Arts & Entertainment

Morrissey Coming to Philadelphia For September Concert

The former frontman for The Smiths will play The Met Philadelphia on Sept. 23. Tickets go on sale Friday.

Singer/songwriter Morrissey performs onstage at the Anthem on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Washington.
Singer/songwriter Morrissey performs onstage at the Anthem on Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017, in Washington. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP)

PHILADELPHIA — Iconic singer Morrissey is coming to Philadelphia this year for a performance

Off the back of his sold-out 2024 North American tour, Morrissey announces additional dates in North America, including a stop in Philadelphia.

The former frontman for The Smiths will play The Met Philadelphia on Sept. 23.

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Tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday online here.

Morrissey has released 13 solo studio albums, all of which have hit the UK top 10 including three No. 1 songs, and an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British music.

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He recently received a 2024 Social Vanguard Award in recognition for his 'outstanding service and dedication to Animals Rights'.

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