University City Summer Series

The University City Summer Series will return in 2026 with three free concerts. Dates and locations TBD! Make sure to join us for good vibes and great music at this beautiful outdoor space!

Lady Alma sings for a crowd at University City Summer Series

The University City Summer Series is a free, monthly concert series, highlighting local talent in some of West Philadelphia’s premier public spaces. With support from host partner organizations, UCD will produce a series of free concerts that will activate and animate public spaces, engage existing users, and attract new users to each site. The University City Summer Series will occur once a month during the summer from 5 PM to 9 PM. Dates and locations TBD!

Catbite Band Image

August 2025: Catbite

We closed out the 2025 Summer Series in August with neo two-tone ska band Catbite! Formed in Philadelphia in May of 2018, Catbite Philly’s own answer to the ska music resurgence. 

Lady Alma Promotional Photo

July 2025: Lady Alma and Vertical Current

On July 10, 2025, we had the pleasure of welcoming Lady Alma & Vertical Current back to The Lawn at uCity Square for another unforgettable night of music! Big thanks to this incredible band and Philly’s own Lady Alma for bringing the energy, soul, and good vibes to our Summer Series crowd.

A singer performing with BlocoFunk during the June 12th Summer Series

June 2025: BlocoFunk

On June 12, 2025, we welcomed BlocoFunk for an evening of high-energy fun! Our thanks to this awesome band for bringing the party to uCity Square.

Thank you to our 2025 University City Summer Series sponsors!

A logo for the Lawn at uCity Square