Philadelphia Speakers Series Tickets

The Philadelphia Speakers Series brings you seven engaging lectures each season at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia. Known for its World Up Close program, the series invites prominent thinkers, authors, scientists, and leaders to share insights in a compelling, accessible format. All lectures begin at 8:00 pm and typically run until about 9:30 pm. Tickets are offered as a seven-lecture subscription, ensuring you secure access to a curated lineup of influential voices without the need for individual single-lecture tickets. The 2025–2026 season is sold out, with subscriptions for 2026–2027 going on sale in March 2026. We’ve got you covered with reliable options and insider knowledge to help you navigate this exclusive series within Philadelphia.

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Upcoming 2025–2026 lineup (all dates 8:00 pm start): Dr. Anthony Fauci (Sept 29, 2025); Vladimir Kara-Murza (Oct 27, 2025); Lt. Gen. H. R. McMaster (Nov 10, 2025); Doris Kearns Goodwin (Feb 2, 2026); Pippa Malmgren (Feb 23, 2026); Malcolm Gladwell (Mar 23, 2026); Cristina Mittermeier (Apr 13, 2026). Note: This season is sold out; subscriptions for 2026–2027 go on sale in March 2026. All lectures occur at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia, within the World Up Close program.

About the venue: The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is a premier Philadelphia venue known for its distinctive architecture and diverse programming. Located in Center City, it hosts a broad range of cultural events and offers an intimate setting for thought-provoking talks and performances. For event details, accessibility information, directions, and parking, visit the official venue site.

Biographies and highlights: Each speaker brings groundbreaking contributions to their field. Fauci has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom and National Medal of Science; Kara-Murza earned a 2024 Pulitzer Prize recognition; Goodwin is a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian; Mittermeier is acclaimed for conservation work; Gladwell is widely recognized by TIME 100; Malmgren has received an International Press Award. For a deeper dive into their lives and works, follow their official channels below.