The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is one of Philadelphia's most recognizable performing arts venues. Designed by architect Rafael Viñoly, the complex is distinguished by a vast glass-vaulted roof covering its interior public space and two principal performance halls. Its largest hall accommodates approximately 2,500 guests, while the more intimate Perelman Theater has around 650 seats, allowing the venue to host everything from concerts and orchestral performances to theater productions and other live events.
The interior places particular emphasis on acoustics, stage visibility and audience comfort. Spacious public areas beneath the glass roof make it easy to move through the complex before and after performances, while the different hall sizes create suitable settings for both major productions and smaller-scale programs.
The venue is located at 300 S Broad St, Philadelphia, United States, near the intersection of Broad Street and Spruce Street. The main entrance is directly accessible from Broad Street, and a parking garage beside the complex can be entered by vehicles traveling south on Broad Street. Walnut–Locust station on the Broad Street Line is only a short walk away. For broader information on getting around Philadelphia, the city description below provides additional transportation details.