Things to do in Philadelphia for Made in America Festival

What is Made in America Festival in Philadelphia?

The unofficial conclusion of summer in Philadelphia revolves around Made in America festival in Philadelphia. For the past seven years, Made in America Festival has been a Philadelphia staple hosted on Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Parkway. Produced through a collaboration by Roc Nation and Live Nation.

In 2014, Made in America Festival was hosted simultaneously in Los Angeles and Philadelphia but Philly proved to be the true home of the Made In America Festival. Los Angeles hosted an offshoot of the Festival in Grand Park. The festival was supposed to bring an economic injection of capital to the city of Los Angeles. Unfortunately, Made in America in Los Angeles failed to produce the ticket sales it hoped and had a one year run on the West Coast. This annual festival hosts some of the largest acts in music curated through the relationships of festival founder and hip-hop legend Jay-Z. This multi-genre festival hosts some of the largest names in hip-hop, R&B, EDM, and Pop music.

Cause Village is the philathrophic initiative and hub for social action. This year in 2019, Cause Village will feature art that speaks to criminal justice reform, youth development, animal rights, and more. Local artists can submit their eight foot tall sign to be displayed as the centerpiece of this art installation promoting social change.

Founded in 2012 by hip-hop superstar Jay-Z, Made in America was able to attract over 80,000 patrons on its inaugural event grossing over $5 Million in ticket sales and generating nearly $10 million in economic impact in the host city of Philadelphia. The highlight of the inaugural event was a co-performance of Jay-Z’s hit single “99 Problems” with rock legends Pearl Jam. In 2015, Made in America sold out with record-breaking crowds of 140,000 tickets sold with 64,000 of those patrons attending both days of the Made in America Festival.

Made in America Festival has expanded from three stages to five stages in 2018. With the scenic backdrop of the Philadelphia Art Museum, Made in America is one of the most unique festival locations of any domestic multi-day music festival in the country. The festival spans over 2 days and features a wide breadth of local vendors servicing the 100,000 plus annual patrons that Made in America Festival hosts every summer.

2019 Made In America Festival Highlights

Location
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dates
Saturday, August 31, 2019
Sunday, September 1, 2019

2019 Lineup: To be Announced

Philanthropy:
Cause Village is the philanthropic footprint and social activism hub for Made in America Festival in Philadelphia. With over 60 charities and social activist organizations representing causes such as civil rights, environmental sustainability, business entrepreneurship, social justice, literacy, arts, welfare, hunger, homelessness, youth education, and financial literacy since the inception of the festival in 2012. Every year, over 15,000 social actions are taken by the patrons of the two day festival.

Afterparties for Made in America

Rec & Royal

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Made in America Weekend Events at Rec & Royal

Saturday Brunch in America

Dates: Saturday, August 31, 2019
Time: 1st seating: 11am-3pm / 2nd seating: 4pm-8pm
Entertainment: To be Announced

Want to pregame before the headliners? Save a sober porta potty trip and get your Made in America Pregame off to a classy start at Rec & Royal. Enjoy bottomless mimosa and their delicious Brunch Buffet before you head out to Made in America 2019 in Philadelphia. Specifically tailored playlist featuring music from your favorite artists performing on Saturday at Made in America Festival in Philadelphia. Brunch at Rec & Royal is by reservation only but the gaming area is open to the public with no cover change.

Saturday Made in America Afterparty at Rec & Royal

Date: Saturday, August 31, 2019
Time: 1st seating: 10pm-2am
Entertainment: To be Announced

Don’t want the party to end? Neither do we! Head over to Rec & Royal for the Made in America Afterparty. Your Made in America Ticket will get you free admission (based on capacity).

Sunday Brunch in America

Dates: Sunday, September 1, 2019
Time: 11am-3pm
Entertainment: To be Announced

Want to pregame before the headliners? Save a sober porta potty trip and get your Made in America Pregame off to a classy start at Rec & Royal. Enjoy bottomless mimosa and their delicious Brunch Buffet before you head out to Made in America 2019 in Philadelphia. Specifically tailored playlist featuring music from your favorite artists performing on Saturday at Made in America Festival in Philadelphia. Brunch at Rec & Royal is by reservation only but the gaming area is open to the public with no cover charge.

Past Made in America Lineups