Electric Factory Concerts

Live Music: Though Electric Factory has been one of the nation's leading indoor music venues for 40 years, it hasn't even begun to lose its relevance. Hosting some of the best musical touring acts from a range of genres, the medium-sized venue is usually open to all ages, with the upstairs bar level limited to 21 and up. It's a quick cab ride from almost anywhere in the city, though paid...

On a warehousey stretch of 7th Street between Old City and Northern Liberties sits this 2,500-capacity concert hall, a favorite for bands like the Dandy Warhols, Dr. Dog, and Insane Clown Posse. The standing-room-only place feels like the factory it once was, with ceilings that stretch up to infinity. Most shows are appropriate for all ages. A large mezzanine accommodates the 21-and-over crowd.

On a warehousey stretch of 7th Street between Old City and Northern Liberties sits this 2,500-capacity concert hall, a gritty favorite for bands like the Dandy Warhols, Dr. Dog, and Insane Clown Posse. The standing-room-only place feels like the factory it once was, with ceilings that stretch up to infinity. Most shows are appropriate for all ages. A large mezzanine accommodates the 21-and-over...

The Skinny
The original Electric Factory opened in February of 1968 at 22nd & Arch Streets, and is looked back upon as one of the East Coast's most influential rock music clubs ever....

The Electric Factory, one of the nation's leading indoor music venues, tops the charts in Philadelphia as the city's most celebrated location for live music. It's a fan favorite for an array of musical tastes as the venue features rock, metal, indie, alternative, jam and so much more!