Expanded Stateside Live! Venue to Open in May

New outdoor stage and rooftop lounge part of $20 million transformation at South Philly Sports Complex.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 1:40pm

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A striking abstract illustration featuring bold, jagged geometric shapes in red and black, conceptually representing the energy and excitement of the upcoming grand opening of the expanded Stateside Live! entertainment venue.The expanded Stateside Live! venue promises a dynamic new entertainment hub for the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.Philadelphia Today

The highly anticipated expansion of the Stateside Live! entertainment venue at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex will have its grand opening on May 29th, featuring free concerts by popular bands Taking Back Sunday, Mayday Parade, and Bayside. The $20 million transformation includes a new two-story rooftop lounge, an outdoor performance stage that can hold up to 5,000 people, multiple bars, and more green space.

Why it matters

The Stateside Live! expansion is part of a broader effort to revitalize the South Philadelphia Sports Complex area and provide more entertainment options for residents and visitors. The new, larger venue will allow the complex to host bigger events and draw larger crowds, boosting the local economy.

The details

The grand opening weekend will kick off on May 29th with a free concert featuring the bands Taking Back Sunday, Mayday Parade, and Bayside. The next night, DJ and producer duo Two Friends will take the stage. Tickets for the opening weekend events will be available starting on April 17th at 10 a.m. The $20 million transformation of the Stateside Live! venue includes a new two-story, open-air rooftop lounge, an outdoor performance stage that can hold up to 5,000 people, multiple bars, and more green space.

  • The grand opening of the expanded Stateside Live! venue will be on May 29, 2026.
  • Tickets for the opening weekend events will be available starting on April 17, 2026 at 10 a.m.

The players

Taking Back Sunday

An American rock band that will perform at the Stateside Live! grand opening concert on May 29th.

Mayday Parade

An American rock band that will perform at the Stateside Live! grand opening concert on May 29th.

Bayside

An American rock band that will perform at the Stateside Live! grand opening concert on May 29th.

Two Friends

A DJ and producer duo that will perform at the Stateside Live! venue on May 30th.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to be part of the grand opening celebration for the expanded Stateside Live! venue. This is going to be an amazing weekend of music and entertainment for the whole community.”

— Adam Lazzara, Lead singer, Taking Back Sunday

What’s next

Tickets for the opening weekend events at the expanded Stateside Live! venue will go on sale to the public on April 17, 2026 at 10 a.m.

The takeaway

The Stateside Live! expansion is a significant investment in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, providing a larger and more modern entertainment venue that can host bigger events and draw larger crowds. This is part of a broader effort to revitalize the area and boost the local economy through increased tourism and entertainment options.