Franklin Music Hall Seating Chart
Franklin Music Hall is a 2,500-person concert room at 421 N. 7th Street, in Philadelphia's Callowhill neighborhood. It opened in 1995 as the Electric Factory, inside a converted General Electric plant building. The Bowery Presents bought it in 2018. Live Nation owned the Electric Factory name, so a fan contest with more than 5,000 entries picked the new one.
Quick answer
Franklin Music Hall holds about 2,500 people, the figure Visit Philadelphia gives, and most shows have no seats. The venue's own FAQ says every show is general admission standing room unless the listing says otherwise.
- Standing room at stage level is usually open to all ages.
- The balcony is for guests 21 and over and has a full bar.
- It opened in 1995 as the Electric Factory and took its new name in 2018.
- The address is 421 N. 7th Street, in the Callowhill neighborhood.
Sections at Franklin Music Hall
Most shows at Franklin Music Hall have no reserved seats, so these 3 areas are places to stand or watch from, not seats to pick. A general admission ticket gets you into the room. The balcony and the other 21-plus areas also need a valid ID, which security checks.
- General admission floor — standing room at stage level, usually open to all ages
- Balcony — the 21-plus level, with a full bar and a view over the floor
- ADA viewing area — an elevated platform on the main floor
Best seats at Franklin Music Hall
Most shows have no assigned seats. The venue's own FAQ says every show is general admission standing room unless the listing says otherwise. That leaves two choices: the floor at stage level, which is usually open to all ages, or the balcony, which is for guests 21 and over and has a full bar and a view over the crowd. Guests who need an accessible spot can use the elevated ADA viewing area on the main floor.
Tips before you go
Doors usually open one hour before the listed start time. Backpacks are not allowed at all, and neither are other bags larger than 14 by 14 inches; the venue cannot hold them for you. Coat check takes cash only and runs in every season except summer. The venue has no lot of its own: nearby paid lots are run by other companies, and there is metered and free street parking within walking distance. The accessible entrance is the ramp in front of the box office.
How to read the Franklin Music Hall seating chart
Think of Franklin Music Hall as one big room on two levels. The main floor is standing room at stage level and is usually open to all ages. Above it, the balcony is for guests 21 and over and has a full bar. The ADA viewing area is a raised platform on the main floor, and the accessible entrance is the ramp in front of the box office.
Because most tickets are general admission, your spot depends on when you arrive and where you choose to stand, not on a seat number. Doors usually open one hour before the listed start time. If a show does sell reserved seats, its ticket listing will say so, and that listing is the one to follow.
Visit Philadelphia calls it one of the larger music venues in the city, with room for 2,500 people. The past headliners it names include David Bowie, Coldplay and Jay-Z.
Building a seating chart for an event at Franklin Music Hall
Franklin Music Hall runs as a standing-room concert hall, so there is no fixed seat map to copy for a sit-down event. If you are planning one of your own, such as a dinner before a show, a birthday or a work night out, the maker below lets you lay out round tables, rows and a head table, assign every guest, and export a PDF to share. The free plan covers up to 5 tables and 30 seats.
Hosting a private event at Franklin Music Hall?
Plan the room for your Franklin Music Hall event before anyone sets a table: dinner rounds, program rows, and head tables, arranged your way. Layouts run to 500 seats and export as a print-ready PDF for the Philadelphia event team.
Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- How many people does Franklin Music Hall hold?
- Franklin Music Hall holds about 2,500 people, the figure Visit Philadelphia gives, and most shows have no seats. The venue's own FAQ says every show is general admission standing room unless the listing says otherwise.
- What are the best seats at Franklin Music Hall?
- Most shows have no assigned seats. The venue's own FAQ says every show is general admission standing room unless the listing says otherwise. That leaves two choices: the floor at stage level, which is usually open to all ages, or the balcony, which is for guests 21 and over and has a full bar and a view over the crowd. Guests who need an accessible spot can use the elevated ADA viewing area on the main floor.
- What sections does Franklin Music Hall have?
- Main sections include: General admission floor — standing room at stage level, usually open to all ages; Balcony — the 21-plus level, with a full bar and a view over the floor; ADA viewing area — an elevated platform on the main floor. Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Franklin Music Hall located?
- Franklin Music Hall is at 421 N. 7th Street in Philadelphia's Callowhill neighborhood, close to Center City. The venue lists train, bus, taxi, bike share and rideshare as ways to get there. It has no lot of its own: nearby paid lots are run by other companies, and there is metered and free street parking within walking distance.
- How do I plan a private event at Franklin Music Hall?
- The venue's FAQ does not cover private rentals, so ask Franklin Music Hall directly about booking the room. For a seated event of your own, open the maker on this page, add tables and guests, and export a PDF.