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About Tin Angel

Tin Angel was a celebrated intimate listening room located upstairs at 20 S. 2nd St in Philadelphia's historic Old City. Known for its warm cabaret-style atmosphere and high-caliber singer-songwriter lineups, Tin Angel offered a close-up experience for about 115–119 guests. Though the original Tin Angel closed in 2017, its spirit lives on in discussions of small-venue acoustic shows and the subsequent venture The Locks at Sona in Manayunk. This page provides a comprehensive overview of Tin Angel’s legacy, including seating details, parking, transit options, and nearby hotels and dining to help you plan ahead should events be announced or revived in related venues.

For fans and planners, we’ve got you covered with practical details. Rare archival performances highlighted artists like Tom Rush, Donovan, Laura Nyro, and Erin McKeown in an intimate setting. If you’re visiting Old City, you’ll find convenient parking nearby—the AutoPark at Olde City on S. 2nd Street is a common option, along with other city lots. The 2nd Street SEPTA station provides easy access for those traveling by rail. When staying nearby, consider historic hotels in Old City, such as the Independence Park Hotel on Chestnut Street, and explore nearby dining options with our affiliate recommendations to enhance your visit. Always check current event listings for updates, as venue configurations and access can vary by show. We’re here to help you secure your seats and make the most of Philadelphia’s intimate live-music scene.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Tin Angel occupied the upstairs space at 20 S. 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106.
  • Capacity: historically about 115–119 seats (described as a small, intimate venue; 119-seat figure cited in coverage; 115-seat figure cited in retrospective obituary).
  • Venue type and seating: an intimate acoustic listening room; intimate, cabaret-like space in its successor concept (The Locks) used removable seating to enable standing-room shows.
  • Notable events: hosted prominent singer-songwriters (e.g., Tom Rush, Donovan, Laura Nyro, Erin McKeown) and other stars; last Tin Angel show occurred February 4, 2017 with Ben Vaughn noted as a participant in that closing run.
  • Renamed/relocated: after closing, operators opened The Locks at Sona in Manayunk (opened around September 2018) with a 125-seat listening-room configuration; that venture did not survive the pandemic and Tin Angel as a brand remains shuttered.
  • Parking and transit: Old City parking options include nearby paid lots (e.g., AutoPark at Olde City on S 2nd St and other city lots); 2nd Street SEPTA station provides convenient access in Old City.
  • Nearby hotels: Old City area includes historic hotels such as Independence Park Hotel on Chestnut Street.