Philly Music Fest Announces Surprise Headliner Dr. Dog at Ardmore Music Hall October 13-14
Philadelphia’s beloved homegrown celebration of local music returns next week with its most ambitious edition yet: Philly Music Fest 2025 is set to take over the city for seven nights of live music across nine shows, October 13 through 19. This year’s impressive lineup spans genres, generations, and neighborhoods. Now in its ninth year, the nonprofit festival kicks off with two sold-out nights headlined by Dr. Dog, making their long-awaited PMF debut on October 13 and 14 at Ardmore Music Hall. The hometown heroes’ return to a 500-capacity venue will offer a rare and intimate experience for longtime fans.
Beyond music, PMF continues its dual mission: to celebrate the Philadelphia music scene and support local music education programs. After paying all artists and venues, PMF donates 100% of its profits (over $100,000 annually) to organizations fostering the next generation of Philly musicians. That’s a cause we can get behind.
Beyond music, PMF continues its dual mission: to celebrate the Philadelphia music scene and support local music education programs. After paying all artists and venues, PMF donates 100% of its profits (over $100,000 annually) to organizations fostering the next generation of Philly musicians. That’s a cause we can get behind.
Tickets & More
Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer to the local music scene, PMF is the chance to see your beloved headliners, discover your next favorite band, and support the city’s music scene. Tickets for all shows are available at PhillyMusicFest.com and individual venue websites, but you better hurry – Many shows are expected to sell out quickly.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or a newcomer to the local music scene, PMF is the chance to see your beloved headliners, discover your next favorite band, and support the city’s music scene. Tickets for all shows are available at PhillyMusicFest.com and individual venue websites, but you better hurry – Many shows are expected to sell out quickly.
Philly Music Fest 2025 Schedule
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October 13 & 14 – Ardmore Music Hall
• Dr. Dog
October 15 – Johnny Brenda’s
• Greg Mendez
• 22 Halo
• Soup Dreams
October 16 – Underground Arts
• Matt Quinn (solo)
• Grace Gardner
• Black Buttafly
• Archawah
• Dr. Dog
October 15 – Johnny Brenda’s
• Greg Mendez
• 22 Halo
• Soup Dreams
October 16 – Underground Arts
• Matt Quinn (solo)
• Grace Gardner
• Black Buttafly
• Archawah
October 17 & 18 – Underground Arts
• The Wonder Years (2 nights)
• Caracara, Kulfigirls (10/17)
• Dryjacket, Golden Apples, Public Works (10/18)
October 18 – The Fallser Club
• Catie Turner
• Chioke
• The Lunar Year
October 19 – Solar Myth & MilkBoy
• Nazir Ebo, Daniel Villarreal (Jazz at Solar Myth)
• Deadguy, Lastima, ShyGodwin (Metal at MilkBoy)
• The Wonder Years (2 nights)
• Caracara, Kulfigirls (10/17)
• Dryjacket, Golden Apples, Public Works (10/18)
October 18 – The Fallser Club
• Catie Turner
• Chioke
• The Lunar Year
October 19 – Solar Myth & MilkBoy
• Nazir Ebo, Daniel Villarreal (Jazz at Solar Myth)
• Deadguy, Lastima, ShyGodwin (Metal at MilkBoy)
Soup Dreams
Sadie Gust
Public Works
Matt Quinn
Kulfigirls
Greg Mendez
Grace Gardner
Golden Apples
Dr. Dog
Daniel Villareal
Chioke
Catie Turner
Caracara
Black Buttafly
Archawah
22° Halo
Deadguy
Dry Jacket
The Wonder Years
Lástima
Horrendous
Shy Goodwin
Philly Music Fest started in 2017 at one venue (World Cafe Live), donating $15,000 to music education for kids. PMF has gradually expanded to a full week of shows featuring Philly musicians and now annually donates $100,000 to music education, after paying all musicians and venues. PMF estimates annual impact on Philly’s music scene at $500,000. Despite receiving donations from several local businesses, both large and small, along with individual donors including Jason Kelce, Jordan Mailata and Connor Barwin, PMF maintains a strict policy of no corporate advertising or banners, assuring focus on the music and maintaining a DIY atmosphere. In addition to the donations to music education, PMF established a microgrant fund in 2020, initially deploying over 330 microgrants to musicians suffering as a result of COVID-19, but now utilized to assist musicians with healthcare issues, as well as stolen gear or extreme financial distress.
