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Philadelphia, PA

Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philadelphia

ExpectedExpected May

Next dates not announced yet. Last festival: 2 to 3 May 2026

$30 ppMetal
Dates
Expected May
Status
Confirmed
Venue
The Fillmore Philadelphia
Price
$30
Camping
None on site
Last checked
Aug 23, 2026

Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philadelphia comes to Philadelphia, PA, Expected May, with Blood Monolith, Cro-Mags, Cryptopsy, plus 7 more. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.

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Getting there

Nearest airport PHL.

How do I get to Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philadelphia?

By car

Most people drive to Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philadelphia. The nearest major airport is PHL, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.

By train
Amtrak (Northeast Regional / Keystone / Acela) + SEPTA Market-Frankford Line for non-fly arrivals~1h15-1h45 from NYC, ~1h45-2h from DC on Northeast Regional, plus ~15 min Metro leg and 10 min walk · Amtrak fare varies by origin and booking date; SEPTA Market-Frankford Line leg is $2.90 (contactless tap)

Not an airport mode (Amtrak does not serve PHL airport) Amtrak's Northeast Corridor services stop at William H. Gray III 30th Street Station in Philadelphia; from the adjacent 30th Street Metro station, the Market-Frankford Line runs eastbound direct to Girard Station, then the same ~10 min walk to the venue. This is a strong option for New York/DC/Baltimore-based attendees for this two-day urban fest

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By bus & public transit
SEPTA Airport Line Regional Rail + Market-Frankford Line (Metro)~26 min Airport Line to Jefferson Station + transfer + ~8 min Metro to Girard + ~10 min walk; budget 60-75 min door-to-door · $8.75 Airport Line (SEPTA Key or contactless; $11.00 if bought on board) + $2.90 Metro fare = ~$11.65 total one-way

The SEPTA Airport Line stops at every PHL terminal and runs to Center City (~26 min to Jefferson Station, trains roughly every 30 min). At Jefferson Station, walk to the adjacent 11th Street Metro station and take the Market-Frankford Line eastbound/northbound to Girard Station the venue's own visit page says to take 'SEPTA to Girard Station on the Market-Frankford Line' and describes the venue as 'a 10 minute walk from Girard Station'. Contactless credit/debit/mobile tap works on both legs no advance ticket purchase needed

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Taxi & rideshare
Uber / Lyft / Philadelphia medallion taxis~25 min in normal traffic (~11-12 road miles) · surge applies post-show); metered taxi comparable or higher the $32 flat rate does NOT apply to Fishtown

Uber and Lyft both operate at PHL from designated commercial pickup zones outside each terminal, and medallion taxis queue at every terminal. Note on the taxi flat rate: the PPA's $32 airport flat rate only covers the Center City zone, which is bounded by Fairmount Avenue on the north the Fillmore (Fishtown/Northern Liberties, north of Fairmount) sits OUTSIDE that zone, so a taxi to the venue runs on the meter rather than the flat rate. pickup/drop-off is street-side near 29 E Allen St

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Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.

🅿 Parking

On site parking available. Cost The venue operates two nearby lots GPS 1025 N Front St and 98 Richmond St (corner of Richmond St & Frankford Ave) with 'limited parking availability' on a first-come first-served basis; lots open 2 hours before door time and must be vacated promptly after the event. Parking can be pre-purchased during the online ticket order to guarantee a spot. The venue page publishes NO dollar price for either walk-up or prepaid parking left unstated here rather than estimated. Street parking in Fishtown is metered/permit-mixed and not an official option. Prepay via Live Nation/Ticketmaster ticket-order add-on (venue's own pre-purchase path: 'while making an online ticket order').

🚙 Car hire

Compare car hire at PHL

Honest fit note: this is an urban indoor-venue fest with direct SEPTA rail from the airport, limited first-come venue lots, and walkable Fishtown lodging car hire is NOT the primary option for fly-in attendees here. It mainly suits attendees combining the two-day fest with wider Philadelphia-region travel who prefer driving over the rail-plus-Metro combo

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Where

Venue

The Fillmore Philadelphia

Camping & Accommodation

Where can I stay near Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest: Philadelphia?

Hotels nearby 5
Lokal Hotel Fishtown

boutique apartment-style hotel in the heart of Fishtown, the closest well-reviewed dedicated lodging to the venue

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Holiday Inn Express Penns Landing Philadelphia

walkable or a short rideshare along Delaware Ave

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Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District

Old City location, ~20-25 min walk or one Metro stop plus walk

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Best Western Plus Independence Park Hotel

Old City historic-district location

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Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown Hotel

full-service Old City option

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Airbnb & private camping
Airbnb

Fishtown/Northern Liberties has one of Philadelphia's densest short-term-rental inventories Availability for a May weekend should be genuinely good. a single-venue 2-day club fest is a much weaker citywide demand shock than a park mega-fest so treat any festival-weekend premium as plausible but undocumented for this event

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Hipcamp

Included only for completeness; hotels and Airbnb are the realistic options

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Pricing

Most recent pricing
$30 per person
Price history and tiers
Promotional 'Just Metal' single-day tickets were offered at $30 as part of a Live Nation sale; the standard listed price and the Metal & Beer (21+) upgrade price are not published on the event page.
A guide only. Prices change, so confirm the current price on the official ticket page before you buy.

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