Arts & Entertainment

John Mayer Playing Solo Acoustic Concert In Philadelphia

Due to the popularity of the singer-songwriter's current solo, acoustic tour, John Mayer added a new leg which includes a Philly stop.

Singer & songwriter John Mayer performs at Bridgestone Arena on March 24, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Singer & songwriter John Mayer performs at Bridgestone Arena on March 24, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

PHILADELPHIA — John Mayer is bringing his solo acoustic tour to Philadelphia later this year.

The famed singer-songwriter and blues guitarist added a new leg to his current tour, and the new leg includes a Philadelphia concert.

Mayer will play the Wells Fargo Center on Saturday, Oct. 7.

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Tickets go on sale at 9 a.m. Friday online here.

Presales start 9 a.m. Wednesday and run through 10 p.m. Thursday.

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Fans can sign up now to receive a unique code to access presale tickets online here.

A limited number of VIP packages will be available including premium tickets, exclusive merchandise, and more.

Two pairs of front-row tickets will be auctioned off for each show on the tour through CharityAuctionsToday.com.

All proceeds from the ticket auctions will go to the Back To You Fund, which has supported many charities, including John’s Heart & Armor Foundation, as well as programs supporting at-risk youth and the homeless.

This tour features solo performances by Mayer, leaning heavily on his acoustic guitar work with special performances on piano and electric guitar.

Known for an effortless blend of mind-blowing guitar playing, soulful voice and impeccable songwriting abilities, Mayer has lit up the charts with numerous massive hits such as “New Light,” “Gravity,” “Love on the Weekend,” “Heartbreak Warfare,” “Daughters,” “Waiting on the World to Change,” “Last Train Home,” and “Your Body Is a Wonderland.”

Multi-platinum GRAMMY nominated singer-songwriter JP Saxe will open the fall concerts.

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