Esperanza Spalding live in Philadelphia

Experience Esperanza Spalding live on August 25th

Esperanza Spalding will be performing at City Winery Philadelphia on August 25, 2026. Spalding is a bassist, cellist, and vocalist known for her genre-bending musical style. Her work frequently incorporates elements of jazz, soul, funk, and Brazilian music, often characterized by complex harmonies, sophisticated arrangements, and lyrical storytelling. She gained widespread recognition after winning the 2011 Grammy Award for Best New Artist – the first bassist to receive the award. Throughout her career, she has released critically acclaimed albums exploring diverse concepts and collaborative projects.

City Winery Philadelphia is located in the historic Old City neighborhood. The venue originally opened in 2014 as a fully functioning winery producing handcrafted wines on-site alongside a restaurant and performance space. While wine production has since ceased at the Philadelphia location, it continues to operate primarily as a live music venue and restaurant. City Winery generally focuses on presenting performances across various genres including rock, pop, blues, and jazz in an intimate setting designed to resemble a traditional winery cellar. It's part of a larger chain of City Winery locations across the United States.