A new year-round program aims to bring live music from local artists to several hospitality businesses across Philadelphia. On Monday, March 30, 2026, the City of Philadelphia announced its new Weeknights Live program, which aims to “energize” early-week evenings with live performances. Ac cording to the City, Weeknights Live will expand its pilot program at participating hotels on Tuesdays to now include Mondays and Wednesdays at other locations. “From Center City to our neighborhood commercial corridors, we are building a more connected Philadelphia through the Weeknights Live program,” Mayor Cherelle L. Parker said. “Our local artists enrich the quality of life across our city. By showcasing live performances at participating businesses, we support artists’ livelihoods and strengthen neighborhood economic vitality. With this expanded program, we deliver creativity and opportunity, bringing people, organizations, and businesses together for shared success.” According to the Department of Commerce, during the 16-week pilot phase, 135 artists were paid to perform at participating hotels. “This program highlights the strengths of our artists and hospitality businesses throughout the city,” said Karen Fegely, acting director for the Department of Commerce. Weeknights Live is free and open to the public, and entry is first-come, first-served. Participating Locations Weeknights Live performances will start at 6 p.m. and end at 9 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Mondays – East Passyunk Avenue commercial corridor:   Pistolas del Sur – 1934 E Passyunk Avenue Ray’s Happy Birthday Bar – 1200 E Passyunk Avenue Stogie Joe’s Tavern – 1803 E Passyunk Avenue Lucky 13 Pub – 1820 S. 13th Street Tuesdays – Center City: The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown – 1201 Market Street The Notary Hotel Philadelphia: Autograph Collection – 21 N Juniper Street Canopy by Hilton Philadelphia Center City Hotel – 1180 Ludlow Street Aloft Philadelphia Downtown – 101 N Broad Street Loews Philadelphia Hotel – 1200 Market Street Wednesday – Baltimore Avenue commercial corridor: Carbon Copy – 701 S. 50th Street Renata’s Kitchen – 3940 Baltimore Avenue Dahlak – 4708 Baltimore Avenue Booker’s Restaurant Bar – 5021 Baltimore Avenue To learn more about Weeknights Live, visit this website. ...read more read less