The Philadelphia Orchestra's significant comeback: attendance has exceeded pre-pandemic levels, fueled by a large increase in younger listeners

By early 2024, the orchestra was selling 78% of seats, compared to 63-69% in 2019.

Between 2019 and 2024, the number of orchestra listeners age 59 and under has increased by 78%.⁠

Despite major setbacks over the years, from the financial crisis in 2011 making them the first major U.S. orchestra to file for bankruptcy, and low ticket sales in 2021-22 due to the Covid crisis, the Philadelphia Orchestra has prevailed, and is currently celebrating its 125th anniversary with renewed momentum.