All performances are held at the historic Academy of Music, located on the southwest corner of Broad and Locust Streets, four blocks south of City Hall.

Please be sure to leave ample time to account for weather, traffic conditions, and parking when traveling to the Academy of Music. Out of respect for the artists and the patrons already seated, latecomers will be seated only during appropriate breaks in the performance or at the intermission.  Click here to learn more about the latecomer policy.

(For the Academy of Music Lost & Found please contact 215-893-1938.)

Driving Directions

From Points North & East

New York, North & East Jersey - Take the New Jersey Turnpike South to exit 4 (route 73). Go 1 mile north on route 73 to route 38 West. Continue on route 38 West to route 30 West, towards the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. After crossing the bridge, follow signs to I-676 West. Take I- 676 West to Broad Street exit. Proceed south on 15th Street towards Locust Street to enter the vicinity of the Academy of Music.

North Philadelphia - Take I-95 south to I-676 West. Take I- 676 West to Broad Street exit. Proceed south on 15th Street towards Locust Street to enter the vicinity of the Academy of Music.

From Points West

Take I-76 East towards Philadelphia to I-676 East and exit at Broad Street. Turn right at the exit and proceed south on 15th Street towards Locust Street to enter the vicinity of the Academy of Music.

From Points South

Take I-95 North to the Broad Street exit (# 17) and proceed three miles north on Broad towards City Hall. The Academy of Music is located on the Southwest corner of Broad and Locust streets.

Parking Locations

Central Parking System Locations:

• 15th & Sansom Streets
• 1415 Sansom Street
• 1616 Sansom Street
• 12th & Sansom Streets
• 219 South Broad Street
• 1616 Chancellor Street
• Centre Square, enter from 16th Street

Full-Season subscribers receive $2 off the prevailing rate at the above locations when attending an opera performance. Some limitations apply. Look for discount parking coupons in the Opera Survival Guide.

Public Transportation

SEPTA
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. Call (215) 580 - 7800 or log onto www.septa.com for schedules and current information on Bus, Rail, Subway and Trolley services.

PHLASH
The PHLASH downtown visitor shuttle stops at South Broad and Chestnut Streets. For more informatio visit www.phillyphlash.com.

PATCO
The PATCO Speedline offers service from southern New Jersey to stations on Locust Street at 12th/13th and 15th/16th Streets. For more information call (856) 772 - 6900 or visit www.drpa.org/patco.