actually enjoy the music. Went to see Jimmy Eat World with a friend and it was AMAZING. Thrice and Hey Mercedes opened for them. It was an unbelievable show and they are so good live. Will definitely be back here. read more

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I went to the Skyline Stage for a sold out show. Getting into the venue was easy. After passing through security, there were lots of food stands I was pumped to see that one of the stalls offered the Legendary Burger (a vegan burger created by graduates of HBCUs). The burger at the venue is typically served with cheese. No biggie, I thought, just don't put cheese on one. I asked for it without. The lady at the register said she would need to grab a manager because it comes with cheese on it. The manager informed me that she would see what she could do because the grill person was in a mood. The feeling I got was that this would inconvenience the griller. She came back, told me she had taken care of it but that it would be a bit longer of a wait. About seven minutes later I had the burger in hand and it was so good! I made my way to the lawn to see the show and it was only then that I realized that my not arriving early and dilly dallying with food had created a huge issue. I couldn't actually see the band easily from any of the remaining spots. My wife and I squeezed into a spot that allowed me to bounce between the stage and the huge tv screen but she had to rely solely on the tv screen to see the show. Considering what tickets cost, I was a bit annoyed that a concert venue would have such poor sightlines. It's not all annoying. The Skyline Stage is cool because it is outdoors and has a great view of the city. The sound and ambiance are incredible. But, because of the poor sightlines, I probably won't return here for another show. read more

My first skyline show and I had such an excellent experience. It was easy to get in, every staff member was nice and approachable. Parking was also easy but hard to find my car when I left:/ public transpo is also easy to take to get here FYI. Not just a beautiful view of the city, but the crowds, lines, beverage and food spots were all easy to access and again- nice people! It's worth catching a show here, regardless if it's an artist you love. I felt like I was at a country club lol (especially compared to Philly outdoor spaces like Camden or the festival pier [RIP]). If you're a music fan this is such a good spot to catch anyone's show and felt like a step up from every outdoor concert I went to growing up. Could not have asked for a better first day of fall than crying to phoebe bridgers under the moon, in the park. She was excited to sell out the show too! read more

Highmark Skyline Stage At The Mann - Waiting for Phoebe Bridgers - Music Venues Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Great outdoor venue! If you show up early, parking can be a breeze. It was free for this event or your could pay for priority parking. We paid for priority passes to skip the line but it was not needed. The lines moved quickly, but this may also depend on timing and the event. The vendors for drinks/food/merch were well spread out and everyone ran things smoothly. It's a plus to have access to indoor bathrooms and port-a-potty's were also available. The sound was amazing.Definitely bring a blanket! Check the weather and pack accordingly. It got chilly on a summer night and I wish i had brought a sweater. As someone in a previous review shared, the left side of the stage is a bit better since it's on the higher part of the hill. read more

Highmark Skyline Stage At The Mann - Lawn area - Music Venues Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Everything other than the view was incredible. Everything went really smoothly and it was great. The reason why I'm giving this 3 stars is because I could barely see anything. And considering I was fairly close to the stage that's a little bit of an issue. I'm 5'6 and had to look at my phone to see anything at all. The ground is slightly tilted so it was hard for anyone to see much unless they were in the first 6 rows. read more

Highmark Skyline Stage At The Mann - Before the concert - Music Venues Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Great food! Cozy venue. Easy to find and move around inside Everyone who worked there was very nice and helpful read more

I went to the Mann for the first time for the Sad Summer Fest and I had an incredibly experience. As I said it was my first time so I didn't really know what to expect and there wasn't a ton of information about the venue. The skyline stage is just a separate stage at the Mann Center (the semi dome theater with lawn seating). Since they're connected they share the same amenities like indoor bathrooms - which is the most amazing thing ever for an outside venue. They were so clean, the staff was continuously cleaning them and emptying all the trash on the grounds. They had food vendors and staff readily accessible. The music fest I went to brought in food trucks and a misting tent which was super cool. I loved the stage itself because it's transparent so you can see through the back of the stage which is really neat. Surround the stage there are many trees which was great for this particular show as it was hot and sunny all day while we were there. Parking was expensive - $25 for grass, but they have an easy drop off / pick up spot so my friend and I just took a lyft. Overall I was super surprised with the venue and will definitely come back to any more shows if I see the Mann Center or the skyline stage as an option. read more

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My best experience has been with Nadia in the women's restrooms here!! It's the third time I've bumped into her here at the Mann- not only is she the sweetest attendant, offering a towel cover for all the girls' drinks in the restrooms, but she's beyond humble and kind. She has a VERY tough job dealing with a women's restroom, at a venue where everyone is drinking. She reminds all the girls to not leave their belongings behind on repeat... when anyone else would be inclined to tell the ladies to clean up after their toilet seats over the years. You are very much appreciated and cherished Nadia! We see you! read more

Amazing venue Beautiful views of Philadelphia $20 cab ride from downtown Amazing food truck with plenty of vegetarian options Good acoustics read more

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Awesome venue. Clean grounds, courteous staff, nice soft grass. The food truck concessions are a real plus!

This place is literally screaming for another terrorist attack to happen. Security didn't check bags, wand or pat anyone down. There were no metal detectors and the people who decided to line cut completely finessed the security team and made it not the venue after doing some pretty nice swim moves. This venue requires you to RUN up a hill and then across a field in order to get to the stage. They say walking only but no one cares. This is the most unsafe venue all around I have ever been too. I contacted Thomas Metz who is labeled as Senior Vice President. He said no refunds are allowed and asked me to not take this to social media and then offered me free tickets for next summer. I declined because my Wife and I didn't feel safe at the venue due to the terrorism in the world at events like these. Bottom line just don't come here, so unsafe in many ways. Also the security and staff promote the use of Marijuana and could care less so happy smoking if that's your thing! read more

I had an amazing time here seeing Two Friends but the security is the reason i'm leaving a 1 star review. Me and my friend went together and she had to use the bathroom but we wanted to keep our spots at the stage so I stayed back and held our 2 beers. She had my ID with her in your purse because I didn't bring a bag with me. One minute after she left a man in a blue security shirt taps me on the shoulder and asks for my ID. I'm extremely confused at this point because I'm 23 years old enjoying myself at a concert that I waited months for, paid for my drinks with my real ID. He pulls me aside and I beg him to please wait for her to come back for one more minute as I'm calling her. She had just gotten in the bathroom so didn't come back in time and he took BOTH of our full drinks that I paid for. (and they weren't cheap) We expressed this to multiple workers and no one could do anything for us. I understand that I should of had my ID on me as I look young but the guy was so rude and inconsiderate and wouldn't wait one more minute for her to bring it. read more

Parking can be stressful but once you get in, it's a beautiful location. Make sure to bring something to sit on like a blanket, as there is grass and many people sit while waiting. If you're near Philly, I highly recommend seeing a show here as it's a once in a lifetime location to see. Just be prepared to sit in traffic for a while after the show. read more

It's called the Skyline Stage for a reason. Once you reach the top of the hill, before you walk back to the stage, turn around and get the most breathtaking view of Philadelphia. This is a great place to see a concert in Philadelphia. The sound is good, you can always find a place to see (even at my 5'3" stature) and it's fun! I recommend standing on the left side cause there is kind of a hill and you'll be able to see over a lot of the taller peoples heads. Another really cool touch is that they give out baseball cards at the entrance. The entrance is owned by Citizen Bank so I think it's cool. I have been collecting the cards anytime I attend a show here. The reason why this place is 4 stars and not 5 stars is the parking. It's cheaper than Susquehanna/BB&T at only $20 but the last time I was here I sat at a standstill for 20 minutes beffore they opened another exit. read more

I really enjoyed the Skyline Stage at the Mann. It was a very relaxed atmosphere in which to see a concert and the smaller space made for a more intimate setting in which to see a concert. Definitely bring a blanket to sit on for more chill shows. If you want to be close, you still need to get in and get seated early. We got there just as the opener was beginning and were fairly far back. We were still able to see and enjoy the show, but we were by no means close to the stage. Also, I had eaten dinner ahead of time, but they had a bunch of cute food trucks to enjoy. Everything smelled delicious. We ended up having ice cream from the Little Baby's tricycle stand part way through the show and that was a fun, unexpected addition to the evening. I'll definitely be looking for shows here in the future. It was a fun evening. read more

An hour late after doors opened, we made it in to one of my newest favorite venue spots! Who am I kidding? I love EVERYTHING in Philly. I hope one day it could be my second home! We found parking right up front, didn't have to pay the usual $15 parking fee, and watched the last half of the Arctic Monkeys. It was such a good show and everyone there were so cool about us squeezing our way to the front of the stage. Didn't have a chance to buy any concessions or merch from the booths but when we exited out of the venue we were absolutely blown away by the skyline view of Philly. AH perfect way to end a good night. read more

I wish I could have experienced what the others before me have, but I had an unfortunate fate. I excitedly went to the Skyline Stage at Mann to attend a Lana Del Rey concert. Perhaps the problem was with her fans or perhaps it was the lack of decent security that hindered me from enjoying her show. I left before she even finished her first song because the crowd decided to go ape and stampede. As for the venue itself, the facility looks nice. The atmosphere I'm sure has potential to be great. I would just recommend attending a show without crazy fans or else you'll be left to fend for yourself because the security is surely deficient. read more

The stage placement on the back side of a hill is ridiculous. I love the Mann and was excited to surprise my husband with a show last night. Bands were great but experience was awful. If you are not in the first 100 feet or so from the stage you can't see at all. We ended up giving up altogether and sitting on the city skyline side on the hill to at least be able to enjoy the view since we couldn't see the band we played money to see. Could have been in my backyard listening to an album for free. Very disappointing. read more

Great venue! Just saw my first show there - the XX. The sound was fantastic. There were plenty of bar and food lines to get in but be ready to wait a while. The bar down by the entrance had more liquor options than the ones up by the stage, fyi. They had a couple food trucks there as well for more options, but again the lines were crazy long. Drinks are overpriced but when are they not? $12 cocktails, $9 cheap ass wine, $9-$10 beer in a can. It is what it is. Parking was $20 but if you know your way around I am sure you can get a cheaper spot somewhere and just walk a bit. The stage was good sized and there was plenty of space for everyone. bring your blanket or whatever and get a good spot. A lot of people seemed to time it to arrive for the headliner only (understandable) but as a result the crowd got super thick as the sun set... like i said -- get there a little earlier, get your spot, and enjoy the sunset. I will definitely be returning for more shows this summer! read more

The staff was terrible. First we were told that we could not bring our water bottles into the venue when it says clearly on the website that there can be one water bottle factory sealed per person. So we wasted our money and water as soon as we finally got through the gate. Then I payed over $100 more for my tickets than general admission did and general admission was let into the concert 3 minutes after I walked through. So I had no time to look at tour merchandise, but drinks, or do anything because everyone was running to the crowd and filling the space up before me and the other I went with could even get there with our VIP BADGES! Staff at the end was not helpful at all as I lost my Apple Watch and no one could help me at all. I understand things happen at a concert but I should receive help for losing something of that value. I will be leaving terrible reviews of this venue wherever I can because it was awful! I expect to be re-compensated in some way because this was the worst venue I have ever been to and you all completely ruined my concert experience. I also donated the $5 so that another kid that couldn't afford a concert could go to support this venue but that was clearly a mistake because y'all do not run as a non-profit. We paid $38 for 3 drinks!!!!!! And the drinks were terrible, small and had cheap alcohol. read more