Philadelphia concerts have returned in January 2024, and with the new year freshly arriving, some of your favorite artists are heading back on the road. The City of Brotherly Love is no exception, and several exciting acts will be making tour stops in Philadelphia this January — including Madonna’s “Celebration Tour,” Wednesday, The Charlatans and Ride’s co-headlining tour, and Philly’s own Alex G.
See below for the 10 best Philadelphia concerts to check out this January.
Motion City Soundtrack
January 10th @ Brooklyn Bowl
Motion City Soundtrack photo by Adam Shlossman
Motion City Soundtrack are teaming up with Gully Boys for a headlining tour this winter. The occasion arrives in celebration of the 20th anniversary of I Am the Movie, Motion City Soundtrack’s aptly-named debut album. The tour will feature Motion City Soundtrack playing the album in full each night, so prepare yourself for a blast of early aughts pop-punk.
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Wednesday
January 17th @ Union Transfer
Wednesday, photo by Brian Bruemmer
Wednesday, one of Consequence‘s 2023 CoSigns, continue their run of dates in support of this year’s outstanding Rat Saw God, which landed at number two on our list of the 50 Best Albums of 2023. Their live show is a powerful, guitar-heavy experience, and it’s a great way to ring in the new year.
Black Pumas
January 18th @ The Fillmore
Black Pumas, photo by Ben Kaye
Black Pumas are back on the road this winter in support of their 2023 sophomore effort, Chronicles of a Diamond. The Austin-based duo are known for their enthusiastic live shows, and their backing band pulls out all the stops.
The Charlatans and Ride
January 19th @ Union Transfer
Ride (photo via Twitter) and The Charlatans (photo by Debbie Hicke)
’90s British rock heroes The Charlatans and Ride are joining forces for a North American co-headlining tour this season. Each band has their fair share of beloved hits, so prepare yourself for a lovely evening of nostalgic alternative rock.
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Oliver Tree
January 20th @ The Met Philadelphia
Oliver Tree, photo by Tim Mosenfelder/Getty
Oliver Tree’s live shows are just as enigmatic as his tunes — the indie pop singer, songwriter, and producer is a performer in every sense of the word, and with his recent album Alone in a Crowd, he’s continued to build out the oddball lore of the Oliver Tree universe.
Second Annual Abortion Access Benefit Series: Frances Quinlan, Florry, Poison Ruïn, Radiator Hospital, and Gladie
January 20th @ Johnny Brenda’s
Frances Quinlan, photo by Julia Khorosilov
Noise for Now, a non-profit specializing in reproductive justice, is teaming up with Ground Control Touring for a benefit concert series that takes place in five U.S. cities. The Philadelphia date will take place at the beloved Johnny Brenda’s, and will feature an exciting slate of indie and punk artists — including hometown heroes and Consequence CoSigns Poison Ruïn.
Meet Me @ the Altar
January 23rd @ Theater of Living Arts (TLA)
Meet Me @ the Altar, photo by Josh Druding
Former Consequence CoSigns Meet Me @ the Altar are embarking on the “Say It to My Face Tour” at the start of 2024, and it’s a great chance to see the trio play songs from their long-awaited 2023 debut, Past//Present//Future. They’re one of the most exciting groups in the newest class of pop-punk, and their high-energy shows reflect that through and through.
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Madonna
January 25th @ Wells Fargo Center
Madonna, photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage for Live Nation
Madonna’s “Celebration Tour” is something of an “Eras Tour,” but with quite a few surprises baked in. She’s resurrected several songs from her catalog that previously hadn’t made the setlist, and the tour’s celebratory fanfare, numerous costume changes, and ecstatic dance sequences make it a must-see Madonna show.
Alex G
January 26th @ Union Transfer
Alex G, photo courtesy of Clockenflap
After dozens and dozens of shows in support of his 2022 album God Save the Animals, Alex G is returning home to Philly this January for a special concert at Union Transfer with Hop Along and Saintseneca. The show is a benefit for the late Steve Poponi, a producer, songwriter, and mainstay of the Philadelphia music scene. Tickets are currently sold out, but check the link below in case additional tickets become available.
Briston Maroney
January 29th @ Union Transfer
Briston Maroney, photo by Anthony Merriweather
Briston Maroney just keeps getting better. His 2023 album Ultrapure found the Nashville-based singer-songwriter embracing an even more expansive sound, and his passionate tenor vocals are a powerhouse live experience.